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Roasted-Tomato Sauce
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 500º. Arrange the plum tomatoes, onion slices, and jalapeño pepper on a jelly-roll pan coated wi...
- 2 pounds plum tomatoes cut in half lengthwise
- 1 onion cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
- 1 jalapeño pepper halved and seeded
- Cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 drained canned chipotle chile seeded
Chicken and Rice with Caramelized Onions
By Lv2Cook
Combine first 6 ingredients in a small bowl; rub evenly over chicken
- 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 3 garlic cloves crushed
- Olive oil-flavored cooking spray
- 4 (3-ounce) skinned, boned chicken thighs
- 2 cups low-salt chicken broth
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- Caramelized Onions (about 8 cups uncooked)
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- OR
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large zucchini quartered lengthwise and cut into (2-inch) slices (about 8 ounces)
- 4 lemon wedges
- Thyme sprigs (optional)
Roasted Pepper-and-Chickpea Salad
By Lv2Cook
Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl, and toss salad well
- 1/2 cup vertically sliced red onion
- 1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Hungarian sweet paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 red bell peppers roasted, peeled, and cut into thin strips
- 1 garlic clove crushed
- 1 (15 1/2-ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans) drained
Sautéed Scallops and Mushrooms with Pine Nuts
By Lv2Cook
Sprinkle scallops with salt and pepper
- 1/2 pound sea scallops halved crosswise
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon stick margarine
- Cooking spray
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts toasted
- 2 tablespoons minced shallots
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups hot cooked angel hair (about 4 ounces uncooked pasta)
Spiced Plum Butter
By Lv2Cook
Combine juice and plums in a large saucepan or Dutch oven
- 3/4 cup orange juice
- 4 pounds plums quartered
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
Mushroom-Chive Pilaf
By Lv2Cook
Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup minced fresh onion
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 2 cups low-salt chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 cup uncooked basmati rice
- 1/4 cup chopped chives
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 1 (8-ounce) package mushrooms chopped
Tex-Mex Tofu Burritos
By Lv2Cook
Place tofu in a shallow dish
- 1 (10.5-ounce) package extra-firm light tofu drained and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup sliced onion separated into rings
- 1 cup julienne-cut red bell pepper (3 × 1/4-inch)
- 1 cup julienne-cut zucchini (3 × 1/4-inch)
- 1/2 cup corn, black bean, and roasted-red pepper salsa (such as Jardine's)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 (8-inch) fat-free flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup low-fat sour cream
- 1/4 cup (1 ounce) shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese
Pavlova
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 275º. Cover a large baking sheet with parchment paper
- 5 large egg whites (at room temperature)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
- 4 cups assorted fresh berries
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 cups light vanilla ice cream melted
- 1/2 teaspoon Grand Marnier (orange-flavored liqueur) or extract of your choice
Fire-and-Spice Rub
By Lv2Cook
Combine all ingredients. Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- 2 tablespoons cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Roasted-Eggplant Dip
By Lv2Cook
Preheat oven to 400º. Pierce eggplant several times with a fork; place eggplant and shallots on a foil-lined baki...
- 1 (1-pound) eggplant
- 3 large shallots peeled
- 3 tablespoons plain low-fat yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh chives
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 lemon cut into wedges
- 4 (6-inch) pitas each cut into 8 wedges
- Paprika (optional)