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Challah Bread Pudding
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 325º. Combine the first 9 ingredients in a large bowl
- 2 1/2 cups 2% low-fat milk
- 1/2 cup dried tart cherries
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 1/2 cup fat-free sweetened condensed milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 8 cups (1-inch) cubes challah or other egg bread (about 1/2 loaf)
- Cooking spray
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Hot-and-Sour Soup
By Lv2Cook
Combine the mushrooms and boiling water in a bowl; cover and let stand 15 minutes
- 10 dried shiitake mushrooms (about 1 ounce)
- 1 1/2 cups boiling water
- 3 (10 1/2-ounce) cans low-salt chicken broth
- 1 (4-ounce) boned center-cut loin pork chop cut into thin strips
- 4 ounces firm tofu cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons fish sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup minced green onion tops
- 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
Zucchini-and-Feta Gratin
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 375º. Combine rice and 1/2 cup feta cheese in a bowl, and press into a 10- inch quiche dish or pi...
- 2 1/2 cups hot cooked long-grain rice
- 1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled Feta cheese divided
- Cooking spray
- 4 cups (1/4-inch) sliced zucchini (about 1 1/2 pounds)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried mint flakes
- Dash ground nutmeg
- 3 large eggs lightly beaten
Herbed Potato Salad with Green Beans and Tomatoes
By Lv2Cook
Place potatoes in a Dutch oven; cover with water
- 2 1/2 pounds small red potatoes quartered
- 2 cups (2-inch) cut green beans (about 1/2 pound)
- 1 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 garlic cloves crushed
- 2 cups diced seeded tomato
Tomato-Corn Salsa
By Lv2Cook
Prepare grill or broiler. Place corn on grill rack or broiler pan coated with cooking spray; grill 15 minutes or un...
- 4 ears corn
- Cooking spray
- 1 cup (1/2-inch-thick) slices red onion
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 2 1/2 cups chopped red tomato
- 3/4 cup sliced green onion
Pear-and-Poppy Seed Loaf
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 350º. Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 cup chopped peeled ripe pear
- 1 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons stick margarine melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- Cooking spray
Fried-Chicken Salad
By Lv2Cook
Combine first 6 ingredients in a shallow dish
- 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 3/4 pound skinned, boned chicken breasts cut into thin strips
- 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
- Cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cups thickly sliced romaine lettuce (cut across rib)
- 1 (1-15-ounce) can whole baby beets drained and halved
- 1/2 cup fat-free honey-Dijon mustard salad dressing
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled blue cheese
White Chili
By Lv2Cook
Coat a large saucepan with cooking spray
- Cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 pound skinned, boned chicken breast halves chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped shallots
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can no-salt-added whole tomatoes undrained and coarsely chopped
- 1 (14 1/4-ounce) can fat-free chicken broth
- 1 (11-ounce) can tomatillos drained and coarsely chopped
- 1 (4.5-ounce) can chopped green chiles undrained
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 (16-ounce) cans cannellini beans or other white beans
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 9 tablespoons (about 4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese
Prune Breakfast Butter
By Lv2Cook
Combine boiling water and tea bags in a medium bowl; cover and steep 5 minutes
- 1 3/4 cups boiling water
- 2 regular-size Earl Grey tea bags
- 1/2 pound pitted prunes
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Grilled Chicken Breasts on Mesclun
By Lv2Cook
Place each chicken breast half between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap, and flatten to 1/4-inch thickness using...
- 4 (4-ounce) skinned, boned chicken breast halves
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- Cooking spray
- 6 cups mesclun (gourmet salad greens)
- 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons orange marmalade
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
- 4 lemon wedges