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Broccoli and Cheese

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 Broccoli and Cheese
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
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For sauce:
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
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Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of water to boil over high heat. Add fresh broccoli, and cook until easily pierced by a fork, about 7–10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a separate saucepan, combine evaporated milk and cornstarch. Slowly bring to a boil while stirring often.
  3. When the milk comes to a boil, remove it from the heat and add the cheese. Continue to stir until the cheese is melted and evenly mixed.
  4. Add the Worcestershire and hot sauces, and stir.
  5. Pour cheese over hot broccoli.
  6. Sprinkle whole-wheat croutons over broccoli and cheese mixture, and serve.
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“Fried” Rice and Chicken

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 "Fried" Rice and Chicken
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
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Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
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Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Heat oil in a large wok or sauté pan.
  2. Add garlic, and cook over medium heat until soft, but not browned, about 1 minute.
  3. Add tomatoes, and continue to cook until they become slightly dry, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add vegetables, and cook until heated through, about 3–5 minutes.
  5. Add rice and chicken.  Toss well, and cook until heated through, about 5–7 minutes.
  6. Add soy sauce and sesame oil.  Toss to incorporate, and serve.
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Sunshine Rice

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 Sunshine Rice
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
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Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
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Instructions
  1. Heat oil in a medium-sized saucepan.  Add celery and onion, and sauté until tender (about 10 minutes).
  2. Add water, juices, and hot sauce.  Bring to a boil over high heat.
  3. Stir in rice, and bring back to a boil.  Cover and turn heat down to simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 5–10 minutes.
  4. Stir in almonds.  Serve immediately.
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Savory Brown Rice

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 Savory Brown Rice
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
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Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
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Instructions
  1. In a 4-quart saucepan, warm olive oil over medium heat.  Add onion, mushrooms, and celery.  Cook and stir for 5–7 minutes, until all vegetables are soft, but not brown.
  2. Stir in the chicken broth, brown rice, parsley, salt, and pepper.  Cover.  Bring to a boil over high heat.
  3. Reduce heat to medium.  Cook according to brown rice package directions, about 5–10 minutes.  Drain off any excess liquid.  Fluff with a fork. Serve immediately.
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Quinoa With Paprika and Cumin

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 Quinoa With Paprika and Cumin
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
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Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
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Instructions
  1. Rinse quinoa in a fine mesh colander.
  2. Place all ingredients in a saucepan with 2 cups of water.  Cover.
  3. Bring to a boil over high heat.
  4. Reduce heat.  Simmer for 10–15 minutes or until all water is absorbed.
  5. Serve immediately, or refrigerate to reheat later.
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Parmesan Rice and Pasta Pilaf

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 Parmesan Rice and Pasta Pilaf
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
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Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
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Instructions
  1. In a large sauté pan, heat the oil.  Sauté vermicelli and onion until golden brown (for about 2–4 minutes) over medium-high heat.  Drain off oil.
  2. Add rice, chicken broth, water, pepper, and bay leaf.  Cover and simmer for 15–20 minutes.  Fluff with fork.  Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.  Remove bay leaf.
  3. Sprinkle with shredded parmesan cheese, and serve immediately.
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Roasted Beets With Orange Sauce

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 Roasted Beets With Orange Sauce
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
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Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
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Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 450 °F.  Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
  2. In a medium bowl, toss the beets with the olive oil until well coated.
  3. Spread beets on baking sheet in a single layer.
  4. Bake 30–40 minutes.  When done, beets should be easily pierced with a sharp knife.
  5. While beets bake, grate the zest from the orange.  Place in a small bowl.  Cut the orange in half.  Squeeze the juice (about ½ cup) into the bowl with the orange zest. (Use a large spoon to press the inside of the orange to extract more juice.)  Add anise seeds (optional).  Set aside.
  6. When the beets are tender, return them to the tossing bowl.  Pour the juice mixture over the beets.  Mix well to coat, and serve.
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Grilled Romaine Lettuce With Caesar Dressing

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 Grilled Romaine Lettuce With Caesar Dressing
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
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Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
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Instructions
  1. Preheat grill pan on high temperature.
  2. Cube the bread.  Spread in a single layer on a foil-covered tray for a toaster oven or conventional oven.  Toast to a medium-brown color and crunchy texture.  Remove.  Allow to cool.
  3. Brush the cut side of each half of romaine lettuce with 1 teaspoon of olive oil.
  4. Place cut side down on a grill pan on the stovetop.  Cook just until grill marks appear and romaine is heated through, about 2–5 minutes.
  5. Place each romaine half on a large salad plate.  Top each with one-fourth of the bread cubes. Drizzle each with 1 teaspoon of light Caesar dressing.  Sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon of shredded parmesan cheese.  Garnish with eight tomato halves around each plate.
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Cinnamon-Glazed Baby Carrots

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 Cinnamon-Glazed Baby Carrots
Cuisine American
Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
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Cuisine American
Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
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Instructions
  1. Place the carrots in a small saucepan.  Add just enough water to barely cover the carrots. Cover.  Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat to medium.  Cook for 7–8 minutes, just until the carrots are easily pierced with a sharp knife.
  2. While the carrots are cooking, combine margarine, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a small saucepan, and melt together over low heat (or put in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for a few seconds on high power, until margarine is mostly melted).  Stir well to combine ingredients.
  3. Drain carrots, leaving them in the saucepan.  Pour cinnamon mixture over carrots.  Cook and stir over medium heat for 2–3 minutes, just until carrots are thoroughly coated and the glaze thickens slightly. Serve warm.
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Cauliflower With Whole-Wheat Breadcrumbs

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 Cauliflower With Whole-Wheat Breadcrumbs
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
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Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
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Instructions
  1. Place the bread in a toaster oven on very low heat.  Toast as long as possible without burning (about 5 minutes).
  2. While bread toasts, trim leaves and stalks from cauliflower. Cut into individual florets.
  3. Place 1 inch of water in a 4-quart pot with lid.  Insert steamer basket, and place cauliflower in basket.  Sprinkle with salt.  Cover.  Bring to a boil over high heat.  Reduce heat to medium. Steam for 5–8 minutes, until easily pierced with a sharp knife.  Do not overcook.
  4. While cauliflower steams, break toast into small pieces.  Pulse toast in food processor until medium-sized crumbs form.  Tip:  If you don’t have a food processor, break or crush the toasted bread into finer pieces or buy whole-wheat breadcrumbs and use 2 tablespoons.
  5. When cauliflower is done, remove from heat.  Melt margarine in another pan over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs and pepper.  Cook and stir, about 5 minutes.  Add cauliflower to pan with breadcrumbs.  Toss until well coated.  Serve immediately.
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