Title: Chicken Chunks with Peanuts in Spicy Sauce (Kung Pao)
Categories: Chinese, Poultry
Yield: 6 servings

1/2 c Raw peanuts
3 c Peanut oil
2 Whole chicken breasts at
-room temp.
1 lg Egg white
1 1/2 tb Water chestnut flour
SAUCE:
4 Green onions
2 lg Cloves garlic
1 tb Minced ginger root
1/2 c Chicken stock
1/2 tb Sesame oil
1/2 tb Chinese red vingear
1/2 tb Dark soy sauce
1 1/2 ts (level) chili paste with
-garlic
1 tb Dry sherry
1 pn Sugar
Cornstarch paste

Preparation: Trim ends off green onions and cut light green and
white part into 1″ sections. Mix all other sauce ingredients in
2-quart saucepan. Reserve.

Pull skin off breasts, then pull chicken meat from bones. Slice meat
into 1″ strips, then crosswise to make 1″ chunks. In bowl large
enough to hold chicken, add egg white to water chestnut flour. Beat
mixture with a single chopstick (not an egg beater or whisk). Stir
chicken pieces into egg mixture to coat thoroughly. Marinate 5
minutes. Note: water chestnut flour gives a lighter crust than
cornstarch, though the latter may be substituted.

Deep-frying: Heat cooking oil in wok or deep-fryer to medium heat
(you’ll need more oil for deep-fryer). Fry peanuts until they are a
light tan color; if a test peanut browns quickly, turn down heat.
Remove peanuts with strainer or slotted spoon; drain on paper towel
or paper bag. Reserve.

Turn up heat slightly for chicken. Test a chunk first: chicken
should raise to surface immediately brown in about 2 minutes.
Deep-fry coated chicken chunks until golden brown. Deep-fry no more
than 8 chunks at a time. Use long chopsticks or spatula to keep
pieces separate while they are frying. Remove with long chopsticks
or slotted spoon. Reserve.

Sauce: While deep-frying chicken, heat sauce to simmer. Add green
onions peanuts about a minute before serving. At the last minute,
add chicken pieces to sauce, mix quickly serve.

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Title: Boiled Peanuts
Categories: Snacks
Servings: 8

Peanuts,raw
Water

1. Wash raw peanuts thoroughly in cool water; then soak in clean cool water
for about 30 minutes before cooking.
2. Put peanuts in a saucepan and cover completely with water. Because the
shells of some peanuts absorb more salt than others, it’s best to begin
with 1 tablespoon of salt for each 2 cups of peanuts; you can add more salt
to taste later.
3. The cooking period for boiled peanuts varies according to the maturity
of the peanuts used and the variety of peanut. The cooking time for a
“freshly pulled” green peanut is shorter than for a peanut which has been
stored for a time.
4. When fully cooked, the texture of the peanut should be similar to that
of a cooked dry pea or bean. Boil the peanuts for about 35 minutes, then
taste. If they are not salted enough, add more salt. Taste again in 10
minutes, both for salt content and to see if the peanuts are fully cooked.
If not ready, continue tasting every 5 minutes until they have a
satisfactory texture.
5. Drain peanuts after cooking or they will continue to absorb salt and
become oversalted.
6. Boiled peanuts are usually served as a snack, but they make a great
substitute for dried cooked beans at any meal. They may be eaten hot, at
room temperature, or chilled in the refrigerator and eaten cold, shelling
as you eat them. They will keep in the refrigerator for several days, or
they may be frozen.

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Vegetable Soup

Recipe By : “Kids, Food, Diabetes” Author is Gloria Loring
Serving Size : 5 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Diabetic Soups Stews
Theme Week Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient — Preparation Method
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Ingredients:
4 cups chicken broth — homemade *1
2 cups tomatoes — canned
1/2 cup onions — chopped
1/2 cup carrots — thinly sliced
1/2 cup celery — diagonally sliced
1/2 cup red pepper — coarsely chopped *2
1/2 teaspoon salt *3
2 tablespoons lemon juice — fresh
5 peppercorns — whole
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 cup pasta — alphabet *4

*1 homemade beef, vegetable or turkey stock can be substituted if you
substitute canned broth omit salt
*2 green pepper can be substituted
*3 omit salt if using canned broth
*4 any other small pasta can also be used

Combine all ingredients except pasta in a 3 to 4 quart pot. Bring to a
boil. Cover and simmer gently for 1 hour. Stir occasionally to break
up tomatoes into bite size pieces.

