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Tempeh Vegetable Stir-Fry
By Lv2Cook
Combine first 4 ingredients in a small bowl
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 teaspoons dry sherry
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
- 1 (8-ounce) package tempeh cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup diagonally sliced carrot (1/8-inch-thick)
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 cup thinly sliced shiitake mushroom caps (about 8 ounces mushrooms)
- 1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 cups fresh bean sprouts
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions (1-inch)
Pasta with Chicken-Vegetable Marinara Sauce
By Lv2Cook
Heat oil in a Dutch oven coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Cooking spray
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 3/4 pound skinned, boned chicken breast cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 cups low-fat spaghetti sauce
- 3/4 cup sliced zucchini
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 (8-ounce) package presliced mushrooms
- 4 cups hot cooked penne (about 2 1/2 cups uncooked tubular pasta)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh thyme (optional)
Fajita Salad with Creamy Cilantro-Lime Sauce
By Lv2Cook
Combine first 6 ingredients in a medium bowl
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound skinned, boned chicken breast cut into thin strips
- Cooking spray
- 6 cups shredded romaine lettuce
- 1 1/3 cups thinly sliced green bell pepper rings
- 1 cup sliced red onion separated into rings
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives
- 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans rinsed and drained
- 1 medium tomato cut into 8 wedges
- Creamy Cilantro-Lime Sauce
- CREAMY CILANTRO-LIME SAUCE
- 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
- 1/2 cup light mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup skim milk
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 large garlic cloves minced
Venison Medallions with Cherry-Wine Sauce
By Lv2Cook
Combine first 4 ingredients in a small saucepan
- 1/2 cup port or other sweet red wine
- 1/2 cup dried tart cherries
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 (14 1/4-ounce) can fat-free beef broth
- 16 whole allspice
- 16 juniper berries (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt divided
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 6 (4-ounce) venison tenderloin steaks (about 1 1/2 inch thick)
- 2 teaspoons margarine
- Cooking spray
- 1/2 cup minced shallots
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 teaspoons water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Pork-and-Pineapple Kebabs
By Lv2Cook
Drain pineapple in a sieve over a bowl; reserve 1/4 cup pineapple liquid
- 1 (8-ounce) can unsweetened pineapple chunks undrained
- 1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 1 (6.5-ounce) can plum sauce
- 12 ounces pork tenderloin
- 24 pieces (1-inch) red bell pepper
- Cooking spray
- 4 cups hot cooked rice
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds toasted
Strawberry-Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 350º. Beat the sugar and the margarine at medium speed of a mixer until well-blended (about 5 min...
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup stick margarine or butter softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 large egg white
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 3/4 cup chopped strawberries
- 3/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Cooking spray
- Cream Cheese Frosting
- 2 cups sliced strawberries
- CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
- 2 teaspoons stick margarine or butter softened
- 1/2 (8-ounce) block fat-free cream cheese chilled
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
- 3 cups sifted powdered sugar
Crusted Shrimp with Spicy Black Beans and Saffron Sauce
By Lv2Cook
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot
- 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds
- 1/2 cup sunflower seed kernels
- 1 teaspoon dried orange peel
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 3 tablespoons golden cane syrup
- OR
- 3 tablespoons light-colored corn syrup
- 2 large egg whites lightly beaten
- 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Cooking spray
- Spicy Black Beans (recipe follows)
- Saffron Sauce (recipe follows)
- Green onion (optional)
- SPICY BLACK BEANS
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper (1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon)
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans undrained
- 1 dried ancho chile (about 1 ounce) seeded
- 1/2 teaspoon margarine or butter
- Cooking spray
- 2/3 cup chopped onion
- 1 garlic clove minced
- SAFFRON SAUCE
- 1 (9-ounce) bottle hot mango chutney
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon light mayonnaise
- 3/4 teaspoon saffron threads crushed
Strata Milano with Gorgonzola
By Lv2Cook
Cook bacon in a small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until crisp; crumble and set aside
- 2 bacon slices
- 3 1/4 cups 1% low-fat milk
- 1 cup part-skim Ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) Gorgonzola cheese or other blue cheese crumbled
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 5 large eggs
- 1 3/4 cups diced plum tomato
- 1 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried rosemary
- 1 (16-ounce) loaf sourdough French bread baguette cut into 1-inch slices and toasted
- Cooking spray
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons (1/2 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
- Rosemary sprigs (optional)
Spaghetti with Caramelized Onions, Mushrooms, and Pancetta
By Lv2Cook
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat
- 8 ounces uncooked spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped pancetta or bacon (about 1 ounce)
- 6 cups vertically sliced onion (about 3 large onions)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt divided
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper divided
- 6 cups sliced mushrooms (about 1 pound)
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley divided
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 cup low-salt chicken broth
- Fresh oregano (optional)
Moroccan-Spiced Leg of Lamb
By Lv2Cook
Combine first 6 ingredients in a small bowl; set aside
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 2 1/2 pounds rolled boned leg of lamb
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup chopped red onion
- 1/3 cup dry red wine
- 6 garlic cloves chopped
- 1 (14 1/4-ounce) can fat-free beef broth
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 cup Spiced Pear Butter (see recipe)
- OR
- 1/2 cup Spiced Plum Butter (see recipe)