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Side Dishes

Oriental Fried Rice
Ingredients:Directions:
1 1/4 cups long-grain rice
1 1/4 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 piece ginger (1/2-inch/ 1 cm), grated
1 clove garlic, crushed
6 oz raw chicken, thinly sliced
6 scallions, sliced
1 small red bell pepper, sliced
4 oz shelled shrimp
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1/3 cup cashews, toasted
Put rice and stock into a saucepan.
Bring to a boil.
Cover and simmer 10 minutes.
Remove pan from heat and let stand 10 minutes longer.
Drain off any excess liquid and cool slightly.
In a large skillet or wok, heat sesame oil.
Add ginger, garlic and chicken;
stir-fry 4 to 5 minutes or until chicken is cooked.
Add onions, bell pepper and shrimp;
stir-fry 1 minute longer.
In a bowl, beat together eggs and soy sauce.
Stir in rice.
Continue to cook over high heat 1 minute, stirring.
Remove from heat and stir in cilantro.
Garnish with cashew nuts.
Makes 4 servings.
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For the Microwave.

Gingered Napa Cabbage
Ingredients:Directions:
2 t vegetable oil
1 t fresh grated ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 c thinly sliced Napa (Chinese cabbage)
2 c fresh mung bean sprouts
1/2 c fresh sliced green onion
1 T soy sauce
1 t sesame seeds
In a 2 qt microwave safe casserole, combine ginger, garlic and oil
Microwave on high until garlic is just tender, about 30 sec
Stir in cabbage, sprouts and onion
Cover and microwave on high for 4-6 min, until vegetables are tender
Stir and toss mixture 1/2 way through cooking time
Sprinkle with soy sauce and toss
Garnish with sesame seeds before serving
Serves 4-6
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Made-Ahead Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients:Directions:
2 C water
3 T butter
1 t salt
1/2 t pepper
2/3 C milk
2 3/4 C Instant mashed potato flakes
1 sm can French-Fried Onions, divided
1/2 C Sour Cream
1 lg egg, slightly beaten
2 T dried parsley
1/4 t Paprika
In a 1 1/2 qt microwave-safe casserole, put in water, salt and pepper
Cover loosely with waxed paper
Microwave on high for 4-5 minutes or until boiling
Let stand 1 minute, add milk, potatoes, 2/3 C onion, sour cream, egg and parsley
Cover and refrigerate until 10 minutes before you are ready to serve
To serve:
Cover with lid and microwave on high for 5-6 minutes, rotate dish 1/4 turn half way through cooking time
Be sure it is heated thoroughly
Sprinkle top with remaining onions and paprika
Microwave on high 1-2 minutes until onions are crisp
Serves: 6
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Three Cheese Broccoli Casserole
Ingredients:Directions:
1, 10 oz pkg chopped frozen broccoli
1 c Grated Cheddar cheese
1 C grated swiss cheese
16 oz sm curd cottage cheese
3 eggs, beaten
2 1/2 T flour
2-3 T butter, softened
Slightly thaw broccoli so that it seperates easily and set aside
In a large bowl, mix all remaining ingredients
Add broccoli
Pour into an ungreased 2 qt baking casserole
Bake at 350 degrees F for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, uncovered
Casserole will be firm and golden brown
Do not over bake
Serves 6
NOTE: A shallow baking dish will need less time than a deeper one
Great with baked ham!


You can mix this up earlier in the day, pour into the baking dish, cover and refrigerate until ready to bake.

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