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Goat Cheese Bruschetta
By DenaK
Directions In a medium bowl, whisk together the oil, lemon juice, vinegar, honey, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pe...
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 1/2 small shallot, diced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs (such as dill, parsley, chives, and basil)
- 8 thick slices country bread, toasted
- 2 4-ounce packages soft goat cheese
Salsa Verde
By DenaK
Julianna Grimes, Cooking Light SEPTEMBER 2011
- 2 poblano peppers
- 1/2 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
- 1 pound tomatillos, peeled
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2/3 cup chopped white onion
- 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 fresh serrano chile, finely chopped
Seafood Cioppino
By DenaK
Robin Bashinsky, Cooking Light JANUARY 2012
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 cups vertically sliced onion
- 4 garlic cloves, sliced
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup organic vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 (35-ounce) can whole tomatoes with basil, rinsed, drained, and coarsely chopped
- 1 (10-ounce) yellowtail snapper fillet, cut into 8 (1-inch) cubes
- 4 sea scallops (about 6 ounces)
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 8 medium peeled and deveined shrimp (about 5 ounces)
- 12 littleneck clams, scrubbed
- 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Pesto Orecchiette With Chicken Sausage
By DenaK
Directions Cook the pasta according to the package directions, adding the green beans and peas during the last 3 m...
- 3/4 pound orecchiette
- 1/2 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 ounces fully cooked Italian-style chicken sausage links, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup pesto
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan (2 ounces)
Chicken with Olives and Lemons
By DenaK
Tiffany Vickers Davis, Cooking Light JANUARY 2012
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
- 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, halved crosswise
- Cooking spray
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 15 oil-cured olives, pitted and sliced
- 1 large shallot, sliced
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced
Roast Prime Rib with Madeira Sauce and Horseradish Sauce
By DenaK
Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 450°F
- 1 9- to 9 1/2-pound prime rib beef roast, excess fat trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 medium onions, peeled, quartered
- 2 1/2 cups canned beef broth
- 1 3/4 cups Madeira
- 1 1/4 cups dry red wine
- 4 large fresh thyme sprigs
- 4 large fresh parsley sprigs
- 3 large fresh rosemary sprigs
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- Horseradish Sauce
Cabrales Phyllo Rolls with Sherry Dipping Sauce
By DenaK
In a skillet, heat the 1 tablespoon of olive oil until shimmering
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus 1/2 cup for brushing and frying
- 1 medium leek, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
- 1/2 pound cream cheese
- 2 ounces Cabrales or other blue cheese
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 cup sweet sherry
- 1/4 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup golden raisins
- 1/4 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in 1 teaspoon water
- 8 sheets of phyllo dough, plus more in case of breakage
Sweet Pea and Ricotta Crostini
By DenaK
Directions Heat oven to 375° F
- 16 thin baguette slices
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 10-ounce package frozen peas, thawed
- 1/2 cup ricotta
- 1 scallion, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 ounce Parmesan, cut into pieces, plus more, grated, for topping
- kosher salt and black pepper
Ricotta, Lemon, and Arugula Quiche
By DenaK
Set an 8-inch cake ring (with 2-inch sides) on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper
- All-purpose flour, for dusting
- Tart Dough for Quiche
- 12 ounces fresh ricotta cheese
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly grated lemon zest
- 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 1/2 cups (about 2 ounces) baby arugula
- Arugula Salad
Grilled Chicken and Roasted Red Pepper Sandwiches with Fontina Cheese
By DenaK
David Bonom, Cooking Light JUNE 2004
- 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons extravirgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 5 garlic cloves, minced and divided
- Cooking spray
- 1 cup vertically sliced onion
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 (7-ounce) bottle roasted red bell peppers, drained and sliced
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (12-ounce) loaf rosemary focaccia, cut in half horizontally
- 4 teaspoons low-fat mayonnaise
- 3 ounces fontina cheese, thinly sliced