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Meal Plan: July 24 - 30, 2011


Grilled Pork Loin with Cherry Sauce Recipe

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A grilled pork tenderloin smothered in this delectable cherry sauce is a dish that's hard to resist. The versatile sauce can be used for poultry dishes as well, especially grilled chicken or roasted duck.
Grilled Pork Loin with Cherry Sauce Recipe
PREP: 30 minutes
COOK: 40 minutes
READY IN: 70 minutes
Container: small bowl, medium sauce pan
Serving Description: 3 slices
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Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 1/4 cup minced shallots, or onions
  • 1 stick cinnamon
  • 2/3 cup chicken broth (stock)
  • 1 cup dried cherries
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon cold water
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 pork tenderloin
  • salt and pepper to taste
Directions
  • Bring vinegar and sugar to a boil in saucepan over medium heat. Boil 5 minutes or until mixture has a glaze consistency; stir often.
  • Stir in wine, shallots, and cinnamon stick. Boil 15-20 minutes or until mixture is reduced to about 1/4 cup, stirring often.
  • Add the chicken broth and cherries; cook for about 5 minutes.
  • Remove the cinnamon stick, stir in the lemon juice, butter, and pepper. Remove from the heat.
  • In a small bowl dissolve cornstarch in water. Stir into the cherry sauce a little at a time.
  • Sprinkle salt and pepper over the pork. Grill over medium heat for approximately 8 minutes on each side, turning once.
  • Remove to a platter and allow to rest for 10 minutes covered with foil.
  • Slice the roast, spoon the cherry sauce over the meat, and serve.
  • You may serve the extra sauce on the side if desired.

Twice Baked Potatoes Recipe

Perfect side dish to jazz up any meal. Perfect to make in advance and refrigerate until ready to bake.
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PREP: 10 minutes
COOK: 1 hour
Serving Description: 1 potato
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Ingredients
  • 6 large baking potatoes
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup sour cream with chives
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, finely shredded
Directions
Preheat overn to 375°.

Clean potatoes. Poke potatoes with a knife. Place directly on oven rack. Bake until soft to the touch, 40-45 minutes. Set on wire rack to cool, approximately 10 minutes.

Slice off top portion of peel to form a boat to hold the mashed potato mixture. With a spoon, scoop out the potato, leaving 1/4 inch around the remaining peel, and placing potato insides into a bowl. Beat this with butter, milk, sour cream and seasonings until smooth. Stir in cheese. Taste to see if more seasonings are needed.

Spoon the mixture back into the potato skins and set them on a baking pan. Bake stuffed potatoes 20-25 minutes.

Fresh Grilled Fruit and Vegetables Recipe

Fresh and easy to do.
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Ingredients
  • fresh pineapple slices
  • fresh green onions
  • zucchini
  • tomatoes
  • onion
Directions
Cut pineapple into rings; zucchini into long strips and brush with butter. Put all ingredients on grill and watch the mouth water.

Berry Trifle Recipe

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Red, white and blue summer sensational dessert.
Berry Trifle Recipe
PREP: 15 minutes
COOK: 20 minutes
READY IN: 1.25 hours
Container: large trifle or glass bowl, two medium bowl, angle food cake pan
Serving Description: 1 cup serving
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Ingredients
  • 1 box angel food cake mix
  • 1 package (4.6 oz.) vanilla instant pudding and pie filling
  • 5 packages (6 oz.) blueberries
  • 5 packages (6 oz.) raspberries
  • 8 ounces non dairy whipped topping
  • 1 package (2.3 oz) raspberry or strawberry gelatin - prepared with water but not gelled or set
  • mint and berries for garnish - optional
Directions
  • Bake cake according to package directions.
  • When cooled, place on a platter and poke holes all over the top with a skewer.
  • Pour prepared gelatin over the top, approximately 1 cup. The rest can be refrigerated.
  • Cut or tear the cake into cubes, set aside.
  • Prepare instant pudding according to package directions.
  • Cool in the refrigerator.
  • In a trifle bowl or large glass serving bowl, place a layer of the cake in the bottom and slightly up the sides.
  • Then spoon a layer of pudding over the cake, then a layer of raspberries and blueberries.
  • Repeat the layers three times.
  • Top all with non dairy whipped topping and garnish with berries and mint if desired.

