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Pesto Tortelloni Salad
By amaliana
In large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse under cold water;...
- 2 pkgs. (8oz each) ricotta cheese and spinach tortelloni
- 3 tomatoes
- 1 1/4 cups packed fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup olive oil and vinegar dressing
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted, cooled
- 1/2 cup drained pitted Kalamata olives
Suspiros-Ma
By amaliana
Beat egg whites until very stiff
- 3 egg whites
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup almond meats
Mediterranean Veggie Burgers- Vegetarian Tiimes
By amaliana
Preheat the oven to 400 F
- 2 (15-ounce) cans low sodium garbanzo beans, drained
- 1/3 cup Tahini
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup chopped frozen spinach, defrosted
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped flat leaf cilantro
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 cup chopped roasted red peppers
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped black olives
- Pan Spray
Pan Roasted Turkey Breast- Williams Sonoma Catalogue
By amaliana
This turkey roast is perfect when you're serving a small group for Thanksgiving dinner
- 2 boneless turkey breast halves, each about 2 1/2 pounds
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 cup turkey broth
- 1/2 cup turkey gravy base mixed with 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons dry sherry
Italian Bean Soup- Providence Journal
By amaliana
Note: If you don't have fresh basil, stir 1/2 teaspoon dry basil into the soup during cooking
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 14-ounce can vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 2 cans (19-ounce each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 14-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes, crushed or chopped
- 1/2 cup tiny pasta, such as tubetti or orzo
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, sliced into strips (optional)
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves, washed and roughly chopped (or half a 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach) or escarole
WW Smoked Sakmon and Egg White Omelette
By amaliana
4 PointsPlus 1 Serving FYI Serve this light and delicious omelette with 2 slices of toasted reduced-calorie whol
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 scallion, chopped
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
- 1 ounce(about 3 slices) smoked salmon
- 1 tablespoon fat-free sour cream
- 1 teaspoon drained capers, chopped
- Chopped fresh dill
Asian Sesame Cod-Frank Terranova
By amaliana
1. Preheat oven to 400F. 2
- 1 pound cod fillets
- 1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp. minced fresh gingeroot
- 1 Tbsp. rice vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp. sesame oil
- 1 1/2 tsp. minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp. lemon-pepper seasoning
- 1 tbsp. sesame seeds, toasted
Kourabiedes(Greece): Walnut Sugar Cookies
By amaliana
These are a Greek celebration cookie- while they're most popular at Christmas, you also see them at weddings
- 3/4 cup walnuts
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup(1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon brandy
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 to 2 tablespoons orange flower water
- 3/4 cup confectioner's sugar
Rocco DiSpirito's Mamma's Pasta with Garlic and Oil
By amaliana
Cook the spaghetti in a large pot of boiling salted water as package directs
- 1 lb. spaghettini or spaghetti
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 6 to 8 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 Tbsp. minced Italian parsley
- pinch of red pepper flakes
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Chinese-Style Vegetables
By amaliana
A crisp and appealing dish of fresh green and white vegetables with the unexpected addition of pine nuts or almonds
- 1/4 cup cold-pressed sesame oil or safflower oil
- 3 celery stalks, trimmed and cut on the diagonal
- 1/2 lb green beans, trimmed and cut on the diagonal
- 6 cauliflower florets, cut on the diagonal
- 6 broccoli florets, cut on the diagonal
- 1 small bok choy, leaves cut into long, thin slivers
- 1 cup Vegetable Stock, heated
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup pine nuts or coarsely chopped almonds