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Curried Vegetables
By Lv2Cook
Layer carrot, potato, cauliflower, and green beans in a vegetable steamer over boiling water
- 1 cup diagonally sliced carrot
- 1 1/4 cups cubed peeled baking potato (about 1/2 pound)
- 2 cups cauliflower florets
- 2 cups diagonally sliced (1-inch) green beans
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1/2 cup no-salt-added chicken broth
- 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 6 cups hot cooked rice
- 1/4 cup chopped unsalted cashews
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
Turkey-Veggie Meatballs
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 400º. Combine all ingredients except cooking spray in a bowl; stir well
- 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey
- 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) finely shredded fresh Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup finely chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup coarsely shredded carrot
- 1/4 cup coarsely shredded zucchini
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 large egg white
- 2 garlic cloves crushed
- Cooking spray
Pioneer Ketchup
By Lv2Cook
Place a colander in a 2-quart glass measure or medium bowl
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon whole cloves
- 1 teaspoon whole allspice
- 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick broken
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 cups finely chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 1/2 cups white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 medium Rome apples peeled and quartered
- 1 medium pear peeled and quartered
- 1 (8.25-ounce) can sliced peaches in light syrup drained
Spicy Turkey Fajitas
By Lv2Cook
Combine the first 8 ingredients in a zip-top plastic bag; seal, and shake well to coat
- 1 cup (1-inch) diagonally sliced green onions
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1 pound turkey breast cutlets (1/4-inch-thick) cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips
- 4 (8-inch) flour tortillas
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 2 large ripe plantains (about 1 1/4 pounds) peeled and thinly sliced
- 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
Confetti Quesadillas
By Lv2Cook
Heat margarine in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat
- 1 tablespoon stick margarine or butter
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels (about 2 ears)
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 2/3 cup chopped tomato
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced, seeded jalapeño pepper
- 1/2 pound medium shrimp peeled, deveined, and chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 (8-inch) fat-free flour tortillas
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim Mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup Three-Pepper Salsa
Spaghetti and Meat Sauce
By Lv2Cook
Cook the meat in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until browned, stirring to crumble
- 1 1/2 pounds ultra-lean ground beef
- Cooking spray
- 1 1/2 cups diced onion
- 1 1/2 cups diced green bell pepper
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 cups shredded zucchini (about 2 large)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 (28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes undrained
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can stewed tomatoes undrained
- 1 (12-ounce) can tomato paste
- 1 (7-ounce) bottle roasted red bell peppers undrained
- 14 cups hot cooked spaghetti (about 1 3/4 pounds uncooked pasta)
Classic Custard
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 325º. Combine eggs, sugar, and salt in a large bowl; stir well with a whisk
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups 1% low-fat milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- Cooking spray
Skillet-Roasted Lemon Chicken with Potatoes
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 450º Coat a 10-inch cast-iron skillet with 1 teaspoon oil
- 3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil divided
- 1 large lemon sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt divided
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper divided
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 8 (3-ounce) skinned, boned chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
- OR
- 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 10 cherry tomatoes
- 10 kalamata olives
- 8 small red potatoes quartered (about 1 pound)
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- Rosemary sprig (optional)
Meringue with Peaches and Blackberries
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 275º. Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper
- 6 large egg whites (at room temperature)
- 1 cup sugar divided
- 1/4 cup ground toasted pecans
- 6 cups sliced peeled peaches
- 3 cups raspberries
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cups blackberries
Sun-Dried Tomato Dip
By Lv2Cook
Combine tomatoes and 1 cup boiling water in a bowl; let stand 15 minutes or until soft
- 1 (3-ounce) package sun-dried tomatoes packed without oil (about 2 cups)
- 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves (do not substitute dried basil)
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Italian-style tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 (15-ounce) can white beans drained
- 1 garlic clove minced
- Pita chips or baked tortilla chips (optional)