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Cherry Pineapple Delight

Ingredients 2 cups water (boiling) 1 package gelatin (8 serving size, cherry, sugar-free) 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 can pineapple chunks (20 oz., in juice, not drained) 2 cans 11 ounce cans of mandarin orange (in light syrup, drained) 16 ice…

Cherry puff pancake in a pan with a slice of the pancake on the side

Cherry Puff Pancake

Ingredients 3 eggs 1/2 cup fat free (skim) milk (or 1% milk) 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon sugar 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon 2 tablespoons margarine (or butter) 2 cups halved, pitted sweet cherries, fresh or frozen, thawed…

fruit salad with cherries

Cherry Salad

Ingredients 1/2 cup pitted and halved sweet cherries 1 cup cubed cantaloupe 1 cup halved green grapes 1 medium banana, peeled and sliced 1/4 cup orange juice (juice from 1/2 orange) ¼ cup flaked coconut (optional) Directions Wash hands with…

Chicken thighs on rice with beans and carrots

Chicken and Beans

Ingredients 1 can kidney beans (15 ounce) 1 clove garlic 1 onion (medium) 5 chicken thighs (5-6 medium thighs) 1 can tomato sauce (8 ounces) 1/4 cup vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar salt and pepper (to taste, optional) Directions Wash hands…

Chicken and Broccoli Bake

Chicken and Broccoli Bake

Ingredients 1 cup rice, uncooked 1 broccoli, frozen (10 ounce package) 3 cups chicken, cooked 2 tablespoons margarine (or butter) 1/4 cup flour 2 cups chicken broth Parmesan cheese (1/4 cup, optional) Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Cook…

Chicken and Cranberry Salad

Chicken and Cranberry Salad

Ingredients 12 ounces chicken, cooked and diced (1 1/2 cups) 1/2 cup vinaigrette dressing 1 cup dried cranberries (or cherries) 1/8 cup almonds (sliced) 1 head of lettuce (chopped) Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Toss chicken, cranberries, and…

Chicken and Dumpling Soup

Chicken and Dumpling Soup

Ingredients Directions Heat oil in Dutch oven or soup kettle over medium-high heat. Sauté carrot, onion and celery for 5 minutes; stir in broth, chicken, peppercorns, thyme and bay leaves. Reduce heat to low; simmer, partially covered for 20 minutes. Meanwhile,…

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Chicken and Spanish Rice

Ingredients 1 cup onion (chopped) 1/4 cup green pepper 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 can tomato sauce (8 oz, low-sodium) 1/3 tablespoon parsley (1 teaspoon, chopped) 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 1/4 teaspoons garlic (minced) 5 cups brown rice (cooked…

Chapatis Flatbread

Chapatis Flatbread

Ingredients 2 cups whole wheat flour 2/3 cup water (warm) 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 dash salt Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Place the flour in a large mixing bowl. Add water, oil, and salt. Mix with fork…

Chicken Broccoli Alfredo

Chicken Broccoli Alfredo

Ingredients 8 ounces fettuccine noodles 1 cup broccoli, fresh or frozen 16 ounces chicken breast, boneless 2 tablespoons butter 1/8 Basic Soup and Sauce Mix (1/3 cup dry recipe) 1 1/4 cups water 1/2 cup milk, non-fat 1/2 cup Parmesan…