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April 2009

Chalupas with Chipotle Chiles

3 pounds pork loin roast
1 teaspoon salt
Pepper to taste
3 garlic cloves, sliced
16 ounces dried pinto beans, soaked several hours in water
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
7 ounces diced green chiles, drained
2 chipotle peppers en adobo, minced (2 to 3)
Rub roast with salt and pepper. Cut small slits in roast; insert garlic slices. [...]

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Tomato Salad

5 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup vegetable oil
6 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 large onion, diced
 
Blend together sugar, salt, basil, thyme, pepper, oil, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce. Then toss in the tomatoes and onion and chill for 1 hour before serving. Serve on [...]

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Cucumber Soup

This soup is excellent served cold.
 
1 large cucumber, peeled
2 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups milk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
salt
pepper
chives
Dice cucumber. Put all ingredients in blender. Blend till smooth. Store in refrigerator several hours or overnight. Garnish each serving with cucumber slice and chopped chive. Serve with croutons and carrot sticks.
Servings  6

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Chicken Pasta Salad

5 ounces spiral macaroni
1 1/2 cups snow peas
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup French salad dressing
2 cups cooked diced chicken
 
Cook macaroni, add peas 2 minutes before done. Mix mayo and dressing. Add macaroni and chicken.
Serves 4

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Kitchen Shortcuts and Tips

Kitchen Shortcuts & Tips
Whether you love to cook or hate being anywhere near the kitchen, this list will help make meal preparation just a little bit easier.
o    Use vegetables to create a roasting rack for your meats.  Put carrots, potatoes, and onions on the bottom of your roasting pan and place the meat on top.  [...]

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Baked Barbecued Corn

6 ears of corn, with husks
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash of black pepper
2 tablespoons water
Pull husks carefully from corn so that husk remains attached to the bottom of corn ear. Remove silk from corn. Melt butter in small saucepan, add seasonings and stir. Brush butter mixture on [...]

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Cheddar Bacon Treat

4 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
Pepper to taste
2 tablespoons sour cream
3 bacon slices, cooked crisp and crumbled
4 bread slices, buttered
Lettuce
Tomato slices
 
Beat the cheddar, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, garlic powder, and pepper until fluffy. Blend in the sour cream. Add the crumbled bacon. [...]

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Baked Cabbage

1 cabbage head, quartered
1 onion, chopped
Fresh dill
1/3 cup vegetable broth
1 apple, peel, chop
1/3 cup white wine, optional
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup shredded non-fat mozzarella
Place cabbage in casserole. Top with onion, apples, cheese and parsley. Pour broth in bottom. Cover with foil and bake at 350F until cabbage is tender.

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Mashed Potato Salad

6 large potatoes
6 eggs, boiled and diced
2 teaspoons mustard
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup diced sweet pickles
Salt to taste
1/2 cup mayonnaise or more
Peel and slice potatoes. Boil until done; drain excess water. Mash potatoes with masher. Mix all ingredients and potatoes together. Serve cold or hot.

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New Potatoes in Sour Cream Sauce

1 pound new potatoes, scrubbed
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon chicken broth granules
1/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon dried parsley
Scrub new potatoes and cut large ones in half, so they are all about the same size; simmer until tender for about 20 minutes. Drain. In small saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour. Cook over [...]

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Whole Grains Throughout Your Day

Whole Grains throughout Your Day
Studies have shown that a healthy diet and moderate exercise can significantly reduce the risk of degenerative diseases. More and more people are taking a proactive approach to improving their lifestyle. We all know that adding whole grains and fiber to your diet is a giant step towards optimal health.
What makes [...]

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Cheddar Stuffed Franks in Buns

12 each frankfurters, deli style
1/2 cup sweet pickle relish
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
3/4 pound medium sharp cheddar cheese
12 bacon slices
12 hot dog buns, buttered and toasted
 
Slit the frankfurters almost through lengthwise. Mix the pickle relish and prepared mustard together. Cut the cheddar cheese into twelve 4 1/2 by 1/2-inch strips. Put one strip of cheddar cheese [...]

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Baked Winter Squash

1 medium butternut squash
1 tablespoon applesauce
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 tablespoon molasses
2 tablespoons orange juice
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Peel squash. Cut squash into slices about 1/2-inch thick. Lay in baking dish. Mix remaining ingredients. Pour over squash. Bake at 350 degrees for 60 minutes, covered.
Serves 2

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Potato Salad

2 pounds potatoes, cooked
2 hard-boiled eggs
1 green pepper, diced
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup salad oil
1/3 cup wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pepper
Peel and cube potatoes and dice egg. Combine potatoes, eggs, green pepper and onion. Mix remaining ingredients in a small jar and shake well. Pour over potato mixture. Refrigerate several hours.
Servings:  [...]

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Swiss Asparagus Au Gratin

1/2 cup water
1 1/2 pounds asparagus spears, trimmed
2 ounces finely shredded natural Swiss cheese
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons Kraft touch of butter spread, melted
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon pepper
 
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bring 1/2 cup water to boil in 10-inch skillet; add asparagus. Cook 2 minutes; drain. (Asparagus will still be crisp). Place [...]

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Chicken Chili Dogs

6 hot dog buns
6 fat free hot dogs, cooked
 
CHILI SAUCE:
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 pound ground chicken
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
15 1/2 ounces canned dark red kidney beans, drained
8 ounces no salt added tomato sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder
 
TOPPINGS:
1/2 cup fat-free cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 cup chopped onion
 
In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add [...]

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The Incredible Beneficial Egg

The Incredible Beneficial Egg
You read conflicting articles almost weekly that say, “limit your egg intake” or “go ahead and have your eggs”.  As a healthy eater, you may be concerned about adding eggs to your diet.  Consider this, a Harvard School of Public Health study found no link between the consumption of eggs and heart [...]

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Apple Pear Brown Betty

3 Granny Smith apples
3 ripe pears
1 tablespoon lemon juice
5 slices whole wheat bread
1/4 cup melted butter
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
 
Peel and slice apples and pears into thin slices. Cube the whole wheat bread slices. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Toss apples and pears [...]

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Hawaiian Ham Salad

2 cups cubed cooked smoked ham
8 ounces pineapple chunks
2 celery ribs, sliced
1/2 cup black olive, halved
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup peanuts
 
Combine ham, pineapple, celery, and olives. Mix mayonnaise and lemon juice; stir into ham mix. Chill at least an hour. Stir in peanuts before serving.
 
Servings:  4

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Cream of Cauliflower Soup

2 1/2 cups cold water
10 1/2 ounces reduced sodium chicken broth
6 cups cauliflower flowerets
1/3 cup instant nonfat dry milk
1 tablespoon flour
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
Minced fresh parsley
Lemon wedges
Combine water and broth in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Add cauliflower; return to a boil. Reduce heat and cook 10 min. or until [...]

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