Add pasta and cook for 5-7 minutes, until done.

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NOTES : Yield 7 Cups (5-1/2 servings) Each serving 1-1/3 cups equals

Diabetic choices as 1 Starch 2 Fruit/Vegetables.

I found this recipe in “Kids, Food, Diabetes” Author is Gloria
Loring ISBN 0-8092-4956-1

I am not sure if this book is still in print, but for anyone that is a
diabetic whether it be a child or adult, Ms Loring has us given some
very very good recipes. Althought I am not a soup opera fan, she and
her ex-husband Alan Thicke (Canadian) are parents of a diabetic child.

CALZONE

Recipe By : =

Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breadmaker Italian

Amount Measure Ingredient — Preparation Method
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SUE FERGUSON (WVTD97B)
1 1/3 cup water
2 tablespoon Olive oil
2/3 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Oregano
4 cup Bread flour
2 1/2 teaspoon Yeast
—–SPINACH FILLING—–
10 1/2 ounce Frozen chopped spinach
Garlic powder
2 tablespoon Olive oil
1 cup Provolone cheese — grated +-
1 cup Mozzarella cheese — grated +-

Remove dough from machine and roll it into circles of approximately 8 inc=
hes. Spread filling on one half of the circle leaving a border around it =
for closing.
Close the >> calzone by folding the unfilled side on top of the filled si=
de and crimping the edges closed with your fingers or a fork. Place on a =
lightly greased baking pan. Let rise approx. 30 minutes. Brush lightly wi=
th olive oil and bake at 500 degrees for 20-30 minutes or until puffed an=
d golden. (I bake them at 485 degrees for 15 minutes in my oven.) =

The original recipe says to put 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons each or ricotta a=
nd grated mozzarella cheese in each calzone. >> My favorite filling is th=
e following……

SPINACH FILLING : Saute thawed spinach in olive oil and garlic powder un=
til all water has evaporated. (I squeeze out excess liquid first) Mix che=
eses into spinach. You may substitute frozen chopped broccoli for spinach=
=2E

I LOVE these!!! I serve them with a spaghetti sauce that has sausage, pe=
ppers, onions, mushrooms, etc. and they are GREAT! Hope you enjoy them! I=
used to eat them at the mall and wish I knew how to make them! Let us kn=
ow what you think! =

This recipe that we use is found in Donna German’s book II.

TTYL Sue Zoji S15 and Hitachi 101 Formatted by Elaine Radis BGMB90B; AP=
RIL ’93

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Cream Of Green Bean

Recipe By : Key Gourmet CD Rom
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient — Preparation Method
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4 onions — peeled chopped
2 medium potatoes — peeled chopped
4 cups chicken broth
2 garlic cloves
1 package (10 oz.) frozen green beans
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 cups milk
Salt pepper — to taste

Follow directions for Vichyssoise for cooking garlic, onions, potatoes and chic
ken broth. Then add green beans and cook for 5 to 10 minutes. Then do same as
Vichyssoise for milk, cream and seasonings. Puree. Serve hot. (Broccoli, cau
liflower, asparagus, spinach, watercress, cucumber or anything you can think of
, may be used in place of the green beans.)

busted by sooz

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Collard Greens

Recipe By : Sylvia Woods
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :1:20
Categories : Soul Food Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient — Preparation Method
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1 each smoked ham hocks
4 cups water
2 pounds collard greens
1 tablespoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper — flakes
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup bacon drippings

1) Put the pork skin and bone (smoked ham hocks) into a 5 quart pot with
the water. Heat to boiling, then reduce to a simmer. Cover the pot and
simmer for 45 minutes. Skim the foam from the broth once or twice.

2) Meanwhile, prepare the collards: Cut away the very thick part of stems.
Wash the collard greens thoroughly – They can be very gritty. Drain them by
shaking off any excess water and chop them into small pieces. Stir the
collard greens into the pot and add the salt, red pepper, and sugar. Drizzle
all with the bacon drippings. Cook, covered, at a lively simmer
until the collard greens are tender, about 20 minutes.

3) Turn off the heat and check the seasonings. Cover the pot and let the
collard greens sit a few minutes before serving.

