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A super simple way anyone can enjoy broccoli, Crockpot Chunky Cheesy Stew:

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Equipment and All Ingredients Needed

1 Knife 1 Cutting board 1 Crockpot 1 Ladle

1 Pound ham

8 New potatoes

1 Head broccoli

½ Large white onion

½ Cup water

1 Tablespoon minced garlic paste

1 Tablespoon white pepper

2 Teaspoons chicken broth granules

1 Teaspoon dried coriander

10 Slices cheddar cheese

1 ½ Cups milk

2 Tablespoons butter

2 Teaspoons corn starch

Fresh parsley sprigs

Whole wheat dinner rolls

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Hubby is back in the western-style phase and came up with this meal,

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For the meal hubby smothered sautéed beef strips in leftover demi-glase sauce with minced garlic paste; then added steamed fresh asparagus, baked potato with sour cream. a whole wheat dinner roll, and a small salad of iceberg lettuce, arugula, scallion, bacon bits, and hubby’s homegrown cherry tomatoes topped with a creamy cheese dressing.

Hubby whipped up another quick and filling meal, Papa’s Tomato-Pork Dinner:

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This meal by hubby consisted of olive oil, sliced white onion, spicy pork sausage, frozen grilled Mediterranean vegetable mix, canned diced tomatoes with sauce, white pepper, and parmesan cheese; home grown arugula and cherry tomatoes, iceberg lettuce, scallions, julienned cucumber, dried oregano flakes, and creamy cheese dressing; and a whole wheat dinner roll.

Here’s another simple seafood meal, Confetti-Shrimp & Ginger-Bean Dinner:

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Equipment and All Ingredients Needed

2 Frying pans 2 Stovetop burners 6 Toothpicks

1 Knife 1 Cutting board

20 Frozen shrimp

30 Frozen green beans

3 Slices bacon

1 Small red pepper

1 Large Shitake mushroom

½ Medium white onion

½ Cup white wine

1 Tablespoon olive oil

1 Tablespoon minced garlic paste

1 Tablespoon sesame oil

1 Tablespoon butter

1 Tablespoon white pepper

1 Teaspoon dried oregano flakes

1 Teaspoon minced ginger paste

Whole wheat dinner rolls

Fresh chives

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This is a super-quick lunch put together from leftovers, Ginger Pork – Chicken Pasta Lunch:

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Simply slice whole wheat dinner rolls; fill with one leftover Ginger-Pork medallion per roll topped with fresh basil leaves and crumbled baby cheese; heat in microwave for 1.5 minutes; remove from microwave and heat leftover Chicken Pot Pie filling. Meanwhile, add iceberg lettuce and cherry tomato slices to pork mini-sandwiches; plate sandwiches and chicken pasta; top pasta with cracked black sesame seeds.

Inspired by a dish my mom use to prepare, hubby came-up with this original version, Papa’s Mock Hungarian Stew:

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For the meal hubby sautéed chopped onion, chicken thigh, potato, and carrots in olive oil; added chopped Shitake mushrooms, minced garlic paste, white pepper, fresh rosemary leaves, tomato juice, and Spanish olives; let simmer until reduced; plated and added whole wheat dinner rolls for sopping-up the sauce.

Here’s another quick and easy home cooked meal that increases in flavor as it simmers, Pork & Pasta Dinner:

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A simple meal of pork sausage, white onion. minced garlic paste, minced ginger paste, dried cilantro flakes, powdered cayenne pepper, carrot, red bell pepper, mushrooms, canned diced tomatoes with sauce, brown sugar, cumin, black olive slices, olive oil, whole wheat dinner rolls, bow-tie egg-pasta, parmesan cheese, and fresh basil sprigs.

Equipment and All Ingredients Needed

1 Medium pot 2 Frying pans 3 Stovetop Burners
1 Strainer 1 Can Opener 1 Knife 1 Cutting board

4 Medium spicy pork sausages

1 Large Red bell pepper

1 Can diced tomatoes with liquid

1 Small can mushroom slices

½ Medium white onion

½ Large carrot

10 Pitted black olives

2 Tablespoons olive oil

2 Tablespoons minced garlic paste

1 Tablespoon dried cilantro flakes

1 Teaspoon powdered cumin

1 Teaspoon minced ginger paste

1 Teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 Teaspoon brown sugar

2 Whole wheat dinner rolls

Pasta of choice

Parmesan cheese

Fresh basil sprigs

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This is another unique and tasty meal that makes use of holiday leftovers, Red & Green Delight:

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Equipment and All Ingredients Needed

2 Frying pans 1 Medium pot 3 Stovetop Burners 1 Can opener

1 Colander 1 Knife 1 Cutting board

300 Grams beef

2 Whole wheat dinner rolls

2 Pitted black olives

3 Large cherry tomatoes

¼ Broccoli flower

½ Cup sour cream

1 Tablespoon olive oil

1 Tablespoon white pepper

1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar

1 Tablespoon powdered sage

1 Tablespoon almond slivers

1 Teaspoon powdered thyme

1 Teaspoon bleu cheese

5 Fresh basil leaves

4 Fresh mint leaves

4 Extra-thin slices cranberry sauce

150 Grams pasta of choice

Fresh arugula leaves

Nutmeg

Cracked black sesame seeds

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This is a simple and tasty meal with a twist on the traditional version, Tuna Hash:

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Equipment and All Ingredients Needed

2 Frying pans 1 Microwave 2 Stovetop Burners 1 Can opener

1 Microwaveable container with lid 1 Knife 1 Cutting board

2 Small potatoes

1 Small bell pepper

1 /4 White onion

1 Can tuna with oil

2 Tablespoons scallions

1 Tablespoon fresh basil leaves

1 Tablespoon julienned pickled ginger

1 Tablespoon white pepper

1 Tablespoon butter

2 Teaspoons balsamic vinegar

1 Teaspoon dried tarragon flakes

1 Teaspoon minced garlic paste

Whole wheat dinner rolls

Minced garlic paste

Eggs (optional)

Cracked black sesame seeds

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This is another of those “almost too simple” meals that is tasty and filling, Red Beans & Rice Soup Dinner:

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Simply sauté sliced pork sausage in olive oil and diced white onion; add diced bell pepper, fresh rosemary and chopped basil leaves, minced garlic paste, chopped scallions, canned diced tomatoes, chicken broth, cayenne pepper, and leftover red beans and rice. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for about ten minutes; plate and add a whole grain dinner roll as an accompaniment.

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