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Spinach-and-Roasted Red-Pepper Pizza
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 425º. Pat dough into a 12-inch round pizza pan coated with cooking spray and sprinkled with cornm...
- 1 (10-ounce) can refrigerated pizza crust
- Cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon cornmeal
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Asiago cheese divided
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach thawed, drained, and squeezed dry
- 1 (7-ounce) bottle roasted red bell peppers drained and cut into 2-inch strips
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Corn-and-Jicama Salsa
By Lv2Cook
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 4 ears)
- 1 cup finely chopped peeled tomato
- 1/2 cup finely chopped peeled jicama
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (4-ounce) can chopped green chiles drained
Sorrel-and-Rice Soup
By Lv2Cook
Bring broth to a boil in a large saucepan
- 3 (10 1/2-ounce) cans low-salt chicken broth
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup uncooked long-grain rice
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 3 cups thinly sliced sorrel
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 1/2 cups plain low-fat yogurt
- Minced fresh parsley (optional)
Mocha Fudge Pie
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 325º. Combine hot water and 2 teaspoons coffee granules in a bowl; stir well
- 1/3 cup hot water
- 4 teaspoons instant coffee granules divided
- 1/2 (20.5-ounce) box light fudge brownie mix (about 2 cups)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract divided
- 2 large egg whites
- Cooking spray
- 3/4 cup 1% low-fat milk
- 3 tablespoons Kahlúa or other coffee-flavored liqueur divided
- 1 (3.9-ounce) package chocolate-flavored instant pudding mix
- OR
- 1 (1.4-ounce) package sugar-free chocolate-flavored instant pudding mix
- 3 cups frozen reduced-calorie whipped topping thawed and divided
- Chocolate curls (optional)
Corn-and-Wild Rice Salad
By Lv2Cook
Cook rice according to package directions; omit salt and fat
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked wild rice blend (such as Lundberg Farms)
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 4 ears)
- 1 cup finely chopped celery
- 3/4 cup shredded carrot
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries or Craisins (about 3-ounces)
- 2/3 cup sunflower seeds toasted
- OR
- 2/3 cup unsalted pumpkinseed kernels toasted
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup raspberry vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Sweet-and-Sour Shiitakes with Green Tomatoes
By Lv2Cook
Combine first 6 ingredients; stir well
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
- Cooking spray
- 2 cups sliced shiitake mushroom caps
- 4 medium green tomatoes peeled and cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges
- 1 medium red onion cut into 8 wedges
Parmesan-Crusted Broiled Scallops
By Lv2Cook
Combine first 5 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag; set aside
- 9 finely crushed onion-flavored melba toast rounds (1/3 cup)
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 1/2 pounds sea scallops
- 1 tablespoon margarine melted
- Cooking spray
- Lemon wedges
Easy Fudge Layer Cake
By Lv2Cook
Prepare the Chocolate-Cream Cheese Frosting; cover and chill
- Chocolate-Cream Cheese Frosting (recipe follows)
- Cooking spray
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups skim milk
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup Dutch process or unsweetened cocoa
- 1/3 cup vegetable shortening
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- CHOCOLATE-CREAM FROSTING
- 1/2 (8-ounce) block 1/3-less-fat cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons stick margarine softened
- 3 tablespoons skim milk
- 3 1/3 cups sifted powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup Dutch process or unsweetened cocoa
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Valencia Artichokes
By Lv2Cook
Combine first six ingredients in a small bowl; stir well
- 1/4 cup low-fat sour cream
- 1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon grated orange rind
- 2 medium artichokes (about 1 1/4 pounds)
- 1 teaspoon grated orange rind
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Pork Chops with Chunky Tomato Sauce
By Lv2Cook
Combine first 4 ingredients; stir well
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 (6-ounce) lean center-cut pork chops (about 3/4 inch thick)
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1 (16-ounce) package frozen whole-kernel corn thawed
- 1 1/2 cups chopped red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped pickled jalapeño pepper
- 4 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes drained
- Parsley sprigs (optional)