Fried Rice with Ham Recipe

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This delicious fried rice recipe features a combination of sweet and savory flavors, and it's a great dish for using up some of that leftover Easter ham. Check out our Grain Cooking Guide to see the best method to use for cooking rice.
Fried Rice with Ham Recipe
PREP: 15 minutes
COOK: 10 minutes
READY IN: 25 minutes
Container: large skillet or wok, small fry pan, small bowl
Serving Size: 1 cup
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Ingredients
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce
  • salt and pepper - to taste
  • 1/2 onion - chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups ham - cooked and diced
  • 2 green onions - chopped
  • 3 cups rice - cooked
  • 1 can pineapple tidbits (8 oz.)
  • 2 teaspoons garlic or 2 cloves garlic, chopped
Directions
  • In small skillet, heat butter or margarine over medium-high heat.
  • Whisk eggs in small bowl. Pour into pan, and scramble until soft cooked.
  • Remove from heat, set aside.
  • In large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil. Over medium-high heat add onion, ham and rice.
  • Stir fry 5-10 minutes until rice is crisped brown.
  • Add garlic, soy sauce and teriyaki sauce. Continue stirring another 2-3 minutes.
  • Add in green onions and pineapple, salt and pepper to taste, and scrambled eggs. Heat through, stirring to combine.
  • Serve hot.
Note: you can also use leftover chicken or turkey.

Pork Egg Rolls Recipe

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A delicious way to have pork and veggetables either as an appetizer or an entre.
Pork Egg Rolls Recipe
PREP: 20 minutes
COOK: 30 minutes
READY IN: 50 minutes
Container: small bowl, large skillet, 5 quart pot for frying or baking sheet to bake, if you prefer.
Serving Description: 1 egg roll
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Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 head cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 bag shredded carrots
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 pound ground pork (chopped left over pork works well too)
  • 6 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 16 egg roll wrappers
  • 1 bottled or homeade sweet-n-sour sauce and spicy mustard for dipping
  • salt and peper
Directions
  • In small bowl combine soy sauce, vinegar and sugar.
  • In large skillet heat olive oil over medium heat. Add cabbage, carrots, garlic and ginger. Season with salt and pepper; cook, tossing vegetables until tender (about 3 5 minutes).
  • Raise heat to high, add pork and soy mixture. Cook until pork is no longer pink, 7-10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, transfer to bowl to cool.
  • Lay wrappers flat on work surface and assemble one at a time.
    DEEP FRYING:
  • Heat 6 cups of vegetable oil until it reaches 250° F. Cook in batches of 4, fry until golden brown, turning accasionally. Drain on paper towels. Serve with sauce.
    BAKING:
  • Preheat oven to 400° F, lightly oil a baking sheet, place egg rolls on sheet and brush with oil. Bake until golden brown (about 15 minutes). Serve with sauce.
    FREEZING:
  • Prepare egg rolls as directed above. Freeze in a single layer until firm. Transfer to freezer bags. Can be frozen for up to 3 months. No need to thaw before baking or frying.

Lemonade Iced Tea Recipe

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Perfect drink on a hot summer day. Sweet iced tea with a lemony tartness. Pour over ice to serve.
Lemonade Iced Tea Recipe
PREP: 15 minutes
COOK: 5 minutes
READY IN: 20 minutes
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Ingredients
  • 4 cups boiling water
  • 6 tea bags
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 envelope KOOL-AID Lemonade Flavor Unsweetened Soft Drink Mix
  • 4 ounces lemonade concentrate
  • 4 cups cold water
Directions
  • Pour boiling water over tea bags in large heatproof pitcher. Steep for 10 min; remove and discard tea bags.
  • Add sugar, drink mix and lemonade concentrate. Mix until dissolved. Stir in cold water.
  • Chill before serving.

