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cabbage and apples

Cabbage & Apples

  This recipe has been totally updated for the microwave. Takes just minutes to prepare!   2 Tablespoons butter 1 Tablespoon lemon juice 1 Tablespoon water 1 Tablespoon brown sugar ½ teaspoon caraway seed ½ teaspoon salt 4 cups shredded green or red cabbage 1 large apple, peeled and sliced or cut into bite sized…

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fast dinner

Carrot-Pineapple Rice

  1 8-oz. can crushed pineapple in juice 1 1/3 cups water 1 carrot, peeled and grated (about ½ cup) 1 cup long grained rice ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon sesame oil   Drain pineapple, reserve juice. Pour juice into 2 quart saucepan. Add water, carrot, rice and salt. Bring to a boil over high…

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Rice and broccoli

Boring Rice Tasty Tricks

  Replace low sodium chicken broth for the water when preparing your rice. When it gets to the point where you simmer, throw in a handful of small broccoli florets. To make it even heartier, after the water has absorbed, throw in a cup of shredded cheddar cheese and stir until the cheese is melted….

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black bean salsa

Black Bean Salsa

  1 can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 small can whole corn, drained (or 1 cup frozen corn cooked) 1 large tomato seeded and chopped 1 large avocado, peeled and chopped 1 medium red onion, chopped 1 jalapeno, chopped ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped fine 3 Tablespoons lime juice 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1…

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Beefy Rice with Mushrooms

Beefy Rice with Mushrooms

  ½ cup finely chopped green onions with tops 1 Tablespoon butter or olive oil 3 cups rice, cooked in beef broth instead of plain water 1 -4 ounce can sliced mushrooms, drained ½ teaspoon salt   Sauté onions in butter or oil until tender. Add the rest of the ingredients. Heat thoroughly. Fluff lightly…

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bacon chive rice

Bacon & Chive Rice

    3 slices bacon, diced and cooked crisp 3 cups cooked rice ¼ cup chopped chives ½ teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce   Mix and heat thoroughly. Makes 6 servings.   Photo Credit – CC BY-NC-ND by kara brugman    

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apple fritters

Apple Fritters

  If you want like Great Grandma used to make – this is the recipe. (scroll down for a more modern version) I just had to leave the language on this one alone. You can picture your great-great grandmother telling you exactly what to do, in her own language of course.   4 Eggs four…

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