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Shrimp and Scallop Arrabbiata
By nikkiasse
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat
- 1 (9-ounce) package fresh linguine
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 8 ounces peeled and deveined large shrimp
- 8 ounces bay scallops
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup prechopped onion
- 2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 ounce pancetta, chopped
- 4 (14.5-ounce) cans organic stewed tomatoes, undrained (such as Muir Glen)
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Chicken Piccata with Capers
By nikkiasse
Place each breast half between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; pound to 1/2-inch thickness using a meat mallet...
- 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (about 1 ounce)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 cups hot cooked spaghetti (about 8 ounces uncooked)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Chicken Puttanesca with Angel Hair Pasta
By nikkiasse
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat
- 8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups tomato-basil pasta sauce (such as Muir Glen Organic)
- 1/4 cup pitted and coarsely chopped kalamata olives
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/4 cup (1 ounce) preshredded Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh basil or basil sprigs (optional)
Tabouli
By nikkiasse
You should begin to soak the bulghar at least 3 hours before serving time
- optional:
- 1 cup dry bulghar wheat
- 1 1/2 cups boiling water
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon and/or lime juice
- 1 heaping tsp crushed, fresh garlic
- 1/2 cup chopped scallions (include greens)
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1 packed cup freshly-chopped parsely
- 1/2 tsp dried mint
- 1/4 cup good olive oil
- fresh black pepper
- 1/2 cup cooked chick peas
- 1/2 cup coarsely-grated carrot
- 1 chopped green pepper
- 1 choppped cucumber or summer squash
Three-Cheese Macaroni and Cheese
By nikkiasse
1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 cup finely chopped onion (about 1 medium)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
- 3/4 cup (3 ounces) grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (about 8 ounces)
- Cooking spray
- 2/3 cup (about 2 1/2 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 2/3 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Tequila Pork Chile Verde
By nikkiasse
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat
- 2 teaspoons canola oil
- 3 tablespoons yellow cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon ancho chile powder
- 1 pound pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
- 2 cups coarsely chopped fresh tomatillos (about 12 ounces)
- 1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (4.5-ounce) can chopped mild green chiles, drained
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons tequila
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Penne with Tomatoes, Olives, and Capers
By nikkiasse
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 3 cups chopped plum tomato (about 1 3/4 pounds)
- 1/2 cup chopped pitted kalamata olives
- 1 1/2 tablespoons capers
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 cups hot cooked penne (about 4 cups uncooked tube-shaped pasta)
- 3/4 cup (3 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Penne with Tomatoes, Olives, and Capers
By nikkiasse
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 3 cups chopped plum tomato (about 1 3/4 pounds)
- 1/2 cup chopped pitted kalamata olives
- 1 1/2 tablespoons capers
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 cups hot cooked penne (about 4 cups uncooked tube-shaped pasta)
- 3/4 cup (3 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Miso-Glazed Salmon
By nikkiasse
Combine first 4 ingredients, stirring with a whisk
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hot water
- 2 tablespoons miso (soybean paste)
- 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets (about 1 inch thick)
- Cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
Jamaican Banana Bread
By nikkiasse
Preheat oven to 375°. Coat an 8 x 4-inch loaf pan with cooking spray; set aside
- topping:
- 2 tablespoons stick margarine, softened
- 2 tablespoons tub light cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mashed ripe banana
- 1/2 cup skim milk
- 2 tablespoons dark rum or 1/4 teaspoon imitation rum extract
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lime rind
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 1/4 cup flaked sweetened coconut
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons margarine
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 2 teaspoons dark rum or 1/8 teaspoon imitation rum extract
- 2 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted
- 2 tablespoons flaked sweetened coconut