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Glazed Turkey Cutlets and Bell Peppers
By Lv2Cook
Combine first 3 ingredients in a bowl
- 1/4 cup low-salt chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound turkey breast cutlets (1/4-inch-thick)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 red bell pepper seeded and cut into strips
- 1 green bell pepper seeded and cut into strips
- 4 cups hot cooked rice
Triple-Fruit Scones
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 400º. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons chilled stick margarine or butter
- 1/3 cup chopped dried apricots
- 1/3 cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Craisins)
- 3/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons grated orange rind
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg white
- Cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Sweet Onion, Tomato, and Corn Salad with Basil
By Lv2Cook
Combine first 4 ingredients in a bowl; stir well, and set aside
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup basil leaves
- 2 large tomatoes thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced Vidalia or sweet onion
- 1 cup fresh white corn kernels (about 2 ears)
Pan-Seared Tuna with Olive-Wine Sauce
By Lv2Cook
Place a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat until hot
- Cooking spray
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 3/4 cup dry white wine
- 3 tablespoons chopped pitted Greek black olives
- 3 tablespoons chopped pitted green olives
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon grated orange rind
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 4 (6-ounce) tuna steaks (about 2 inches thick)
- 2 cups hot cooked couscous
- Orange rind (optional)
Double-Chocolate Cream Tart
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 350º. Combine 1/4 cup flour, ice water, and 1 teaspoon vanilla, stirring with a whisk until well-...
- 1 cup all-purpose flour divided
- 1/4 cup ice water
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract divided
- 3/4 cup Dutch process or unsweetened cocoa divided
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup vegetable shortening
- Cooking spray
- 1 (14-ounce) can fat-free sweetened condensed milk
- 6 ounces 1/3-less-fat cream cheese (about 2/3 cup) softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg white
- 1 1/2 cups frozen reduced-calorie whipped topping thawed
- 1 ounce semisweet chocolate finely chopped
Tuscan Bean Salad
By Lv2Cook
Prepare St. Andrew's Champagne Vinaigrette; cover and chill
- St. Andrew's Champagne Vinaigrette (recipe follows)
- 2 cups canned navy beans or other white beans rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup finely diced carrot
- 1/4 cup finely diced celery
- 1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup finely diced yellow bell pepper
- 1/4 cup minced green onions
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced chives
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- ST. ANDREW'S CHAMPAGNE VINAIGRETTE
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup champagne or white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Quick-and-Easy Pizza Crust
By Lv2Cook
Combine first four ingredients in a large bowl; make a well in center of mixture
- 2 cups bread flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 package quick-rise yeast
- 3/4 cup warm water (120º to 130º )
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Cooking spray
- 2 tablespoons cornmeal
Gingersnap Scones with Espresso Glaze
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 400º. Combine the first 6 ingredients in a bowl; cut in margarine with a pastry blender or 2 kniv...
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup gingersnap crumbs (about 6 cookies, finely crushed)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup chilled stick margarine cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- Cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon hot water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
- 3/4 cup sifted powdered sugar
- 10 walnut halves
Asian Pork Salad
By Lv2Cook
Combine 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons orange juice, 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce, vinegar, and next 4 ingredients (vin...
- 3/4 cup orange juice divided
- 1/4 cup low-sodium teriyaki sauce divided
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon mirin (sweet rice wine)
- 2 teaspoons hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons bourbon
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 (1-pound) pork tenderloin
- Cooking spray
- 8 cups gourmet salad greens
- 1/2 cup sliced red onion separated into rings
- 1 (11-ounce) can mandarin oranges in light syrup drained
- 1 (8-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts drained
- 1 large red bell pepper sliced into rings
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds toasted
Roasted Eggplant "Salad"
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 400º. Combine first 5 ingredients in a shallow roasting pan
- 1 medium eggplant (about 3/4 pound) cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup (1-inch) pieces green bell pepper
- 1 cup (1-inch) pieces red bell pepper
- 1 large Vidalia or other sweet onion cut into 8 wedges
- 1 garlic clove chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley