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Store shelled nuts in either the freezer or refrigerator to keep fresh. When slivering nuts, cut them immediately after removing the skins after blanching, as this is when the nut is the softest. Do not use a food processor or blender to grind nuts. They tend to crush the nuts that release the oils, causing lumping. Buy an inexpensive...

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Carrot and Walnut Crunch
Carrot and Walnut Crunch

Ingredients: 1 11-ounce can mandarin oranges, drained 1-1/2 cups fresh pineapple chunks 2-1/2 cups shredded carrots 1/2 cup flaked coconut 1/2 cup golden raisins 1 cup chopped walnuts 1 8-ounce Dannon Light lemon or vanilla yogurt red cabbage leaves Directions: Mix all ingredients except yogurt and cabbage leaves; chill 2 hours. Stir...

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Honey Soda Bread
Honey Soda Bread

Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1 cup golden raisins 2 teaspoons caraway seeds 1 cup nonfat yogurt 1/3 cup honey 2 Tablespoons 2% low-fat milk Directions: In large bowl, combine flours, baking soda and salt until thoroughly mixed....

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Southwestern Chicken Pasta Salad
Southwestern Chicken Pasta Salad

Ingredients: 2 cups rotini pasta, cooked 4 ounces chicken breast, cooked and diced 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes 1/2 cup chopped green onion 1/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise 1/3 cup seasoned rice wine vinegar 2 teaspoons chili seasoning 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon garlic powder Directions: In a large bowl, combine...

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Black Bean and Salsa Salad
Black Bean and Salsa Salad

Ingredients: 1/4 cup red wine vinegar dressing 1 16- or 20-ounce jar mild salsa 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 15-ounce can corn, drained 1-1/2 cups chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped green onions 1/4 cup chopped cilantro Directions: Mix the dressing and salsa. In a separate bowl, mix remaining ingredients. Pour dressing...

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Red Cabbage
Red Cabbage

Ingredients: 1 large red cabbage, shredded 1 tin cranberry jelly 1 diced apple 2 tbsp vinegar ½ tin water *bacon bits are optional Directions: Simmer all ingredients in a large skillet on top of the stove for 1 hour or until cabbage is tender. Serves 6. Recipe from Super Tasting Allstar Recipes from the parents, students and teachers...

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Bean Soup
Bean Soup

Ingredients: 3 slices bacon cooked and chopped 1/2 cup onion chopped 1 package chicken bouillon 2 cups milk 1 tin pork and beans 1 cup grated cheese (sharp cheddar) 3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Directions: Add all above ingredients together and simmer for 10 minutes. When cooled either blend in blend in blender or mash by hand....

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Sofrito-style Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Plantain Salsa
Sofrito-style Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Plantain Salsa

Ingredients: 2 pork tenderloins (1 pound each) 1 cup coarsely chopped green bell pepper 1/4 cup coarsely chopped onion 2 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar 2 tsp. McCormick Ground Cumin 1 tsp. McCormick Garlic Powder 1 tsp. salt ½ tsp. McCormick Crushed Red Pepper Salsa: 1 ½ cups peeled, finely...

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