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Vegetable Potage
By Lv2Cook
Combine all ingredients in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil
- 5 cups water
- 2 cups chopped peeled celeriac
- 1 1/2 cups sliced carrots
- 1 1/4 cups diced onion
- 1 cup diced peeled potato
- 1 cup chopped Granny Smith apple (1 large apple)
- 1 cup sliced leek
- 1/2 cup chopped peeled Jerusalem artichoke
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 thyme sprigs
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 bay leaves
Pork Tenderloin with Rosemary and Thyme
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 350º. Trim fat from pork; place on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray
- 2 (1/2-pound) pork tenderloins
- Cooking spray
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Thyme sprigs (optional)
Greek Meatballs with Lemon-Herb Orzo
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 425º. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat
- 3 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil divided
- 1 cup minced onion
- 1 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup grated carrot
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 pound lean ground lamb
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- Lemon-Herb Orzo
- LEMON-HERB ORZO
- 5 cups hot cooked orzo (about 2 1/2 cups uncooked rice-shaped pasta)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Banana-Macadamia Madeleines
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 375º. Place banana in a food processor; process until smooth
- 1 cup mashed ripe banana
- 1 tablespoon margarine melted
- 2 teaspoons dark rum
- OR
- 1/8 teaspoon imitation rum extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large egg whites
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sifted powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup sifted cake flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup macadamia nuts toasted and chopped
- Baking spray with flour
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 425º. Cut sweet potatoes in half lengthwise; cut each half lengthwise into 6 wedges
- 2 (8-ounce) peeled sweet potatoes
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Cajun-Creole Seasoning
By Lv2Cook
Combine all ingredients in a bowl; stir well
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Whole Roasted Chicken Adobo with Papaya Mojo
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 450º. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot
- 2 tablespoons mustard seeds
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 3 garlic cloves peeled
- 1 jalapeño pepper halved and seeded
- 1 (4 1/2-pound) roasting chicken
- 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
- Papaya Mojo (see recipe)
- Cilantro sprigs (optional)
- PAPAYA MOJO
- 2 cups diced peeled papaya
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/3 cup chopped green onions
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons white balsamic vinegar
- 1 garlic clove minced
Vanilla-Poached Peaches
By Lv2Cook
Combine the first 3 ingredients in a medium nonaluminum saucepan; bring to a boil
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 piece (3 1/2-inch) vanilla bean split lengthwise
- 3 large ripe peaches peeled, pitted, and quartered
- 2 tablespoons strawberry preserves
- 4 teaspoons chopped pistachios
Tangy Roast-Beef Sandwiches
By Lv2Cook
Combine first 3 ingredients in a small bowl
- 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
- 4 ounces 1/3-less-fat cream cheese (about 1/2 cup) softened
- 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
- 1 (16-ounce) unsliced loaf French bread
- 3/4 cup cranberry-raspberry crushed fruit (such as Ocean Spray)
- 3/4 pound very thinly sliced reduced-fat deli roast beef (such as Healthy Choice)
- 1 cup alfalfa sprouts
Pasta Rootanesca
By Lv2Cook
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 cups diced onion
- 1 cup diced carrot
- 1 cup diced fennel bulb
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper (1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon)
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 1/4 cup pitted chopped kalamata olives
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 (25 1/2-ounce) jar fat-free marinara sauce
- 6 cups hot cooked vermicelli (about 12 ounces uncooked pasta)