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Waldorf salad is a salad containing thinly sliced apples, finely diced celeries, chopped walnuts and mayonnaise (or mayonnaise-based) for dressing. Here is a recipe of a Waldorf salad that includes pasta and chicken. It is simple, easy-to-do and not to mention, very delicious and good for the health.Ingredients:Dressing:
125 ml 0% fat strawberry yogurt
2/3 cup mayonnaise
234 […]

Just because you’re trying to eat healthy doesn’t mean you have to give up a family favorite! Here’s a recipe of your favorite fried chicken, but with a twist.
Ingredients:
cooking spray
20 crackers, whole-grain, saltine-like, pulsed in a food processor to fine crumbs (about 1/2 cup)
2 1/2 cup(s) cereal, cornflakes, pulsed in a food processor to fine […]

Favorful yet kid-friendly fare that is simple to make and sure to please the whole family.
Ingredients:
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 cups chopped carrots
1 small can diced green chilis
1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion
1/2 tsp cumin seed, crushed
5 cloves garlic
4 cups vegetable broth
4 cups halved or quartered tiny new potatoes (or cubed regular potatoes)
1/2 tsp salt
2 1/2 […]

Ingredients:
2 1/2 to 3 pounds small winter squash (carnival, golden acorn, delicata, or other)
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup apple juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce, or to taste
1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
The squashes may be baked in the oven or microwave. If you are going to use the oven, preheat it to 375 degrees.
Directions:
1. Cut the squashes […]

Ingredients:
¼ kg assorted salad greens, washed and dried
120 g smoked ham, sliced into strips
¼ kg seedless grapes, halved
Honey-Mustard Dressing:
1/3 cup red cane vinegar
1/3 cup honey
1/3 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon iodized fine salt
1/3 cup vegetable oil
Directions:
1. Chill salad greens, ham, and grapes. Arrange in individual salad bowls if desired before chilling.
2. Heat red cane […]

Ingredients:
¾ kg elbow macaroni, cooked
12 cloves garlic, crushed
3 pieces large onions, chopped
3 pieces chicken bouillon cubes
5 ¼ cups canned oyster mushrooms, coarsely chopped or sliced
1 ½ cups canned straw mushrooms, sliced
1 ½ cups chicken stock (water can be replaced if not available)
750 g spaghetti sauce
3 pieces medium-sized zucchini, cubed
3 cups grated quickmelt cheese
1 tablespoon chopped […]

This recipe can make 18 servings.
Ingredients:
3/4 kg beef tenderloin or sirloin, tapa-style then sliced
3 tablespoon sesame oil
1/3 cup cooking oil
3/4 to 1 kg wide iceberg lettuce leaves, rinsed and dried
3 cups cooked rice, divided into 36
Marinade:
12 cloves garlic, crushed
1 1/2 tablespoon tausi, rinsed once then mashed
1/2 tablespoon iodized fine salt (or 1 1/2 tablespoon iodized […]

Ingredients:
12.3 oz. extra firm silken tofu
3 1/2 Tbsp. cashew butter or 5 Tbsp. raw cashews, finely ground
4 1/2 tsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. liquid sweetener (optional)
Directions:
• Place the tofu in a clean tea towel, gather the end up and twist and squeeze for a couple of minutes to extract most of the water.
• Crumble […]

Ingredients:
2 lbs. greens (collard, mustard, or turnip), washed and stemmed
1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1/4 cup flour
2 large onions, finely diced
1 green bell pepper, finely diced
4 stalks celery, finely diced
1 16-oz. can plum tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped
1/4 cup liquid hot sauce (such as Texas Pete’s)
3 bay leaves
1 tsp. file powder (a Cajun spice)
Cayenne […]

Ingredients:
2 lbs. greens (collard, mustard, or turnip), washed and stemmed
1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1/4 cup flour
2 large onions, finely diced
1 green bell pepper, finely diced
4 stalks celery, finely diced
1 16-oz. can plum tomatoes, drained and coarsely chopped
1/4 cup liquid hot sauce (such as Texas Pete’s)
3 bay leaves
1 tsp. file powder (a Cajun spice)
Cayenne […]