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Wild Mushroom and Chicken Stir-Fry
By LaLaCooks
Katie and Leeann Chin, Cooking Light, APRIL 2006 Nutritional Information Calories: 203 (22% from fat) Fat: 5g (sat...
- 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, sliced crosswise
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
- 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 cup snow peas, trimmed
- 1 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms
- 1 cup sliced oyster mushroom caps
- 3/4 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
BROWN RICE WITH BLACK BEANS AND CILANTRO
By LaLaCooks
7.11 - made a fabulous Mexican meal with this as a side
- 4 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion , chopped fine (about 1 cup)
- 1 green bell pepper , chopped fine
- 3 garlic cloves , minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 1/4 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups brown rice , long-grain (see note)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 (15.5-ounce) can black beans , drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 lime , cut into wedges
Chicken-Orzo Soup
By LaLaCooks
Nothing says comfort like a bowl of hearty chicken soup
- 1 (32-ounce) container fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth, divided
- 1/2 cup uncooked orzo
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2/3 cup coarsely chopped carrot
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped celery
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 3/4 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 3 fresh parsley sprigs
- 1 fresh thyme sprig
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Mushroom and Provolone Patty Melts
By LaLaCooks
Serve with Quick-Roasted Potato Wedges
- 1 pound ground sirloin
- Cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced yellow onion
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (8-ounce) package sliced cremini mushrooms
- 1 1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup dark beer (such as porter)
- 8 (1.1-ounce) slices rye bread
- 4 (3/4-ounce) slices reduced-fat provolone cheese
Orzo Salad
By LaLaCooks
Cook the orzo according to package directions
- 1 cup uncooked orzo
- 2 cups bagged prewashed baby spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped drained oil-packed sun-dried tomato halves
- 3 tablespoons chopped scallions or shallots
- 3 tablespoons chopped pitted kalamata olives
- 1 (6-ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts
- 3/4 cup (3 ounces) block feta cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
Almond Tomato Spread
By LaLaCooks
Serve with Sangria and Spicy Pita Chips Per tablespoon: 50 calories; 4
- 3/4 cup blanched almonds
- 1 can (14 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes, drained
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Baby Radishes with Tomatillo Salsa
By LaLaCooks
7.4.11 - Of course we didnt have baby radishes but used red radishes, daikon (that was a little past prime), and cu...
- Tomatillo Salsa
- 4 medium tomatillos, cut into 1/4 inch dice
- 1/4 serrano chili pepper, finely chopped
- 1/4 clove garlic
- 1 tsp. chopped cilantro leaves
- 1 tbsp. chopped white onion
- pinch ground cumin seeds
- pinch salt
- 2 tsp. Tosazu (recipe below)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 5 each of at least three different types of baby rtadish, such as Chinese, Watermelon or Greentop
- Tosazu
- 3 tbsp. soy sauce
- 4 tbsp. rice vinegar
- 3 tbsp. dried bonito blakes
Allison's Honeyed Almond-Cherry Shortbread
By LaLaCooks
Dried fruit and nuts may be the ingredients for traditional fruitcake, but here they shine in Allison Hedges' lusci...
- FOR THE MACERATED CHERRIES
- 1 cup dried cherries, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons dry sherry
- 1 tablespoon finely grated tangerine or orange zest
- FOR THE HONEYED ALMONDS
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) unsalted butter
- 2 cups lightly toasted sliced almonds
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- FOR THE COOKIE DOUGH
- 8 ounces (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt
Whole Grain Spaghetti with Brussels Sprouts and Mushrooms
By LaLaCooks
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
- Kosher salt
- 1 pound whole-grain or whole wheat spaghetti
- 1 cup grated Pecorino Romano
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed, halved and thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 pound mushrooms, such as cremini, button or shiitake, cleaned and chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 teaspoons kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup creme fraiche, at room temperature (about 8 ounces)
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1/2 large lemon)
- Zest of 1 large lemon
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted*
Smoky Paella with Shrimp and Squid
By LaLaCooks
Chef Way At Jaleo, the delightful Spanish restaurant in Washington, DC, José Andrés prepares this satisfying rice...
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 pound large shrimp, shelled and deveined
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 cup arborio or Valencia rice
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon hot smoked paprika
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 1 small pinch of saffron, crumbled
- 2 cups clam broth
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 pound baby squid, bodies cut into 1/4-inch rings