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Roasted Red Bell Pepper Sauce
By Lv2Cook
Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor; process until smooth
- 1 cup bottled roasted red bell peppers
- 1/2 cup tomato juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes packed without oil (about 1 ounce)
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 garlic cloves
Black Forest Bread
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 350º. Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon hot water
- 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
- 3/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- Cooking spray
Salmon-and-Potato Salad
By Lv2Cook
Combine first 6 ingredients in a small bowl
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 (1-pound) skinned salmon fillet
- 8 small red potatoes quartered
- 2 slices (1/2-inch-thick) onion
- Cooking spray
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/3 cup minced celery
Lemon Chiffon Cake with Fresh-Fruit Compote
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 350º. Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl; stir well
- 1 cup sifted cake flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large egg yolks
- 6 large egg whites (at room temperature)
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 1 cup blackberries
- 1/4 cup brandy
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
Chicken and Potatoes Niçoise
By Lv2Cook
Steam potatoes, covered, 15 minutes or until tender; cool slightly
- 3 cups thinly sliced yellow Finnish or red potatoes (about 1 pound)
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 2 cups cut green beans (about 1/2 pound)
- 1/4 cup minced shallots divided
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard divided
- 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
- 4 (4-ounce) skinned boned chicken breast halves
- Cooking spray
- 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon anchovy paste
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 4 curly leaf lettuce leaves
- 8 cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 tablespoon chopped green onions
Lebanese Fatoush Salad
By Lv2Cook
Combine all the ingredients in a bowl, and toss gently to coat
- 1 cup red bell pepper strips
- 1 cup green bell pepper strips
- 1 cup thinly sliced peeled cucumber
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tomatoes (about 1/2 pound) cut into 1/4 inch wedges
- 1 (6 inch) pita toasted and torn into bite-size pieces
Triple Mushroom Salad with Walnuts
By Lv2Cook
Place a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat until hot
- Olive oil-flavored cooking spray
- 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced button mushrooms
- 1 cup sliced portobello mushroom caps
- 1 cup thinly sliced shiitake mushroom caps
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon minced shallots
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1/4 cup sherry vinegar
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 8 cups gourmet salad greens
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts toasted
Pennsylvania-Dutch Apple Butter
By Lv2Cook
Combine apples and cider in a large saucepan or Dutch oven
- 6 1/2 cups chopped peeled Granny Smith apple (about 2 pounds)
- 1 1/4 cups apple cider
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Fusilli with Curried Beef and Cauliflower
By Lv2Cook
Combine first 6 ingredients in a small bowl; stir well with a whisk
- 1 cup no-salt-added beef broth
- 1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 pound lean, boned sirloin steak cut into 1/2" cubes
- Cooking spray
- 4 cups small cauliflower florets
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup frozen green peas thawed
- 4 cups hot cooked fusilli (about 8 ounces uncooked twisted spaghetti)
Zucchini Bread
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 350º. Press zucchini on several layers of paper towels
- 3 cups shredded zucchini (about 3 medium)
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar divided
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts toasted
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 1/2 cups skim milk
- 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- Cooking spray