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Sesame Orange Chicken
By Judy1
Ground sesame seeds thicken the sauce as it cooks
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
- 1 tablespoon grated orange rind
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
- Dash of ground red pepper
- 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 2 teaspoons canola oil
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
- 1/3 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon whipping cream
Red Wine-Rosemary Grilled Flank Steak With Grilled Vegetables
By Judy1
To prepare the Steak: Place the wine, rosemary, thyme, bay leaves, onion, garlic and olive oil in a large shallow ...
- STEAK:
- 3 cups dry red wine
- 4 small sprigs fresh rosemary
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 small onion coarsely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves coarsely chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 flank steak - (abt 2 lbs)
- Salt to taste
- Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
- GRILLED VEGETABLE PLATTER:
- 2 large fresh corn ears husked, and cut crosswise into 4 pieces
- 1 small eggplant cut crosswise
- into 1/2"-thk rounds
- 1 large Vidalia onion cut 3/4" thk wedges
- 1 large red bell pepper seeded, quartered
- 1 large yellow bell pepper seeded, quartered
- 1 large zucchini quartered
- 12 asparagus spears trimmed
- Olive oil as needed
- Salt to taste
- Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
- Finely-chopped parsley and chives
- LEMONY WHITE BEAN SKORDILIA:
- 2 cups cooked white beans with 1/4 cup cooking
- liquid reserved
- 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup finely-chopped parsley
- 3 tablespoons finely-chopped fresh mint
- GRILLED PITAS:
- 12 pitas
- Olive oil as needed
Balsamic Strawberries over Angel Food Cake
By Judy1
Use good aged vinegar for the best flavor
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 cups halved strawberries
- 4 (2-inch-thick) slices angel food cake
Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella and Basil Salad
By Judy1
n Italy, this is known as insalata caprese (Capri-style salad)
- 4 tomatoes, each cut into 6 slices (about 1 1/2 pounds)
- 1/2 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 12 slices
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon extravirgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
Honey Barbecued Chicken Breasts
By Judy1
Buckwheat honey’s malty pungency makes it ideal for barbecue sauces
- 1 cup low-sodium bottled chili sauce
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup buckwheat honey
- 1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha (hot chile sauce, such as Huy Fong)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- Cooking spray
- 6 lemon wedges
Couscous Salad with Chickpeas
By Judy1
1. Place couscous, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and cinnamon in a bowl
- 1 cup uncooked whole-wheat couscous
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup boiling water
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
- Dash of sugar
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh mint
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained
- 1 large ripe tomato, chopped
- 3/4 cup (3 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
Iced Sugar Cookies
By Judy1
Add water to icing a drop at a time for thinner spreading consistency
- ICING:
- 9 ounces all-purpose flour (2 cups)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 cup butter
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 teaspoons egg white powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons water
- Additional ingredient:
- Sparkling sugar (optional)
Chicken Marsala
By Judy1
This delicious chicken marsala recipe turns an Italian classic into a quick and easy family favorite
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- Cooking spray
- 1 (8-ounce) package presliced mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
- 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup dry Marsala wine
- 1/2 cup frozen green peas
- 2 tablespoons half-and-half
- 4 cups hot cooked fettuccine (about 8 ounces uncooked pasta)
Cranberry Glazed Sweet Potatoes
By Judy1
This is a family favorite during the holidays
- 6 medium peeled sweet potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 3 pounds)
- 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons margarine
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
- Orange rind (optional)
Warm Stuffed Peaches
By Judy1
You can prepare and refrigerate the stuffing before you go to bed, then assemble and bake the peaches in the mornin...
- 4 peaches, halved and pitted
- 1/2 cup dried tropical mixed fruit (such as Sunkist brand)
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
- 2 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 (12-ounce) can peach nectar
- 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt, divided