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Date-Nut-Carrot Bread
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 350º. Combine water, dates, and raisins in a bowl; let stand 15 minutes
- 3/4 cup hot water
- 1/2 cup pitted dates chopped
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 1 cup shredded carrot
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 large egg white
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Cooking spray
Turkey-Veggie Meatballs
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 400º. Combine all ingredients except cooking spray in a bowl; stir well
- 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
- 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) finely shredded fresh Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup finely chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup coarsely shredded carrot
- 1/4 cup coarsely shredded zucchini
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 large egg white
- 2 garlic cloves crushed
- Cooking spray
Pioneer Ketchup
By Lv2Cook
Place a colander in a 2-quart glass measure or medium bowl
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon whole cloves
- 1 teaspoon whole allspice
- 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick broken
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 cups finely chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 1/2 cups white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 medium Rome apples peeled and quartered
- 1 medium pear peeled and quartered
- 1 (8.25-ounce) can sliced peaches in light syrup drained
Gingered Winter Squash-and-Root Vegetable Soup
By Lv2Cook
Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium heat
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large onion cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon ground mace
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 6 cups cubed peeled butternut squash (about 2 pounds)
- 2 1/2 cups cubed peeled sweet potato (about 3/4 pound)
- 3/4 cup sliced parsnip (1-inch-thick)
- 5 (10 1/2-ounce) cans low-salt chicken broth
- 1 cup skim milk
Apricot-Glazed Pork Tenderloin
By Lv2Cook
Trim fat from pork; cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
- 1 pound pork tenderloin
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons vegetable oil divided
- 1/4 cup minced shallots
- 2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger
- 3/4 cup apricot nectar
- 1/4 cup dry sherry
- 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 3/4 cup low-salt chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon dark sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Roasted Corn-and-Asparagus Risotto
By Lv2Cook
Cut bell pepper in half lengthwise; discard seeds and membranes
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 ear shucked corn
- 10 asparagus spears
- 1 cup water
- 2 (14 1/2-ounce) cans vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup minced onion
- 2 tablespoons minced shallots
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 cups uncooked Arborio rice
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
Hash Brown Casserole
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 350º. Combine first 7 ingredients in a large bowl; spoon into a 13×9-inch baking dish coated wit...
- 1 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons stick margarine melted
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 (32-ounce) package frozen Southern-style hash brown potatoes thawed
- 1 (16-ounce) carton fat-free sour cream
- 1 (10 3/4-ounce) can condensed reduced-fat, reduced-sodium cream of mushroom soup undiluted
- Cooking spray
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Brown Sugar-Balsamic Glazed Oranges
By Lv2Cook
Peel oranges, and cut each crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
- 2 medium navel oranges (about 1 pound)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Tropical-Fruit Pizza
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 350º. Cut cookie dough into 8 slices; firmly press slices into a 12-inch round pizza pan coated w...
- 1 (18-ounce) package refrigerated sugar cookie dough
- Cooking spray
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange rind
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract
- 1 (8-ounce) block fat-free cream cheese softened
- 1 cup (1-inch) pieces peeled ripe mango
- 1 cup sliced banana (about 1 large)
- 6 slices (1/2-inch) fresh pineapple cut in half
- 2 kiwifruit each peeled and cut into 8 slices
- 1/4 cup apricot preserves
- 1 tablespoon triple sec (orange-flavored liqueur)
- OR
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- 2 tablespoons flaked sweetened coconut toasted
Gingerbread Crumb Cake
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 350º. Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup, and level with a knife
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 cup chilled stick margarine or butter cut into small pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1 large egg
- Cooking spray
- 1 1/2 teaspoons water