Quick recipes

[mena]

For breakfast...in 2:30 secs.

Ingredients:
-2 eggs
-1/4 cup chopped baby spinach (I buy "ready to eat" bags in the produce dept) You need to chop.
-1tbsp mix cheese (use your favorite)

Instructions:
-Beat two eggs and mix spinach pour on microwave plate
-microwave for 2:20 sec. (I have 900watt mic.)
-sprinkle cheese over it and microwave for 10 sec.
-make sure to unstick eggs quickly from the plate or you WILL have to scrape it.

As Irenera would say WALA!!:D

Hint:
You can add your favorite ingredient but, my need to alter the time.

[mena]

Ingredients:

-1 lowfat yoplait piña colada yogurt.
-1/4 cup "Back to Nature" Original Granola flavor
-A sprinkle of raisins

Instructions:
-Easy throw it all together in a small bowl and mix it.

Hint:
-You can try it with other flavors but, this is my favorite one.

[mena]

Ingredients:

-1 Lowfat yoplait any flavor
-1tbsp grapenuts

Instructions:

-Pour the grapenuts in the cup of yogurt and ready to roll.

[mena]

Ingredient:

-3/4 cup coffee
-2 tbsp hershey chocolate syrup or cocoa powder (I use ovaltine)
-3/4 milk
-2 tbsp sugar (I use 3 :D )
-Ice

Instructions:

-Stir ingredients without the ice first, then add ice and stir.

Hint:
Add whip cream from a can for decor and taste..watcha Starbucks!:D

[zunzune]

Here's a quick main dish that also doubles as a "fancy" dinner if served with steamed vegetables and wild rice.

French Country Chicken
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast pounded about 1/2 to 3/4 inches thin. Coat in bread crumbs (Italian flavored are good) and cook at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. The thinner the chicken the faster it cooks.
Remove from oven and top with lemon flavored white cooking wine (next to most vinegars in store) over this layer about 4-5 slices of muenster cheese and drizzle a little more cooking wine. Cook until cheese is light gold colored and bubbly. In addition to wonderful it is also a healthy meal as it conforms to my diabetic diet.

[zunzune]

All those quickies sound delish! Do you have a good recipe for granola? I make one but am always looking for others.

[mena]

I found this granola recipe over in the produce dept. I tried making it but, maybe you have better luck. Since I found the granola bag at Target one time I figured I didn't have to nail the recipe down. I hope you have a better luck with it.

Ingredients for Granola:

3 cups old-fashion oats
1/2 cup wheat germ
1 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1/4 cup honey
3tbsp. melted butter
1/tsp. salt
1/2 cup raisins

Instructions:

Combine oats and wheat germ in large bowl. Spread on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake for 10 min., stirring occasionally. Remove from oven Pour into bowl. Stir in almonds, sesame seeds, honey, melted butter, and salt. Spread on baking sheet. Bake for 15 min. more, or until lightly browned, stirring every 5 min. Remove from oven. Cool to room temperature and stir in raisins, breaking up large granola cluster.

Let me know if you have better luck.:)

[mena]

Cranberry Turkey Sanwich

Ingredients:

Sliced wheat bread-Mrs. Braids 100% whole wheat (or your favorite sliced bread.)
Oven roasted turkey (I use butterball from the local deli)
I can of cranberry sauce. (whole, sliced it doesn't matter)
Lettuce - optional
Tomato - optional
Miracle whip.
Prepared baby carrots or celery

Instructions:

Make yourself a sandwich. The only trick is to slice the cranberry. I like to use a lot of cranberry but, some people like to just spread a little.
The carrots or celery are a substitute for chips.

[zunzune]

I sooooooooooo love cranberries!!!! Too bad they are so bad for me:( I only indulge once or twice a year.

[mena]

Spaghetti with Bratwurst...

-Johnsonville Bratwurst sausage Original, Beer or Italians flavor
-Wheat Spaghetti (wheat doesn't starch up like the regular)
-Favorite Spaghetti sauce
-Shiner Bock beer - optional
-Small onion sliced or chopped - optional
-Parmesan cheese - optional

Instructions:

Boil Spaghetti and no need to add oil to the water just salt and cook as directed.
In a frying pan cook bratwurst whole and add 3/4 bottle of beer, I drink the rest.:D When done pour the liquid out slice sausage to brown a little and add the sauce. Add parmesan cheese...

[mena]

I sooooooooooo love cranberries!!!! Too bad they are so bad for me:( I only indulge once or twice a year.oops..sorry. Can't you just add a thin slice for flavor?

[zunzune]

I could add a thin slice but to me cranberries are like Sabritas. "A que no puedes comer solo una" or Pringles "once you pop you can't stop". I do stop, but as the Deacon says, "it's so haaaaaawwwwwwddddd"

[mena]

For breakfast...in 2:30 secs.

Ingredients:
-2 eggs
-1/4 cup chopped baby spinach (I buy "ready to eat" bags in the produce dept) You need to chop.
-1tbsp mix cheese (use your favorite)

Instructions:
-Beat two eggs and mix spinach pour on microwave plate
-microwave for 2:20 sec. (I have 900watt mic.)
-sprinkle cheese over it and microwave for 10 sec.
-make sure to unstick eggs quickly from the plate or you WILL have to scrape it.

As Irenera would say WALA!!:D

Hint:
You can add your favorite ingredient but, my need to alter the time.

Please do NOT buy spinach. I just heard in the news that some are tainted with e-coli. People have gotten sick. I buy it frequently so thank goodness I have no symptons.

[zunzune]

Please do NOT buy spinach. I just heard in the news that some are tainted with e-coli. People have gotten sick. I buy it frequently so thank goodness I have no symptons.

I heard the same thing on the news, but Texas is not on the list. Most of the states are in the North, and Northeast. Anyway, the absolute best investment is a salad spinner to wash leafy produce. Also, it is safe to use small amounts of plain soap to wash fruits and vegetables with thin skins. Even when buying bagged produce, it is imperative that it is not eaten straight from the bag even though it says triple washed. The produce is coated with spray preservatives and that invites unwanted critters. I had a friend that worked at Fresh Express, the company that bags a lot of the produce we see in local stores.

