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WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 2011

Thai Noodles

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I have said it before, I love Thai food. I especially like the balance of salt, sweet and sour that American (21) they bring to plate. This one pot noodle dish does just that and it's healthy to boot. I used whole Appetizers (14) wheat spaghetti pasta, no oil, lean ground pork and lots of vegetables. This is one satisfying Awards and News (2) dish that you can feel great about eating. Beverages and Drinks (5) Breads (3) Ingredients: Breads and Muffins (4) 1 pound of spaghetti noodles cooked cakes (9) 2-3 carrots sliced or julienned Chicken (23) 2 stalks of celery sliced thin Chili (2) 1 large bunch of scallions sliced 1 handful of basil chopped (Thai Basil is preferred) Chinese (12) 3-4 cloves of garlic grated Chutneys and Condiments (9) 2 Tbs of grated fresh ginger Curry (31) 1 pound of ground pork Desserts (35) Eggs (2) Sauce: Fusion (2) 1 cup of chicken broth (vegetable broth can be substituted Games (1) for veggie version) General Info (1) 1/4 cup of fish sauce (soy sauce can be substituted) Indian (19) 2 Tbs of soy sauce Kid-Friendly (2) 1/4 cup of sweet chili sauce (available in Asian stores) Middle Eastern (3) 2 Tbs of Sambal Oelek Pasta (10) 2 Tbs of brown sugar Pies (15) Pork (11)

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Brown the ground pork. I was able to brown it without any Rice (7) oil. If you need oil, add about 1 Tbs of canola oil before Salad (10) adding the pork. Once the pork is browned, add the Sandwich (5) garlic and ginger. Saute the garlic and ginger for 1-2 Seafood (3) minutes Shrimp (4) Side dish (27) Snacks (7) Soup (8) Sri Lankan (30) Now add the vegetables and stir fry for another 2-3 Thai (9) minutes. Vegetarian (38)

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 2011

Asian Spaghetti and Meatballs LOOKING FOR AN APPETIZER?

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Did you know noodles were a part of the Chinese culture for thousands of years before it was a part the Italian culture? This fact inspired me to try my hand at making spaghetti and meatballs with Asian flavors. The results... one great dinner....one happy family.

The Meatballs: To make your meatballs use: 1lb of lean ground meat ( I used pork) 1Tbs of Chinese rice wine (not vinegar) 1Tbs of Soy Sauce 1 Tbs of Hoisin Sauce 1 Tbs each of grated ginger and garlic 1 Tbs of cornstarch Mix all ingredients well and form into walnut size meatballs.

Fry in a wok with 1 Tbs of canola oil on medium-high heat. Fry until the meatballs are cooked through and LOOKING FOR A VEGETARIAN DISH? browned. Using a slotted spoon, remove the meatballs out of the wok and set aside. Allow the oil to remain in the wok for the next step.

The Sauce:

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Stir fry in the remaining oil: 1 medium onion chopped 1 large carrot grated or diced 1 green pepper diced (frozen is fine) 1 Tbs of grated garlic 2 Tbs of grated ginger

Fry until onions begin to soften. LOOKING FOR CURRY?

Then add: 1 tsp of curry powder ( I used American Curry powder by McCormick) 1 Tbs of Hoisin Sauce 1 Tbs of Fish Sauce** 2 Tbs of Soy Sauce 1 tsp of red chili flakes (or to taste) Stir fry for a few minutes. ** You can substitute more soy sauce for the fish sauce. LOOKING FOR A COMFORTING SOUP?

Then add: 1/4 cup of coconut milk 1/4 cup of water

LOOKING FOR SOMEING TO DRINK? Add Meatballs back into the pan and simmer for 3-5 minutes.

Finish off with one large bunch of green onions chopped (both white and green parts)

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The Spaghetti: Cook Pasta according to package instructions. You can use any type of spaghetti (I used thin spaghetti). You can also use vermicelli or glass noodles often used in Asian noodle dishes.

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Serves 4-6 people. Enjoy.

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To make the Taco Meat Sauce: Brown 1lb of ground meat (any kind). I used ground chicken. 1 medium onion chopped 2-3 cloves of garlic minced then season with 2-3 Tbs of Taco seasoning 1 tsp of ground cumin red pepper flakes (to taste) ABOUT ME

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Add 1 cup of your favorite salsa 1/4 cup of water juice of half a lime

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Mix the cooked pasta with the taco sauce and a 1/2 cup of sour cream.

Spray a baking dish with cooking spray and fill with your cooked pasta.

Cover pasta with shredded Mexican cheese. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is bubbly.

Serves 4-6 people. Enjoy.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 2011

Curried Macaroni Salad

I was asked to make a macaroni salad for a barbecue tomorrow. Of course I had to put my special stamp on it by adding my favorite spices. My teenage niece helped me make the salad and was first a little puzzled with some of my unusual ingredients. But once we had it all put together she became a fan of this spiced up and creamy macaroni salad.

The vegetables 3 carrots grated bunch of spring onions chopped (both green and white part) 2-3 serrano chilies seeded and chopped 1 green bell pepper diced

Note: Boil 1lb of macaroni (elbows

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are fine) per package instructions in salted water.

The Spices and Aromatics:

1 tsp of cumin seed (slightly crushed) * see note 1 1 tsp of mustard seed (slightly crushed) *see note 1 1 tsp of red chili flakes (or to taste) 1/2 tsp of turmeric powder 1 Tbs of grated fresh ginger 1 Tbs of grated fresh garlic 2 tsp of curry powder * see note 2

Note 1: I put the seeds in a mortar and pestle and pounded it for a few seconds to break some of the seeds up.

Note 2: I used an American version of curry powder by McCormick:

Heat a large pan or skillet on medium-high heat with 1 Tbs of olive oil. Then add the crushed seeds and fry for 30-45 seconds or until they become fragrant.

Next add your ground spices and fry for another 30 seconds. Careful not to burn.

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Add your vegetables, grated ginger, garlic and some salt to season. Fry well for a few minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.

Add your pre-cooked macaroni and 1 cup of frozen peas. Toss well. Allow macaroni too cool before adding dressing.

To make the dressing: 1/2 cup of mayonnaise(regular or reduced fat is fine) 1/2 cup of yogurt (any fat level is fine) 1 tsp of sugar 1 Tbs of rice wine vinegar

Mix well.

Once the macaroni is cooled, add the dressing. Mix well. Taste for salt and seasoning. Chill in fridge until ready to serve.

Note: If you keep overnight and the macaroni looks dry, add a little more mayo before serving.

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Serves 8-10 people as a side dish. Garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro. Enjoy.

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MONDAY, MAY 30, 2011

Dinosaur Pasta (Pesto)

My young son loves two things for sure. He loves dinosaurs and he loves this pasta. My son is a picky eater and he definitely is not a fan of vegetables. But he devours this pesto pasta dish that is full of spinach. Well, I'm not ashamed to say it, I tricked him. It told him that spinach is the kind of food dinosaurs ate. That was all I had to say. This is a pretty healthy dish full of creamy pesto. I am not into dinosaurs, but I really enjoy this pasta too!

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The Pesto Sauce: 1/2 cup of Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/2 cup of walnuts 1/2 cup of Parmesan Cheese 3 cloves of grated garlic 2 cups of Italian Basil 1/2 cup of Italian Parsley Salt and Pepper to taste

Notes: I use walnuts in this pesto because they are frankly a lot less expensive than pine nuts. I always have walnuts in my freezer. If you prefer, you can substitute pine nuts.

Blend all the ingredients together in a food processor until it forms a thick sauce.

To make the Dinosaur Pasta: Boil any pasta until el dente in salted water. I used Rigatoni. Save 1 cup of the starchy pasta water to help make your Pesto Sauce.

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In a large pan, heat the pesto on medium heat.

Add some red pepper flakes (to taste)

Add 1/2lb of frozen spinach and cook until heated well.

Add your cup of starchy cooking water (I used it to rinse out the food processor first) and 1/2 cup of cream or half and half.

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Make the sauce and taste for seasoning.

Toss with the pasta.

Serve 4-6 people. Enjoy

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