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Scallop-Corn Chowder
By Lv2Cook
Melt margarine in a Dutch oven over medium heat
- 1 tablespoon margarine
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/3 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups diced red potatoes
- 1 cup frozen whole-kernel corn
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 3 (8-ounce) bottles clam juice
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 pound bay scallops
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Linguine and Chicken Florentine
By Lv2Cook
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat
- 8 ounces uncooked linguine
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 pound skinned, boned chicken breast cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 large garlic clove minced
- 1 cup low-salt chicken broth
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 8 cups torn spinach
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat reduced-sodium Swiss cheese (such as Alpine Lace)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
Chicken with Lemon-Caper Sauce
By Lv2Cook
Sprinkle 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper evenly over chicken
- 1/4 teaspoon salt divided
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper divided
- 4 (4-ounce) skinned, boned chicken breast halves
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Cooking spray
- 1/3 cup extra-dry vermouth
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons capers
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Linguine with White Clam Sauce
By Lv2Cook
Drain baby clams in a sieve over a bowl, reserving juice
- 1 (10-ounce) can whole baby clams undrained
- 2 tablespoons light butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- OR
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 (6 1/2-ounce) can minced clams drained
- 4 cups hot cooked linguine (about 8 ounces uncooked pasta)
- Thyme sprigs (optional)
Tuna Roll-ups
By Lv2Cook
Combine tuna and diced celery in a bowl, and toss gently
- 1 (6-ounce) can solid white tuna in water drained and flaked
- 1/3 cup diced celery
- 2 tablespoons reduced-calorie spoonable salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip Light)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon dried dill
- 8 (3/4-ounce) slices whole-wheat bread
Pickled Salmon and Shrimp
By Lv2Cook
Pour water into a large saucepan to a depth of 2 inches
- 3 teaspoons pickling spice divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large lemon sliced
- 1 (1-pound) salmon fillet
- 36 small shrimp (about 1/2 pound) peeled
- 1 small red onion thinly sliced and separated into rings
- 3/4 cup white vinegar
- 3/4 cup dry vermouth
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon capers
- 25 black peppercorns
- 1 bay leaf
Rice-Stuffed Cabbage Leaves
By Lv2Cook
Steam cabbage leaves, covered, 3 minutes; set aside
- 12 large green cabbage leaves
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups thinly sliced leek
- 1 1/2 cups finely chopped celery
- 1 cup finely chopped carrot
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup uncooked basmati rice
- 1 2/3 cups low-salt chicken broth divided
- 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds crushed
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 (28-ounce) can plum tomatoes undrained and chopped
- 1/3 cup finely chopped pimento-stuffed green olives
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Cooking spray
Scallop-and-Vegetable Newburg
By Lv2Cook
Steam carrots, covered, 2 minutes
- 1 cup diced carrot
- 1 cup diced zucchini
- 1 1/2 pounds bay scallops
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups 2% low-fat milk
- 1 tablespoon dry sherry
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- Cooking spray
- 3/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 3 tablespoons (3/4 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 tablespoons margarine melted
- 3 1/2 cups hot cooked rice
Chicken with Garlic Croutons
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 450º. Place bread cubes on a baking sheet
- 12 ounces French bread cut into 2-inch cubes
- 1 (4-pound) roasting chicken
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
- 1 navel orange halved
- 2 bay leaves
- Cooking spray
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- Thyme sprigs (optional)
Tuna Niçoise Pasta Toss
By Lv2Cook
Place potatoes in a medium saucepan
- 2 cups small red potatoes quartered (about 10 ounces)
- 2 cups (1-inch) cut green beans (about 1/2 pound)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1/3 cup diced shallots
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 4 cups uncooked cavatappi (spiral-shaped pasta)
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon
- OR
- 2 teaspoons dried tarragon
- 2 tablespoons coarse-grained mustard
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 (9-ounce) can solid white tuna in water drained
- Freshly ground pepper