[mena]

I heard the same thing on the news, but Texas is not on the list. Most of the states are in the North, and Northeast. Anyway, the absolute best investment is a salad spinner to wash leafy produce. Also, it is safe to use small amounts of plain soap to wash fruits and vegetables with thin skins. Even when buying bagged produce, it is imperative that it is not eaten straight from the bag even though it says triple washed. The produce is coated with spray preservatives and that invites unwanted critters. I had a friend that worked at Fresh Express, the company that bags a lot of the produce we see in local stores. I saw some states in the western side of the US. Why take a chance.

Thanks for the advice.

[zunzune]

I saw some states in the western side of the US. Why take a chance.

Thanks for the advice.

That is exactly what Kristie said.

[mena]

That is exactly what Kristie said.Kristie who?

[zunzune]

Kristie who?

NBC's Kristie Nelson. I am on a first name basis with every single reporter or anchor on the 10 o'clock news. I am a widow from about 8 o'clock on.....;) The whole world sleeps while zunzune meanders through the house or writes.

[mena]

Ah, pues I try not to stay up this late. I don't know these guys at night, just the early people eventhough, you get up before me.:D

Bueno pues, I shall now turn in. My pillow is waiting and my head can't wait for it.:p

[zunzune]

Ah, pues I try not to stay up this late. I don't know these guys at night, just the early people eventhough, you get up before me.:D

Bueno pues, I shall now turn in. My pillow is waiting and my head can't wait for it.:p

Good night. I have a book waiting.

[mena]

Ingredients:

-1 Wheat waffle
-2 tsps. of peanut butter (use a natural without the extra preserves)
-1/4 cup blueberries or any kind of berries

Instructions:

-Toast the waffle, spread the peanut butter, spread the berries and crush then slice the waffle in half. Eat like a sandwich..


Is it obvious I don't have time in the morning for a huge breakfast.:o If you guys have a quick breakfast recipe that includes protein please share it with me.

[gsgutz]

Ingredients:

-1 Wheat waffle
-2 tsps. of peanut butter (use a natural without the extra preserves)
-1/4 cup blueberries or any kind of berries

Instructions:

-Toast the waffle, spread the peanut butter, spread the berries and crush then slice the waffle in half. Eat like a sandwich..


Is it obvious I don't have time in the morning for a huge breakfast.:o If you guys have a quick breakfast recipe that includes protein please share it with me.

peanut butter is protein I just use wheat bread with sugar free preserves, I dont really like eggs too much but If I'm really in the mood I use egg beaters and make an omelet with it

[mena]

peanut butter is protein I just use wheat bread with sugar free preserves, I dont really like eggs too much but If I'm really in the mood I use egg beaters and make an omelet with itYep, PB is protein. I was just hoping for more recipes. I am not a big fan of eggs either unless they are scrambled otherwise, (other styles) I have to pour syrup over it.

[zunzune]

Yep, PB is protein. I was just hoping for more recipes. I am not a big fan of eggs either unless they are scrambled otherwise, (other styles) I have to pour syrup over it.

Flaco lives on peanut butter. Plain. Eaten right off the spoon. I like it, but not like that. That's why he weighs 140 lbs soaking wet and I don't!:D At 5-11 no less. Eggs.Yummmmmmm. Anytime, any way. I love them. Too bad I can't have them often. Try making quiche. It's a good way to incorporate them into your diet. Waffles and peanut butter....that was my breakfast although it's usually oatmeal sprinkled with wheat germ.

[zunzune]

Another thing to remember is that we don't get nearly as much fiber as we should and fiber in addition to the protein is what gives us a feeling of fullness. Try adding a little wheat germ to the shakes. It gives it a nutty flavor.

[mena]

I so happen to have a jar in the frig.

[mena]

Ingredients:

- 4 qts. water
- white or brown rice (for this I like white)
- 3 skinless, boneless chicken breast
- 4 or 5 tbsp of knorr powder chicken bouillon

Instructions:

-Bring water to a boil
-Add bouillon
-Cube the chicken and add to pot
-Add rice

Ready when rice is done. It goes well with bread and butter.
One more thing careful b/c soup is really hot.

[Evie]

That brown rice is HORRIBLE!!! I tastes like if it is still uncooked. Unless you all know of a good way too cook it, please let me know.

[energy]

That brown rice is HORRIBLE!!! I tastes like if it is still uncooked. Unless you all know of a good way too cook it, please let me know.

Sorry, I'm not into cooking just eating.

[zunzune]

That brown rice is HORRIBLE!!! I tastes like if it is still uncooked. Unless you all know of a good way too cook it, please let me know.

Brown rice is an acquired taste. Of course it's going to taste bad, it's good for you! White rice has been milled, polished and who knows what else. Over 50% of all nutrients are removed when processed and then enriched with the same nutrients. Did you know white rice has trace amounts of arsenic?
Anyway, the trick is cook it in either beef or chicken broth and use seasonings generously. I have a really good recipe that calls for brown rice, chick peas, tomatoes, and lots of cumin. Luego te lo doy.

[zunzune]

Sorry, I'm not into cooking just eating.

Lucky you!

[mena]

I buy the minute brown rice and use it with stir frys. I think it is good just different.

[Irenera]

I buy the minute brown rice and use it with stir frys. I think it is good just different.

Lets talk about thanksgiving stuff. I need to know how to cook glazed sweetpotatos like the ones in Lubby's. :confused:

[zunzune]

Lets talk about thanksgiving stuff. I need to know how to cook glazed sweetpotatos like the ones in Lubby's. :confused:

I've never had them but if you explain them to me chisquis, I could probably either figure it out or find you a recipe. I'm really good at duplication stuff by taste or explanation.

[mena]

Glazed sweet potato or the one with marshmallows? I haven't been to Luby's since I lived in South Texas.

[mena]

I've never had them but if you explain them to me chisquis, I could probably either figure it out or find you a recipe. I'm really good at duplication stuff by taste or explanation.If you can duplicate how about the piña sauce from Red Lobster that comes with coconut shrimp? Ah..that is so good.

[Irenera]

Glazed sweet potato or the one with marshmallows? I haven't been to Luby's since I lived in South Texas.

The ones I am looking for are not with marshmallows. One time I look it up, and one place said to use Karo but I did not like it.

[Irenera]

If you can duplicate how about the piña sauce from Red Lobster that comes with coconut shrimp? Ah..that is so good.


Thats sounds good to eat right now. I haven't had a Lobster for a while.

[mena]

Been there one too many times although, I always enjoy the coconut shrimp.

