Archive for August, 2008

Crab Cakes with Remoulade

Recipe & picture courtesy of My Recipes
Serves 4
Crab cakes:

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup dry breadcrumbs
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/2 pound lump crabmeat, shell pieces removed
1 (4-ounce) jar diced pimiento, drained
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg

Rémoulade:

1/3 cup low-fat mayonnaise
2 teaspoons 2% reduced-fat milk
1 teaspoon capers, chopped
1/8 teaspoon ground [...]

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Cheese Tortellini with Walnut Pesto

Recipe & picture courtesy of Family Time
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes

1 cup walnuts
1/3 cup lightly packed flat leaf parsley, with thick stems removed
2 garlic cloves, smashed
3 tablespoons Grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 pound fresh or frozen cheese-filled tortellini
1 tablespoon butter

In [...]

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Turkey and White Bean Chili

Recipe & picture courtesy of Good Housekeeping
Total Time: 25 minutes
Makes 4 main-dish servings

1 tablespoon(s) olive oil
1 pound(s) ground turkey (93% lean)
1 medium onion, chopped
4 teaspoon(s) chili powder
1 tablespoon(s) ground cumin
1 can(s) (28-ounce) whole tomatoes in juice, chopped
1 can(s) (15- to 19-ounce) white kidney beans (cannellini), rinsed and drained
1/2 cup(s) plain nonfat yogurt 

In 12-inch skillet, heat oil [...]

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Shrimp Macaroni Salad

Recipe & picture courtesy of Family Circle
Makes: 15 servings
Prep: 10 minutes
Chill: 2 hours
Cook: 8 minutes  

1 pound elbow macaroni
2 cups light mayonnaise
1/3 cup milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cans (4 ounces each) deveined tiny cooked shrimp, drained
2 cups sliced celery, about 4 large stalks
3 tablespoons poppyseeds

Cook macaroni following package directions, about 8 minutes. Drain and [...]

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French Onion Soup

Recipe courtesy of Family Circle
Makes: 6 servings
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 28 minutes
Broil: 7 minutes

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 large onions (about 2-1/2 pounds total), halved and thinly sliced
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth (not condensed) (see Note)
1/4 cup sherry or red wine
6 1/2-inch thick sliced French bread, cut on a slight [...]

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Bacon and Egg Pie

Recipe & picture courtesy of Family Circle
Makes: 8 servings
Cook: 9 minutes
Prep: 15 minutes
Bake: 42 minutes

4 slices turkey bacon
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 of a small red onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
5 large eggs
5 large egg whites
1 cup 1% low-fat milk
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup (4 [...]

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Ham and Egg Breakfast Cups with Hash Browns

Recipe & picture courtesy of Family Circle
Makes: 8 servings
Prep: 5 minutes
Bake: 15 minutes
Ham Cups:

8 slices sugar-cured deli ham
4 tablespoons (1 ounce) shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese
1 scallion, thinly sliced
8 large eggs
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Hash Browns:

1 pound Idaho potatoes
1 scallion, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Ham and Egg Cups: Preheat the oven [...]

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Pesto Scallops with Toasted Walnuts

Recipe & picture courtesy of Family Circle
Makes: 4 servings
Cook: 10 minutes; saute 8 minutes
Prep: 15 minutes

1/2 pound whole-wheat bowtie pasta
1 pound sea scallops
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup jarred basil pesto
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped, toasted walnuts
Fresh basil (optional)

Cook pasta following package directions, about 10 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 [...]

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Moo-Shu Chicken

Recipe & picture courtesy of Family Circle
Makes: 10 rolls
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes

1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 bag (10 ounces) shredded coleslaw mix
1 bag (8 ounces) shredded carrots
4 scallions, sliced
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons reduced- sodium soy sauce
10 flour tortillas (6 inches)
3 cups shredded cooked chicken (from a rotisserie chicken)

In a large nonstick [...]

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Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie

Recipe & picture courtesy of Rachael Ray
MAKES 1 DRINK

1/4 cup boiling water
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
3 ounces cream cheese
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups frozen strawberries

Using a blender, mix the boiling water, sugar and lemon peel until the sugar is dissolved, about 15 seconds. Add the [...]

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