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Adobo Tuna
By Lv2Cook
Combine first 5 ingredients in a large shallow dish; add fish, turning to coat
- 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 4 (6-ounce) tuna steaks (about 1/2 inch thick)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cracked pepper
- Cooking spray
- Lime slices (optional)
Raspberry-Almond Coffeecake
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 350º. Combine raspberries and brown sugar in a bowl
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
- 2 tablespoons stick margarine melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- Cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup sifted powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon skim milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Grilled Sesame-Ginger Swordfish on Watercress
By Lv2Cook
Combine first 5 ingredients in a small bowl; set aside
- 2 teaspoons anise seeds crushed
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
- 4 (6-ounce) swordfish steaks (about 1-inch thick)
- 4 cups trimmed watercress or spinach (about 2 bunches)
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons water
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 teaspoons sesame seeds toasted
Blini with Smoked Salmon and Dilled Onion Compote
By Lv2Cook
Dissolve 1/2 teaspoon sugar and yeast in warm water in a large bowl; let stand 5 minutes
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 package dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons warm water (105º to 115º)
- 2 1/2 cups low-fat buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup buckwheat flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- dash salt
- 2 large egg whites (at room temperature)
- 8 ounces thinly sliced smoked salmon cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips
- Dilled Onion Compote (recipe follows)
- Dill sprigs (optional)
- DILLED ONION COMPOTE
- 2 cups chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup low-fat sour cream
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh dill
Sarah's Pasta with Black Beans and Artichoke Hearts
By Lv2Cook
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano
- OR
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can pasta-style tomatoes undrained
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can no-salt-added whole tomatoes undrained and chopped
- 1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added black beans drained
- 1 (4.5-ounce) jar sliced mushrooms drained
- 3 cups hot cooked tricolor fusilli (about 2 cups uncooked twisted spaghetti)
- 1 (14-ounce) can quartered artichoke hearts drained
- 1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Romano cheese
Lemon-Garlic Pita Chips
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 400º. Cut each pita half into 4 wedges; place on a baking sheet
- 3 (6-inch) pita bread rounds split in half horizontally
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Chicken Breasts with Curried Apple Stuffing
By Lv2Cook
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil divided
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
- 1 3/4 cups chopped peeled Granny Smith apple (about 3/4 pound)
- 1 3/4 teaspoons curry powder divided
- 1/4 cup golden raisins
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 (10 1/2-ounce) can low-salt chicken broth divided
- 4 (4-ounce) skinned, boned, chicken breast halves
- 3/4 cup apple juice
- 1 large garlic clove minced
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon water
Lemon-Ginger Ice Cream
By Lv2Cook
Combine first 8 ingredients in a food processor
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons light-colored corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons minced crystallized ginger (optional)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 (16-ounce) cartons fat-free sour cream
- 2 (8-ounce) cartons lemon low-fat yogurt
- Lemon rind strips (optional)
Tropical Paradise
By Lv2Cook
Combine all ingredients in a blender, and process until smooth
- 1 1/2 cups pineapple-orange juice
- 1 cup sliced banana (about 1 medium)
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 3/4 cup diced pineapple
- 1/2 cup vanilla fat-free frozen yogurt
- 1 tablespoon flaked sweetened coconut
Peppered Halibut, Green Beans, and Olive Salad
By Lv2Cook
Combine first 8 ingredients in a small bowl; cover and chill vinaigrette
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup fat-free chicken broth
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 pound green beans trimmed
- 4 (6-ounce) halibut steaks (about 1 inch thick)
- Olive oil-flavored cooking spray
- 3 tablespoons freshly cracked mixed peppercorns
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 cups torn red leaf lettuce
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 medium tomatoes each cut into 8 wedges
- 1/4 cup chopped Greek ripe olives