[mena]

The ones I am looking for are not with marshmallows. One time I look it up, and one place said to use Karo but I did not like it.You got me then...at Texas Land and Cattle they make sweet potato with butter and cinnamon and it is good...Mmmm..Texas Roadhouse does the same but, they add the marshmallows..that too..mmm. I know that is not the recipe you want but, you started this sweet potato conversation..:D

[zunzune]

OK Norma Rae, my mom learned from my Polish grandmother and I learned from her. I did not know they even made them with marshmallows until I made friends with a bunch of Southerners.:D
The way I've been making them for over 20 years is really simple.
I take about 3 to 4 sweet potatoes, peel them and slice them (not too thin) I put them in water with a few cinnamon sticks and bring them to a boil but only cook them about 3/4 of the way through. I take them out and arrange them in a casserole dish. I don't mash them. In a saucepan with about half a cup of water, I add 1 cone of piloncillo, a few cinnamon sticks and the peel of one orange. I let it simmer until the piloncillo has completely dissolved and has become thick like syrup. While still warm I pour over the sweet potatoes until they are all covered. I also put in the cinnamon sticks and the orange peels. I bake it at about 350 in the oven until warmed through. And as you say, Wala!
I don't know if this is what you're looking for. Maybe I'll stop at Luby's and try them just to see what they taste like. How's that?

[gsgutz]

Lets talk about thanksgiving stuff. I need to know how to cook glazed sweetpotatos like the ones in Lubby's. :confused:

i cut up the sweet potatoe's mix it in some cinnamon, a little nutmeg,ginger and my secret ingredient.....I use egg nog, top it with marshmallows mmm...bake it in the oven YUM! I love cooking a ton of food for Thanksgiving and then watching everyone enjoy!!

[Irenera]

OK Norma Rae, my mom learned from my Polish grandmother and I learned from her. I did not know they even made them with marshmallows until I made friends with a bunch of Southerners.:D
The way I've been making them for over 20 years is really simple.
I take about 3 to 4 sweet potatoes, peel them and slice them (not too thin) I put them in water with a few cinnamon sticks and bring them to a boil but only cook them about 3/4 of the way through. I take them out and arrange them in a casserole dish. I don't mash them. In a saucepan with about half a cup of water, I add 1 cone of piloncillo, a few cinnamon sticks and the peel of one orange. I let it simmer until the piloncillo has completely dissolved and has become thick like syrup. While still warm I pour over the sweet potatoes until they are all covered. I also put in the cinnamon sticks and the orange peels. I bake it at about 350 in the oven until warmed through. And as you say, Wala!
I don't know if this is what you're looking for. Maybe I'll stop at Luby's and try them just to see what they taste like. How's that?

Your are an angel:cool: Susie Q.

[mena]

When you look for the word "chef" in a dictionary it will say Zunzune.

[zunzune]

Chisquis and Comadre, thank you. As much as I love cooking it's wonderful to be able to share. Besides, chisquis is the only person besides Flaco to have ever called me angel.:rolleyes: I'm flattered.

[Irenera]

Chisquis and Comadre, thank you. As much as I love cooking it's wonderful to be able to share. Besides, chisquis is the only person besides Flaco to have ever called me angel.:rolleyes: I'm flattered.

Tell flaco he is a lucky man, to hang on to you for dear life. Not to many of us old fashion babs

[mena]

I am proof. Nah, I plan to cook when I am done with school.

[zunzune]

I am proof. Nah, I plan to cook when I am done with school.

Forgive my ignorance comadre, what did you say?

[mena]

Forgive my ignorance comadre, what did you say?I am proof that not all of us cook.

[zunzune]

Laughing so hard I've almost fallen off the bed!:D Now I get it!!!! Went back and read the others now I have to run to the little girls room! Still laughing....gotta quit....oh no I've made Flaco stir.

[mena]

Laughter is good, waking up the man of the house, well...that can get you in trouble. I was laughing too, I had to tell my hubby why.

[zunzune]

I'm cool. He just groaned, turned, and resumed snoring!:D

[mena]

A(in spanish), okay.

[Evie]

OK Mena you need a break from school. For a while there I thought Irenera was typing under your name. :D

[mena]

OK Mena you need a break from school. For a while there I thought Irenera was typing under your name. :DI'm telling you...my spanish stinks, my english stinks...what is this world coming to? I am just in a transition with both languages and I am just not making sense with either one. HEEELLLPPP!:D

[Irenera]

I'm telling you...my spanish stinks, my english stinks...what is this world coming to? I am just in a transition with both languages and I am just not making sense with either one. HEEELLLPPP!:D

Welcome to Irenera world. We get students from all over the world. I get confuse on what they are asking. they get confuse on what I am saying. They talk so fast and stumble with the English, I try to catch a word here and there. So, Ok, the blind leading the blind. :eek: by the time I finish with the student, I don't even know what language I end speaking.:D

[zunzune]

I'm telling you...my spanish stinks, my english stinks...what is this world coming to? I am just in a transition with both languages and I am just not making sense with either one. HEEELLLPPP!:D

Either that, or you're sleep deprived. :)

[mena]

I will admit to lack of rest.

[zunzune]

My little chisiquis loves Alfredo sauce and she loves seafood. I wanted to try something new today that would be really really quick. While I normally make my sauce from scratch, today I used a jar!!! Woohoo!
With a twist.;)

1 sm. bag crab meat from the seafood department
1 cup of small cooked shrimp
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons margarine or butter
Garlic to taste

Saute crab and shrimp in margarine or butter for 3-4 minutes. Add jar of Classico brand Alfredo Sauce and add parmesan and garlic. Bring to a simmer and there you have it! Serve over fettucine and add pepper and more parmesan if you want. Chisquis and Flaco both had two helpings each!

[zunzune]

If the sauce is too thick for your taste, dribble a little bit of milk into the sauce.

[mena]

Hey, do you know how to make the Alfredo pizza like cici's? My daughter didn't like the (several) alfredo sauce from the jar. Like me, she doesn't care for red sauce on pizza.

[zunzune]

Is Flaco flaco? :D No sarcasm here. Sorry. I do. The trick is the base of the sauce. You start with butter, heavy cream and flour. I'll post the exact one when my eyes are in. Anyway, the thing is to add the cheese a little at a time b/c that is where you get the mild or strong flavors. I've never been to CiCi's but the little one has with friends. I have had it at other places and the taste is fairly mild so that means that there is very little cheese in it and no garlic.

A good base will give you a good cream sauce no matter what it is.

[zunzune]

Like Edith, I didn't answer your question. You make the pizza like you would any homemade pizza but instead of using the tomato based sauce, you use the cream based one.

[mena]

I have tried it but, I don't like it. She loves that and garlic cheese bread.

We both usually order pizza without sauce or a tiny bit of it.

[mena]

Is Flaco flaco? :D No sarcasm here. Sorry. I do. The trick is the base of the sauce. You start with butter, heavy cream and flour. I'll post the exact one when my eyes are in. Anyway, the thing is to add the cheese a little at a time b/c that is where you get the mild or strong flavors. I've never been to CiCi's but the little one has with friends. I have had it at other places and the taste is fairly mild so that means that there is very little cheese in it and no garlic.

A good base will give you a good cream sauce no matter what it is.Me salió chistosa la comadre.:D

[zunzune]

I have tried it but, I don't like it. She loves that and garlic cheese bread.

We both usually order pizza without sauce or a tiny bit of it.

I wish I could enjoy pizza like everybody else. I get some nasty migraines if I have more than half a slice. :mad:

[zunzune]

Me salió chistosa la comadre.:D

You know, every now and then.:cool:

[mena]

I wish I could enjoy pizza like everybody else. I get some nasty migraines if I have more than half a slice. :mad:Why? Have you tried it with wheat pizza dough?

[zunzune]

Why? Have you tried it with wheat pizza dough?

Only the one I make at home. What kills me with restaurant bought stuff is all the cheese and the preservatives in everything else.

[mena]

Does it give you a headache too? Maybe you can find stuff at central market or whole foods that will agree with you.

[zunzune]

Does it give you a headache too? Maybe you can find stuff at central market or whole foods that will agree with you.

The majority of migraines are cause by food allergies and I have them. We have a Whole Foods that I get stuff from and I also try to use organic when I can. You know what makes it so hard??? I LOVE TO EAT!!!!! I don't mean just eat and eat, I mean I love the flavor, the texture, the feel of different foods. When I eat, I want my meal to be one that I can enjoy and it is hard to do when certain foods give me headaches.

[mena]

What a heartache and I know what you mean. I love medium hot foods and I am allergic to them. I get headaches too. The hot wings get me good.:(

[zunzune]

Bueno, a colgar el pico. I've got to be up at 5 to put dinner in the crock pot. G'night.

[mena]

Hasta mañana.

[zunzune]

Hasta mañana.

Vuelo que voy volando. :D V........

[Irenera]

My little chisiquis loves Alfredo sauce and she loves seafood. I wanted to try something new today that would be really really quick. While I normally make my sauce from scratch, today I used a jar!!! Woohoo!
With a twist.;)

1 sm. bag crab meat from the seafood department
1 cup of small cooked shrimp
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons margarine or butter
Garlic to taste

Saute crab and shrimp in margarine or butter for 3-4 minutes. Add jar of Classico brand Alfredo Sauce and add parmesan and garlic. Bring to a simmer and there you have it! Serve over fettucine and add pepper and more parmesan if you want. Chisquis and Flaco both had two helpings each!

Try this one

Fettuccine
shrimp
1 big onion
four lemon
3 large tomatos
:p 3 teeth of garlic
bell pepper/one red.one green/one yellow
a pinch or two of salt

Boil your fettuccine with olive oil and and a little salt

clean your shrimp wash and drain,then soak it on lemon juice
cut your onion,bell peppers,and tomatos on length wise
shred you garlic/or mash

Drain your shrimp,

On a wokk put one and a half stick of butter and garlic what ever kind you like

Put in your shrimp on th wokk to cook for two or minutes or til shrip turn a little red or depending on what kind of shrimp you are using.

Then put in lemon juice , about three depending how you like it.
(1) put in all your pepper let it simmer for a two or three minutes, check on the pepper you don't wanted over cook.
(2) put in your onions for a minute
(3) put in your tomatos, don't let the tomatos over cook
a pinch or two of salt but to your liking


check the wokk to make sure its not dry, you don't wanted too dry use more lemon juice,

Every think is done, you got two choice, put the already cook fettuccine on the wokk and mix it or serve fettucine then put everything else on top of the fettucine and parmenson cheese on top. Frensh bread/gralic bread or bread sticks from Little Casear and a little vino:D

You can use Italian Sausage with with the classico alfredo sauce
You fine italian sausage at HEB, cut to small pieces, cook with alfredo sauce.

boil your fettuccine, then mix or serve fettucine on first then the alfredo sauce on the top. Frensh bread and a salad

Ok, I need to get off food subject.

[mena]

Sounds interesting...okay who wants to cook. I will sample.:D

[zunzune]

Sounds good chisquis, do you buy turkey sausage or pork? Honeysuckle White makes a great Italian Turkey sausage that I buy by the case 'cause there is no HEB within a 30 mile radius.

[Irenera]

Sounds good chisquis, do you buy turkey sausage or pork? Honeysuckle White makes a great Italian Turkey sausage that I buy by the case 'cause there is no HEB within a 30 mile radius.

I never pay much attention, I just buy the one that says Italian Sausage on red lettering, it is kind of white.

[zunzune]

Sounds interesting...okay who wants to cook. I will sample.:D

Esa pregunta ni se pregunta.;)

[mena]

ja,ja,ja...por si acaso(?) se necesita preguntar.

[zunzune]

Soon my friend, soon.:)

[zunzune]

Rachel Ray will be in the Metroplex sometime this month, she says she has recipes just for you! Busy moms with new family chores!:D

[mena]

Are you going? I shall wait for her book cause I am too busy to go.:D
lol....

When and where is she coming?

[zunzune]

Are you going? I shall wait for her book cause I am too busy to go.:D
lol....

When and where is she coming?

I don't know when but I know it's somewhere in Dallas.....I'll have to pay attention. You know I consider her my archrival....lol and only because of you. heeheeheee

[zunzune]

Are you looking for dinner recipes? Pizza tonight!!!!!!

[mena]

I don't know when but I know it's somewhere in Dallas.....I'll have to pay attention. You know I consider her my archrival....lol and only because of you. heeheeheeeNah, comadre. I'm sure you do a better job plus she wouldn't know how to answer my English/Spanish questions.:D

[mena]

Are you looking for dinner recipes? Pizza tonight!!!!!!One of the kids does not like cheese of any kind.:confused: That is a first for me. We made a quick pizza and had to make her something else.

[zunzune]

One of the kids does not like cheese of any kind.:confused: That is a first for me. We made a quick pizza and had to make her something else.

Really? That is incredible. No pizza for me but little chisquis and Flaco really enjoyed it.

[mena]

Ingredients:
1 package of chicken (already sliced strips)
4 cups corn flakes
1 small box of egg substitute (egg beaters is my favorite brand)
salt and pepper or your favorite seasoning

Recipe:
Heat oven to 425 degrees

Pour corn flakes in a large plastic ziploc and crush with rolling pin (you can add your seasoning at this time and mix)

Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray and set aside

Cube chicken into 1 inch bites

Pour egg substitute into large bowl, dip chicken then put in cornflakes bag.

Set chicken bites on cookie sheet and cook for atleast 12 minutes.

*Next time I will mix in coconut into the mixture and see how that comes out.:confused:

[Irenera]

Has anybody started cooking for lent, since it started Wed. I will start Saturday with Gambo. I did my gro shopping during my lunch hr. I went and got a jar of ragn cajun, light Roux. Fresh Shrimp,crab leg meat,two losbster tail and two chicken brest that will be for my meat. My vegies two bell papers, one onion,celery,two rip tomatos and some fresh okara, one hot pepper,and rice. And two boxes of Jeffy corn bread. i hope I am not forgeting anything else. No capirotada, but an apple tort. that should do it for opening day of lent. What else do you all do, so maybe I can put in a different meal the following Saturday.:rolleyes:

[zunzune]

Doesn't look like you're missing anything. I would substitute the crap legs for crab legs if I were you though. It might taste better.:D How many people are you feeding with all that?
We had enchiladas on Ash Wednesday and are having Shrimp Etouffee this evening. Next Friday it'll probably be Shrimp Pasta Primavera and Gumbo the Friday after. We'll see.

[Irenera]

Doesn't look like you're missing anything. I would substitute the crap legs for crab legs if I were you though. It might taste better.:D How many people are you feeding with all that?
We had enchiladas on Ash Wednesday and are having Shrimp Etouffee this evening. Next Friday it'll probably be Shrimp Pasta Primavera and Gumbo the Friday after. We'll see.

For 6 people and if I have left overs than it will be Sunday supper. I love Pasta Primavera, but Dr. took me out of pasta,breads,potatos and etc I am a little over my my cholesterol and trig. just on the border line.
I plan to bake the lobster tail for 20 mi then take it and cut it into square pieces and let it finish cooking with the gambo. Enchiladas sounds good and I like them with white cheese, but than again cheese is one of my no,no's. Darn, its hard to think of food I can eat. :mad:

[mena]

Correct me if I am wrong, isn't shrimp high on the cholestorol side?

[zunzune]

In the past, shellfish were excluded from low cholesterol diets because they were believed to be high in cholesterol. New sophisticated measuring techniques have indicated that cholesterol levels of many molluscan shellfish are much lower than was previously thought. In fact, bivalve mollusks such as clams, oysters, scallops and mussels were found to have a high percentage of non-cholesterol sterols present that seem to have a beneficial effect. These sterols have been found to inhibit the absorption of cholesterol eaten at the same meal.
Cholesterol levels in such crustaceans as crab and lobster are similar to that found in the dark meat of chicken. While cholesterol in shrimp varies considerably by species, it is generally 11/2 to 2 times higher than in the dark meat of chicken, but far less than the cholesterol present in eggs.
Most of the cholesterol in our bodies is manufactured by our bodies. It didn't come from eating cholesterol, but rather, from eating too much saturated fat. Because shellfish contain very little saturated fat, they are no longer excluded from typical low cholesterol diets. So go ahead and enjoy eating shellfish, but remember, the key is moderation.

SOURCE:Seafood for the Good Life....A Basic Introduction to Seafood Nutrition with Recipes, National Fisheries
Education and Research Foundation

Saturated fats (http://www.healthcastle.com/goodfats-badfats.shtml) and transfattty acids (http://www.healthcastle.com/trans.shtml) are the most important factors that raise blood cholesterol, not dietary cholesterol!

[zunzune]

To lower cholesterol consider a low-fat diet. Cutting back on carbohydrates is not the only key. Carbohydrates in the body (especially complex ones) are converted to sugar in the body and not cholesterol. Choose fish or white meat chicken and turkey (no skin), roasted or baked, and limit fatty cuts of red meat, fried foods, organ meats and processed meats, such as sausage and luncheon meat. Eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables (except high-fat avocado and coconut), and whole grains, beans, pasta, potatoes and cereals. Use only small amounts of olive, corn or canola oils and avoid butter, mayonnaise, shortening and coconut, palm or palm kernel oils. Use skim/nonfat milk and low-fat/nonfat yogurt and cheeses, and avoid whole milk, cream, ice cream, egg yolks and cheeses. Healthy desserts include angel food cake, gingersnaps, fig cookies, animal crackers, hard candy or jelly beans, popsicles, low-fat/nonfat frozen yogurt and sorbet; avoid pastries, cakes, pies and cookies. (Note: cholesterol in foods is found only in items of animal origin. Other foods high in fat, such as peanut butter, coconut and avocado, can also raise blood levels of cholesterol, but they do not contain cholesterol.)

[Irenera]

Correct me if I am wrong, isn't shrimp high on the cholestorol side?

LIKE SUSI Q SAYS, ALOT OF US OUR BODY MANUFACTURES THE CHOLESTEROL OR SOMETIMES WE ARE LIKE CAMELS, WE STORE WHAT LITTLE FAT WE EAT.

