MACARONI VEGETABLE SOUP, HAM PATTIES WITH POTATO SQUASH STEW, RED CABBAGE SALAD and A "SUNSHINE" AWARD

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HEALTHY FRUIT SNACK and SOFT AND CHEWY CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES - PILLSBURY RECIPE # 2

- BANANA -
- BLACKBERRY -
- RASPBERRY -

INGREDIENTS:
(6 dozen cookies)
1-1/4 cups granulated sugar,
1-1/4 cups packed brown sugar,
1-1/2 cups butter, softened,
2 teaspoons vanilla,
3 eggs,
4-1/2 cups all purpose flour,
2 teaspoons baking soda,
1/2 teaspoon salt,
3 cups chocolate chips;
DIRECTIONS:
1. Heat oven to 375 F. In large bowl beat granulated sugar, brown sugar and butter with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla and eggs until well blended. On low speed, beat in flour, baking soda and salt until well combined, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in chocolate chips.
2. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 3 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
3. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Cool on wire rack.
Enjoy!

HEALTHY SNACK - FRUIT SALAD -

INGREDIENTS:
Pineapple,
Cherries,
Orange,
Pear,
Banana,
Blueberries,
Raspberries,
Blackberries,
Strawberries;

CHEESE STUFFED PEPPERS - APPETIZER - (ardei umpluti cu crema de brinza)

CHEESE STUFFING INGREDIENTS:
(FOR 8-10 PEPPERS)
1/2 cup goat feta cheese, crumbled,
1/2 cup cream cheese, softened,
1/2 cup butter, softened,
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley,
1/4 cup finely chopped onion,
1/2 teaspoon dry thyme;
DIRECTIONS:
Mix all the ingredients until well blended; stuff peppers; refrigerate until set; slice and serve as an appetizer.
Enjoy!

CHINESE FOOD FOR DINNER @ CHINA DELIGHTS in SAN RAMON CA.

-CHINA DELIGHTS-
9150-D Alcosta Blvd.
-San Ramon, Ca 94583-

A nice and intimate place to enjoy delicious Chinese cuisine!
Really recommended !

-TEA-

-HOT AND SOUR SOUP-

-CHICKEN CHOW MEIN-

-PRAWNS AND VEGETABLE WITH GARLIC SAUCE-

FRESH GARDEN SALAD and PILLSBURY "CHOCOLATE STAR GINGERSNAPS"

Green salad or garden salad is a healthy dish which normally servers before Main Course and under Appetizer category. Salad is a mixture of green like iceberg lettuce, romaine, cucumber, tomatoes and cheese or ham and serve with dressing. In a diet program, eating salad is highly recommended.

From the 2010 Pillsbury Calendar, I will post one by one "DESSERT RECIPES"starting with:

"CHOCOLATE STAR GINGERSNAPS"

INGREDIENTS:
(for 4 dozen cookies)
1 cup firmly packet brown sugar,
3/4 cup shortening,
1/4 cup molasses,
1 egg,
2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour,
1 teaspoon baking soda,
1 teaspoon ground ginger,
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon,
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves,
1/4 cup sugar;
DIRECTIONS:
Heat oven to 375 F. In large bowl, combine brown sugar, shortening and molasses; beat at medium speed until smooth. Add egg; beat well. Add flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon and cloves; beat until well mixed. Shape dough into 1 inch balls; roll in sugar. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake for 7 to 9 minutes or until tops are cracked and edges are set. Immediately press one candy in center of each cookie. Cool one minute. Remove from cookie sheets; place on wire racks. Cool about 3 hours or until candy is set before storing.
Enjoy!

FRESH DESSERT AND GHIRARDELLI TO THE RESCUE

MEATBALLS - APPETIZER

BASIC INGREDIENTS FOR ONE POUND MEAT:
1 lb. meat of your choice (pork in this case),
1/2 chopped large onion,
1 clove of minced fresh garlic,
1 egg, lightly beaten,
1-1/2 cups soft white bread crumbs,
dash of thyme and pepper,
salt to taste,
oil for deep frying;

DIRECTIONS:
Combine all ingredients, minus oil. Form 1-1/2 - 2 inches balls and roll onto flour. Deep fry for 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm or cold, with mustard, mayonnaise, honey mustard,ketchup , bbq sauce or any sauce you like.

BEEF AND VEGETABLES SALAD - BOEUF SALAD - (salata de boeuf)

INGREDIENTS:

5 potatoes; boiled in skin, peeled and cut in small cubes;
5 carrots; boiled in skin, peeled and cut in small cubes;
1 cup frozen fresh peas (cooked for 4-5 minutes, cooled and drained);
1 lb. cooked beef sirloin cut in small cubes;
5 hard boiled eggs, peeled and cut in small cubes;
2 medium pickles cut in small cubes;
1/2 cup chopped black olives;
2 cups mayonnaise mixed with 2 tablespoons of mustard(for color and taste);
salt;
pepper,
Directions:
Mix all the ingredients, reserving 1/2 cup mayonnaise. Place the mixture into a serving dish; spread the reserved mayonnaise on top and garnish with raw or cooked vegetables, olives, etc.

Here same salad, different decoration!