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Veal Piccata Recipe

August 6th, 2009

veal-piccataEnjoy this lemony Italian favorite with simple steamed green beans and mashed sweet potatoes.

Ingredients

* 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
* Dash of salt
* 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
* 1 tablespoon water
* 1 large egg white
* 1/3 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
* 4 (2-ounce) veal cutlets
* 2 teaspoons olive oil
* 1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
* 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
* 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
* 1 tablespoon capers, drained and rinsed
* Lemon wedges (optional) Read more…

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Chicken Mushroom and Gruyere Quesadillas

August 6th, 2009

quesadillasBuild on the traditional Mexican classic by adding fun new ingredients like sliced mushrooms and a different creamy cheese. Watermelon-jicama salad is a refreshing side dish for this easy summer dish.

Ingredients

* 1 teaspoon olive oil
* 1 cup presliced mushrooms
* 1/2 cup thinly sliced onion
* 1/8 teaspoon salt
* 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
* 1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
* 1 tablespoon sherry or red wine vinegar
* 2 (10-inch) fat-free flour tortillas
* 1 cup shredded cooked chicken breast (about 8 ounces)
* 1 cup arugula
* 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded Gruyère cheese
* Cooking spray Read more…

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Catfish Po’Boys Recipe

August 6th, 2009

catfish-ckPurchase pre-made catfish nuggets to shorten the prep time for this fast recipe even further. Serve with a side of sweet potato chips.

Ingredients

* 2 tablespoons fat-free milk
* 1 pound catfish fillets, cut into 2 1/2-inch pieces
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
* 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (such as McCormick)
* 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
* 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
* 2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
* 1 tablespoon fat-free sour cream
* 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
* Dash of crushed red pepper
* 2 cups bagged broccoli coleslaw
* 4 (2 1/2-ounce) hoagie rolls with sesame seeds, toasted Read more…

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Shrimp Tacos Recipe

August 5th, 2009

shrimp-taco-ckShredded rotisserie chicken or flaked, cooked fish also works well in these tacos.
Yield

4 servings (serving size: 3 tacos)

Ingredients

* 3 tablespoons black peppercorns
* 3 quarts water
* 1 tablespoon salt
* 1 teaspoon ground red pepper
* 2 limes, quartered
* 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
* 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
* 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
* 1 tablespoon minced seeded jalapeño pepper
* 12 (6-inch) corn tortillas
* 3/4 cup chopped peeled tomato
* 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
* 1/2 cup chopped green onions Read more…

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Pan-Roasted Chicken Cutlets

August 5th, 2009

chicken-maple-ckPounding chicken breast halves ensures they’ll cook quickly and evenly. Serve with side of orange-scented couscous to bring out the orange flavors in the sauce.

Yield

4 servings (serving size: 1 chicken breast half and about 2 tablespoons sauce)

Ingredients

  • 4  (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1/4  teaspoon  salt
  • 1/4  teaspoon  black pepper
  • Cooking spray
  • 2  tablespoons  chopped red onion
  • 6  tablespoons  maple syrup
  • 1/4  cup  Dijon mustard
  • 1  tablespoon  water
  • 1  teaspoon  chopped fresh dill
  • 1  teaspoon  grated orange rind Read more…

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Salmon with Hoisin Glaze

August 5th, 2009

salmonServe a piping hot dinner straight from the oven. This five-ingredient recipe marinates for eight minutes then cooks for eight minutes and is guaranteed to please. Enjoy garlicky-spicy snow peas on the side.

Yield

4 servings (serving size: 1 fillet)

Ingredients

  • 2  tablespoons  hoisin sauce
  • 2  teaspoons  low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2  teaspoon  dark sesame oil
  • 4  (6-ounce) skinless wild salmon fillets
  • Cooking spray
  • 1  teaspoon  sesame seeds
  • Lemon rind strips (optional)

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 400°.

2. Combine first 3 ingredients in a shallow dish. Add fish to dish, turning to coat. Marinate at room temperature 8 minutes, turning occasionally. Read more…

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