I AM ONE THAT NO MATTER WHAT I EAT OR EXTERICE I RETAIN CHOLESTEROL. EVERY PERSONS BODY IS DIFFERENT. I USE TO LIVE IN THE GYM PUT IN 3 TO 4 HRS 7 DAYS A WEEK. MY DIET WAS FISH,CHICKEN,FRUITS,VEG,WATER. I WEIGHTED AT 115 POUNDS FOR 5 YRS, WITH VERY HIGH CHOLESTEROL AND TRIG/ FATTY. I TRY TO LOSE MORE WEIGHT, BUT MY BODY DID NOT. SO I GAVE UP THE GYM 4 YRS AGO, WHATS THE USE. I WENT DOWN TO 100 POUNDS LEAVEING THE GYM. I LOOK HORRABLE. I LOST MY BIG FAT LEGS, MY COLLAR BONE WAS SHOWING MY CLOTHING WAS SAGING, EVEN MY PANTS WERE LONGER. TO GAIN WEIGHT I WOULD EAT A HALF A GAL OF CHOL ICECREAME. I WENT UP TO MY NORMAL WEIGHT 115 TO 120 ON AN OFF. I WENT BACK INTO DRINKING MY VIT'S AND I ADDED OMEGA3 FISH OIL. MY CHOLESTEROL LOWER DOWN, NORMAL IS LESS THAN 200 I AM 212, TRIG IS MY WORRY, FATTY SUPPOSE TO BE LESS THAN 150 AN I AM AT 218. DOC WANTED TO PUT ME IN SOME KIND OF MEDICATION TO LOWER THE TRI, BUT THE MEDICATION WILL GIVE YOU SOME KIND OF HOT FLASHES AND YOU WILL TURN RED, PLUS YOUR BODY WILL ITCH, I ASK THE DOC IS IT A CURE OR JUST TO CONTROL IT WHILE I AM TAKING IT. IT WAS JUST TO CONTROL IT FOR THE THREE MONTHS I COULD TAKE IT. I SAID NO THANKS. I SEEN PEOPLE WAY OVER WEIGHT AND THEY HAVE NO CHOLESTREOL. WHATS THE DEAL HERE. I EAT HEALTH AND EXCERISE. MAINTAIN A WEIGHT OF 115 TO 120 FOR A 5FT1"
BUT THAN MY MOM,DAD, AND ALL MY FAMILY HAVE HIGH CHOLESTREOL.:o

[Irenera]

To lower cholesterol consider a low-fat diet. Cutting back on carbohydrates is not the only key. Carbohydrates in the body (especially complex ones) are converted to sugar in the body and not cholesterol. Choose fish or white meat chicken and turkey (no skin), roasted or baked, and limit fatty cuts of red meat, fried foods, organ meats and processed meats, such as sausage and luncheon meat. Eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables (except high-fat avocado and coconut), and whole grains, beans, pasta, potatoes and cereals. Use only small amounts of olive, corn or canola oils and avoid butter, mayonnaise, shortening and coconut, palm or palm kernel oils. Use skim/nonfat milk and low-fat/nonfat yogurt and cheeses, and avoid whole milk, cream, ice cream, egg yolks and cheeses. Healthy desserts include angel food cake, gingersnaps, fig cookies, animal crackers, hard candy or jelly beans, popsicles, low-fat/nonfat frozen yogurt and sorbet; avoid pastries, cakes, pies and cookies. (Note: cholesterol in foods is found only in items of animal origin. Other foods high in fat, such as peanut butter, coconut and avocado, can also raise blood levels of cholesterol, but they do not contain cholesterol.)

Girl I live most of my life with out all the extras. Thats how I learn that it had nothing to do on what I eat or the exterice I done, of course it help some how, but my body makes it or maintain on what ever I ate. Maybe I learn it before the Dr. ever found out. I even got mad at the Doc, and told him you have a medication that is one fits all, and it didn't work for me, because even doing the right thing did not work. I have to live with it and try to keep it low as much as I can.

[zunzune]

Which one of our illustrious cooks has a recipe for "tortas de camarón"?

[zunzune]

I tried something way out there yesterday. We don't eat meat on Friday's during Lent so I was kind of stuck. I was in the mood for tostadas and also in the mood for fish. I thought about ceviche tostadas but didn't have the time......I made ceviche with canned tuna. It turned out really good and both flaco and I really liked it. It's made just like you would ceviche but less than half the time.

[Irenera]

I tried something way out there yesterday. We don't eat meat on Friday's during Lent so I was kind of stuck. I was in the mood for tostadas and also in the mood for fish. I thought about ceviche tostadas but didn't have the time......I made ceviche with canned tuna. It turned out really good and both flaco and I really liked it. It's made just like you would ceviche but less than half the time.

Try tuna fish patties. Boil some potatos and matsh potatos with a little butter than mix it with tuna fish. Whip some egg white and put patties on egg white then fry them.

Aslo you can try shrip quesadias, easy to make. My sis made ceviche and I didn't like it at all, maybe its the way she made it. I always belive that is a person cooks with love, no matter what it is I will come out one of the best. My family use to say after they ate, "nadian te gana." :rolleyes:

[zunzune]

I make tuna patties as well as salmon patties often, but I try to stay away from the fried stuff and potatoes. Both wreak havoc with some of my ailments. Shrimp quesadillas....yuck! Shrimp and cheese hardly ever go together and if they're made with flour tortillas then double yuck! I could try the tuna with the potatoes and maybe bake them.....that might be good. Thanks!:)

[gsgutz]

I make tuna patties as well as salmon patties often, but I try to stay away from the fried stuff and potatoes. Both wreak havoc with some of my ailments. Shrimp quesadillas....yuck! Shrimp and cheese hardly ever go together and if they're made with flour tortillas then double yuck! I could try the tuna with the potatoes and maybe bake them.....that might be good. Thanks!:)

Have you had tuna taco's? When my sister first told me about them I thought it sounded disgusting but when I tried it, they tasted pretty good!!

[mena]

I make tuna patties as well as salmon patties often, but I try to stay away from the fried stuff and potatoes. Both wreak havoc with some of my ailments. Shrimp quesadillas....yuck! Shrimp and cheese hardly ever go together and if they're made with flour tortillas then double yuck! I could try the tuna with the potatoes and maybe bake them.....that might be good. Thanks!:)Shrimp quesadillas....they sell them at Taco Cabana. I would not recommend a Taco Cabana in North Texas though. They are only good in San Antonio (maybe cause corporate is there).:rolleyes: Anyway, the quesadillas were good but, I'll stick to the traditional.

[zunzune]

Have you had tuna taco's? When my sister first told me about them I thought it sounded disgusting but when I tried it, they tasted pretty good!!

They're delicious, especially if they are made with fresh tuna that's been grilled!

[gsgutz]

They're delicious, especially if they are made with fresh tuna that's been grilled!

here i thought the ones made with can tuna were good, care to share your recipe?

