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Roasted New Potatoes Filled with Corn and Shrimp
By Lv2Cook
Cut each potato in half crosswise; scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/4-inch-thick shell; reserve pulp for another use
- 1 1/2 pounds red potatoes (about 12 small)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups frozen whole-kernel corn thawed and drained
- 3 tablespoons minced green onions
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon
- OR
- 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
- 24 small small shrimp cooked and peeled
- Fresh tarragon leaves
Herbed Chicken Piccata
By Lv2Cook
Combine first 5 ingredients in a shallow dish; set aside
- 2 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 4 (4-ounce) skinned, boned chicken breast halves
- Cooking spray
- 1 teaspoon margarine
- 8 thin lemon slices
- 1/4 cup low-salt chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Brussels Sprouts-and-Rice Casserole
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 375º. Combine the Brussels sprouts and water in a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil
- 1 (10-ounce) package frozen Brussels sprouts
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon stick margarine
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
- Cooking spray
- 1 cup cooked long-grain rice
- 1 ounce thinly sliced prosciutto or ham cut into thin strips
- 1/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons grated fresh Parmesan cheese
Turkish Chickpea Stew
By Lv2Cook
Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup thinly sliced onion
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds crushed
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 4 garlic cloves crushed
- 3 1/2 cups (about 1 1/2 pounds) chopped tomato
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 4 cups trimmed spinach
- 4 cups water
- 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas (garbanzo beans) drained
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill
Goat Cheese Quesadillas with Green-Chile Salsa
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 350º. Combine first 5 ingredients; spread about 3/4 cup cheese mixture onto each of 4 tortillas, ...
- 1 cup goat cheese (4 ounces)
- 1 cup grated reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese (4 ounces)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 (15-ounce) can red beans rinsed and drained
- 8 (8-inch) fat-free flour tortillas
- Cooking spray
- Green-Chile Salsa (recipe follows)
- Cilantro sprigs (optional)
- GREEN-CHILE SALSA
- 1 1/3 cups diced seeded tomato
- 1/4 cup diced sweet onion
- 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh cilantro
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 (4.5-ounce) can chopped green chiles
Triple-Plum Salsa
By Lv2Cook
Combine all ingredients in a bowl; toss well
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon minced seeded jalapeño pepper
- 1 teaspoon grated lime rind
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 2 ripe red-skinned plums pitted and diced
- 2 ripe green-skinned plums pitted and diced
- 2 ripe purple or black-skinned plums pitted and diced
Sweet Potato Casserole with Praline Topping
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 350º. Combine first 5 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring to form a streusel
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans toasted
- 1/4 cup stick margarine melted
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 1/2 pounds) peeled and halved
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 large egg white
- 1 (5-ounce) can fat-free evaporated milk
- Cooking spray
Pansoh
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 325º. Combine first 8 ingredients in a large bowl; stir well
- 1 pound skinned, boned chicken breast halves cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 pound skinned, boned chicken thighs cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2/3 cup chopped shallots
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped peeled fresh ginger
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped peeled fresh lemon grass
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 pound okra pods
- 6 cups hot cooked long-grain rice
Dried-Cranberry Spice Bread
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 350º. Combine first 9 ingredients in a large bowl
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cornmeal
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 1/3 cup light molasses
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- Cooking spray
Tutti-Frutti Smoothie
By Lv2Cook
Combine all ingredients in a blender; process until smooth
- 1 cup sliced ripe banana (about 1 medium)
- 1 cup orange juice
- 3/4 cup sliced peeled peaches
- 3/4 cup sliced strawberries
- 1 tablespoon honey