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Fusilli with Curried Beef and Cauliflower
By Lv2Cook
Combine first 6 ingredients in a small bowl; stir well with a whisk
- 1 cup no-salt-added beef broth
- 1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 pound lean, boned sirloin steak cut into 1/2" cubes
- Cooking spray
- 4 cups small cauliflower florets
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup frozen green peas thawed
- 4 cups hot cooked fusilli (about 8 ounces uncooked twisted spaghetti)
Sichuan Shrimp
By Lv2Cook
Heat 1 teaspoon sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat
- 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil divided
- 4 cups small broccoli florets
- 2 pounds large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 8 garlic cloves minced
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon red chili paste
- 1 (8-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts drained
- 3 cups hot cooked rice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion tops
Chocolate-Chip Bundt Cake
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 350º. Coat a 12-cup Bundt pan with cooking spray, and dust with flour; set aside
- Cooking spray
- 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup fat-free sour cream
- 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon warm water
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons instant espresso
- OR
- 4 teaspoons instant coffee granules
- 1 (8-ounce) carton egg substitute
- 1 (18.25-ounce) package devil's food cake mix (without pudding in the mix)
- 1 (3.9-ounce) package chocolate instant pudding mix
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
Sesame-and-Roasted Eggplant Soufflé
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 400º. Cut a piece of foil long enough to fit around a 1 1/2-quart soufflé dish, allowing a 1- in...
- Cooking spray
- 3 cups cubed peeled eggplant (about 12 ounces)
- 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup 1% low-fat milk
- 2 large eggs lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- OR
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon tahini (sesame-seed paste)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 4 large egg whites
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
Shiitake-Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Teriyaki Glaze
By Lv2Cook
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat
- 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil divided
- 2 cups sliced shiitake mushroom caps (about 1 [3.75-ounce] package)
- 2 tablespoons minced green onions
- 1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium teriyaki sauce divided
- 4 (4-ounce) skinned, boned chicken breast halves
- 1/2 teaspoon grated orange rind
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/4 cup dry sherry
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Sliced green onions (optional)
Maple-Pumpkin Sauté
By Lv2Cook
Combine the first 4 ingredients in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray; cover pumpkin mixture, and c...
- 4 cups cubed peeled fresh pumpkin (about 1 1/2 pounds)
- 1 1/2 cups chopped Red Delicious apple
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/3 cup raisins
- Cooking spray
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
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
Open-Faced Apple-Cheese Bagels
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 425º. Place a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat until hot
- Cooking spray
- 1 medium Granny Smith apple cut into 16 wedges
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/4 cup tub-style light cream cheese softened
- 2 (3-ounce) plain bagels split and toasted (such as Lender's Big and Crusty)
- 1/4 cup (1-ounce) shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 ounces lean Canadian bacon coarsely chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
Triple Mushroom Salad with Walnuts
By Lv2Cook
Place a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat until hot
- Olive oil-flavored cooking spray
- 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced button mushrooms
- 1 cup sliced portobello mushroom caps
- 1 cup thinly sliced shiitake mushroom caps
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon minced shallots
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1/4 cup sherry vinegar
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 8 cups gourmet salad greens
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts toasted
Pennsylvania Pot Roast
By Lv2Cook
Place a large saucepan coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat until hot
- Cooking spray
- 1 (1 1/2-pound) beef eye of round roast
- 3/4 cup beef broth
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup canned crushed tomatoes with added purée undrained
- 1/4 cup diced carrot
- 1/4 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup diced turnip
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 4 black peppercorns
- 1 bay leaf
- Cooked small red potatoes (optional)