Archive for the ‘Main Dish’ Category

Korean Grilled Beef

Serves: 6 Recipe ingredients1 Tbsp. sesame seedspinch of salt1 1/2 lbs. boneless sirloin steak, trimmed of fat6 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced4 cloves garlic, finely chopped3 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh ginger3 Tbsp. reduced sodium soy sauce1 Tbsp. rice vinegar or cider vinegar1 1/2 tsp. vegetable oil1 1/2 tsp. sugargenerous grinding of black pepperRecipe directionsIn a small heavy skillet, toast sesame seeds over medium heat until they begin to brown and have a toasted aroma. Transfer to a…

Pork Tenderloin

Recipe ingredients1/4 cup plum sauce1/4 cup hoisin sauce1 tsp. hot chili garlic sauce12 ounce pork tenderloin, ready to cookRecipe directionsPreheat oven to 450*F. Place oven rack in top third of oven. Combine sauces in a small bowl. Place tenderloin on a foil-lined baking sheet with shallow sides, and tuck under narrow end of tenderloin to prevent it from drying out. Sprinkle tenderloin with salt and pepper. Generously coat with plum sauce mixture.Roast, uncovered, about 20 to 25 minutes, or un…

Baked Fish with Tomatoes

Serves: 4 Recipe ingredients1 large onion, sliced2 cloves garlic, chopped2 jalapeƱo chilis, seeded and chopped1 (16 ounce) can whole tomatoes, drained and chopped2 tablespoons white vinegar1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin3/4 teaspoon ground coriander4 halibut or other lean fish steaks, about 1 inch thick (about 2 pounds)Chopped fresh cilantro, if desiredRecipe directionsPreheat oven to 350*F. Spray 10-inch nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Cook onion, garlic and chilis in skillet over me…

Feta Stuffed Chicken Breast

Serves: 4 Recipe ingredients1/4 cup crumbled basil-and-tomato feta cheese 2 Tbsp. fat-free cream cheese 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 1-1/4 pounds total)1/4 to 1/2 tsp. black pepperDash salt1 tsp. olive oil 1/4 cup chicken broth1 10-ounce package prewashed fresh spinach, trimmed (8 cups)2 Tbsp. walnut or pecan pieces, toasted1 Tbsp. lemon juiceRecipe directionsIn a small bowl combine feta cheese and cream cheese; set aside. Using a sharp knife, cut a horizontal slit through t…

French Country Chicken

Serves: 4 Recipe ingredients4 boned and skinned chicken breast halves1 Tbsp. flour4 shallots — thinly sliced1/4 pound mushrooms — thinly sliced2 Tbsp. margarine1 Tbsp. rosemary1/4 cup white wine1/2 cup nonfat chicken broth2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsleyRecipe directionsPlace boneless chicken breasts between wax paper and pound with a mallet to flatten. Cut each piece in half lengthwise. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm. Melt 2 tablespoons of margarine in a saucepan; add the thi…

Ginger Chicken

Serves: 2 Recipe ingredients2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves2 Tbsp. nonfat sour cream1/2 teaspoon all-purpose flour1 Tbsp. minced fresh ginger1 Tbsp drained capers2 tsp. margarine1/4 cup orange-flavor liqueurRecipe directionsPound chicken to 1/4 inch thickness. In a small bowl, stir together sour cream and flour until smooth; add ginger and capers. Melt margarine in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and brown lightly on each side, 1 to 2 minutes total. Lift chicken from pan …

Chicken and Asparagus

Recipe ingredients2 tsp. peanut oil2 Tbsp. nonfat chicken broth3 cloves garlic, minced2 tbsp. minced scallions3 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 2 inch pieces1 carrot, sliced thin2 cups asparagus, cut into 2 inch pieces1/2 cup waterchestnuts2 Tbsp. light soy sauce2 Tbsp. white wine vinegar1 tsp. sesame oil1/4 cup nonfat chicken broth1 Tbsp. cornstarchRecipe directionsHeat peanut oil with the two tablespoons of broth in a wok over medium heat. Add the garlic and scallions and sa…

Chicken Almondine

Serves: 2 Recipe ingredients2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves1 1/2 tablespoons flour1/4 teaspoon salt Freshly-ground black pepper — to taste2 teaspoons butter2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice1 teaspoon minced garlic1/4 cup minced onion1/2 cup dry white wine3 tablespoons slivered almonds1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsleyRecipe directionsBoil chicken breasts for 2 minutes. Pat dry with paper towels. Measure flour, salt and pepper into a plastic bag. Add the chicken breasts and shake to coat…

Pork Medallions with Red Peppers

Recipe ingredients2 tsp. olive oil 8 (2-ounce) boneless center-cut loin pork chops 1/4 tsp. dried Italian seasoning 1/8 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper 2 cups red bell pepper strips 1 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1/4 tsp. dried thyme 1/4 tsp. dried rubbed sage 1 can (14-ounce) artichoke hearts, drainedRecipe directionsSpray a nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Add the oil and heat over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the pork with the Italian se…

Pork Stir-Fry with Ginger Recipe

Recipe ingredients2 Tbsp. peach jam, preferably sweetened with fruit juice2 Tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce2 Tbsp. water1/2 tsp. cornstarch1 1/2 tsp. dark toasted sesame oil8 oz. pork tenderloin, cut into thin strips1 Tbsp. finely minced fresh ginger root1 1/2 tsp. canola oil1 cup chopped red bell pepper1 cup chopped green bell pepper1 cup chopped yellow bell pepper1 can (8 oz.) sliced water chestnuts, rinsed and drained2 firm apples, such as Fuji or Gala, cut into 1-inch pieces1/2 cup scallions,…