Buffalo Chicken Salad Recipe

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The spiciness of the grilled chicken is a perfect complement to the cool, refreshing salad ingredients and the tangy flavor of the blue cheese dressing in this tasty dish.
Buffalo Chicken Salad Recipe
COOK: 10 minutes
READY IN: 25 minutes
Container: grill, medium mixing bowl, shallow container, large serving dish
Serving Description: 1/2 chicken breast and greens
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Ingredients
  • 2 chicken breasts - boneless, skinless
  • 4 tablespoons hot sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 cups lettuce - red leaf or favorite variety
  • 4 stalks celery - diced
  • 1 cup carrots - diced
  • 3 green onions - chopped
  • 1/2 cup blue cheese dressing
  • blue cheese chunked for garnish
Directions
  • Preheat grill to medium.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the hot sauce and oil.
  • Place the chicken breasts in a shallow dish and pour the hot sauce mixture over the chicken, turn to coat.
  • Place the chicken breasts on the grill and cook until no longer pink in the center, turning once during cooking. This should take approximately 5 minutes per side.
  • Remove the chicken from the grill and set aside while prepping the salad.
  • In a large serving bowl, combine the lettuce, celery, carrots and green onions.
  • Toss with dressing if desired or serve the dressing on the side.
  • Divide the greens among 4 plates.
  • Thinly slice the cooled chicken and place over the greens.
  • Serve with extra hot sauce and chunks of blue cheese if desired.

Blue Cheese and Walnut Dressing Recipe

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With the tangy flavor of blue cheese and the crunchy texture of toasted walnuts, this wonderful, thick dressing is perfect on salad greens or served as a dipping sauce.
Blue Cheese and Walnut Dressing Recipe
PREP: 5 minutes
COOK: 0 minutes
READY IN: 2 hours
Container: mixing bowl
Serving Description: makes approximately 3 cups
Ingredients
  • 8 ounces (1 1/2 packages) cream cheese - softened
  • 8 ounces sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 6 ounces blue cheese - crumbled
  • 1/2 cup walnuts - toasted and chopped
Directions
  • Beat cream cheese with an electric mixer until creamy.
  • Add sour cream, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce.
  • Stir in milk until all in is incorporated.
  • Add blue cheese and walnuts, stir to combine.
  • Cover and chill for two hours.

Raspberry-Banana Smoothie Recipe

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PREP: 15 minutes
READY IN: 15 minutes
Ingredients
  • 2 bananas - peeled and sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups pineapple juice
  • 8 ounces vanilla low-fat yogurt
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
Directions
  • Place bananas in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze until hard.
  • Combine bananas, pineapple juice, yogurt and raspberries in a blender and process until smooth.
  • Serve immediately.

Italian Sub Sandwich Recipe

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This classic sandwich is an easy to prepare crowd pleaser, perfect for a Game Day lunch.
Italian Sub Sandwich Recipe
PREP: 10 minutes
COOK: 0 minutes
READY IN: 10 minutes
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Ingredients
  • 1 loaf of Italian bread (18 inches)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Italian dressing
  • 6 large lettuce leaves
  • sliced ham
  • hard salami
  • pastrami
  • 1/4 pound provolone cheese
  • 1/4 pound mild cheddar cheese
  • 1 small red onion, sliced thin
Directions
  • Split bread lengthwise.
  • Mix mayonnaise and salad dressing together until well blended and spread mixture onto both cut surfaces of the bread.
  • Place the lettuce on the bottom half of the bread; top with ham, hard salami, and pastrami, sliced cheeses and red onions. Top with second half of the bread. Cut into six servings and enjoy.

Cherry Chip Cookies Recipe

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The buttery flavor of this cookie and the sweet cherry accent of the cherry chips create a delightful taste.
Cherry Chip Cookies Recipe
PREP: 15 minutes
COOK: 1 hour
READY IN: 1.25 hours
Container: Cookie Sheet
Serving Description: One cookie
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Ingredients
  • 1 cup margarine
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 3/4 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup cherry chips
  • Variation - add ingredient below:
  • 1/2 cup oatmeal (reduce flour to 1 1/2 cups)
Directions
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Note: This recipe does not call for any eggs.
  • Combine the margarine, powdered sugar and vanilla in a mixing bowl and beat until light and fluffy.
  • Add the flour and baking soda. Mix until well blended.
  • Add cherry chips and stir until well distributed.
  • On an ungreased cookie sheet, drop rounded teaspoons of dough, leaving at least an inch between to allow for spreading. Slightly flatten each cookie with the back of a spoon. Note: A rounded teaspoon makes a fairly small cookie. If a larger cookie is desired, use approximately 50% more dough.
  • Place in the preheated oven and bake for 8 to 9 minutes (11 to 13 minutes for larger cookies). Cookies are done when they start to brown slightly around the edges.
  • Remove from the oven and allow cookies to set on cookie sheet for 1 to 2 minutes to firm up slightly before removing. Remove and place on a wire rack to cool.

Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs with Ginger-Mango Barbecue Sauce Recipe

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This recipe is an excellent source of protein, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, iron, selenium and zinc; and a good source of niacin.
Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs with Ginger-Mango Barbecue Sauce Recipe
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Ingredients
  • 2 pounds well-trimmed boneless beef short ribs, cut 2 x 2 x 4-inch pieces
  • 1-1/2 cups diced fresh or drained jarred mango
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 1 cup hickory-flavored barbecue sauce
Directions
  • Place beef short ribs, mango, onion and ginger in 3-1/2 to 5-1/2-quart slow cooker. Add barbecue sauce. Cover and cook on LOW 7-1/2 to 8-1/2 hours, or on HIGH 5 to 6 hours, or until beef is fork-tender. (No stirring is necessary during cooking.)
  • Remove short ribs, season with salt and pepper, as desired. Skim fat from cooking liquid; serve over short ribs.


Cook's Tip: Three pounds bone-in short ribs may be substituted.

Nutrition information per serving, using boneless short ribs (1/4 of recipe): 39 calories; 19 g fat (8 g saturated fat; 9 g monounsaturated fat); 99 mg cholesterol; 704 mg sodium; 2 g carbohydrate; 9 g fiber; 34 g protein; 8 mg niacin; 0.4 mg vitamin B6; 7 mcg vitamin B12; 8 mg iron; 29 mcg selenium; 3 mg zinc.

Slow Cooker Potatoes Recipe

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A quick and easy potato recipe that is a great side dish for any type of meat.
Slow Cooker Potatoes Recipe
PREP: 15 minutes
COOK: 6 or more hours
READY IN: 6 or more hours
Container: 5 quart slow cooker
Serving Size: 4 each
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Ingredients
  • 24 new potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil
  • 1 package dry Italian dressng mix
Directions
  • Clean the potatoes thoroughly but do not peel. Place the potatoes in a sealable bag and then pour in the vegetable oil.
  • Seal the bag and then toss the potatoes around in the bag until they are all evenly coated with oil.
  • Sprinkle the dry dressing mix in the bag, seal, and toss again until the potatoes are coated with the mix.
  • Place the potatoes in a 5 quart slow cooker, cover and cook on low for 8 to 9 hours or turn on high and cook for 4 to 5 hours.
  • The potatoes are done if tender when poked with a fork. The potatoes can be transferred to a bowl for serving or served in the crock.

Broccoli Cabbage Slaw with Chipotle Mayo Recipe

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If you’re tired of the ordinary and slightly bland versions of creamy coleslaw that we are all accustomed to, here’s a distinctive Southwestern inspired version that is packed with flavor and is sure to become one of your favorite coleslaw recipes.
Broccoli Cabbage Slaw with Chipotle Mayo Recipe
PREP: 15 minutes
READY IN: 15 minutes
Container: medium container, large mixing bowl, food processor
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Ingredients
  • CHIPOTLE MAYONNAISE
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream - regular or low fat
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 chipotle pepper - canned in adobe sauce (use less if you don't want much heat)
  • SLAW
  • 1 bunch broccoli - cut into bite size pieces
  • 1/2 package cabbage mix (16 oz.)
  • 1/2 package red cabbage (10 oz.)
  • 1/2 package carrots - shredded
  • 2 apples - peeled, diced
Directions
MAYO:
  • Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and chipotle in food processor. Process until smooth, adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Cover and chill.
SALAD:
  • Combine broccoli, cabbages, carrots and apple in large bowl.
  • Right before serving, pour chipotle mayo over slaw. Toss to blend.
  • Serve immediately.

