2 tsp cornstarch 2 tsp sugar 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce 1 Tbls cider or white wine vinegar 2 tsp canola oil, divided 2 med green peppers, julienned Mix first five ingredients until smooth. Add beef; toss to coat. In a large skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat; […]
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Gingered Pepper Steak
2 teaspoons cornstarch 2 teaspoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon cider or white wine vinegar 1 pound beef flank steak, cut into 1/4-in.-thick strips 2 teaspoons canola oil, divided 2 medium green peppers, julienned Hot cooked rice, optional Mix first five ingredients until smooth. Add beef; toss to […]
WON TON SOUP
1/2 lb coarsely chopped pork loin or ground pork 1 tsp brown sugar 1 T Chinese rice wine 1 T light soy sauce 1 tsp finely chopped green onions 1 tsp finely chopped fresh ginger root (or 1/4 tsp ground ginger) Let mixture stand for 25-30 minutes before filling Approx 30-32 wonton wrappers Wet edges […]
Mexican Wedding Cake
2 cups butter, softened1 cup confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extractMix together, then add- 2 cups flour, beat with beater then add another 2 cups of flour & finish mixing by hand until dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl (approx 4 cups flour total) Then add: 1 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans […]
SWISS STEAK
Dip Swiss steak in flour & brown in some olive oil Sauté about 1/2 an onion & about 1 cup of chopped peppers with meat, green or multi-colored are ok Add a pkt of brown gravy mix according to the pkg directions Cover & cook on med heat until done approx 1/2 to 3/4 hrs […]
LEMON PUDDING DESSERT
Preheat oven to 350 degrees 1/2 cup cubed butter 1 cup flour Cut butter into flour until crumbly Press into an 8 x 8 pan & bake 18-22 minutes, cool Beat 1 8 oz pkg cream cheese & 1 cup confectioners sugar Fold in 1 cup cool whip & spread over cooled crust Beat 3 […]
ORZO SALAD
1/2 cup Orzo macaroni (cooked should be 1 cup); drain Add 2 Tbls finely chopped red onion 1 tsp minced garlic 1/2 chopped cucumber 1/2 chopped tomato Mix with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt & pepper
TWICE BAKED POTATOES
Bake 4 russett potatoes When cooled scoop out middle being careful not to break the shells Mix together until blended – Softened cream cheese, a little milk or half & half, grated cheddar cheese, 1 cup sour cream or plain nonfat yogurt, chopped scallions, salt & pepper Fill shells with mixture & bake at 400 […]
POTATO/CORN CHOWDER
1/2 chopped medium onion browned in 1 Tbls olive oil About 2-3 cubed potatoes, cook until soft Add about 1 cup whole kernel corn 1 cup half & half but mix 1/2 cup of the half & half with flour to make a thick paste Add 1 can cream of chicken soup & 16 oz […]
SLOW COOKER BAKED BEANS
1 lb dry great Northern beans 6-7 cups of water 4 oz diced salt pork, sautéed until crisp, drain & add to beans 1 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup molasses 1/3 dark brown sugar 1 tsp dry mustard 1/8 tsp black pepper Cook on high for approx 8-10 hrs