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Stewed Tomatoes and Onions Recipe:

· 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper

· VA cup thinly sliced celery

· 1 small onion, chopped

· 1 clove garlic, minced

· 3 cups peeled, chopped tomatoes

· 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

· Vs teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Place over medium-high heat until hot. Add the bell pepper, celery, onion, and garlic. Saute for 5 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Add the tomatoes, vinegar and black pepper. Continue reading »

Surprise South Beach Mashed "Potatoes" Recipe:

· 4 cups cauliflower florets

· 1 ounce I Can't Believe It's Not Butter! spray

· 1 ounce Land O'Lakes Gourmet Fat-Free Half & Half

· Pinch salt

· Pinch freshly ground black pepper

Steam or microwave the cauliflower until soft. Puree in a food processor, adding the butter spray and the half-and-half to taste. Season with salt and pepper. Continue reading »

Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe:

· 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach

· VB teaspoon salt

· 8 large mushrooms

· 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

In a medium saucepan, bring Vi cup water to a boil. Add the spinach and salt. Cover, and cook according to package directions. Wash the mushrooms. Remove the stems, trim off the ends, then chop the stems. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Continue reading »

Roasted Eggplant and Peppers Recipe:

· 1 eggplant, peeled, halved, and sliced

· 2 red bell peppers, cut in thick strips

· 1 green bell pepper, cut in thick strips

· 1 onion, sliced

· 1A cup extra-virgin olive oil

· Fresh basil (optional)

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the eggplant, peppers, and onion in a nonstick baking dish.

Drizzle with the oil. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes, basting regularly. Continue reading »

Oven Roasted Vegetables Recipe:

· 1 medium zucchini, cut into bite-size pieces

· 1 medium summer squash, cut into bite-size pieces

· 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into bite-size pieces

· 1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into bite-size pieces

· 1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into bite-size pieces

· 1 red onion

· 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

· 1 teaspoon salt Continue reading »

Grilled Mahi Mahi Recipe:

· 1 pound mahi mahi, fresh or frozen

· 2 teaspoons olive oil

· 2 teaspoons lemon juice

· Vi teaspoon salt

· Fresh ground pepper to taste

· 2 cloves garlic, minced

· Capers (optional)

Cut the mahi mahi into 4 serving-size portions. Brush both sides of the fish with the olive oil and lemon juice. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then rub the garlic on the fish.

To grill, arrange the fish on a grill rack or use a grill basket that has been sprayed with an olive oil cooking spray. Grill over medium-hot coals for 4-6 minutes per Vi" of thickness, or until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. If the fish is more than 1" thick, gently turn it halfway through grilling. Continue reading »

Fish Kabobs Recipe:

· 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

· 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

· 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

· 1 pound fresh halibut, scrod, swordfish, salmon, or tuna steak, cut 1" thick

· 1/2 large red onion, cut lengthwise into quarters

· V2 green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into 4 wedges · 1/2 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into 4 wedges

· 4 cherry tomatoes, stemmed Continue reading »

Armand Salad Recipe:

· 1 or 2 small cloves garlic

· VA teaspoon salt

· V2 teaspoon pepper

· 1 teaspoon mayonnaise

· 1/4-1/2 cup fresh lemon juice

· 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar (optional)

· V4 cup + 2 tablespoons olive oil

· 1 head romaine lettuce, outer leaves removed, washed, dried, torn into bite-size pieces, and chilled

· 1 small head iceberg lettuce, outer leaves removed, washed, dried, torn into bite-size pieces, and chilled

· 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley Continue reading »

Orange Roughy in Scallion and Ginger Sauce Recipe:

· V3 cup dry sherry or vermouth

· 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

· 2 teaspoons sesame oil

· 1/4 cup finely chopped green onion

· 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger

· 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic

· 2 orange roughy fillets (1 pound)

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Mix the sherry or vermouth, soy sauce, sesame oil, onion, ginger, and garlic in a small bowl. Continue reading »

Grilled Salmon with Rosemary Recipe:

· 1 pound salmon

· 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

· 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

· 1A teaspoon salt

· Pinch freshly ground black pepper

· 2 cloves garlic, minced

· 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary leaves, chopped, or 1 teaspoon dried, crushed

· Fresh rosemary sprigs (optional) Continue reading »