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Garlic String Beans

 3/4 lbs of string beans 1 Tbls minced garlic Sliced Almonds 1 Tbls chopped green onions 1/4 tsp salt and pepper Sesame Oil Directions: Remove ends Cut into 2 inch long strips Heat 1 1/2 T oil  Stir fry onions and garlic until fragrant Add almonds till golden Add veggies and stir fry briefly Add 1/4 cup water, salt pepper and oil Cover and cook until steamed Continue to cook for 2 minutes If you like them crunchy take them out early

Nana's (Kathy's) Asparagus

 1 stick butter asparagus onion soup mix package shredded mozzarella   shredded parmesan Ingredients: 1. Microwave asparagus for 3 or 4 minutes with water till slightly tender 2. Melt butter and soup mix 3. Drain water 4. Pour soup mix over it 5. Add cheese 6. Throw in oven on low till cheese melts

Chili Burgers

 1 tsp vegetable oil 1 small onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic  1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin 3/4 cup black beans, drained and rinsed 2 slices firm whole wheat bread, torn in small pieces 2 Tbls tomato paste 1 lb extra lean ground beef 2 Tbls chopped fresh cilantro or parsley 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground pepper 4 onion rolls, split 1 cup shredded lettuce 1 cup salsa Directions: Preheat broiler or grill according to manufacturers directions. In small nonstick skillet, over medium heat, heat oil. Add Dino, cooking and stir about 3 minutes or until lightly colored. Add garlic, jalapeño and cumin; cook about 1 minutes more. Transfer to a dish to cool In a medium bowl combine beans, bread and tomato paste and mash into a rough paste. Add ground beef cilantro, salt and pepper and the reserved onion mixture. Mix thoroughly. Shape into four 1" thick patties. Broil or grill burgers about 5 minutes on each side. Meanwhile, toast rolls on edge of grill or in toa...

Potato Pancakes with Hash browns or Shredded Potatoes

 Makes 12 pancakes Ingredients: 3 russet potatoes, peeled and coarsely shredded (about 3 cups) 1 small yellow onion, grated (about 1/2 cup) 1 Tbls all-purpose flour 2 Tbls chopped fresh parsley 1 Large Egg 1 egg white 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1 Tbls unsalted butter, divided Nonfat plain yogurt or unsweetened applesauce 1. Place potatoes in colander and rinse. Dry on paper towels.  2. In a large bowl, combine onion, flour, and parsley. Stir in egg, egg white, salt and pepper. Add potatoes; mix well. 3. Spray a large nonstick skillet with vegetable cooking spray. Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tsp of butter. Place about 3 Tbls of potatoes to mixture in skillet; flatten into pancake with spatula. Make 3 more pancakes in skillet as directed. 4. Cook until browned on the bottom, about 7 minutes, pressing with spatula. Turn carefully; cook until golden on other side, about 6 to 7 minutes. Place on a plate and over to keep warm. Repeat twice with the remaining but...

Old World Manicotti

Ingredients: 12 large manicotti shells 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided 2 cups ricotta cheese 6 Tbls chopped fresh basil or 2 Tbls dried basil 1 (26 oz) jar prepared spaghetti sauce, divided 1/2 cup grated Parmesan or Romano Cheese 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 13x9in baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. 2. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cool water. Let pasta dry on paper towels. 3. For filling, in medium bowl, stir together 3 cups mozzarella with the ricotta and fresh basil. Using a teaspoon, carefully stuff pasta shells with prepared cheese mixture.  4. Spoon 2 cups spaghetti sauce into prepared baking dish. Arrange stuffed pasta over sauce. Pour remaining spaghetti sauce over top of pasta. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella.  5. Bake manicotti for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with the parmesan; bake for 10 minutes longer. Serve immediately. Tips: Put the cheese mixture in a. large, heavy duty resealable plastic food storage bag...

President Reagan's Macaroni and Cheese

 1/2 lb macaroni 1 Tbls butter 1 egg, beaten 3 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese 1 cup warm milk 1 tsp salt 1 tsp dry mustard 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce a pinch of paprika 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F Butter a 2-quart casserole dish. 2. Add macaroni to 2 quarts of boiling salted water and cook for 10 minutes. 3. Drain well in a colander. Transfer to a mixing bowl. 4. Stir in butter and beaten egg. Add 2 1/2 cups of the grated cheese. 5. In a small bowl, combine milk with salt, mustard and Worcestershire sauce  6. Spoon macaroni and cheese into the prepared casserole. Pour milk mixture over and sprinkle top with the remaining cheese. 7. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake on middle shelf of preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until macaroni is firm to the touch and the top is crusty and browned. 

Mom's Gravy

 1 cup water (cold) 1/2 cup Flour Salt and Pepper to Taste Direction: Put in Jar and Shake Drippings should be in a pot to cook on stove Wish it while gradually adding flour mixture while the drippings are simmering. Wish the whole time.