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Piroshki
By Lv2Cook
Thaw dough in refrigerator 12 hours
- 1 (2-pound) package frozen white bread dough
- 6 cups thinly sliced napa (Chinese) cabbage
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 3/4 cups chopped onion
- 1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
- 1 pound lean ground lamb
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons low-fat sour cream
- Cooking spray
- 1 large egg white lightly beaten
Artichoke-and-Goat Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Breasts
By Lv2Cook
Drain artichokes in a colander over a bowl, reserving liquid
- 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke bottoms
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled goat or feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped chives divided
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme divided
- 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon rind divided
- 8 (4-ounce) skinned, boned chicken breast halves
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoons olive oil divided
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Spicy White-Bean Spread
By Lv2Cook
Place the first 6 ingredients in a food processor, and pulse 2 times or until well-blended
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 (16-ounce) cans navy beans drained
- 2 garlic cloves chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper seeded and chopped
- 3/4 cup minced red bell pepper
- 3/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup minced green onions
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Confetti-Stuffed Burritos
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 350º. Combine sweet potato and broth in a large nonstick skillet
- 2 1/2 cups (1/2-inch) cubed peeled sweet potato
- 3/4 cup low-salt chicken broth
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped onion
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 3/4 cup fresh corn kernels (about 2 ears)
- 3/4 cup drained canned black beans partially mashed
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 3/4 cup canned fat-free refried beans
- 8 (8-inch) flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
- 1/2 cup bottled salsa
- 4 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Spaghetti with Spring Pesto
By Lv2Cook
Place first 11 ingredients in a food processor, and process the mixture until smooth
- 4 cups trimmed watercress (about 1 bunch)
- 1 1/2 cups fresh parsley
- 1 cup basil leaves
- 1/2 cup pecan halves
- 1/2 cup frozen green peas thawed
- 1/2 cup fat-free ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup (1-inch) sliced green onions
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 cups hot cooked spaghetti (about 1 pound uncooked pasta)
Classic French Bread
By Lv2Cook
Dissolve the yeast in warm water in a small bowl; let stand 5 minutes
- 2 1/2 teaspoons dry yeast ( 1 package)
- 1 cup warm water (105º to 115º)
- 3 cups bread flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 large egg white
Skillet-Seared Salmon with Curried Pineapple Essence
By Lv2Cook
Combine first 4 ingredients in a saucepan
- 1 1/2 cups (1-inch) cubes fresh pineapple
- 1/2 cup rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 teaspoon cracked pepper
- 6 (6-ounce) salmon fillets (1 inch thick)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon ground allspice
- 1 tablespoon ground cardamom
- 1 tablespoon ground cloves
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Mexicali Crab Cakes
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 450º. Melt margarine in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat
- 1 1/2 tablespoons stick margarine
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped seeded jalapeño pepper
- 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 pound lump crabmeat shell pieces removed
- 1 (8 3/4-ounce) can no-salt-added whole-kernel corn drained
- 1 cup finely crushed cornflakes
- Cooking spray
- 1 1/4 cups cocktail sauce or medium-hot salsa
- Cilantro sprigs (optional)
Sweet Carrot Salad
By Lv2Cook
Combine carrot and garlic in a large saucepan
- 5 cups carrot slices (1/2-inch-thick)
- 2 garlic cloves halved
- 2/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Pan-Roasted Corn-and-Cumin Corn Bread
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 400º. Place an 8-inch cast-iron skillet or ovenproof heavy skillet coated with cooking spray over...
- Cooking spray
- 1 cup frozen whole-kernel corn thawed
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 1 large egg