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Herbed Goat Cheese Sandwiches
By cserumga
For the spread, place the cream cheese, goat cheese, garlic, thyme, parsley, 5 tablespoons milk, salt and pepper in...
- For the spread:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 10 1/2 ounces montrachet or other mild goat cheese, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic (2 cloves)
- 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 5 to 6 tablespoons milk, half-and-half or heavy cream
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- For the sandwiches:
- 2 loaves 7-grain bread, thinly sliced
- 1 hothouse cucumber, not peeled
Taco Pasta Shells
By cserumga
3 stuffed shells equals 384 calories, 13 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 67 mg cholesterol, 665 mg sodium, 33 g carbohyd...
- 18 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
- 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
- 1 bottle (16 ounces) taco sauce, divided
- 3 ounces fat-free cream cheese, cubed
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend, divided
- 20 baked tortilla chip scoops, coarsely crushed
Black Bean Burger
By cserumga
Mix together the beans, breadcrumbs, onions, chili powder, egg and some salt and pepper in a medium bowl
- 2 cups black beans, drained and mashed with a fork
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated onions
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 egg
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Canola oil, for oiling grill pan
- 1 to 2 kaiser rolls
- Arugula, for serving
- Sliced tomatoes, for serving
- Mayonnaise, for serving
Pan-Seared Tuna Steaks with Ginger Vinaigrette
By cserumga
In a small saucepan, simmer the soy sauce, sake, mirin and shallot until the liquid is slightly reduced, 3 minutes
- 5 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 5 tablespoons sake
- 2 1/2 tablespoons mirin
- 3 tablespoons minced shallot
- 1/2 tablespoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Pepper
- 1 bunch of Broccolini, trimmed
- Two 1-inch-thick yellowfin tuna steaks
- 2 teaspoons toasted white sesame seeds
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Nacho Burgers
By cserumga
MAKE THE SALSA In a bowl, combine all of the ingredients and season with salt
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 chipotle chile in adobo, seeded and minced
- 3 plum tomatoes, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely diced
- 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- Salt
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 pound Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated pecorino cheese
- Salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck
- Vegetable oil, for brushing
- Salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
- Sliced pickled jalapeños and blue corn tortilla chips, for topping
Tuna Melt
By cserumga
Per serving: 209 calories; 7 g fat ( 4 g sat , 2 g mono ); 29 mg cholesterol; 17 g carbohydrates; 1 g added s...
- 2 5-ounce cans chunk light tuna (see Tip), drained
- 1 medium shallot, minced (2 tablespoons)
- 2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon minced flat-leaf parsley
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Dash of hot sauce
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 4 slices whole-wheat bread, toasted
- 2 tomatoes, sliced
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
Steak Tacos with Cilantro-Radish Salsa
By cserumga
440 calories per serving
- 2 Tbsp vegetable oil, divided
- 1 lb skirt or flank steak
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves with tender stems, divided
- 4 radishes, trimmed, chopped
- 2 spring onions or 4 scallions, white and pale-green parts only, thinly sliced
- 1/2 serrano chile or jalapeño, seeds removed if desired, finely chopped
- 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 8 corn tortillas, warmed
- 2 oz. queso fresco or Cotija cheese, crumbled
Firecracker Mary Recipe
By cserumga
1 cup equals 109 calories, 1 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 743 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, 1 g fibe...
- 1-1/2 cups tomato juice
- 2 ounces vodka
- 3 tablespoons beef broth
- 2 teaspoons dill pickle juice
- 2 teaspoons stone-ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon prepared horseradish
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Ice cubes
Tasty Tortilla Soup
By cserumga
1 serving equals 256 calories, 8 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 60 mg cholesterol, 654 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, 4 ...
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (8 ounces) no-salt-added tomato sauce
- 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
- 1-1/3 cups crushed baked tortilla chip scoops
- 7 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
Asian Chicken Lettuce Cups
By cserumga
in a small bowl, combine the hoisin sauce and soy sauce with 1/3 cup water
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 pound ground chicken or turkey
- 1 large carrot, peeled and finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 4 scallions, whites and greens separated and chopped
- 1 large head butter lettuce, leaves separated