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Noodle-and-Cheese Pudding
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 375º. Combine the first 10 ingredients in a large bowl
- 1 cup 1% low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup vanilla low-fat yogurt
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup tub-style light cream cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs lightly beaten
- 2 large egg whites lightly beaten
- 4 cups cooked medium egg noodles (about 8 ounces uncooked)
- Cooking spray
Tomato-and-White Bean Soup
By Lv2Cook
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 3 garlic cloves crushed
- 2 (14 1/2-ounce) cans no-salt-added whole tomatoes undrained and chopped
- 2 (16-ounce) cans cannellini or other white beans drained
- 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can fat-free chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Pear Cobbler
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 350º. Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl; toss gently to coat
- 6 cups sliced peeled pear (about 3 pounds)
- 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice
- Cooking spray
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
- OR
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons chilled stick margarine cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup skim milk
- 2 teaspoons margarine melted
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
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
Tex-Mex Chicken Soup with Split Peas
By Lv2Cook
Combine the first 6 ingredients in a shallow dish
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound skinned, boned chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- Cooking spray
- 1 1/2 cups vertically sliced onion
- 2/3 cup thinly sliced yellow bell pepper
- 2/3 cup thinly sliced green bell pepper
- 2/3 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
- 2 cups low-salt chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup green split peas
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup bottled salsa
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 3 (10-inch) flour tortillas cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips
- 3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese
Easy Polenta Lasagna
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 400º. Arrange polenta slices in an 11 × 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray
- 1 (16-ounce) tube polenta cut crosswise into 12 slices
- Cooking spray
- 1 1/4 cups part-skim Ricotta cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach thawed, drained, and squeezed dry
- 1 large egg white
- 1 cup fat-free marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) finely shredded fresh Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
Sweet-and-Sour Red Cabbage with Plums
By Lv2Cook
Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp
- 2 bacon slices
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 6 cups shredded red cabbage
- 2 cups sliced ripe red-skinned plums (about 6 medium)
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Curry Beef
By Lv2Cook
Combine the first 4 ingredients in a medium bowl; cover and marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 pound beef eye-of-round roast cut into thin strips
- 1 leek
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 1/4 cups vertically sliced onion
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups hot cooked rice