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Tropical Pork Chops

1 firm banana2 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided use2 lean pork chops (1/2-inch thick)1 clove garlic, finely chopped1/4 teaspoon ground ginger2 tablespoons raspberry jelly or honey2 teaspoons prepared mustard1/2 cup water Cut banana in half crosswise, then lengthwise into 4 pieces. Cook bananas in 1 teaspoon hot oil, in nonstick skillet. If necessary, add one-half teaspoon [...]

Linguine With Mushroom and Garlic Sauce

Submitted to Recipe Goldmine by Treva (in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina) 3 tablespoons butter 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced 3 medium garlic cloves, minced 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crumbledFreshly ground pepper 1/2 cup whipping creamSalt 4 ounces dried linguine 2 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut Into small cubesChopped fresh parsley Melt butter in heavy large [...]

Chinese Chicken

1 cup shredded cabbage 1 scallion, minced 1/4 cup thinly sliced celery 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger 2 skinless boneless chicken breast halves Salt and pepper to taste 1 chicken bouillon cube 1/2 cup boiling water Combine cabbage, onion, celery, soy sauce and ginger in a small bowl. Cut chicken breasts in [...]

Shrimp Curry

1 (7 1/2 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup 1 teaspoon minced onion 1 teaspoon curry powder 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1 (7 ounce) package frozen shrimp 1/4 cup sour creamHot cooked riceAssorted condiments: raisins, chopped nuts, chutney, chopped    tomatoes, chopped green peppers and shredded coconut In 1-quart saucepan combine mushroom [...]

Chicken Divan

3/4 cup milk3 ounces cream cheese, cubed1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1 cup broccoli florets, cooked, drained3/4 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts,    cooked (large size) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Heat milk and cream cheese cubes over low heat, stir until smooth. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce. Place broccoli in a 10 [...]

Taco Salad

1/2 pound ground beef 1 (8 ounce) can tomatoes 2 cups torn lettuce 1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 1/4 cup sliced green onions 6 pitted ripe olives, sliced 1 (3 1/8 ounce) can jalapeno bean dip 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup crushed corn chips In skillet brown meat; drain off [...]

Tuna Melts

1 cup water-packed tuna (3 1/2 ounce can) 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon chopped green pepper 1 1/2 teaspoons dill weed 1 1/2 teaspoons sweet relish 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt 4 slices white bread 4 slices Cheddar cheese 4 slices tomatoes In medium bowl, combine tuna with mayonnaise, onion, dill, relish and salt. Mix well. [...]

Beef Kabobs

1/2 pound boneless beef chuck 1/2 cup lemon juice 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 bay leaves 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon cumin 4 cherry tomatoes 4 small boiling onions Cut beef into eight 1 1/2-inch cubes. Mix lemon juice, olive oil, bay leaves, chopped garlic, salt, pepper [...]

Hamburger Casserole

1/2 small onion 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 pound ground beef1 small tomato, peeled and cut up 1/4 green bell pepper, chopped1/2 stalk celery, choppedSalt and pepper1/2 teaspoon sweet basil 1/2 small zucchini, thinly sliced Chop onion. Cook in skillet with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add hamburger to onion and brown to taste. Add tomato. [...]

Snowcapped Cherry Nibbles

1/2 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon lemon rind 1/2 pound Bing cherries 1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans 1/4 cup toasted coconut Combine sour cream, brown sugar and lemon rind in bowl; mix well. Chill to blend flavors. Arrange cherries on tray with bowls of sour cream mixture, pecans and coconut. Dip [...]

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