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Pear Phyllo Pastries
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 350º. Combine breadcrumbs and brown sugar in a bowl
- 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons stick margarine melted
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 4 cups coarsely chopped peeled pear (about 4 pears)
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup chopped almonds toasted
- 12 sheets frozen phyllo dough thawed
- Cooking spray
Sautéed Striped Bass with Summer Vegetables
By Lv2Cook
Sprinkle fish with 1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper
- 4 (6-ounce) striped bass fillets skinned
- 1/2 teaspoon salt divided
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil divided
- Cooking spray
- 1 cup (2 × 1/4-inch) julienne-cut yellow squash
- 1 cup (2 × 1/4-inch) julienne-cut zucchini
- 1 cup (2 × 1/4-inch) julienne-cut carrot
- 1 cup vertically sliced red onion
- 3/4 cup julienne-cut fennel stalks
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- Basil sprigs (optional)
Chicken-and-Rajas Enchiladas
By Lv2Cook
Preheat broiler. Cut poblanos in half lengthwise, and discard seeds and membranes
- 2 large poblano chiles
- Cooking spray
- 2 (4-ounce) skinned, boned chicken breasts cut into 1/4-inch strips
- 1 cup chopped tomato
- 3/4 cup thinly sliced onion
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 4 (10-inch) fat-free flour tortillas
- 1 cup Refried White Beans
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Fontina or Monterey Jack cheese
- Fresh cilantro sprigs (optional)
Russian Skillet Stroganoff
By Lv2Cook
Trim fat from steak, and cut steak diagonally across the grain into thin slices
- 1 (3/4-pound) flank steak
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 cups thinly sliced onion
- 1 (8-ounce) package presliced mushrooms
- 1/2 cup low-salt beef broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fat-free sour cream
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cups hot cooked long-grain rice
Senatorial Bean Soup
By Lv2Cook
Sort and wash beans, and place in a large Dutch oven
- 1 cup dried navy beans
- 2 tablespoons margarine
- Cooking spray
- 2 1/2 cups chopped leek
- 2 cups sliced carrot
- 1 cup thinly sliced celery
- 1 cup diced cooked ham (such as Light & Lean)
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 8 cups water
- 2 teaspoons chicken-flavored bouillon granules
- 1 teaspoon beef-flavored bouillon granules
- 1 teaspoon dried rubbed sage
- 2 bay leaves
- Celery leaves (optional)
Longhorn Caviar
By Lv2Cook
Combine all ingredients in a bowl
- 1 1/2 cups chopped seeded tomato
- 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 2 tablespoons canned chopped green chiles
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon minced seeded jalapeño pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 (15 .8-ounce) can canned black-eyed peas drained
- Jalapeño slices (optional)
- Cilantro sprigs (optional)
Spicy Tequila Shrimp
By Lv2Cook
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup vertically sliced onion
- 1/2 cup julienne-cut seeded jalapeño pepper
- 5 garlic cloves minced
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup tequila
- 3 cups chopped seeded tomato
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 6 cups hot cooked rice
- 1 peeled medium avocado cut into 12 wedges
Nime Chow (Raw Spring Rolls)
By Lv2Cook
Combine bean threads and 2 cups hot water in a bowl; let stand 10 minutes
- 1 ounce uncooked bean threads (cellophane noodles)
- 12 (8-inch) round sheets rice paper
- 2 cups thinly sliced curly leaf lettuce
- 1 cup fresh bean sprouts
- 24 medium basil leaves
- 32 medium shrimp cooked and peeled
- 1 cup Lime-Vinegar Sauce (see recipe)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped unsalted dry-roasted peanuts
Tomato-and-White Bean Soup
By Lv2Cook
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 3 garlic cloves crushed
- 2 (14 1/2-ounce) cans no-salt-added whole tomatoes undrained and chopped
- 2 (16-ounce) cans cannellini or other white beans drained
- 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can fat-free chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Pear Cobbler
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 350º. Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl; toss gently to coat
- 6 cups sliced peeled pear (about 3 pounds)
- 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice
- Cooking spray
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
- OR
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons chilled stick margarine cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup skim milk
- 2 teaspoons margarine melted
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar