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New England Beans and Brown Bread
By Lv2Cook
Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat
- 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 cups chopped onion
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon dried savory
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 (16-ounce) cans navy beans drained
- 1 cup apple cider
- 8 slices (1/2-inch thick) New England-style brown bread with raisins
Three-Cheese Lasagna Divan
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 350º. Combine the first 8 ingredients in a medium bowl, and stir well
- 2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast (about 3/4 pound)
- 1 cup fat-free cottage cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup egg substitute
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 (10 3/4-ounce) can condensed reduced-fat reduced-sodium cream of mushroom soup undiluted
- 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli thawed and drained
- Cooking spray
- 9 cooked lasagna noodles
- 9 slices (3/4-ounce) American reduced-fat cheese cut into small pieces
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Peach-Ginger Salsa
By Lv2Cook
Combine all ingredients, and stir well
- 1 cup cubed peeled peaches (about 2 peaches)
- 1 cup cubed seeded tomato (about 3 tomatoes)
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Dash freshly ground black pepper
French Onion Burgers
By Lv2Cook
Heat oil in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 2 cups chopped onion
- 1 pound ground round
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 large egg white lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 (1 1/2-ounce) French bread rolls split and toasted
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- 4 (1 1/2-ounce) hamburger buns split and toasted
- 4 teaspoons fat-free French salad dressing
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- 4 teaspoons fat-free blue cheese salad dressing
Salmon with Grilled Vegetables
By Lv2Cook
Peel onions, leaving root intact; cut each onion into 8 wedges
- 1 pound red onions (2 large; about 1 pound)
- 1/4 cup honey mustard
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 4 small zucchini each cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices (about 1 pound)
- 4 (6-ounce) salmon steaks (1 inch thick)
- Cooking spray
Chicken Soup with Orzo
By Lv2Cook
Remove and discard giblets and neck from chicken
- 1 (3-pound) package chicken pieces
- 3 quarts water
- 1 medium onion cut into 8 wedges
- 1 cup chopped carrot
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
- 1 1/2 cups sliced carrot
- 1 cup diced celery
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
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- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
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- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 cup uncooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
Roasted-Beet Salad
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 375º. Trim off beet stems and roots
- 8 beets (about 2 pounds)
- 5 tablespoons rice vinegar divided
- 1/4 teaspoon salt divided
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper divided
- 8 cups gourmet salad greens (about 8 ounces)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 slice (1/8-inch-thick) red onion separated into rings
Scallop-Corn Chowder
By Lv2Cook
Melt margarine in a Dutch oven over medium heat
- 1 tablespoon margarine
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/3 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups diced red potatoes
- 1 cup frozen whole-kernel corn
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 3 (8-ounce) bottles clam juice
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 pound bay scallops
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Spicy Bayou Rub
By Lv2Cook
Combine all ingredients. Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
New England Baked Beans
By Lv2Cook
Sort and wash beans; place in a large ovenproof Dutch oven
- 3 cups dried Great Northern beans
- 8 cups water
- 1 1/4 cups chopped onion
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 slices turkey bacon cut crosswise into 1/4-inch strips