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Shrimp Vodka Pasta (Cooking Light)
By Shelly17
1. Cook pasta per directions
- 9 ounces refrigerated fettuccine
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
- 12 ounces large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup vodka
- 1 1/3 cups lower-sodium marinara sauce
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil, divided
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Butternut Squash Bisque (BH&G)
By Shelly17
1. Peel, seed, and cube butternut squash
- 1 - 2 1/2 pound butternut squash or 3, 12-oz. pkgs. frozen cooked winter squash, thawed
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 large carrot, coarsely chopped
- 1 stalk celery, coarsely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large Braeburn or Gala apples, peeled, cored and chopped
- 1 48 ounce box reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup apple cider or apple juice
- 2 canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 ounces smoked Gouda or smoked cheddar cheese, finely shredded
- Crumbled cooked bacon, celery leaves, and/or shaved Gouda cheese (optional)
Chocolate-Coconut Sheet Cake
By Shelly17
Everyone needs an unintimidating, foolproof cake like this one
- Cake:
- Unsalted butter, softened, for pan
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, plus more for dish
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 3/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 3/4 cup warm strong brewed coffee
- 3 tablespoons safflower oil
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- Topping:
- 1 stick plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for dish
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 cups finely shredded dried unsweetened coconut
- 2/3 cup warm strong brewed coffee
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Whipped cream and toasted large-flake coconut, for serving
Spicy Sausage and Mushroom Pizza
By Shelly17
Time Saver - Use store-bought precooked crust like Boboli
- 1 pound refrigerated fresh pizza dough
- Cooking spray
- 4 ounces hot turkey Italian sausage
- 1 cup thinly sliced onion
- 1 (8-ounce) package presliced mushrooms
- 1 cup diced red or green bell pepper
- 1 tablespoon yellow cornmeal
- 1/2 cup lower-sodium marinara sauce (such as McCutcheon's)
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Seared Scallop Salad with Prosciutto Crisps
By Shelly17
Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr Be sure to pat the scallops dry to ensure an even sear
- 5 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon minced shallots
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup sliced English cucumber
- 1 ounce prosciutto, thinly sliced
- 16 sea scallops (about 1 pound)
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Mocha Chocolate Sauce with Pound Cake
By Shelly17
From Cooking Light, November 2009: An easy, versatile chocolate sauce dresses up store-bought pound cake for a sim...
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 3 ounces premium-quality semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons light-colored corn syrup
- 1 tablespoon coffee-flavored liqueur
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (10.75-ounce) loaf low-fat pound cake (such as Sara Lee), cut into 12 slices
- 2 cups raspberries
Cumin, Honey, and Mint-Marinated Lamb Chops
By Shelly17
Combine first 7 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring well
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon dry mustard
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 8 (4 oz) lamb loin chops – about 1 inch thick, trimmed
- Cooking spray
Filet Mignon with Mushrooms and Sauce Pinot Noir
By Shelly17
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
- 2 (8-ounce) filet mignon steaks
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 bacon strips
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 pound assorted mushrooms, such as shiitake, crimini, and chanterelle, stemmed and halved
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 cups Pinot Noir
- 2 tablespoons prepared demi-glace
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Shrimp Salad-Stuffed Endive
By Shelly17
Pair with sauvignon blanc
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, pressed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 2 1/2 cups finely chopped, peeled and deveined, cooked shrimp (about 1 lb. of any size)
- 1/2 cup finely diced celery
- 24 Belgian endive leaves (about 2 heads)
Mexican Chorizo Hash
By Shelly17
This breakfast-for-dinner skillet gets heat from spicy Mexican chorizo
- 2 ounces raw Mexican chorizo
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped bottled roasted red bell peppers
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (6-ounce) package baby spinach
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 1/2 cups refrigerated shredded hash brown potatoes (such as Simply Potatoes)
- 4 large eggs