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Pan-Seared Tuna with Onion-Soy Vinaigrette
By Lv2Cook
Combine first 5 ingredients in a small bowl
- 1/2 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup grated fresh onion
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- Dash pepper
- 2 cups (2-inch) julienne-cut carrot
- 2 cups (2-inch) julienne-cut celery
- 2 cups (2-inch) julienne-cut cucumber
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 4 (6-ounce) tuna steaks
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
- Red onion slices (optional)
- Celery leaves (optional)
- Lemon slices (optional)
Dried Apricot-Chutney
By Lv2Cook
Combine 1/2 cup water, apricot, and next 6 ingredients (apricot through red pepper) in a medium saucepan, and stir ...
- 1 cup water divided
- 1 cup coarsely chopped dried apricot
- 1 cup coarsely chopped onion
- 1/3 cup cider vinegar
- 1/3 cup raisins
- 1 1/4 teaspoons pumpkin-pie spice
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 cup peeled, coarsely chopped Golden Delicious apple
Tuscan Tomato Soup
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 400º. Arrange bread cubes in a single layer on a jelly-roll pan
- 2 1/2 cups (1-inch) cubes French bread (about 2 1/2 [1-ounce] slices)
- Olive oil-flavored cooking spray
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves crushed
- 2 (14 1/2-ounce) cans no-salt-added whole tomatoes undrained and chopped
- 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can chicken broth undiluted
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 5 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
Pizza Margherita
By Lv2Cook
Combine first three ingredients in a small bowl; set aside
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
- 2 (10-inch) Quick-and-Easy Pizza Crusts (see recipe)
- Cooking spray
- 4 plum tomatoes (about 1/2 pound) thinly sliced
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Giselle's Angel Food Cake
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 350º. Sift together 1/3 cup sugar and flour; set flour mixture aside
- 1 1/3 cups superfine sugar divided
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 10 large egg whites (at room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- Dash salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon almond extract
- Seasonal berries (optional)
Asian Rub
By Lv2Cook
Combine all ingredients. Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds toasted
- 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Roasted Fennel
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 425º. Trim tough outer leaves from fennel; remove and discard stalks
- 2 medium fennel bulbs
- 2 cups cubed red potato
- 1 cup red bell pepper strips
- 1 small red onion cut into 8 wedges
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Herb-Grilled Salmon with Mango Salsa
By Lv2Cook
Combine first 4 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag
- 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets (about 1 inch thick) or halibut or tuna
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 1 teaspoon hot pepper oil (such as Crisco Savory Seasonings)
- OR
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- AND
- 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Cooking spray
- Mango Salsa
- 4 cups hot cooked rice
- MANGO SALSA
- 1 cup cubed peeled ripe mango
- 1 cup sliced banana
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon grated lime rind
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 (8-ounce) can unsweetened pineapple chunks drained
- 1 serrano chile seeded and finely chopped
Bruschetta Pomodoro
By Lv2Cook
Combine all the ingredients except French bread; cover and let stand 30 minutes
- 2 cups minced plum tomato (about 3/4 pound)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons capers
- 2 tablespoons chopped kalamata olives
- 1 tablespoon chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 10 slices (1/2-inch-thick) diagonally cut French bread baguette toasted
Turkey Fried Rice
By Lv2Cook
Combine first 7 ingredients in a bowl; stir with a whisk until blended
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/2 cup rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon crunchy peanut butter
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1 pound turkey breast cutlets (1/4-inch thick) cut into thin strips
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 4 cups cooked rice
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 3 tablespoons chopped unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts
- Sliced green onions (optional)