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Steamed Broccoli Salad with Pine Nuts and Raisins
By oldbklady, Vickies Menu Venue
In a saucepan with steamer basket, steam broccoli until tender and bright green
- 1 1/2 lb broccoli florets
- 1/4 c. pine nuts
- 1/4 c. raisins
- 2 tbs olive oil
- 1 1/2 tbs cider vinegar
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Cuban Black Beans & Rice
By oldbklady, Vickies Menu Venue
Rinse rice in a strainer under cold running water for 30 seconds, swirling the rice with your hand
- 1 c. brown rice
- 1 1/2 tsp olive oil
- 1 1/4 c. chopped onions
- 2 gr. peppers, diced
- 4 oz link sausage, diced
- 1 tbs minced garlic
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 2 – 15oz cans black beans, undrained
- 1/2 c. water
- 2 tsp red wine vinegar
- 1/2 c. chopped cilantro
Black Beans
By oldbklady, Vickies Menu Venue
Place garlic, onion, and green pepper into blender with ½ cup water
- 4 cloves garlic, cut in half
- 1 sm onion, quartered
- 1 sm green pepper, quartered
- 6 cups water
- 2 cups dried black beans (1#)
- 1 T cumin
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 1/2 t salt
- 1/4 t pepper
Shredded Mexican Chicken
By oldbklady, Vickies Menu Venue
Mix tomato sauce, chicken broth, and spices in slow cooker
- 1 15oz can of tomato sauce
- 1 c. of low sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbs dried onion flakes
- 2 tbs dried minced garlic
- 3 tbs chili powder
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 4 chicken breasts (about 3lb)
Simply Wonderful Banana Nut Bread
By oldbklady, Vickies Menu Venue
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees
- 2 Eggs
- 1/2 Cup Soft Butter (butter at room temp)
- 1 Cup Sugar
- 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 Cup Flour
- 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 Cup brown mashed bananas
- 1/2 Cup Sour Cream
- 1/2 to 1 Cup Chopped Nuts (optional)
Honey Jalapeno Cornbread
By oldbklady, Vickies Menu Venue
Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- 1/4 c. melted butter
- 1/4 c. unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 c. sugar
- 1/4 c. honey
- 2 jalapenos, seeded and thinly sliced
- 2 eggs
- 1 c. buttermilk
- 1 c. flour
- 1 c. cornmeal
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
Turkey Vegetable Soup
By oldbklady, Vickies Menu Venue
In a soup pot combine broth, potatoes, carrots, celery and onions; bring to a boil
- 6 c. turkey broth
- 3 peeled and chopped potatoes
- 2 chopped carrots
- 2 chopped celery ribs
- 1 chopped onion
- 2 15oz cream corn
- 1 c. frozen lima beans
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
Smoked Salmon Fillet
By oldbklady, Vickies Menu Venue
Rinse the fillets then pat dry with paper towels
- 4 salmon fillets
- Cooking spray
- Rub of choice
Perfect Rice
By oldbklady, Vickies Menu Venue
Add rice to boiling water stirring only once
- 1 c. rice
- 1 ¾ c. boiling water
- 1 tsp salt
The World’s Best Chicken
By oldbklady, Vickies Menu Venue
Preheat oven to 425 degrees
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 c. Dijon mustard
- 1/4 c. maple syrup
- 1 tbs red wine vinegar
- Salt & pepper
- Basil