17 california cooking light Recipes

grated lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, garlic cloves, minced, salt, mayonnaise, olive oil, focaccia bread (cut in 8 pieces, 5x5 inches), baby lettuce (lightly packed) or 1 1/2 cups arugula (lightly packed), roasted red pepper , pieces, fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced about 1/4-inch thick (may substitute regular mozzarella, provolone or mild swiss), cooked asparagus spears, pancetta (thick cut and cooked almost crisp and broken into 3-inch pieces) or 4 slices bacon (thick cut and cooked almost crisp and broken into 3-inch pieces)

brown rice (1/2 cup dry ) or 1 cup jasmine rice, cooked (1/2 cup dry), head butter or 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped, imitation crabmeat or 8 oz cooked shrimp, chopped, seedless cucumber, thinly sliced (and peeled if not organic ), ripe avocado, diced, carrot, grated, pickled ginger, chopped (available in the asian section of most supermarkets), rice wine vinegar, light soy sauce, wasabi powder (start with 1/2 tsp), sesame seeds (toasted if want a nuttier flavor), sheets nori, toasted and broken into small pieces (seaweed)

head romaine lettuce, chopped (about 6 cups total ), black beans, drained, shredded cheddar cheese, avocado, diced, mangoes or 2 tomatoes, diced, sliced black olives, drained, cooked chicken or 1/2 lb lean ground beef, seasoned with, salt , and, chili powder, lime juice (about 1/4 lime), vinaigrette dressing, broken tortilla chips or 1 cup corn kernel, light sour cream (optional), mild salsa (optional)

low-fat mayonnaise, orange juice concentrate, thawed, lime juice, ground cumin, hot sauce, boneless skinless chicken breasts, sourdough bread, leaves romaine lettuce, tomatoes, sliced, avocado, sliced in wedges

lettuce, chopped, diced vine-ripened tomatoes or 1 -2 diced ripe roma tomato, diced ripe avocado, sliced green onion, fresh cilantro, minced, sliced black olives, italian dressing, fresh cilantro, minced, fresh lime juice, granulated sugar, fresh ground black pepper, fresh lime zest, skinless roasted rotisserie chicken (shredded or chunked) or 1 lb fresh ground poultry or 1 lb fresh beef ground beef or 1 lb cooked beef (shredded or chunked) or 1 lb cooked pork (shredded or chunked), cold water, fresh key lime juice, instant masa harina flour (el mexicana brand masa casera), instant onion flakes, ground cumin, instant chicken bouillon powder (knorr, not beef!), california chili powder (unseasoned), paprika, seasoning salt (lawry s brand), sugar, ground black pepper, garlic powder, fresh lime zest, ground oregano, flour tortillas (mission brand), cotija cheese (crumbled over garden salad mix, divided per serving), sour cream (over seasoned meat, divided per serving), hot canola oil or light olive oil, to crisp shells

hard-boiled egg, shrimp, large cooked, grape tomato usda, stalk fresh green onions, california ripe olives (black ), cilantro, sweet relish, traditional pub style mustard, light mayonnaise

italian bread (about 2 to 3 inches in diameter), cut into 20 slices, about 1/2 inch thick, garlic cloves, halved crosswise, salt, freshly ground black pepper, extra-virgin olive oil, balls fresh , lightly salted mozzarella, prepared basil pesto (see cooks notes), mascarpone, softened, pitted black olives (mediterranean-style or canned california), ends trimmed and each olive cut crosswise into thirds, roasted red bell peppers, drained, patted dry , and cut into thin strips

grated lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, garlic cloves, minced, salt, mayonnaise, olive oil, focaccia bread , 5x5 inches, or puffy pizza crust baked without toppings, lightly packed) baby lettuces or arugula, roasted red bell pepper pieces, fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced about 1/4-inch thick (may substitute regular mozzarella, provolone or mild swiss), cooked asparagus spears, pancetta or thick bacon cooked almost crisp and broken into 3-inch pieces

water, margarine, stuffing mix (such as stovetop ), cubed cooked chicken, frozen california-blend vegetables (broccoli, carrot, cauliflower), american cheese, light cream of mushroom soup, garlic powder, dried marjoram leaves, dried thyme leaves, ground sage

grand prize winner clint stephenson , friendswood, tx (please include name when uploading), sweet onion, halved and thinly sliced, spicy chipotle pepper sauce (recommended : tabasco chipotle pepper sauce), beef broth, balsamic vinegar, vegetable oil or olive oil, crushed fresh garlic, dark brown sugar, light garlic -and-herbs spreadable cheese, blue cheese (recommended : point reyes) or other favorite blue cheese, crumbled, ground chuck, ground sirloin, minced sweet onion, zinfandel wine (recommended : sutter home zinfandel), minced fresh oregano , thyme, and basil leaves (any combination), spicy chipotle pepper sauce (recommended : tabasco chipotle pepper sauce), spicy seasoned salt, vegetable oil , for brushing grill rack, california avocado slices (prepare at the last minute, brushing with balsamic vinegar and sprinkling with spicy seasoned salt before grilling), pre-cooked bacon slices, soft kaiser rolls (about 4 1/2 inches in diameter), split, romaine lettuce leaves, tomato slices, about 1/4-inch thick

sweet onion, halved and thinly sliced, tabasco chipotle pepper sauce, beef broth, balsamic vinegar, oil, minced fresh garlic, dark brown sugar, light spreadable cheese with garlic and herbs, point reyes blue cheese or 4 oz other favorite blue cheese, crumbled, ground chuck, ground sirloin, minced sweet onion, zinfandel, minced fresh oregano (any combination) or 3 tbsp fresh thyme (any combination) or 3 tbsp fresh basil (any combination), tabasco chipotle pepper sauce, spicy seasoning salt, vegetable oil , for brushing on the grill rack, california avocados, balsamic vinegar , for brushing on the avocado slices, spicy seasoning salt , for sprinkling on the avocado slices, cooked bacon , cooked crisp, soft kaiser rolls, split, romaine lettuce leaves, tomatoes, slices cut 1/4 inch thick

no-cook lasagna noodles, white sauce mix, garlic powder (may use more if desired), skim milk, fat-free ricotta cheese or 1 cup cottage cheese, frozen california-blend frozen vegetables, thawed, fat-free parmesan cheese, light sour cream, chopped fresh tomatoes or 1/2 cup chopped fresh rotel diced tomatoes

russet potatoes, cooked, peeled , then diced (about 12 medium potatoes), eggs, hard boiled and crumbled, sweet yellow onions, finely diced, celery, finely diced, jalapenos, finely diced, dill pickles, diced, mayonnaise (light or no fat is ok...but not perfect), yellow mustard, pickle juice, cream, kosher salt, california chili powder, black pepper, cumin, sugar

shredded cooked chicken breasts, bottled barbecue sauce, california-style pizza dough (tony s pizza dough), unbleached bread flour, sliced white onion, minced garlic, red bell pepper , halved lengthwise, seeded, deribbed, and cut into thin strips, coarsely shredded sharp cheddar cheese, lightly packed fresh cilantro leaves

refrigerated angel hair pasta, olive oil-flavored cooking spray, mushrooms, quartered, julienne-cut ready -to-eat sun-dried tomatoes (such as california sun dry), minced garlic (about 5 cloves), very thinly sliced prosciutto (about 4 slices), sliced crosswise into 1/2-inch strips, dry white wine or fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth, fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth, frozen baby green peas, thawed, freshly ground black pepper, refrigerated light alfredo sauce (such as buitoni), shredded fresh parmesan cheese