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Persian Rice
By Lv2Cook
Cook onion in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until tender
- 3/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 cup uncooked long-grain parboiled rice (such as Uncle Ben's)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 dash ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup no-salt-added chicken broth
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons golden raisins
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 3/4 cup diced Apricot-Glazed Pork Roast (about 4 ounces)
- 3 cups chopped fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon slivered almonds toasted
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
By Lv2Cook
Place potatoes in a saucepan; cover with water
- 2 pounds medium baking potatoes quartered
- 3/4 cup 2% low-fat milk
- 1 tablespoon margarine
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Anzac Biscuits
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 325º. Combine first 5 ingredients in a bowl; stir well
- 1 cup regular oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 cup stick margarine melted
- 3 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons golden cane syrup (such as Lyle's)
- OR
- 2 tablespoons light-colored corn syrup
- Cooking spray
Red Wine-and-Rosemary Marinara
By Lv2Cook
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 3/4 cup dry red wine
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (6-ounce) can no-salt-added tomato paste
- 5 cups hot cooked linguine (about 10 ounces uncooked pasta)
Grilled Vegetable Pizza with Feta and Spinach
By Lv2Cook
Prepare grill. Combine 3 tablespoons vinegar and garlic in a small bowl; brush over both sides of eggplant slices
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 garlic clove crushed
- 1 (1 1/4-pound) eggplant cut crosswise into 1/4-inch thick slices
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Cooking spray
- 2 (10-inch) Quick-and-Easy Pizza Crusts (see recipe)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 cups chopped plum tomato (about 8 tomatoes)
- 1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese with basil and tomato
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
- OR
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 cups thinly sliced spinach leaves
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Blushing Tiramisù
By Lv2Cook
Place the cake cubes in a single layer in a 13 × 9-inch baking dish
- 6 cups (1-inch) cubes angel food cake (about 1 [10-ounce] cake)
- 2 (0.78-ounce) packages instant vanilla-flavored cappuccino mix (such as Maxwell House)
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 (8-ounce) block Neufchâtel cheese
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 (8-ounce) block frozen reduced-calorie whipped topping thawed
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa
- Raspberry Purée
- Fresh raspberries (optional)
- RASPBERRY PURÉE
- 1 (10-ounce) package frozen raspberries in light syrup thawed and undrained
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Sautéed Scallops and Mushrooms with Pine Nuts
By Lv2Cook
Sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper
- 1/2 pound sea scallops halved crosswise
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon stick margarine
- Cooking spray
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts toasted
- 2 tablespoons minced shallots
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups hot cooked angel hair (about 4 ounces uncooked pasta)
Chicken Saté
By Lv2Cook
Place peanuts in a food processor, and process until ground
- 1/3 cup unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons tamarind concentrate
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup chopped shallots
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped peeled fresh lemon grass
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 garlic clove chopped
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 pound skinned, boned chicken breast halves
- Cooking spray
- 1 cup hot cooked rice
- 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
- 4 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro
- Fresh pineapple (optional)
Light Texas Corn Bread
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 425º. Combine cornmeal mix and sugar in a large bowl; set aside
- 1 1/2 cups self-rising yellow cornmeal mix
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 5 tablespoons light butter melted and divided
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1 cup fat-free sour cream
- 1 cup no-salt-added cream-style corn
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded reduced-fat extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 large egg whites
- Cooking spray
Shanghai Coastline Spice Mix
By Lv2Cook
Combine all ingredients in a spice or coffee grinder; process until finely ground
- 7 tablespoons crushed red pepper
- 2 3/4 teaspoons ground ginger
- 2 3/4 teaspoons aniseed