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St. Andrew's Glacé
By Lv2Cook
Place Ricotta in food processor, and process until smooth
- 1 3/4 cups part-skim Ricotta cheese
- 2 1/2 cups plain low-fat yogurt
- 1 cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Spinach-and-Sugar Snap Risotto
By Lv2Cook
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 3 cups chopped spinach
- 1 1/4 cups sugar snap peas trimmed
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh sage
- OR
- 2 teaspoons dried rubbed sage
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can vegetable broth
- 1 cup uncooked Arborio or other short-grain rice
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
Couscous Loaf with Feta, Eggplant, and Onion
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 325º. Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan; gradually stir in couscous, turmeric, and salt
- 3 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked couscous
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 cups diced eggplant
- 1 cup diced zucchini
- 1/2 cup chopped bottled roasted red bell peppers
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 cup drained canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
- 1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled Feta cheese
- 1 large egg
- Cooking spray
Spicy Tofu and Noodles with Mushrooms
By Lv2Cook
Combine boiling water and mushrooms in a bowl; cover and let stand 15 minutes
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 (1/2-ounce) package dried wood ear or shiitake mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon chile-garlic sauce (such as Lee Kum Kee)
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 2 1/2 cups cooked rice vermicelli
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 1 (12.3-ounce) package firm tofu cubed (about 2 cups)
- 12 Bibb lettuce leaves
- 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup pine nuts toasted
Smashed Potato-and-Broccoli Casserole
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 375º. Place potatoes in a saucepan; cover with water
- 2 pounds baking potatoes halved
- 1 cup chopped broccoli
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup part-skim Ricotta cheese
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill
- OR
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1 (8-ounce) container fat-free sour cream
- Cooking spray
- 3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese
Mexican Meatball and Salsa Soup
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 400º . Combine tortilla strips and oil; toss well to coat
- 2 (6-inch) corn tortillas cut into 20 1/4-inch strips
- 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup uncooked long-grain rice divided
- 1 pound ultra-lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Cooking spray
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced carrot
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 2/3 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 (10 1/2-ounce) cans low-salt chicken broth
- 1/2 cup frozen whole-kernel corn
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese
Sweet Potato Cake
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 350º. Beat sugar and margarine at medium speed of a mixer until well-blended (about 5 minutes)
- 2 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup stick margarine softened
- 3/4 cup egg substitute
- 2 (14 1/2-ounce) cans unsweetened mashed sweet potatoes
- 3 cups sifted cake flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Cooking spray
- 1/4 cup flaked sweetened coconut
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans
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
Tutti-Frutti Smoothie
By Lv2Cook
Combine all ingredients in a blender; process until smooth
- 1 cup sliced ripe banana (about 1 medium)
- 1 cup orange juice
- 3/4 cup sliced peeled peaches
- 3/4 cup sliced strawberries
- 1 tablespoon honey