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Cumin-Scented Carrot "Salad"
By Lv2Cook
Steam carrot, covered, 3 minutes or until crisp-tender
- 3 cups coarsely shredded carrot
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 2 garlic cloves crushed
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
Tuna Roll-ups
By Lv2Cook
Combine tuna and diced celery in a bowl, and toss gently
- 1 (6-ounce) can solid white tuna in water drained and flaked
- 1/3 cup diced celery
- 2 tablespoons reduced-calorie spoonable salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip Light)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon dried dill
- 8 (3/4-ounce) slices whole-wheat bread
Pheasant Salad
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 400º. Combine first 3 ingredients; rub over pheasant beneath the skin (skin should be loose)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 pound pheasant breast with skin attached
- Cooking spray
- 12 cups gourmet salad greens
- 1 cup thinly sliced red cabbage
- 2 tablespoons raspberry-flavored vinegar
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 3 tablespoons dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped skinned hazelnuts toasted
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)
Smoked-Salmon Sandwiches
By Lv2Cook
Combine first 3 ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth
- 2 ounces smoked salmon
- 1/3 cup tub-style light cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill
- OR
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 2 teaspoons minced red onion
- 4 (1-ounce ) slices pumpernickel bread
- 4 slices (1/8-inch-thick) tomato
- 8 slices (1/8-inch-thick) cucumber
Sicilian Cod
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 450º. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat
- 2 1/2 teaspoons olive oil divided
- 3 cups sliced onion
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper strips
- 2 tablespoons golden raisins
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 4 (6-ounce) cod fillets
- Olive oil-flavored cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Mediterranean Chicken with Salsa
By Lv2Cook
Combine the first 5 ingredients in a bowl, and set aside
- 3/4 cup bottled chunky salsa
- 1/3 cup diced plum tomato
- 1/3 cup diced zucchini
- 2 tablespoons chopped ripe olives
- 2 teaspoons capers
- 4 (4-ounce) skinned boned chicken breast halves
- 2 tablespoons Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons water
- Black and green olives (optional)
Strawberry-Margarita Crisp
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 350º Place graham cracker crumbs and macaroons in a food processor; process until macaroons are f...
- 2 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs
- 9 crispy coconut macaroons (about 1/4 pound)
- 2 tablespoons margarine melted
- 4 cups medium strawberries
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup tequila
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon triple sec or other orange-flavored liqueur
- Cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon sliced almonds
- Sliced strawberries (optional)
Orzo-and-Portobello Casserole
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 400º. Combine tomatoes and boiling water in a small bowl; cover and let stand 10 minutes or until...
- 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes packed without oil
- 1/4 cup boiling water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups sliced leek
- 2 cups diced portobello mushroom caps
- 1 cup mushrooms quartered
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 4 cups cooked orzo (about 2 cups uncooked rice-shaped pasta)
- 2 cups thinly sliced fennel bulb (about 1 large)
- 2 cups tomato juice
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
- OR
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- Cooking spray
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp Provolone cheese
- 1/4 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese
Cumin Pork Tenderloin with Dried-Apricot Chutney
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 400º. Combine first 5 ingredients in a shallow dish
- 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
- 2 teaspoons cider vinegar
- Dash salt
- 1 (1-pound) pork tenderloin
- Cooking spray
- Dried Apricot-Chutney (see recipe)