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Zesty Dijon Marinade
By Lv2Cook
Combine all ingredients, and stir marinade well
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 garlic cloves crushed
Chile Con Queso Dip
By Lv2Cook
Drain tomatoes and tomatoes with chiles in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1/3 cup liquid; set tomatoes and reser...
- 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes undrained
- 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles undrained
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 (8-ounce) package fat-free cream cheese softened
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 6 ounces light processed cheese cubed (such as Velveeta Light)
- Cilantro sprigs (optional)
Grilled Mediterranean Chicken Pizza
By Lv2Cook
Combine 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil and pepper in a small bowl, and set the oil mixture aside
- 2 teaspoons olive oil divided
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped drained oil-packed sun-dried tomato halves
- 1/4 cup chopped kalamata olives
- 2 teaspoons dried tarragon
- 2 teaspoons drained capers
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 2 cups (about 12 ounces) roasted skinned, boned chicken breast (such as Tyson) chopped
- 2 (10-inch) Quick-and-Easy Pizza Crusts (see recipe)
- Cooking spray
Bill's Mexican Rice
By Lv2Cook
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced carrot
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
- 3/4 cup diced tomato
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh green chile
- 1 3/4 cups water
- 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
- OR
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro
- Oregano sprigs (optional)
Salmon Bisque
By Lv2Cook
Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 4 cups chopped peeled baking potato
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 (14 1/2-ounce) cans no-salt-added chicken broth
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 2 (12-ounce) cans evaporated skim milk
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 pound salmon fillet skinned and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Lamb and Okra with Indian Spices
By Lv2Cook
Trim fat from lamb; cut into 3/4-inch cubes
- 1 1/2 pounds lean boned leg of lamb
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin-pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt divided
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray
- 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
- 3 large garlic cloves crushed
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can whole tomatoes undrained and chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can sliced okra well drained
- 6 cups hot cooked rice
- 2 tablespoons flaked sweetened coconut toasted
Cheesy Beef-and-Rice Casserole
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 375º. Cook first 3 ingredients in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until meat is br...
- 1/2 pound ground round
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes undrained
- 1 (4.5-ounce) can chopped green chiles drained
- 3 cups cooked long-grain rice
- 1 cup fat-free sour cream
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup skim milk
- 3/4 cup (3 ounces) reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese
Italian Vegetable Pie
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 375º. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped mushrooms
- 1 (12.3-ounce) package firm tofu drained and crumbled
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 (25.5-ounce) jar fat-free marinara sauce
- 6 cooked lasagna noodles cut in half crosswise
- Cooking spray
- 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded part-skim Mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Transylvanian Goulash
By Lv2Cook
Place chicken in a Dutch oven, and add water to cover
- 3 chicken breast halves (about 1 1/2 pounds) skinned
- 3 chicken drumsticks (about 3/4 pound) skinned
- 3 chicken thighs (about 3/4 pound) skinned
- 4 bacon slices
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 cup diced green bell pepper
- 2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced Italian-style tomatoes undrained
- 1/2 cup dry red wine
- 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Penne with Arugula Pesto
By Lv2Cook
Drop toasted pine nuts and garlic cloves through food chute with food processor on, and process until minced
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts toasted
- 2 large garlic cloves minced
- 4 cups trimmed arugula
- 1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 5 cups hot cooked penne (tubular-shaped pasta)