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Spicy Crusted Swordfish with Citrus-Walnut Sauce
By Lv2Cook
Combine first 6 ingredients in a bowl
- 2 tablespoons Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil divided
- 4 (6-ounce) swordfish steaks (about 1 inch thick)
- 1 cup water
- 2/3 cup uncooked couscous
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
- 1/2 cup currants or raisins
- 1 teaspoon grated orange rind
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped toasted walnuts
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Cherry tomatoes (optional)
New England Boiled Dinner with Horseradish Sauce
By Lv2Cook
Trim fat from brisket. Place brisket in a large stockpot, and add water, pickling spice, and garlic
- 1 (3-pound) cured corned beef brisket
- 4 quarts water
- 1 teaspoon pickling spice
- 1 garlic clove halved
- 2 cups trimmed Brussels sprouts (about 12 ounces)
- 12 small boiling onions
- 6 medium carrots quartered
- 6 medium parsnips quartered
- 2 3/4 pounds rutabaga peeled and cut into 12 pieces (about 1 large)
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon dry mustard
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
- 2 teaspoons margarine
Tiramisu
By Lv2Cook
Combine powdered sugar and cream cheese in a bowl; beat at high speed of a mixer until well-blended
- 2/3 cup sifted powdered sugar
- 1 (8-ounce) tub reduced-fat cream cheese
- 1 1/2 cups frozen reduced-calorie whipped topping thawed and divided
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 egg whites
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso granules
- 2 tablespoons Kahlúa or other coffee-flavored liqueur
- 20 ladyfingers
- 1/2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa
Peaches in Red Wine
By Lv2Cook
Combine first 8 ingredients in a large saucepan
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup orange rind strips (about 1 orange)
- 1/4 cup lemon rind strips (about 2 large lemons)
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 7 whole cloves
- 4 black peppercorns
- 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
- 1 (750-milliliter) bottle dry red wine (such as Côtes du Rhône)
- 6 cups fresh sliced peaches (about 2 1/4 pounds)
French Twist Paste
By Lv2Cook
Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups minced shallots or sweet onion
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary crushed
- 4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Salsa Ranchera
By Lv2Cook
Combine all ingredients in a bowl Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- 2 cups chopped seeded peeled tomato
- 1/3 cup chopped green onions
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons canned chopped green chiles
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon minced seeded jalapeño pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 Dash ground cumin
Chicken Yakisoba
By Lv2Cook
Combine 3 tablespoons soy sauce and chicken in a zip-top plastic bag; seal and marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes,...
- 7 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce divided
- 1/2 pound skinned, boned chicken breast cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil divided
- 2 cups vertically sliced onion
- 1 cup (2-inch) julienne-cut carrot
- 6 cups coarsely shredded napa (Chinese) cabbage
- 1/4 cup sake (rice wine)
- OR
- 1/4 cup dry sherry
- 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 1/2 cups cooked soba (about 9 ounces uncooked buckwheat noodles)
Roasted-Corn Salad
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 425º. Combine corn and 1 teaspoon oil in a jelly-roll pan coated with cooking spray
- 3 cups fresh corn kernels (about 6 ears)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil divided
- Cooking spray
- 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup chopped seeded tomato
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
Scalloped Potatoes with Cheese
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 425º. Rub an 11 × 7-inch baking dish with cut sides of garlic halves; discard garlic
- 1 garlic clove halved
- Butter-flavored cooking spray
- 6 medium peeled red potatoes cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices
- 2 tablespoons margarine melted
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1 cup skim milk
Spicy Bistro Steak Subs
By Lv2Cook
Melt margarine in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat
- 1 tablespoon stick margarine
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 pound thinly sliced lean deli roast beef
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1 (12-ounce) can dark beer
- 6 (2 1/2-ounce) hoagie rolls with sesame seeds cut half lengthwise
- Carrot curls and olives (optional)