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Green Onion Dressing

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Creole Condiments

Amount Measure Ingredient — Preparation Method
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***** NONE *****

1 Egg yolk

1 c Chopped green onions

3 tb White vinegar

1 tb Creole mustard

1/4 ts Chopped garlic clove

1/2 ts Sugar

1/2 ts Salt

1/2 ts White pepper

1 tb Worcestershire sauce

1 c Vegetable oil

Combine all ingredients in screw-top jar; shake well.

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BERRY BUTTER *

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breakfast Extras
Fruits

Amount Measure Ingredient — Preparation Method
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—–BILLS20086—–
1 c Fresh berries — strawberries
– raspberries OR blueberries
3 tb Light corn syrup
1 c Butter — softened

In 5 cup blender container or food processor, puree
berries. Press through sieve to remove seeds or skins,
if necessary; set aside. In small mixer bowl, beat
butter until light and fluffy, 1-2 minutes. Add berry
puree and corn syrup to butter. Beat at medium speed
until well mixed. Cover; store refrigerated. Let stand
at room temperature 30 minutes before serving.

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Title: Raspberry Almond Shortbread Thumbprints
Categories: Cookies
Yield: 42 servings

Cookies
2/3 c Sugar
1 c Butter; softened
1/2 ts Almond extract
2 c All-purpose flour
1/2 c Raspberry jam
Glaze
1 c Powdered sugar
1 1/2 ts Almond extract
2 To
3 ts Water

Recipe by: Land O’Lakes
Preparation Time: 1:00
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large mixer bowl, combine sugar,
butter, and almond extract. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often,
until creamy (1 to 2 minutes). Reduce speed to low; add flour. Continue
beating until well-mixed (1 to 2 minutes).

Shape dough into 1″ balls. Place 2 inches apart on cookie sheets. With
thumb, make indentation in center of each cookie (edges may crack
slightly). Fill each indentation with about 1/4 teaspoon jam. Bake for
14 to 18 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Let stand on cookie
sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool.

In a small bowl, stir together powdered sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons almond
extract. Gradually stir in enough water to make a thin glaze. Drizzle
over cooled cookies.

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Minestrone (Pressure Cooked)

Recipe By : Cooking Under Pressure; copyright 1989
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups and Stocks

Amount Measure Ingredient — Preparation Method
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3/4 cup dried navy (pea) beans — picked over rinsed
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic — finely minced
1 large onion — coarsely chopped
3 large carrots — cut in 1/2″ slices
1 medium leek — thinly sliced
3 stalks celery — cut in 1″ slices
1 cup tightly packed minced fresh basil — or
Italian (flat-leaved) parsley — divided
1 teaspoon dried thyme — or
dried oregano
1 14 oz can Italian plum tomatoes with juice
3 cups cold water
3 cups vegetable stock
2 cups green beans, trimmed — cut in thirds
1/2 cup orzo, tubettini, — or
other small Italian pasta
1 cup boiling water (up to 2 c) — optional
2 large zucchini — cut in 1/2″ slices
3 cups shredded cabbage — cored
1 teaspoon salt — or to taste
freshly ground black pepper — to taste

***Garnish***
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (up to 1 1/2 c)
or
grated Romano cheese

serves 8 to 10

Soak the navy beans overnight or use the pressure cooker quick presoak method (
see basic cooking times). Rinse, drain, and set aside.

Heat the olive oil in the cooker,and saute the garlic and onion until the onion
becomes limp, about 3 minutes. Add the carrots, leek, celery, 1/2 cup basil,
thyme, reserved navy beans, plum tomatoes with their juice, water and stock. L
ock the lid in place and over high heat bring to high pressure. Adjust heat to
maintain high pressure, and cook 20 minutes. Let the pressure drop naturally
or use a quick release method. Remove the lid, tilting it away from you to all
ow any excess steam to escape.

Add the green beans and orzo and cook uncovered over medium heat for 5 minutes,
stirring frequently so that the orzo doesn’t drop to the bottom of the pot and
burn. If the soup becomes too thick, add 1 to 2 cups boiling water. Add zucc
hini, cabbage, remaining basil, and salt and pepper to taste. Cook until the z
ucchini and green beans are crisp-tender, about 3 to 5 additional minutes. ser
ve in individual bowls, garnished with Parmesan or romano.

Author’s note: For a friend of mine, a superb minestrone always contains one s
ecret ingredient: a tablespoon of sugar to enhance all of the flavors. She may
be right.

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