[zunzune]

I will share as soon as I can get out from under this post vacation laundry! Today was bad....I want to go on vacation again. :mad:

[gsgutz]

What about crab cakes, mmm I love to eat. I need to stop I'm not getting any younger and weight loss is harder cause I hate working out!!!!!!!!:eek:

[zunzune]

Southern crab cakes with remoulade dipping sauce
very easy-from diabetic cooking magazine
Makes 8 servings
A favorite on every coast, this Southern-style crab cake appetizer is served with a low-fat version of the classic New Orleans sauce. The crabmeat mixture may be covered and chilled up to four hours before cooking.
Ingredients:
10 ounces fresh lump crabmeat
1-1/2 cups fresh white or sourdough bread crumbs, divided
¼ cup chopped green onions
½ cup fat-free or reduced-fat mayonnaise, divided
1 egg white, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons coarse grain or spicy brown mustard, divided
¾ teaspoon hot pepper sauce, divided
2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
Lemon wedges

Preparation:
1. Preheat oven to 200°F. Pick out and discard any shell or cartilage from crabmeat. Combine crabmeat, 3/4 cup bread crumbs and green onions in medium bowl. Add 1/4 cup mayonnaise, egg white, 1 tablespoon mustard and 1/2 teaspoon pepper sauce; mix well. Using 1/4 cup mixture per cake, shape into 8 (1/2-inch-thick) cakes. Roll crab cakes lightly in remaining 3/4 cup bread crumbs.
2. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat; add 1 teaspoon oil. Add 4 crab cakes; cook 4 to 5 minutes per side or until golden brown. Transfer to serving platter; keep warm in oven. Repeat with remaining 1 teaspoon oil and crab cakes.
3. To prepare dipping sauce, combine remaining 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon mustard and 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce in small bowl; mix well.
4. Serve crab cakes warm with lemon wedges and dipping sauce.
Nutritional Information:
Serving Size: 1 crab cake with 1-1/2 teaspoons sauce
Sodium
376 mg
Protein
7 g
Fiber
<1 g
Carbohydrate
8 g
Cholesterol
30 mg
Saturated Fat
<1 g
Total Fat
2 g
Calories from Fat
25 %
Calories
81
Dietary Exchange:
Meat
1
Starch
1/2

[zunzune]

Hey Flash! Just wanted you to know that the soggy bread turned out beautifully!:D

[EagleCitizen]

for quick recepies that are good, fast and easty well.... sometimes they are good. Watch Rachel ray 30 minute meals...

[mena]

Because of her, I now eat spaghetti without making faces. My MIL gave us one of Rachel's recipe books.

[EagleCitizen]

i should buy one. I went to kohls they sale the knives she uses there. they are $100.00 for 3......expensvive!


Because of her, I now eat spaghetti without making faces. My MIL gave us one of Rachel's recipe books.

[eagle4ever]

IT JUST KILLS ME WHEN SHE CARRIES ALL THE INGREDIENTS IN HER ARMS,,LIKE SHES CARRYING A BABY. BUT YES, HER FOOD LOOKS TO DIE 4

[energy]

The only food I like to see is when its right in my face so that I can eat it, other wise those food channels just make me drool.............. ahhhh Butter......

[zunzune]

i should buy one. I went to kohls they sale the kives she uses there. they are $100.00 for 3......expensvive!

They're worth it though! I have a set that's almost 20 years old and they're still as good as the day I got them.

[EagleCitizen]

True...they are worth they price.

They're worth it though! I have a set that's almost 20 years old and they're still as good as the day I got them.

[mena]

If I knew what I was doing in the kitchen, I would probably invest in some. Right now I just use some from wal-mart.

[eagle4ever]

anybody have any quick n simple pasta recipes? pasta is da chits:D

[zunzune]

anybody have any quick n simple pasta recipes? pasta is da chits:D

Olive Garden! J/K, Italian, American, Chinese? I've got a few of both!!!!

[Evie]

http://www.kraftfoods.com (http://www.kraftfoods.com)

Eagle, try this link.

[Irenera]

To First Lady And Every Teacher/instructor/professor Out Here Have A Happy Teachers Day. ;)

[Evie]

Well thanks Irenera. That was nice of you!!:D

[zunzune]

Evie, I hope your kids brought you wonderful things. We catered a luncheon for our teachers and the PTA board members brought desert. I made enough flan for about 100 teachers and it still wasn't enough for them! :eek: I definitely know they enjoyed it.....cuando me visites te hago flan y al diablo con la dieta!:D

[Evie]

Well only one kiddo remembered us. But we got some stuff from the school, including breakfast and the PTO gave us a cool T-shirt. Over all it has been nice. At least they remembered the teacher aides unlike other years.:rolleyes:

[mena]

Signs were posted all over the main entrance of the schools and a suggestion sheet was sent home with the kiddos. My kids helped the teachers celebrate the week. The teachers sent home thank you notes. I think administrators should do this for the teachers. It is the least they can do.

[EagleCitizen]

I agree. Sometimes a little pat in the back is good for the Moral of employees.

At T-MOBILE in the valley, they have incentives for their employees... theather room, massage room, quiet room, aroma room, mom's room (for those mothers that breast feed). It's something else. I have a friend that works there. THey hire quite a few people.

Signs were posted all over the main entrance of the schools and a suggestion sheet was sent home with the kiddos. My kids helped the teachers celebrate the week. The teachers sent home thank you notes. I think administrators should do this for the teachers. It is the least they can do.

[zunzune]

I would kill for a massage room. Well, maybe not kill but I would go to extremes.

[Irenera]

I would kill for a massage room. Well, maybe not kill but I would go to extremes.

You need to fine a job where they teach massage therapy.:D I get three free diffirent kind of message per semester. They teach it here under continue education. Their finals is giving us message. I don't like the aroma therapy, its tooo soft, too delicate. I like the one that is ruff give me pain. I like them to use their elbow, knuckles and give me chops with the side of the hand. When finish boy it feels so good, and one feel very refresh. So I learn how to give massage just by getting message every semester for 31yrs. But everthing must come to an end. ;)

[Evie]

So Irenera you like it RUFF huh?;)

[Irenera]

So Irenera you like it RUFF huh?;)

yep!!! but I like them to start slow and easy, But I like a man, women are too much like a femal don't want to hit the right spot. then once my body is warm up, give it to me baby, the elbow on my back,neck,arms legs down to my toes mama mia with warm oil, after such a climx, a warm towel rap all around my body. Ok, we are talking about body masage so don't get the wrong idea. If I am going to be bann, I will be bann for a body massage.:D but it ok-doky:cool: have a good week-end.