Pasta with Prosciutto and Fennel Recipe

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This quick and easy dish combines the rich taste of prosciutto with the anise crunch of fennel - a delightful marriage!
Pasta with Prosciutto and Fennel Recipe
PREP: 15 minutes
COOK: 15 minutes
READY IN: 30 minutes
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Ingredients
  • 1 fennel bulb, about 1 1/2 lbs untrimmed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 small onion
  • 1/4 pound prosciutto (substitute best quality ham)
  • 1/2 cup whipping cream or creme fraiche
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated cheese (optional)
  • 12 ounces any short pasta (penne, fusilli, etc)
  • salt and pepper
Directions
  • Put a large pot of water (3 to 4 quarts) to boil for the pasta. Add a tablespoon of salt, if you wish.
  • Trim the fennel, if necessary: cut off root end, remove stems and frond-like leaves and any soft or damaged areas from the bulb. If you wish, reserve a few sprigs of of the leaves for garnish. Slice bulb lengthwise, then cut crosswise into narrow srtips, 1/8" to 1/4" wide.
  • Cut prosciutto into narrow strips about 1/4' wide, or into 1/4" dice.
  • Chop onion.
  • In a large skillet, melt butter and oil. Add fennel and onion, salt lightly, and stir to coat with oil. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until onion is soft and fennel is crunchy-tender, 5- 10 minutes. Add prosciutto and cream, stir to blend and reduce heat to low. Taste for seasoning, add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions, drain, and put in serving dish. Pour fennel-prosciutto sauce over and toss lightly. Garnish, if you wish, with chopped fennel leaves. Pass grated cheese, if using, to be added at the table.

Mango Strawberries and Greens Recipe

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Mango Strawberries and Greens Recipe
PREP: 10 minutes
COOK: 0 minutes
Container: Salad Bowl
Serving Size: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 ripe mango, peeled and cubed
  • 12 large, ripe strawberries, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 head of romaine lettuce
  • red wine vinegarette, bottled
Directions
  • Peel and cube mango, wash the strawberries, cut into bite size pieces, and set aside.
  • Wash approximately 8-10 large romaine leaves; dry and tear them into bite size pieces and place into a salad bowl.
  • Toss in the fresh fruit and drizzle enough prepared salad dressing over salad to coat everything - serve immediately.

Chocolate Zucchini Cake Recipe

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The zucchini makes this cake dense and moist; the spices provide an interesting change of pace from the usual dessert cake; and the chocolate makes it irresistible.
Chocolate Zucchini Cake Recipe
PREP: 15 minutes
COOK: 1 hour
Container: 9" x 13" cake pan
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Ingredients
  • 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 cups zucchini, peeled and grated
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 4 eggs (well beaten)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon cloves
  • 1 teaspoon lemon peel, grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons cocoa
  • 3 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon soda
  • 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
  • 12 ounces chocolate chips
Directions
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour the cake pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine the sugar, oil, and eggs and blend until creamy and light yellow in color.
  • Stir in the vanilla, applesauce, and zucchini.
  • Add the dry ingredients and the optional nuts and blend until well incorporated.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Sprinkle the top with 12 oz. of chocolate chips.
  • Bake 1 hour or until done (a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean).

Grilled Shrimp with Remoulade Sauce Recipe

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Here's the basis for a quick, delicious summer dinner.
Grilled Shrimp with Remoulade Sauce Recipe
Serving Description: 1 skewer
Ingredients
  • Sauce
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon capers, drained and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
  • 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons shallots, minced
  • 1 teaspoon tarragon vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Shrimp
  • 40 large shrimp, approximately 2 pounds, peeled and deveined
  • olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
Directions
    Sauce:
  • In a medium bowl, whisk sauce ingredients.
  • Refrigerate, up to 24 hours, until ready to use.
Shrimp:
  • Thread shrimp onto skewers through the head and tail to secure them properly. Lightly brush or spray shrimp with oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Grill over direct high heat until shrimp are firm to touch and just turning opaque (2-4 minutes). Turn once during cooking.
  • Serve warm with sauce.

Rice Pilaf Recipe

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Easy to prepare, this recipe is a great way to enhance the flavor of white rice for a delicious side dish or main meal.
Rice Pilaf Recipe
PREP: 35 minutes
COOK: 20 minutes
READY IN: 1 hour
Container: a large saucepan or covered skillet
Serving Size: 1 cup
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Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup white or yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 2 1/2 cups vegetable stock (canned)
  • salt and pepper to taste
Directions
  • Rinse 1-1/2 cups long-grain white rice in cold water; then soak the rice in cold water for 30 minutes and drain well.
  • In a large saucepan or covered skillet, heat 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add 1/4 cup finely chopped white or yellow onions to the pan and saute quickly (1 to 2 minutes).
  • To the onions, add 2 cloves of minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
  • Add the 1-1/2 cups of soaked and drained long-grain white rice and stir-fry for about 3 minutes.
  • Pour in 2-1/2 cups water or vegetable stock and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and simmer for 15 to 18 minutes or until the rice has absorbed the liquid. Do not stir the rice during the cooking time. Leave the pan covered and do not check the rice until the suggested cooking time has elapsed.
  • Serve the rice immediately. Use the rice pilaf as a side dish; as a bed for grilled chicken, turkey, or fish; or as an accompaniment for stir-fried beef or pork dishes.

