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Five Happiness Fried Noodles

Five Happiness Fried Noodles

Ingredients 10 cups water 1 pound egg noodles 1 tablespoon olive oil (or vegetable oil, divided) 3 cups bean sprouts 1 cup bamboo shoots (julienned sliced thinly in strips) 1/2 cup carrots (shredded) 1/2 cup shiitake mushrooms (dried, soaked, stems…

MyPlate Kitchen

Flavored Water

Ingredients 1 lime mint leaves (5 optional) Directions Wash all produce. Collect, slice*, and measure all ingredients before starting to prepare the recipe. Add all ingredients plus enough cold water to a fill a 2-quart pitcher. Chill overnight in the…

Flavorful Fried Rice

Flavorful Fried Rice

Ingredients 2 tablespoons cooking oil (or margarine) 1 cup rice, regular, uncooked 3 tablespoons onion (minced) 1/2 cup carrot (chopped or grated) 2 cups water 4 egg (beaten) 4 egg whites (beaten) 1/4 cup milk, non-fat 1/2 cup peas 2…

Flour Tortillas

Flour Tortillas

Ingredients 2 cups flour (all-purpose, or 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour and 1/2 cup whole wheat flour) 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or shortening) 1/2 cup water (warm, 105-110 degrees F) Directions 1.…

MyPlate Kitchen

Four Layer Casserole

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef, 85% lean 4 potatoes 1 package frozen mixed vegetables (or canned mixed vegetables) 1/4 cup cheese, low-fat shredded (cheddar or colby jack) 1/4 cup milk, 1% salt and pepper (optional, to taste) Directions 1. Cook…

Food Group Funny Face

Food Group Funny Face

Ingredients 1 tablespoon peanut butter 1 graham cracker (large, or use whole grain or saltine crackers) 1 tablespoon cheddar cheese (shredded) 3 raisins 2 peas (large green) 1/2 grape (cut in half) Directions 1. Spread peanut butter on a cracker…

Feather Rolls

Feather Rolls

Ingredients 4 cups flour, whole wheat 3/4 cup flour, all-purpose 1 1/4 tablespoons yeast, dry active 1 cup non-fat dry milk powder 1 1/2 cups warm water 1/3 cup oil 3 tablespoons sugar (or honey) 2 eggs, large (or 4…

French Salad Dressing

French Salad Dressing

Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/4 cup ketchup 1 teaspoon sugar 1 tablespoon vinegar 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1 tablespoon onion (grated) 1 tablespoon lemon juice Directions 1. Put all the ingredients in a jar or bottle with a lid. 2.…

Eggs Foo Young

Eggs Foo Young

Ingredients 2 eggs 1 cup bean sprouts, fresh 1/2 cup chicken, cooked and diced (or beef) 1/3 tablespoon dried minced onion 1 cup mushrooms, stems and pieces (drained) 2 teaspoons oil Directions 1. Beat eggs with electric mixer (or by…

Eggs over Kale and Sweet Potato Grits

Eggs over Kale and Sweet Potato Grits

Ingredients 1 large sweet potato (orange flesh) 2 cups fresh kale (chopped) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (divided) 1 1/2 cups water 1 cup non-fat milk 3/4 cup grits (quick cooking) 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 eggs Directions Preheat oven to 350°F.…

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