[Evie]

Ay Irenera after all you wrote and in such detail, te has de ver hido como plancha pa la casa!! :D

[zunzune]

Ay Irenera after all you wrote and in such detail, te has de ver hido como plancha pa la casa!! :D

I just want to know what kind of quick recipe this is? Where do you get the ingredients? I'm hungry for some good enchiladas. Do any of you cyber-pros have any suggestions?

[gsgutz]

I just want to know what kind of quick recipe this is? Where do you get the ingredients? I'm hungry for some good enchiladas. Do any of you cyber-pros have any suggestions? Dont tell me you don't know how to make enchilada's, you have some very good recipes there!!! My favorite are with the white cheese that you have to crumble. Is that queso fresco? I make my own sauce and I know you do too!!:D

[EagleCitizen]

Have youguys ever done the enchilada cassrole. it's just the layering of all the ingridients without having to dip/fold etc..... It's pretty good, and really fast! of course nothing beats doing it the LONG WAY.....

[zunzune]

Dont tell me you don't know how to make enchilada's, you have some very good recipes there!!! My favorite are with the white cheese that you have to crumble. Is that queso fresco? I make my own sauce and I know you do too!!:D

I do make my own sauce, but I am looking for a different flavor. I make them with mole, salsa verde, salsa roja, and fresh tomato but I want a new taste. Maybe while I am recuperating I can play around in the kitchen.
I've never had the casserole but I love the New Mexico layered enchiladas with the fried egg on top.

[EagleCitizen]

:eek: fried egg on top???? i've never heard of such thing!:rolleyes:


I do make my own sauce, but I am looking for a different flavor. I make them with mole, salsa verde, salsa roja, and fresh tomato but I want a new taste. Maybe while I am recuperating I can play around in the kitchen.
I've never had the casserole but I love the New Mexico layered enchiladas with the fried egg on top.

[zunzune]

Had them at ABUELOS on Saturday night. They are typical of New Mexico and they are pretty good. A lot of the Mexican restaurants here have the New Mexico and Arizona influences in the dishes they serve.



:eek: fried egg on top???? i've never heard of such thing!:rolleyes:

[Evie]

My brother said he had some breakfast enchiladas the other day that were to die for. They had egg, sausage, tomatoes, onions and cheese. Rolled in a tortilla then with the sauce on top. Topped with more cheese. YUMMY!!!

[zunzune]

My brother said he had some breakfast enchiladas the other day that were to die for. They had egg, sausage, tomatoes, onions and cheese. Rolled in a tortilla then with the sauce on top. Topped with more cheese. YUMMY!!!


Yummy! Where did he have those?

[Evie]

Oops sorry I dont remember the place but it was in SA:o

[Irenera]

My brother said he had some breakfast enchiladas the other day that were to die for. They had egg, sausage, tomatoes, onions and cheese. Rolled in a tortilla then with the sauce on top. Topped with more cheese. YUMMY!!!

that sounds like an omelet from IHOP. Sometimes the use the same doug from pancake expect they make it very thin like a tortilla. The other place that make it with corn tortilla is at Mi Tierra, or Pico de gayo.

Now let me tell you the worst I ever ate. My husband was doing his two weeks national guard at Weslaco, down the valley. I as for chicarons con chili. they brought me one bowl with hard chicarons un cook and a small plate with two chile serano. :eek: maybe I look all chuntara from down Mexico. I started to laugh and told my husband might as well an ask for a bottle of teqilla and put it on the table and add some mariaches:confused: :D :o

[zunzune]

Chuntara!:D That sounds hilarious coming out of your head. lol!

[zunzune]

Somebody give me some good salad recipes! I don't want the stove on anymore!:eek: No pasta salads though, I can't do noodles very often.:( :mad:

[EagleCitizen]

I have found that at times i'm very busy and I want a quick salad. I just go to HEB and buy the pre-mixed salad bag and I then go and buy the bag of skinless chicken. I heat up the chichen in microwave....add it to the salad put my favorite dressing and i'm ready to go.



Somebody give me some good salad recipes! I don't want the stove on anymore!:eek: No pasta salads though, I can't do noodles very often.:( :mad:

[zunzune]

Any suggestions for breakfast smoothies? They've got to be low sugar though and preferably made with yogurt.

[zunzune]

I tried your suggestion except I cooked my own chicken and it came out really good. I spruced it up a little with walnuts and raisins and it was delish!

I have found that at times i'm very busy and I want a quick salad. I just go to HEB and buy the pre-mixed salad bag and I then go and buy the bag of skinless chicken. I heat up the chichen in microwave....add it to the salad put my favorite dressing and i'm ready to go.

[mena]

Any suggestions for breakfast smoothies? They've got to be low sugar though and preferably made with yogurt.I have this one from a recipe book.

1 small banana
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup nonfat sugar-free flavored yogurt (try Strawberry)
1/4 cup orange juice

Blend all ingredients until smooth.

Yield: about 2 cups
One serving: 1 cup
Calories per serving:120
Fat:1 gram
Exchanges: 1/2 milk, 1 fruit

Calories listed are for yogurt sweetened with artificial sweetener.

-I copied this recipe from Quick and Healthy recipes and ideas
-Author is a Registered Dietitian Brenda J Ponichtera

I hope this helps.

[zunzune]

Thank you. I shall try it.

[mena]

I love banana drinks.;) Hope you like it too.

[zunzune]

Comadre, we had that smoothie for breakfast and we both loved it! Thanks.

[mena]

Comadre, we had that smoothie for breakfast and we both loved it! Thanks.Glad you did.

[zunzune]

2 tomatoes, seeded and diced
1/4 basil, washed, dried and chopped
salt to taste
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup fresh mozarella

Mix together, place in refriegerator about an hour for flavors to blend and serve semi-chilled for best flavor.

[zunzune]

1 bag tri-colored pasta
1/2 bottle Kraft sun dried tomato vinaigrette salad dressing
1/2 onion thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 bag "steamers" broccoli-cooked according to package directions. Cooled.

Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse in cold water and let cool. Toss with remaining ingredients in large bowl. Add additional dressing if necessary. Refrigerate 1 hr. or more for flavors to blend.

[mena]

Yummy........:D