Summer Vegetable Salad Recipe

Use your favorite fresh vegetables to make this easy salad.
Summer Vegetable Salad Recipe
PREP: 15 minutes
COOK: 0 minutes
READY IN: 15 minutes
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Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup French salad dressing
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vinegar
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 cups cauliflower florets
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, seeded, diced
  • 2 green onion, sliced
Directions
In a medium bowl, mix the salad dressing, sour cream, mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar.

In a large bowl, add in all of the vegetables. Top with dressing, mixing to coat.

Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours for the flavors to blend.


Berry Bonanza in Custard Sauce Recipe

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A dessert for that wonderful time of summer when gardens and farmers' markets are brimming with sun-ripened berries. Use any mix of fully ripe berries. Can be doubled or tripled.
Berry Bonanza  in Custard Sauce Recipe
PREP: 10 minutes
COOK: 5 minutes
READY IN: 15 minutes
Container: saucepan
Serving Description: 1 cup berries, 1/3 cup custard
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Ingredients
  • 1 pint mixed ripe berries (raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, gooseberries etc)
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • pinch salt
  • 1/2 cup cream or half and half
Directions
  • Clean berries as needed - rinse, remove stems, etc.
  • Whisk together egg yolks, sugar and salt. Heat the cream in a small pan then gradually whisk the hot cream into the yolks.
  • Return mixture to the pan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thick. Don't let it boil.
  • Use the custard warm or chilled, divided into individual serving dishes. Serve it over the berries, under the berries or stirred into the berries.

