Kibbeh Khamoustah
Ingredients 1 pound ground beef, 85% lean (coarsely ground, if available) 1 tablespoon salad oil 1 cup matzo meal 1 1/2 cups semolina 1 cup water 1 teaspoon salt 6 cloves garlic, chopped (use 6-7 cloves) 10 scallions, chopped 6…
Recipe Source USDA MyPlate
Italian Style Vegetables
Ingredients 2 zucchini (small, cut into 1/2 inch pieces) 1/2 pound green beans (snapped into pieces) 1/2 cabbage (small, sliced thin or shredded) 2 cups corn kernels (or combination of favorite vegetables) garlic (1 clove, minced, optional) 2 tablespoons olive…
Italian Pasta Salad
Ingredients 4 cups pasta, cooked 2 cups broccoli (blanched, pieces) 1 cup carrot (cooked, slices) 1/2 cup red pepper (strips) 1/4 cup green onion (sliced) 1/2 cup Italian salad dressing, light or reduced fat (can use 1/2 to 3/4 cup)…
Italian Vegetables
Ingredients 2 cups water1 cup broccoli florets1 cup cauliflower florets2 zucchini, small (sliced)1 onion, small (diced)3 celery stalks (chopped)1 can tomato sauce (8 ounces)2 teaspoons basilsalt (1 teaspoon, optional)1 pound package of pasta, any shape (cooked) Directions Notes Learn more…
Jamaican Jerk Chicken
Ingredients 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (ground) 1 1/2 teaspoons allspice (ground) 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper (ground) 1 tablespoon hot pepper (chopped) 1 teaspoon hot pepper (crushed, dried) 2 teaspoons oregano (crushed) 2 teaspoons thyme 1/2 teaspoon salt 6 garlic clove…
Ivory Coast Bananas with Caramel Sauce
Ingredients 6 bananas (large) 6 tablespoons butter 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup evaporated milk, skim 2 teaspoons cornstarch, dissolved in 2 teaspoons water Directions 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place unpeeled banana on a baking sheet. Prick the skin…
Jean’s Banana Pudding Parfait
Ingredients 8 ginger snap cookies (crushed) 7 medium ripe bananas (sliced thin) 1 cup nonfat milk 1 1-oz box instant sugar-free, fat-free vanilla pudding 1 1/4 cups low-fat vanilla yogurt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup fat-free frozen whipped topping…
Jiffy Oatmeal Crunch
Ingredients 1/2 cup margarine or butter 3/4 cup brown sugar (firmly packed) 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 2 cups quick oats (uncooked) 1 cup raisins Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9 x 13…
Julia’s Sauteed & Steamed Collards
Ingredients 16 cups chopped collards (small leaves) 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 large garlic cloves 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes 1 teaspoon salt-free seasoning Directions Cut bottom stems from collards. Wash and cut collards into bite-sized pieces. Place in colander…
Jollof Rice
Ingredients 2 pounds cooked meat, cut into 1-inch cubes (use chicken, bacon, shrimp, or smoked pork) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup onion, yellow (finely chopped) 1/2 cup green peppers (finely chopped) ground ginger (1/2 teaspoon, optional) 1 can whole…