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Poblano-Jalapeno Chili

This recipe from the editors of Cooking Light in “The New Way to Cook Light” (Oxmoor House, Oct. 16, 2012, $34.95) is only moderately spicy but still quite delicious. For extra crunch, top with thinly sliced radishes. Serve with hot, buttered corn bread. Cooking spray or ½ tablespoon olive oil 1 1/2 pounds ground sirloin … Continue Reading →

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Pan Seared Sea Scallops with Tomato Vodka Sauce

  From cookbook author Diane Rossen Worthington. Sauce: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 leek, light green part and white part, cleaned and finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups favorite marinara sauce 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato pesto (store-bought) or homemade (see below) 3 tablespoons vodka 1/3 cup whipping cream or creme fraiche Salt and … Continue Reading →