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Ingredient Recipe
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Grilled Pork Loin with Cherry Sauce
3 tablespoons sugar Grilled Pork Loin with Cherry Sauce
1 cup red wine Grilled Pork Loin with Cherry Sauce
1/4 cup minced shallots, or onions Grilled Pork Loin with Cherry Sauce
1 stick cinnamon Grilled Pork Loin with Cherry Sauce
2/3 cup chicken broth (stock) Grilled Pork Loin with Cherry Sauce
1 cup dried cherries Grilled Pork Loin with Cherry Sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch Grilled Pork Loin with Cherry Sauce
1 tablespoon cold water Grilled Pork Loin with Cherry Sauce
2 teaspoons lemon juice Grilled Pork Loin with Cherry Sauce
1 tablespoon unsalted butter Grilled Pork Loin with Cherry Sauce
1 pork tenderloin Grilled Pork Loin with Cherry Sauce
6 large baking potatoes Twice Baked Potatoes
1/2 cup butter, melted Twice Baked Potatoes
1/4 cup sour cream with chives Twice Baked Potatoes
2 tablespoons milk Twice Baked Potatoes
1 teaspoon seasoned salt Twice Baked Potatoes
1/2 teaspoon pepper Twice Baked Potatoes
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, finely shredded Twice Baked Potatoes
1 box angel food cake mix Berry Trifle
1 package (4.6 oz.) vanilla instant pudding and pie filling Berry Trifle
5 packages (6 oz.) blueberries Berry Trifle
5 packages (6 oz.) raspberries Berry Trifle
8 ounces non dairy whipped topping Berry Trifle
1 package (2.3 oz) raspberry or strawberry gelatin - prepared with water but not gelled or set Berry Trifle
2 eggs Fried Rice with Ham
1 tablespoon butter or margarine Fried Rice with Ham
1/4 cup soy sauce Fried Rice with Ham
1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce Fried Rice with Ham
salt and pepper - to taste Fried Rice with Ham
1/2 onion - chopped Fried Rice with Ham
1 1/2 cups ham - cooked and diced Fried Rice with Ham
2 green onions - chopped Fried Rice with Ham
3 cups rice - cooked Fried Rice with Ham
1 can pineapple tidbits (8 oz.) Fried Rice with Ham
2 teaspoons garlic or 2 cloves garlic, chopped Fried Rice with Ham
1/4 cup soy sauce Pork Egg Rolls
2 tablespoons rice vinegar Pork Egg Rolls
1 tablespoon brown sugar Pork Egg Rolls
1 head cabbage, thinly sliced Pork Egg Rolls
1 tablespoon olive oil Pork Egg Rolls
1 bag shredded carrots Pork Egg Rolls
4 cloves garlic, minced Pork Egg Rolls
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated Pork Egg Rolls
1 pound ground pork (chopped left over pork works well too) Pork Egg Rolls
6 scallions, thinly sliced Pork Egg Rolls
16 egg roll wrappers Pork Egg Rolls
1 bottled or homeade sweet-n-sour sauce and spicy mustard for dipping Pork Egg Rolls
4 cups boiling water Lemonade Iced Tea
6 tea bags Lemonade Iced Tea
1 cup sugar Lemonade Iced Tea
1 envelope KOOL-AID Lemonade Flavor Unsweetened Soft Drink Mix Lemonade Iced Tea
4 ounces lemonade concentrate Lemonade Iced Tea
4 cups cold water Lemonade Iced Tea
2 chicken breasts - boneless, skinless Buffalo Chicken Salad
4 tablespoons hot sauce Buffalo Chicken Salad
1 tablespoon olive oil Buffalo Chicken Salad
8 cups lettuce - red leaf or favorite variety Buffalo Chicken Salad
4 stalks celery - diced Buffalo Chicken Salad
1 cup carrots - diced Buffalo Chicken Salad
3 green onions - chopped Buffalo Chicken Salad
1/2 cup blue cheese dressing Buffalo Chicken Salad
blue cheese chunked for garnish Buffalo Chicken Salad
8 ounces (1 1/2 packages) cream cheese - softened Blue Cheese and Walnut Dressing
8 ounces sour cream Blue Cheese and Walnut Dressing
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce Blue Cheese and Walnut Dressing
1 teaspoon hot sauce Blue Cheese and Walnut Dressing
3 tablespoons milk Blue Cheese and Walnut Dressing
6 ounces blue cheese - crumbled Blue Cheese and Walnut Dressing
1/2 cup walnuts - toasted and chopped Blue Cheese and Walnut Dressing
2 bananas - peeled and sliced Raspberry-Banana Smoothie
1 1/2 cups pineapple juice Raspberry-Banana Smoothie
8 ounces vanilla low-fat yogurt Raspberry-Banana Smoothie
1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries Raspberry-Banana Smoothie
1 loaf of Italian bread (18 inches) Italian Sub Sandwich
1/2 cup mayonnaise Italian Sub Sandwich
1/4 cup Italian dressing Italian Sub Sandwich
6 large lettuce leaves Italian Sub Sandwich
1/4 pound provolone cheese Italian Sub Sandwich
1/4 pound mild cheddar cheese Italian Sub Sandwich
1 small red onion, sliced thin Italian Sub Sandwich
1 cup margarine Cherry Chip Cookies
1 cup powdered sugar Cherry Chip Cookies
1 teaspoon vanilla Cherry Chip Cookies
1 3/4 cups flour Cherry Chip Cookies
1/2 teaspoon baking soda Cherry Chip Cookies
1 cup cherry chips Cherry Chip Cookies
1/2 cup oatmeal (reduce flour to 1 1/2 cups) Cherry Chip Cookies
2 pounds well-trimmed boneless beef short ribs, cut 2 x 2 x 4-inch pieces Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs with Ginger-Mango Barbecue Sauce
