Meal Type Dinner

Polenta with Pepper and Cheese

Polenta with Pepper and Cheese

Ingredients 4 cups water 1 1/2 cups corn meal (or polenta, uncooked) 1 can whole kernel corn mixed with green and red peppers (11 ounces, drained) 2 cans green chiles (7 – 8 ounces) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon margarine…

Peanutty Stew

Peanutty Stew

Ingredients 1 cup brown rice (instant) 2 cups chicken broth (reduced sodium) 1/3 tablespoon dehydrated onion (minced) 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon ginger (ground) 1/8 cup red pepper (optional) 1 sweet potato (2 cups, peeled and diced) 1 can…

Pear Party Salsa

Ingredients 1 pear (cored and finely chopped) 1 apple (cored and finely chopped) 2 kiwi (cored and finely chopped) 1 orange ( peeled and finely chopped) 2 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon lemon juice cinnamon graham crackers (optional) Directions 1. Combine…

Pear PB&J Bouquet

Pear PB&J Bouquet

Ingredients 1 pear 8 teaspoons peanut butter 1 1/3 tablespoons strawberry preserves (4 teaspoons) 8 slices whole grain wheat bread Directions 1. Use a flower-shaped cookie cutter to cut each slide of bread. If bread sticks to cutter, gently push…

Pear Quesadillas

Pear Quesadillas

Ingredients 2 wheat tortillas (8″ diameter) 1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1 tablespoon dried basil 2 tablespoons chopped onion 2 canned pear halves (sliced thin) 2 teaspoons olive oil Directions Sprinkle cheese, onion, and…

Pear Salad

Pear Salad

Ingredients Directions Put salad greens, chopped vegetables, pears, nuts and raisins in a large salad bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, yogurt, and orange juice to prepare dressing. Stir dressing into salad mix. Serve.  

Creamy chicken, green peas, spinach farfalle pasta on a dark background, top view. Mediterranean style healthy eating

Pasta with Greens, Beans, and Chicken

Ingredients 16 ounces pasta, whole wheat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/2 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped 2 cups cooked chicken cubes (or 3 chicken sausages, chopped) 6 cups spinach, chopped (or 1 bunch Swiss chard) 1 can cannellini beans,…

Pea Pesto

Pea Pesto

Ingredients 1 cup frozen peas (can also use fresh or canned) 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 cup basil leaves 1 cup spinach (fresh, frozen, or canned) 1/2 cup walnuts 2 cloves garlic 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4…

Broccoli Bolognese with Orecchiette pasta, sausage meat and parmesan cheese.

Party-Time Pasta

A tasty and colorful dish that the whole family will enjoy. Use whatever frozen veggies you have on hand.  Ingredients Tasty Topping: Directions Notes Learn more about:

Pasta Bolognese

Pasta Bolognese

Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 carrot (scrubbed and diced into 1/4-inch pieces) 1 celery stalk (chopped into 1/4-inch pieces) 1 yellow onion (peeled and chopped into 1/4 inch pieces) 3/4 pound lean ground beef (80-85% lean) 1 cup water…