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Tiramisu
By Lv2Cook
Combine powdered sugar and cream cheese in a bowl; beat at high speed of a mixer until well-blended
- 2/3 cup sifted powdered sugar
- 1 (8-ounce) tub reduced-fat cream cheese
- 1 1/2 cups frozen reduced-calorie whipped topping thawed and divided
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 egg whites
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso granules
- 2 tablespoons Kahlúa or other coffee-flavored liqueur
- 20 ladyfingers
- 1/2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa
Peanut Butter Icebox Cookies
By Lv2Cook
Combine first 3 ingredients, and set aside
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons stick margarine softened
- 2 tablespoons chunky peanut butter
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg white
- Cooking spray
French-Style Beef and Bow Ties
By Lv2Cook
Combine first 6 ingredients; set aside
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons no-salt-added beef broth
- 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups hot cooked farfalle (about 6 ounces uncooked bow tie pasta)
- 2 cups diced zucchini
- 2 cups chopped plum tomato
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 4 ounces sliced lean deli roast beef cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips
Weinkraut with Apples
By Lv2Cook
Place sauerkraut in a colander; rinse under cold water
- 7 1/2 cups refrigerated sauerkraut drained
- 2 bacon slices cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 1/3 cups coarsely chopped onion
- 4 cups coarsely chopped peeled Braeburn or other cooking apple (about 1 1/4 pounds)
- 1 cup low-salt chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 (750-milliliter) bottle Riesling or other dry white wine
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds (optional)
Provençale Hero
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 425º. Combine first 8 ingredients in a large bowl; stir with a whisk
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
- OR
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 cups (1-inch) cubed peeled eggplant (about 1 medium)
- 1 1/2 cups (1-inch) cubed yellow squash (about 2 small)
- 1 cup (1-inch) cubed red bell pepper (about 1 large)
- 3/4 cup (1-inch) cubed zucchini (about 1 small)
- 1 cup (1-inch) cubed tomato (about 1 large)
- 1 (16-ounce) loaf French bread cut in half lengthwise
- 6 (1-ounce) slices part-skim Mozzarella cheese
Grilled Asian Beef Salad
By Lv2Cook
Trim fat from steak. Sprinkle both sides with salt and black pepper
- 1 (1-pound) lean flank steak
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Cooking spray
- 1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 1/2 cups bean sprouts
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper strips
Basic Icebox Sugar Cookies
By Lv2Cook
Combine the first 3 ingredients in a bowl, and set aside
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons stick margarine softened
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg white
- Cooking spray
Rosemary-Crusted Rack of Lamb with Balsamic Sauce
By Lv2Cook
Trim fat from lamb. Combine vinegar, 2 teaspoons rosemary, and minced garlic in a large zip-top plastic bag
- 1 1/2 pounds French-cut lean rack of lamb (about 8 ribs)
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 3 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
- OR
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary divided
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- Cooking spray
- 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup minced shallots
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup low-salt chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- Thyme sprigs (optional)
- Red grapes (optional)
Italian Cream Cake
By Lv2Cook
Prepare Cream Cheese Icing; cover and chill
- Cooking spray
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup light butter
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon butter extract
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 large egg whites (at room temperature)
- Lemon rind (optional) lemon rind
- CREAM CHEESE ICING
- 1 tablespoon light butter chilled
- 1 (8-ounce) package Neufchâtel cheese chilled
- 1 (1-pound) package powdered sugar sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Carrot-Sweet Potato Muffins
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 400º. Combine first 8 ingredients in a large bowl
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 1/4 cups coarsely shredded carrot
- 3/4 cup 2% low-fat milk
- 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 1/3 cup light Ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup mashed cooked sweet potato
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg white
- 1 large egg
- Cooking spray