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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.…

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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.…

Farmers Market Gazpacho

Farmers Market Gazpacho

Ingredients 2 cucumbers (diced into 1/4 inch pieces) 3 red bell peppers (seeded and diced into 1/4 inch pieces) 3 green peppers (seeded and diced into 1/4 inch pieces) 4 celery stalks (diced into 1/4 inch pieces) 2 tomatoes (diced…

French Spinach Frittata

French Spinach Frittata

Ingredients 8 eggs 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 2 cups spinach, finely chopped (if frozen spinach is used, thaw and squeeze out excess liquid) 4 scallions (white and green parts chopped into 1/4 inch-pieces) 1/4 cup crumbled feta…

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.…

Elaine’s Green-Mash Potatoes

Elaine’s Green-Mash Potatoes

Ingredients 7 potatoes (medium size, about 1 cup each) 1 cup skim milk (divided) 2 garlic cloves (peeled) 1 cup frozen peas 2 tablespoons soft (tub) margarine 1/8 teaspoon white pepper (optional) 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt Directions Simmer peeled, diced…