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SANDRA’S QUICK ASIAN VEGETABLE STIR-FRY WITH NOODLES

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There are times when I have a craving for Asian food, and this quick entree fits the bill perfectly... Servings: 4 to 6 Prep: 10 Mins. Cook: 10 Mins. INGREDIENTS Noodles: 8 oz’s (half a box) thin spaghetti noodles, cooked according to package directions Pre-steam broccoli: 2 cups fresh broccoli florets, cut smaller --(Pre-steam on high for 3 minutes in a covered microwave-able bowl with 2 TBs water) Vegetables: 2 tablespoons Mazola oil 2 cups pre-steamed (above) broccoli florets, drain water beforehand 1 small yellow onion, julienned 1/2 red bell pepper, julienned 1/2 orange bell pepper, julienned 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes --2 green onions, white and green parts sliced on the diagonal (added last) Sauce: 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (unseasoned) 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil 3/4 cup low-sodium beef broth Garnish: 1 TB roughly chopped fresh cilantro METHOD Prep all stir-fry ingredi...

SANDRA'S ALASKA HEARTY FALL VEGETABLE LASAGNA (Downsized)

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You'll never miss the meat with this hearty veggie lasagna, it's full-flavored and scrumptious, especially when served with sides of warm and crispy garlic bread and a garden salad tossed with a freshly made vinaigrette... Servings: (4-6) Prep: 20 Mins. Bale: 1 hour INGREDIENTS White Sauce 1-1/2 cup 2% low-fat small curd cottage cheese 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan, plus more for topping 1 large egg, beaten 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 teaspoon dry onion granules 2 tablespoons freshly julienned basil (from my garden) 1 teaspoon dry Italian herb blend 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Pasta 10 Curly Edged dry pasta noodles, broke in half and cooked according to pkg directions (only for 12 minutes) --drain, then pull apart using tongs to cool slightly Sautéed Vegetable mixture 2 tablespoons Olive Oil 4 mini bell peppers: 2 orange, 2 red, diced ( from my garden ) 1/4 yellow onion, diced 2 medium zucchini, cut in half length...