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Curried Chicken with Raisins and Mushrooms

Curried Chicken with Raisins and Mushrooms

Ingredients 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil (extra virgin or virgin) 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 12 oz, diced into 1 inch cubes) 2 cups sliced fresh white mushrooms 2 cups sliced cremini mushrooms 1/2 medium red bell pepper (cut…

Dilled Fish Fillets

Dilled Fish Fillets

Ingredients 1 pound haddock or cod fillets (frozen) 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/8 teaspoon dill weed (dried) 1/8 teaspoon salt black pepper (optional) Directions Microwave Method: 1. Thaw frozen fish in refrigerator overnight or thaw in microwave oven. Then, separate…

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Curried Chickpea Salad

Ingredients 2 cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1/2 cup celery, diced 1/2 cup apple, diced 1/4 cup red onion, diced 1/4 cup cranberries, dried 1/4 cup mayonnaise, low-fat or vegan mayonnaise 1 teaspoon dijon mustard 2 teaspoons curry powder 1/4…

Dirty Rice

Dirty Rice

Ingredients 2 tablespoons dried egg mix (or 1 egg) 1/4 cup water 1/4 pound ground beef 1/2 onion, finely chopped 1/2 green pepper, chopped 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 can low-sodium peas, drained (about 8 ounces) 1/2 can low-sodium kidney…

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Curried Potatoes

Ingredients 1/4 cup margarine or butter 1 onion (small, finely chopped) 3 cups potatoes (cubed) 3/4 cup chicken broth 1/2 tablespoon curry powder 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice Directions 1. Peel the onion, and chop it into small pieces. 2. Peel…

Dried banana chips in mugs

Dried Bananas

Ingredients 1 banana acidic fruit juice (lemon, lime, orange, pineapple) to reduce browning (optional) cinnamon or other flavorings (optional) Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Slice bananas into 1/8 to 1/4-inch slices. OPTIONAL:  Dip banana slices into fruit juice…

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Curried Potatoes with Red Lentils

Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 tablespoon butter (or more oil) 1 small onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed (use 2-3 garlic cloves) 1 sweet potato, medium peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (use a dark-fleshed potatoes) 2 potatoes, yellow,…

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Curried Quinoa and Cauliflower

Ingredients 1 cup quinoa (rinsed) 1 cup frozen peas 2 garlic cloves (chopped) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon cumin 4 teaspoons curry powder 1 cup vegetable broth 1 head of cauliflower (about 1 1/2 pounds, trimmed and cut into…

Crustless Pumpkin Pie

Crustless Pumpkin Pie

Ingredients 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup Master Mix 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 can evaporated milk, nonfat (about 13 oz) 2 egg 1 can pumpkin (16 ounces) 3 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Directions 1. Preheat…

Crusty Rice with Tofu and Vegetables

Crusty Rice with Tofu and Vegetables

This blend of tofu and cooked rice combines corn, peas, carrots and seasonings pressed into a skillet and cooked into “crispy” goodness. Ingredients For the rice: 2 cups water 1 cup brown rice For the tofu and vegetables: 3 cups…