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Asian Chicken Salad

Saturday, March 29th, 2008

This is a crunchy, wonderfully satisfying salad that is fabulous with leftover grilled chicken. The dressing is sweet and sour, with soy sauce and rice wine vinegar. Fried rice noodles add the crunch. INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 teaspoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon sesame oil (optional) 1/4 cup vegetable oil 3 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 (8 ...

Special Irish Beef Stew

Friday, March 14th, 2008

INGREDIENTS 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 pound lean beef stew meat 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 small onion, chopped 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms 6 cloves garlic, minced 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste 2 cups beef broth 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle Irish stout beer 4 cups sliced carrot 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon ...

Lasagna Roll Ups

Friday, March 14th, 2008

INGREDIENTS 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked lasagna noodles 1 pound mozzarella cheese, shredded 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese 1 pound firm tofu 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach - thawed, drained and squeezed dry 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese 1 (28 ounce) jar pasta sauce

Cherry Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Wednesday, March 12th, 2008

Teriyaki chicken never had it so good in this intriguing mixture with cherries, ginger, rice vinegar, carrots and almonds, all bundled up in a crisp lettuce package. INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root 1 1/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite size pieces 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 ...

Warm Steak With Potato Salad

Friday, March 7th, 2008

Warm steak and potatoes, served on a bed of greens and tomatoes with a red wine vinaigrette--comfort food without the guilt. INGREDIENTS 1 pound new potatoes 1 pound beef sirloin steak 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 8 cups mixed baby salad greens 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 2 tablespoons minced shallot 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon ...