Lentils and Rice

1 cup short-grained brown rice
1 cup lentils (tiny french ones are my fave…)
1 carrot sliced/chopped
1 celery stalk sliced/chopped
1 onion “”
2 cloves of garlic crushed or 1 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp cumin ( or more!)
dash of cinnamon (optional)
1 tsp coriander
Salt to taste
1 bay leaf
minced parsley or coriander leaves are also good in it!

Throw all this in a pot with enough water to cover it all by about 1 inch.
Boil on medium heat, covered, for about 30-40 min or until the rice and
lentils are cooked. Check it regularly to make sure there is enough water.
Remove bay leaf! Let it sit about 5 min, covered to let any remaining
water absorb.

Title: STIR-FRIED PINEAPPLE CHICKEN
Categories: Chinese, Chicken
Yield: 4 servings

1/2 lb Boned chicken
Cornstarch
1 lb Pineapple tidbits (drained)
Sesame oil (optional)
1 ts Brandy
Peanut oil
1 ts Soy sauce
Chicken broth or stock
1 ts Sugar

Cut chicken into thin slices. Heat several tablespoons
of oil in bottom of wok. Add pineapple, several dashes
of salt and enough broth to cover. Cook for 1 minute.
Add chicken and cornstarch, diluted in water, to make
a thick paste, sesame oil, brandy, soy sauce and
sugar. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
Serve.

FROM: Chinese Wok

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Title: Olive Garden Salad Dressing
Categories: Copycat, Salads, Dressings
Yield: 1 servings

—–waldine van geffen vghc
1 1/2 c Bottled italian dressing
2 tb Parmesan; grated
2 tb Sugar or equivalent in; equa
1 lg Raw egg; or egg beaters
1 egg; or
2 tb Mayonnaise

Blend in blender on high speed 1/2 minute or until smooth. Pour this
mixture into the top of a double boiler and add 1/4 c oil. Stir
gently with a whisk over gently boiling water until it begins to
thicken and egg is completely cooked. Chill several hours or
overnight before using. If the dressing is too thick, add more
Italian dressing as needed. Mix together equal amounts of fresh
spinach, iceberg and romaine lettuce. Allow 2 C for each salad.
Moisten leaves in dressing, do not saturate; let stand 5 minutes. Add
onion rings, radish, etc. Source: Gloria Pitzer

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Title: Sri Lanka Fried Chiles
Categories: Sri lanka, Chiles, Appetizers
Yield: 24 servings

24 Dried cayenne
Or japone chiles
4 tb Salt
1 qt Water
Oil

Make a brine from the salt and water. Soak the chiles for an hour in
the brine. Heat a good quantity of oil. When it’s very hot, deep fry
the chiles until they are crisp. Drain, salt and serve.

This is the simplest way to fix dried chiles. I am told it is eaten
as a snack at movie theaters in Sri Lanka. Since I’ve never been
there, I don’t know if it’s true. — David Cook WALT

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Title: Chow Chow
Categories: Vegetables, Relishes
Yield: 4 pints

1 qt Cabbage chopped (1 med head)
3 c Cauliflower chopped (1 med)
2 c Onions chopped
2 c Tomatoes green chopped (4)
2 c Green bell pepper (4)
1 c Red bell pepper (2)
3 tb Salt
2 1/2 c Vinegar
1 1/2 c Sugar
2 ts Mustard dry
1 ts Turmeric
1/2 ts Ginger ground
2 ts Celery seed
1 ts Mustard seed
Hot peppers to taste

Combine chopped vegies and sprinkle with salt. Let stand 4 to 6 hours in
a cool place. Drain well. Combine vinegar, sugar and spices in a non
metal pot and simmer 10 minutes. Add vegies and simmer 10 minutes.
Bring mixture to a boil. Pack boiling hot into sterilized jars leaving
1/8 inch for headspace. Adjust caps and allow to cool and seal, add
screw down lids.

From the country kitchen of Billy Jean Foutz

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PEACHBERRY COBBLER

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 5 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cakes Fruits

Amount Measure Ingredient — Preparation Method
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1 tb Cornstarch
10 oz Package frozen
Raspberries, thawed
2 1/2 c Sweetened sliced peaches
1 d Salt
. . .
1 1/2 c Packaged biscuit mix
2 tb Sugar
1/3 c Milk
3 tb Butter or margarine, melted

One of the most delicious homey desserts we’ve ever
tasted!–

In saucepan, mix cornstarch with a little of the
raspberry syrup. Add remaining syrup and raspberries,
the peaches; and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring
constantly, till thick and clear. Turn into 1 1/2-
quart casserole or 10 x 6 x 1 1/2 inch baking dish.

Prepare Drop Biscuits: With fork combine biscuit mix,
sugar, milk, and butter, stirring well. Drop batter
from tablespoon onto hot fruit making 5 or 6 biscuits.
Sprinkle biscuits with sugar. Bake in hot oven (400ø)
20 minutes or till biscuits are done. Serve warm with
cream. Makes 5 or 6 servings.

Tasting-Test Kitchen note: You can use two 12-ounce
packages frozen peaches or one 1-pound can (2 cups)
sliced peaches. For either, include the syrup, and
then increase the cornstarch to 2 tablespoons.

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Title: Hot Cajun Mustard
Categories: Sauces

Yield: 12 servings

3 ts Dijon mustard 3 ts Flour plain white
3 ts Mustard powder 1 ts Horseradish grated
1/2 ts Pepper white 1 ts Sugar caster
1/4 ts Salt 5 oz Water; hot

Combine all ingredients EXCEPT water and mix well. Then add the
water, mix well and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and allow
to cool to room temperature. Transfer to an air-tight jar and store sealed,
in the refrigerator. Serve with Steak and hamburgers

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Candy Apple Pie

Recipe By : Sue Klapper
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:45
Categories : Apples

Amount Measure Ingredient — Preparation Method
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6 cups baking apples, peeled — thinly
2 tablespoons lime juice
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
pie crust (9 inch) — double crust
2 tablespoons butter or margarine — but
***topping***
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1/2 cup pecans

In a large bowl, toss apples with lime juice. Combine dry ingredients; add
to the apples and toss lightly. Place bottom pastry in a 9 inch pie plate;
fill with apple mixture. Dot with butter. Cover with top crust. Flue
edges high; cut steam vents. Bake at 400 for 40 to 45 minutes or until
golden brown and apples are tender. Meanwhile, for topping, melt butter in a
small saucepan. Stir in brown sugar and cream; bring to a boil, stirring
constantly. Remove from the heat and stir in pecans. Pour over top crust.
Return to the oven for 3 to 4 minutes or until bubbly. Serve warm. Source:
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Pasta Pizza

Recipe By : Quick Easy Casseroles
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:15
Categories : Pasta, Rice, Couscous

Amount Measure Ingredient — Preparation Method
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—-Crust—-
3 c elbow macaroni — cooked and drained
2 egg whites — whipped
1/3 c fat-free parmesan cheese
—-Spaghetti Sauce—-
1 tsp olive oil
1 1/2 c mushrooms — sliced
1/2 c onions — chopped
1/2 c bell peppers — chopped
2 cloves garlic — minced
29 ozs crushed tomatoes — undrained
6 ozs tomato paste
1 tsp granulated sugar
3 tsps oregano
3 tsps basil
2 tsps salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
—-Toppings—-
1/2 c mushrooms — sliced
1 c fat-free mozzarella cheese — grated
1 c fat-free cheddar cheese — grated

Preheat oven to 375. Prepare a 12″ pizza pan with cooking spray; set aside.
To prepare crust, combine hot macaroni, egg whites, and parmesan cheese.
Spread macaroni mixture over prepared pan. To prepare sauce, heat oil over
medium heat. Add mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, and garlic until all is
tender. Then, add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, oregano, basil,
salt, and black pepper. Top with mushrooms and cheeses. Bake for 25 minutes
or until heated through.

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Per serving: 275 Calories; 2g Fat (5% calories from fat); 16g Protein; 48g
Carbohydrate; 3mg Cholesterol; 1094mg Sodium

Creole Style Tomato Soup with Goat’s Cheese Dumplings

Recipe By :ESSENCE OF EMERIL SHOW #EE2392
Serving Size : Preparation Time :
Categories :New Text Import Essence of Emeril

Amount Measure Ingredient — Preparation Method
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2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups chopped yellow onions
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped carrots
2 tablespoons minced garlic
8 cups chopped fresh tomatoes, — peeled and seeded
1/2 gallon chicken broth
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
Salt and pepper
Pinch of cayenne
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup Goat’s cheese, — room temperature
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped basil
16 wonton wrappers
1/4 cup water
Garnish:
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley

Preheat the fryer. In a large sauce pan, heat the olive oil. When the oil is
hot, saute the onions, celery and carrots. Season the vegetables with salt,
pepper, and cayenne. Saute the vegetables for 4-5 minutes. Add the garlic and
tomatoes. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring often. Add the chicken broth and
bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 1 hour and 15
minutes. Using a hand-held blender, puree half of the soup. Stir in the
parsley. Re-season with salt and pepper if needed. Stir in the heavy cream.
For the dumplings: In a small mixing bowl, combine the Goat’s cheese,
extra-virgin olive oil and basil. Mix until the mixture is fully incorporated.
Season with salt and pepper. Spoon 1 tablespoon of the cheese mixture in the
center of each wonton wrapper. Brush the edges of the wrappers with a little
water. Bring two corners of the wrappers together and seal, forming a
triangle. Fry the wontons for 1-2 minutes or until the dumplings are golden
and crispy. Remove from the fryer and drain on a paper-lined plate. Season the
dumplings with Essence. Ladle the soup in a shallow bowl. Garnish with the
dumplings and parsley.

Yield: 10 cups of soup, 16 dumplin

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