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Passover Rhubarb Cobbler

Passover Rhubarb Cobbler

Ingredients 1 3/4 cups sugar, divided 1/4 cup tapioca, quick-cooking 4 cups rhubarb pieces, 1/2-inch 1 cup raspberries, unsweetened 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 cup matzo meal 1 stick of butter (or margarine), unsalted (1/2 cup) 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg…

Peach Sauce

Peach Sauce

Ingredients 2 15-oz cans of peaches, drained 1 teaspoon cinnamon Directions Drain peaches and pour into a medium saucepan with cinnamon. Cook on low to medium heat for 20 minutes, stirring every few minutes. Mash to desired consistency with either a…

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…

Peachy Peanut Butter Pita Pockets

Peachy Peanut Butter Pita Pockets

Ingredients 2 pita pockets (medium, whole wheat) 1/4 cup peanut butter (reduced fat, chunky) 1/2 apple (cored and thinly sliced) 1/2 banana (thinly sliced) 1/2 peach (fresh, thinly sliced) Directions Cut pitas in half to make 4 pockets and warm…

Pasta Frittata with Peas

Pasta Frittata with Peas

Ingredients 4 ounces spaghetti (whole grain, regular or thin) 4 eggs (lightly beaten) 1 nutmeg (dash, optional) 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1/8 salt (1/8 teaspoon, optional, can omit salt and pass at the table) 2/3 cup cheese (shredded) 1 cup…

Peachy Pops

Peachy Pops

Ingredients 2 peaches 2/3 cup yogurt, low-fat vanilla 2 cups orange juice Directions 1. Use a knife to remove the skin from the peaches, and to chop the peaches. 2. Spoon the peaches into each of the 6 paper cups.…

Pasta Primavera

Pasta Primavera

Ingredients 1 cup noodles, uncooked 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 cups mixed vegetables (chopped) 1 cup tomatoes (chopped) 1 tablespoon margarine 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese Directions Cook noodles according to package directions.…

Pasta Primavera II

Pasta Primavera II

Ingredients 3 cups uncooked pasta (any shape ) 1 10-ounce packages frozen mixed vegetables 1 jar spaghetti sauce, low-sodium (26 ounces) 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Directions 1. Prepare pasta according to package directions. Add frozen vegetagbles during the last…

Salad - penne pasta with asparagus, tomatoes, quail eggs, mozzarella

Pasta Primavera Salad

Ingredients 12 ounces pasta (any shape) 1 package frozen mixed vegetables 1 package dry vegetable soup mix 1 cup low-fat salad dressing, unsalted ((mayonnaise type)) 1/2 cup cheese, reduced-fat (shredded) 3 hard boiled eggs (sliced) Directions 1. Cook pasta according…

Overnight Oatmeal

Overnight Oatmeal

Ingredients 1 cup dry oatmeal 2 1/2 cups water 1/2 cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries or apricots) 1/4 cup walnuts, lightly chopped (or pecans) Directions 1. Put all ingredients in a cooking pot and cover. Let sit overnight in refrigerator.…