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Thai Coconut Soup (for four)
By gvcathy
Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat
- 1-1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 stalk lemon grass, minced
- 1 teaspoon red curry paste
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon and 1-1/2 teaspoons fish sauce
- 1-1/2 teaspoons light brown sugar
- 1-1/2 (13.5 ounce) cans coconut milk
- 1/4 pound fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Sesame-Crusted Tuna with Wasabi-Ponzu Sauce
By gvcathy
David Bonom, Cooking Light JULY 2004
- 1 tablespoon chopped green onions
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 1/4 teaspoons prepared wasabi paste
- 1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 4 (6-ounce) tuna steaks (about 3/4 inch thick)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons black sesame seeds
- Sliced green onions (optional)
Smoky Tomato Soup
By gvcathy
Preheat the oven to 350°F
- 1 can (28 ounces) fire-roasted tomatoes
- 1/2 sweet onion, sliced
- 1 cup reduced-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup fat-free greek-style yogurt
- 1 avocado, sliced
Barbecue Pork-and-Coleslaw Hoagies
By gvcathy
Cooking Light SEPTEMBER 2000
- 1 (1-pound) pork tenderloin
- 1/2 cup spicy barbecue sauce (such as Kraft Spicy Cajun), divided
- Cooking spray
- 2 1/2 cups packaged cabbage-and-carrot coleslaw
- 2 1/2 tablespoons low-fat sour cream
- 1 1/2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
- 4 (2 1/2-ounce) hoagie rolls with sesame seeds
- Dill pickle slices (optional)
Spinach-and-Herb Pastatta
By gvcathy
Southern Living SEPTEMBER 2013
- 1 (10-oz.) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
- 1 (16-oz.) package mezze penne pasta
- 2 1/2 tablespoons butter
- 3 large shallots, sliced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup (4 oz.) freshly shredded Asiago cheese, divided
- 10 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/3 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, coarsely chopped
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- Garnishes: fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, shaved Parmesan cheese
Glazed Carrots with Pecans
By gvcathy
Oceana Magee, Port Townsend, WA, Sunset NOVEMBER 2009
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 cups diagonally sliced (1/4 in.) peeled carrots
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
- 1 cup packed brown sugar (or a bit less)
- 1 1/2 cups toasted pecan halves
Roasted Chicken Thighs with Brussels Sprouts
By gvcathy
Phoebe Wu, Cooking Light DECEMBER 2013
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
- 4 (6-ounce) bone-in chicken thighs
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 2 teaspoons butter
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced onion
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts, halved
- 1/3 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
Farmhouse Vegetable and Barley Soup
By gvcathy
1. Grind porcini with spice grinder until they resemble fine meal, 10 to 30 seconds
- 1/8 ounce dried porcini mushrooms
- 8 sprigs fresh parsley plus 3 tablespoons chopped
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1-1/2 pounds leeks, white and light green parts sliced 1/2 inch thick and washed thoroughly
- 2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 celery ribs, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- Salt and pepper
- 6 cups water
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup pearl barley
- 1 garlic clove, peeled and smashed
- 1-1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 turnip, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
- 1-1/2 cups chopped green cabbage
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Orzo Salad with Chickpeas, Dill, and Lemon
By gvcathy
Cooking Light AUGUST 2002
- 1 cup uncooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
- 1 (19-ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon cold water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
Asparagus and Chicken Carbonara
By gvcathy
Carla Fitzgerald Williams, Cooking Light JUNE 2004
- 8 ounces uncooked spaghetti
- 2 cups (1-inch) slices asparagus (about 3/4 pound)
- 1/2 cup egg substitute
- 1/2 cup evaporated fat-free milk
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup dry vermouth
- 2 cups chopped skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast meat
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled