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Japanese Quick Pickled Cucumbers
By CarolineNGa
In a medium bowl, whisk together vinegar, soy, sugar, sesame oil and chili paste
- 1 seedless cucumber – halved and thinly sliced
- 2 scallions – diced
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce – low sodium
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sambal oelek chili paste – optional
- back roasted sesame seeds – optional garnish
Skinny Kitchen’s Creamy Italian Dressing (17 calories a tablespoon)
By CarolineNGa
1. Prepare the skinny ranch dressing
- 1 cup The Best Skinny Ranch Dressing (3 Ingredients)
- 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated, see food facts
- 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 small clove garlic, minced
Prosciutto or Pancetta-Wrapped Pork Roast with Fennel and Golden Raisin Stuffing
By CarolineNGa
For the fennel and golden raisin stuffing: Place the golden raisins in a small dish, cover with boiling water and l...
- 1/3 cup golden raisins
- 2 tablespoons butter
- EVOO, as needed
- 3 to 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 small bulb fennel, chopped, plus 3 to 4 tablespoons fronds
- 1 onion, chopped Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 pound ground pork
- 4 tablespoons lightly toasted pine nuts
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
- One 3-pound trimmed boneless pork loin
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 pound thinly sliced (but not shaved) prosciutto di Parma or pancetta
- EVOO, as needed
- 2 pounds small Yukon or white potatoes, halved
- 24 cipollini onions, boiled 3 minutes
- 4 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
- 3 heads garlic, halved horizontally
- 1 cup white wine
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 4 tablespoons butter
- Special equipment: butcher's twine
Greek-Style Burgers with Feta Aioli - Lite
By CarolineNGa
This burger--stuffed with roasted bell peppers and spinach-- carries Greek flavors in every bite
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons plain fat-free yogurt
- 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 5 (1/2-inch-thick) slices red onion
- Cooking spray
- 1 pound lean ground round
- 2/3 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup chopped bottled roasted red bell peppers
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 5 (1 1/2-ounce) sourdough sandwich buns
Sweet Corn Relish
By CarolineNGa
Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough, Cooking Light JUNE 2010
- 6 cups fresh corn kernels (about 8 ears)
- 3 cups chopped green cabbage
- 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1 cup cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped shallots (about 2 large)
- 2 teaspoons celery seeds
- 2 teaspoons mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Ranch Turkey Burger Recipe
By CarolineNGa
In a bowl, combine all the ingredients
- 1 lb lean, ground turkey
- 1 packet of Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Dry Mix
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Terrific Teriyaki Burgers Recipe
By CarolineNGa
Golden flecks of pineapple give these burgers a touch of sweetness, while the ginger root adds some spice
- BURGERS:
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened crushed pineapple
- 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 egg white, lightly beaten
- 1/3 cup dry bread crumbs
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened crushed pineapple
- 3/4 pound ground beef
- 3/4 pound lean ground turkey
- 6 slices unsweetened pineapple
- 6 hamburger buns, split and toasted
- 6 lettuce leaves
- 6 slices tomato
Mini Cheesecakes I
By CarolineNGa
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
- 1 (12 ounce) package vanilla wafers
- 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
Classic Beef Pot Roast
By CarolineNGa
If you're looking for a traditional pot roast recipe, try this 5-star, no-fail version
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 (3-pound) boneless chuck roast, trimmed
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups coarsely chopped onion
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 4 thyme sprigs
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium beef broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 large carrots, peeled and cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces
- 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
- Fresh thyme leaves (optional)
Strawberry Poppy Seed Dressing Recipe
By CarolineNGa
In a blender, combine the first six ingredients; cover and process until blended
- 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 cup Strawberry Orange Vinegar or raspberry vinegar
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds