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Curried Deviled Eggs on Whole-Wheat Crackers
By Lv2Cook
Peel and slice eggs in half lengthwise
- 6 hard-cooked large eggs
- 1 tablespoon freeze-dried chives
- 3 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 tablespoons 2% small-curd low-fat cottage cheese
- 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 12 reduced-fat whole-wheat crackers (such as Keebler reduced-fat wheat Toasteds)
Spicy Apple-Glazed Chick `n' Grits Gorgonzola
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 350º. Place each chicken breast half between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; flatten to 1/2-...
- 4 (4-ounce) skinned, boned chicken breast halves
- Cooking spray
- 1/4 cup apple butter
- 1/4 cup spicy brown mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- Gorgonzola Cheese Grits (recipe follows)
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onion tops
- Fresh oregano (optional)
- GORGONZOLA CHEESE GRITS
- 2 (14 1/4-ounce) cans fat-free chicken broth
- 3/4 cup uncooked quick-cooking grits
- 1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
- 1/3 cup fat-free sour cream
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
New England Baked Beans
By Lv2Cook
Sort and wash beans; place in a large ovenproof Dutch oven
- 3 cups dried Great Northern beans
- 8 cups water
- 1 1/4 cups chopped onion
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 slices turkey bacon cut crosswise into 1/4-inch strips
Thai Beef-and-Noodle Salad
By Lv2Cook
Steam beans, covered, 5 minutes or until crisp-tender
- 1 (9-ounce) package frozen French-cut green beans thawed
- 4 cups hot cooked linguine (about 8 ounces uncooked pasta)
- 4 ounces sliced deli roast beef cut into 1-inch wide strips
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup plum sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Peach-and-Blackberry Compote
By Lv2Cook
Combine the first 3 ingredients in a bowl; stir well
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon grated lime rind
- 2 cups sliced peeled peaches
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
Four-Cheese Vegetable Lasagna
By Lv2Cook
Cook lasagna noodles, omitting salt and fat
- 12 uncooked lasagna noodles
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- Cooking spray
- 2 cups chopped broccoli
- 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced carrot
- 1 cup sliced green onions
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups 1% low-fat milk
- 1/2 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese (2 ounces) divided
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach thawed, drained, and squeezed dry
- 1 1/2 cups 1% low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded part-skim Mozzarella cheese (4 ounces)
- 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese (2 ounces)
- Freshly ground pepper (optional) freshly ground pepper
Warm Pineapple Tarts with Coconut Sauce
By Lv2Cook
Place 1/3 cup chopped pineapple in a food processor, and process until smooth
- 1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh pineapple
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light coconut milk
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon dark rum
- 16 sheets frozen phyllo dough thawed
- Butter-flavored cooking spray
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 large egg white
- 1 1/2 medium pineapples peeled and cored
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Potato-Watercress Soup
By Lv2Cook
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 3 cups cubed peeled Yukon gold or baking potato
- 3 cups low-salt chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt
- 3/4 cup minced trimmed watercress
- OR
- 3/4 cup thinly sliced spinach leaves
- 1/4 cup grated Gruyère (1 ounce)
- OR
- 1/4 cup grated Swiss cheese (1 ounce)
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
Sweet-and-Sour Red Cabbage with Plums
By Lv2Cook
Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp
- 2 bacon slices
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 6 cups shredded red cabbage
- 2 cups sliced ripe red-skinned plums (about 6 medium)
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper