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Pasta with Smoked Mozzarella and Broccoli Rabe

Posted by Cate under Kid-Approved, Pasta

Recipe courtesy of Cooking Light
Broccoli rabe resembles tiny clusters of broccoli florets amid bunches of leaves. You can substitute kale or spinach in this recipe and get equally delicious results.
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups chopped broccoli rabe
1/2 cup vegetable broth
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 cups hot cooked orecchiette (about 8 […]

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Pine Nut-Crusted Flounder with Balsamic Orange Reduction Sauce

Posted by Cate under Fish & Seafood

Courtesy of Quick & Simple Magazine
Serves 4
4 oz Parmigianno-Reggiano cheese
1 cup pine nuts, toasted
2 tablespoons dried Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup flour
1-1/2 lbs. flounder, black cod, whitefish or bluefish
3 large eggs beaten
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
2 tablespoons honey
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup chopped fresh […]

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Mom’s Cranberry Bread

Posted by Cate under Breads, Sweets

2 cups flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
1 cup cranberries — Fresh or frozen; washed and chopped or halved (I used dried)
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1 beaten egg
3 tablespoons oil
1 cup orange juice
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sift dry ingredients together. Add cranberries and nuts. Mix eggs, orange juice and oil […]

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Macaroni Salad with Gorgonzola

Posted by Cate under Pasta, Salads

Recipe courtesy of Cooking Light.
8 ounces whole wheat macaroni
1 cup diced red bell pepper (about 1 medium)
1 cup diced Granny Smith apple (about 1 medium)
3 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted
1/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 tablespoon low-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups arugula, chopped
1/4 cup (2 ounces) crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
Cook pasta according to package directions, […]

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Zesty Shrimp and Orange Fajitas with Whole Wheat Tortillas

Posted by Cate under Fish & Seafood

Prep time: 30 minutes
Total time: 2 1/2 hours (2 for marinating)
Makes: 6 (14 1/2-ounce) servings
Marinade
1 cup 100% orange juice
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 medium onion, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch strips
2 medium red bell peppers, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch strips
2 medium yellow peppers, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch strips
3 oranges peeled and cut into […]

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