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Salmon Bruschetta
By Totlxtc
Fill a large saucepan with water
- 1 * 1 fillet wild salmon (about 6 oz), skin on
- 1/2 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 * 1 can (15 oz) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 * 1 medium tomato, diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 * 1 carrot, peeled and grated (about 1/4 cup)
- 2 * 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1/4 * 1/4 cup fresh basil (or tarragon)
- 1 * 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 * 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 * 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 16 * 16 lowfat whole-grain crackers, such as Ryvita
Makeover Cajun Chicken Pasta
By Totlxtc
* Rub chicken with 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 6 * 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
- 2 * 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, divided
- 2-1/4 * 2-1/4 cups uncooked penne pasta
- 1 * 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 * 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 * 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 * 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes, drained
- 1/4 * 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1-1/2 * 1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
Cucumber Salad
By Totlxtc
* In a bowl, combine sour cream, onion, lemon juice, vinegar, salt and pepper
- 1 * 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
- 1/4 * 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 2 * 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 * 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- * Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 * 3 large cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced
Slow-Cooked Curry Chicken
By Totlxtc
* Sprinkle chicken with salt
- 6 * 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
- 1-1/4 * 1-1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1 * 1 can (14 ounces) light coconut milk
- 1 * 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/2 * 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 * 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3 * 3 green onions, sliced, divided
- 2 * 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 * 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 to 2 * 1 to 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 3 * 3 cups hot cooked rice
Apple Thyme Chicken
By Totlxtc
* In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients
- SAUCE:
- 6 * 6 tablespoons apple juice
- 6 * 6 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4-1/2 * 4-1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
- 4-1/2 * 4-1/2 teaspoons canola oil
- 1-1/2 * 1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 4 * 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
- 2 * 2 medium tart apples, peeled and quartered
- 1 * 1 tablespoon honey
- *
- 2 * 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/4 * 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 3/4 * 3/4 cup apple juice
Peking Shrimp
By Totlxtc
* In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water until smooth
- 1 * 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 * 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 * 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 2 * 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 * 2 tablespoons sherry or chicken broth
- 1 * 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 * 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 * 1 small green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 * 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 * 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 * 1 medium tomato, cut into wedges
- * Hot cooked rice, optional
Salmon and Cucumber Boats
By Totlxtc
Zest orange over a bowl
- 1 * 1 large orange
- 6 * 6 oz smoked salmon, cut into 1/2-inch squares
- 1 * 1 large tomato (about 1/4 lb), diced
- 2 * 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 * 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 1 * 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 * 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 * 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 * 8 kirby (or Persian) cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise and seeded
- 1/4 * 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
- 4 * 4 slices pumpernickel (or whole-wheat pitas)
Peppery Grilled Turkey Breast
By Totlxtc
Peppery Grilled Turkey Breast is a delicious alternative to your usual Thanksgiving turkey recipes
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 (5-pound) bone-in turkey breast
- 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1/4 cup jalapeno pepper jelly
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Orzo Shrimp Stew
By Totlxtc
* In a large nonstick skillet or saucepan, bring broth to a boil
- 2-1/2 * 2-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 5 * 5 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 * 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 * 1 cup uncooked orzo
- 1 * 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3/4 * 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 * 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 * 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 2 * 2 tablespoons butter
Cashew Chicken
By Totlxtc
* In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 2 tablespoons soy sauce, sherry or broth and 1/2 teaspoon sesame ...
- 3 * 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce, divided
- 1 * 1 tablespoon sherry or reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 3/4 * 3/4 teaspoon sesame oil, divided
- 1 * 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 * 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/3 * 1/3 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 * 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 * 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 * 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1/2 * 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
- 1/4 * 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 * 2 teaspoons canola oil, divided
- 1-1/2 * 1-1/2 cups fresh snow peas
- 2 * 2 medium carrots, julienned
- 1 * 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
- 1/4 * 1/4 cup unsalted cashews, toasted
- * Hot cooked rice, optional