Monthly Archives: March 2015

Rice with Mushrooms and Pistachios

Ingredients: 2 T olive oil 1/2 c finely chopped onions 1 1/3 c diced, fresh mushrooms 1/3 c shelled pistachio nuts 1 c basmati rice 1 1/2 c water or vegetable broth Procedure: Heat the oil in a saucepan and … Continue reading

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Oriental Stir-Fried Zucchini

Ingredients: 2 t olive oil 2 T water 1 lb. zucchini, cut into 2 in. strips 1 onion, sliced 2 T soy sauce or Bragg Liquid Aminos  Procedure: Spray skillet with non-stick cooking spray. Add oil, water, zucchini,and onion. Cook … Continue reading

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Ambrosia Salad

Ingredients: 2 grapefruits, sectioned and sliced 4 nectarines, sectioned and sliced 1 c chopped pineapple 1/4 c unsweetened, grated coconut  Procedure: Stir all ingredients together into serving bowls. Reserve 1 Tablespoon of coconut and sprinkle on top.

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Fast Fruit Compote

Ingredients: 2 bananas, sliced 6 dates, pitted and sliced 3 T unsweetened, grated coconut 3 T chopped almonds  Procedure: Place bananas and dates into serving dish. Sprinkle with coconut and almonds. Serve immediately.

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BLT Salad

Ingredients: 7 slices bacon – cooked crisp,drained and crumbled 1 cup chopped lettuce 1/8 cup chopped onion 1/2 medium tomato –chopped 1 tablespoon mayonnaise Procedure: Stir mayo into lettuce,onion and tomato until evenly coated. Toss in bacon.

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Beef with Green Peppers  

Ingredients: 1 Lb Steak Tips 1/4 Cup Soy Sauce 2 Tsp. Cornstarch 4 Green Peppers, Thinly Sliced 4 Tbsp. Olive Oil     Procedure: In a large frying pan, saute the Steak Tips in Olive Oil, Soy Sauce and Cornstarch, … Continue reading

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Quick Minestrone Soup

Ingredients: 1/2 c onion, chopped 1/2 c celery, chopped 1/c c carrots, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 t thyme 3/4 t basil 1/4 t oregano 1 c cabbage, chopped 11/2 c garbanzo beans (canned, organic) 2 c red kidney … Continue reading

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E-Z Vegetable Soup

Ingredients: 2 T olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 onion, chopped 3 carrots, chopped 1/2 c chopped celery 1/2 t Italian seasoning 2 T Bragg Liquid Aminos 1c fresh corn (off the cob) 1 c cabbage, chopped 1 can … Continue reading

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Beef and Broccoli  

Ingredients: 1 Lb. Steak Tips, (bite size pieces) 1/2 Cup Soy Sauce 4 Tsp. Cornstarch 1 Tsp. Sugar 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil 1 Medium Onion, Thinly Sliced 1 Cup Broccoli, Fresh Procedure: In a large bowl, marinate the Steak Tips … Continue reading

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Zucchini Quiche

Ingredients: 4 eggs, beaten 3 c. zucchini, sliced 1/2 c. onion, chopped 1/2 c. cheddar cheese, grated 1 c. Bisquick 1/2 teaspoon oregano 2 cloves garlic, minced Salt and pepper Procedure: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, … Continue reading

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