Greek Spaghetti Squash Salad

1 (3-pound) spaghetti squash 5 cups chopped plum tomato 1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese 1 cup chopped seeded cucumber 1 cup green bell pepper strips 1/4 cup vertically sliced red onion 1/4 cup chopped pitted kalamata olives 3 tablespoons sherry or red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried [...]

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Spaghetti Squash Gratins with Chunky Tomato Sauce

1 (2-pound) spaghetti squash 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 2 (28-ounce) cans whole tomatoes, drained and chopped 3 oregano sprigs 3 thyme sprigs 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese 2 teaspoons chopped fresh [...]

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Risotto with Porcini Mushrooms and Mascarpone

1 1/2 cups boiling water 1/2 cup dried porcini mushrooms (about 1/2 ounce) 1 (14-ounce) can less-sodium beef broth Cooking spray 1 cup uncooked Arborio rice or other short-grain rice 3/4 cup chopped shallots 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/4 cup (2 ounces) grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese 1/4 cup (1 ounce) mascarpone [...]

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California Roll

From Saveur MAKES 7 ROLLS 7 tbsp. rice vinegar 1 1/2 tsp. fine sea salt 2 tbsp. sugar 2 1/4 cups short-grain sushi rice 1/4 cup mayonnaise 3 T. chile sauce, such as sriracha (asian ketchup!!!! my favorite.) 7 half sheets thick nori (dried seaweed) 1/2 cup toasted sesame seeds 1 1/2 cups lump crabmeat [...]

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Polenta with Spinach and Parmesan

2 cups water 2 cups lower-sodium vegetable broth 1/2 tsp. salt 1 cup polenta or cornmeal 1 T. olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced 4 cups packed chopped baby spinach 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided 2 T. unsalted butter 1/2 tsp pepper Combine water, broth and salt in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil [...]

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Quinoa wih Orange and Cranberries

1 T. olive oil 1/2 cup sliced green onions 1 tsp curry powder 2 cups lower sodium vegetable or chicken broth 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained 1/2 tsp. salt, divided 2 cups shredded carrots (about 3 medium) 1/3 cup dried cranberries, coarsely chopped 1 medium orange, peeled, white pith removed, cut into 1/2 inch [...]

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Gingered Beef Stir-Fry

1 1/2 tsp. sugar 1 tsp cornstarch 1/4 cup cold water 3 T. reduced sodium soy sauce 2 tsp. sesame oil, divided 1 beef flank steak (1 lb) cut into thin strips 1 jar (8 oz) whole baby corn, drained 1/4 cup julienned sweet red pepper 2 tsps minced fresh gingerroot 2 tsp minced garlic [...]

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Colorful Lentil Salad

5 cups plus 2 T. water, divided 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed 3 T. olive oil 2 T. balsamic vinegar 1 tsp. Dijon mustard 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/2 tsp. dried basil 1/2 tsp. dried oregano 1/4 tsp. minced garlic 1/4 tsp. pepper 1 small cucumber, chopped 1/2 cup shredded carrot 1/2 cup [...]

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Beef Pitas with Yogurt Sauce

1 cup (8 oz) fat-free plain yogurt 1/4 c. minced fresh parsley 1/2 tsp. minced garlic 1/8 tsp. salt Pitas 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp. minced fresh rosemary 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1 lb. boneless beef sirloin steak, cut into thin strips 1 large sweet onion, sliced 4 tsp. olive oil, divided [...]

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Maple Shallot Chicken

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves 3/4 tsp salt free garlic pepper seasoning 1/2 c. sliced shallots 3 T. pure maple syrup 1 T. rice vinegar Spray large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot.  Sprinkle chicken with garlic-pepper seasoning.  Add chicken and shallots to skillet; cover and cook 8 minutes, [...]

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