1 medium onion, chopped Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs with Ginger-Mango Barbecue Sauce
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs with Ginger-Mango Barbecue Sauce
1 cup hickory-flavored barbecue sauce Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs with Ginger-Mango Barbecue Sauce
24 new potatoes Slow Cooker Potatoes
2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil Slow Cooker Potatoes
1 package dry Italian dressng mix Slow Cooker Potatoes
1 cup mayonnaise Broccoli Cabbage Slaw with Chipotle Mayo
1/2 cup sour cream - regular or low fat Broccoli Cabbage Slaw with Chipotle Mayo
2 tablespoons lemon juice Broccoli Cabbage Slaw with Chipotle Mayo
2 cloves garlic Broccoli Cabbage Slaw with Chipotle Mayo
1 teaspoon salt Broccoli Cabbage Slaw with Chipotle Mayo
1 teaspoon pepper Broccoli Cabbage Slaw with Chipotle Mayo
2 chipotle pepper - canned in adobe sauce (use less if you don't want much heat) Broccoli Cabbage Slaw with Chipotle Mayo
1 bunch broccoli - cut into bite size pieces Broccoli Cabbage Slaw with Chipotle Mayo
1/2 package cabbage mix (16 oz.) Broccoli Cabbage Slaw with Chipotle Mayo
1/2 package red cabbage (10 oz.) Broccoli Cabbage Slaw with Chipotle Mayo
1/2 package carrots - shredded Broccoli Cabbage Slaw with Chipotle Mayo
2 apples - peeled, diced Broccoli Cabbage Slaw with Chipotle Mayo
1 fennel bulb, about 1 1/2 lbs untrimmed Pasta with Prosciutto and Fennel
1 tablespoon olive oil Pasta with Prosciutto and Fennel
1 tablespoon butter Pasta with Prosciutto and Fennel
1 small onion Pasta with Prosciutto and Fennel
1/4 pound prosciutto (substitute best quality ham) Pasta with Prosciutto and Fennel
1/2 cup whipping cream or creme fraiche Pasta with Prosciutto and Fennel
1/4 cup freshly grated cheese (optional) Pasta with Prosciutto and Fennel
12 ounces any short pasta (penne, fusilli, etc) Pasta with Prosciutto and Fennel
1 ripe mango, peeled and cubed Mango, Strawberries and Greens
12 large, ripe strawberries, cut into bite-sized pieces Mango, Strawberries and Greens
1/2 head of romaine lettuce Mango, Strawberries and Greens
2 1/2 cups granulated sugar Chocolate Zucchini Cake
3 cups zucchini, peeled and grated Chocolate Zucchini Cake
3/4 cup vegetable oil Chocolate Zucchini Cake
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce Chocolate Zucchini Cake
4 eggs (well beaten) Chocolate Zucchini Cake
1 teaspoon vanilla Chocolate Zucchini Cake
1 teaspoon cinnamon Chocolate Zucchini Cake
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg Chocolate Zucchini Cake
1/4 teaspoon cloves Chocolate Zucchini Cake
1 teaspoon lemon peel, grated Chocolate Zucchini Cake
1/2 teaspoon salt Chocolate Zucchini Cake
3 tablespoons cocoa Chocolate Zucchini Cake
3 cups flour Chocolate Zucchini Cake
2 teaspoons baking powder Chocolate Zucchini Cake
1 teaspoon soda Chocolate Zucchini Cake
1 cup chopped nuts (optional) Chocolate Zucchini Cake
12 ounces chocolate chips Chocolate Zucchini Cake
1/2 cup mayonnaise Grilled Shrimp with Remoulade Sauce
1 tablespoon capers, drained and chopped Grilled Shrimp with Remoulade Sauce
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish Grilled Shrimp with Remoulade Sauce
1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, finely chopped Grilled Shrimp with Remoulade Sauce
2 teaspoons shallots, minced Grilled Shrimp with Remoulade Sauce
1 teaspoon tarragon vinegar Grilled Shrimp with Remoulade Sauce
1 teaspoon garlic, minced Grilled Shrimp with Remoulade Sauce
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard Grilled Shrimp with Remoulade Sauce
1/4 teaspoon paprika Grilled Shrimp with Remoulade Sauce
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt Grilled Shrimp with Remoulade Sauce
40 large shrimp, approximately 2 pounds, peeled and deveined Grilled Shrimp with Remoulade Sauce
3 tablespoons olive oil Rice Pilaf
1/4 cup white or yellow onion, finely chopped Rice Pilaf
2 cloves garlic, minced Rice Pilaf
1 1/2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice Rice Pilaf
2 1/2 cups vegetable stock (canned) Rice Pilaf
1/4 cup French salad dressing Summer Vegetable Salad
1/2 cup sour cream Summer Vegetable Salad
1 cup mayonnaise Summer Vegetable Salad
1/4 cup sugar Summer Vegetable Salad
2 teaspoons vinegar Summer Vegetable Salad
2 cups broccoli florets Summer Vegetable Salad
2 cups cauliflower florets Summer Vegetable Salad
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved Summer Vegetable Salad
1 cucumber, seeded, diced Summer Vegetable Salad
2 green onion, sliced Summer Vegetable Salad
1 pint mixed ripe berries (raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, gooseberries etc) Berry Bonanza in Custard Sauce
2 egg yolks Berry Bonanza in Custard Sauce
1/4 cup sugar Berry Bonanza in Custard Sauce
pinch salt Berry Bonanza in Custard Sauce
1/2 cup cream or half and half Berry Bonanza in Custard Sauce
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