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This is a simple and tasty way to use leftover rice, Non-Alcohol Seafood Risotto Dinner:

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Here is a list of everything needed for the meal:

Equipment and All Ingredients Needed

1 Frying pan 1 Stovetop burner 1 Knife 1 Cutting board

2 Cups frozen seafood mix

1 /4 Cup diced white onion

1 Tablespoon olive oil

1 Tablespoon minced garlic paste

1 Teaspoon 1/2 sodium red miso

1 Whole wheat dinner roll

Soft cream cheese

Caviar of choice

2 Cups pre-cooked rice

1/2 Cup chopped button mushrooms

1 /4 Cup chopped chives

1 Tablespoon chopped fresh basil

1 Tablespoon white pepper

1/2 Cup grated parmesan cheese

2 Tablespoons butter

Fresh basil sprigs

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This pork meal idea originated from a recipe I saw by Jody #35. Although this meal takes longer than most of my dishes, it is simple, tasty, and allows for time do other things while it is cooking, Rosemary-Pork Bake:

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Items Needed:

Stove, oven, one 9 x 9 inch casserole dish, wax paper or brush for greasing casserole dish, and aluminum foil or casserole lid

Ingredients:

1 small pork roast, 2 medium potatoes, 1/4 medium red onion, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon white pepper, 1 cup chicken broth, 1 teaspoon ½ sodium red miso paste,1 tablespoon minced garlic paste, 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves, olive oil for greasing casserole dish, 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, ¼ cup water, and 1 teaspoon corn starch

(Optional)

Cracked black sesame seeds and whole wheat dinner rolls

View video with details here.

The island’s weather is getting a little nippy at times. When I began seeing various versions of this type of soup on TV and over the net, I thought I’d give it a try. So here’s my version, Eggless-Meatball Soup Dinner:

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This meal consisted of 1 carrot, 1 medium bell pepper, 1 medium potato, 1/4 red onion, 3.5 cups water, one 15 ounce can chili beans with sauce, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 tablespoon chicken broth granules, 1 teaspoon 1/2 sodium red miso paste, 1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes, 1.5 pounds hamburger meat, 1/2 cup dried bread crumbs, 1/4 cup milk, 2 tablespoons fresh basil, 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, 1 teaspoon minced garlic paste, and whole wheat dinner rolls. View a video with further details here.

Here’s another new chicken meal chocked full of herbs, Minty Ginger-Basil Chicken Dinner:

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This meal consisted of chicken in a mint, ginger, basil, walnut, soy sauce, white pepper, clove, and olive oil marinade on a bed of mushroom, leek, and garlic rice – garnished with a fresh basil sprig; accompanied with a small iceberg lettuce, cherry tomato, and black olive salad – drizzled with creamy cheese dressing and dried oregano flakes; and garnished with chopped fresh basil. Here’s a brief video with further details.

Here’s another simple pasta meal that can be made in minutes, Basil-Tomato Sauce Pasta Dinner:

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The meal consisted of chopped red onion and spicy sausage sautéed in olive oil with canned diced tomatoes and sauce, minced garlic paste, soy sauce, white pepper, chopped fresh mushrooms, and fresh basil leaves added; then tossed with freshly cooked pasta. As an accompaniment, bleu cheese and black olive slices on whole wheat dinner roll slices. View a video with further details here.

Here’s another flavorful and simple meal from a variety of influences, Ginger-Almond Rice & Shrimp Wrap Dinner:

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The meal consisted of a shrimp sautéed in sesame oil with red onion, bell pepper, white pepper, red chili pepper flakes, minced ginger paste, and shikwasa juice mixture in a lettuce and miso-covered tortilla wrap; diced pickled-ginger and toasted almond rice; and soup of choice (in this case miso). A brief video with further details is available here.

Finally a chance to do some outside cooking, This-n-That BBQ Dinner:

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This meal consisted of grilled ginger-chili sauce pork roast, grilled shikwasa-garlic chicken, grilled foil-wrapped chili beans and onions, grilled foil-wrapped parsley sweet corn cob, and ochazuke onigiri. View brief video with further details.

This is a simple and tasty meal, Bleu Cheese Chicken Roll Dinner:

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The meal consisted of bleu cheese, dried tarragon flakes,and white pepper rolled chicken thigh slices wrapped in thin slices of ham; fried rice with pine nuts and chopped fresh basil; and an iceberg lettuce, cucumber, and cherry tomato slice salad topped with creamy cheese dressing and dried oregano flakes. A video with further details is available here.

The weather is cooling is a bit, so I decided it’s time to drag out the slow cooker, Crockpot Seafood Minestrone Stew Dinner:

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This original meal for two consisted of 1 potato, 1 small carrot, 1 small bell pepper, 1/2 medium onion, 1 1/2 cups frozen seafood mix, 1 tablespoon minced garlic paste, 1 tablespoon minced ginger paste, 1 tablespoon chicken broth granules, 1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes, one 15 ounce can tomato sauce, 1 tablespoon soy sauce,1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon white pepper, 10 Spanish olives, 2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes, 3 small bay leaves, 100 grams pasta, 1 whole wheat dinner roll, 1 teaspoon minced garlic paste, 1 teaspoon almond baby cheese, and four fresh basil leaves. View this video for further details.

Here’s another homemade meal that’s easy and flavorful, Rosemary-Garlic Pork Roast Dinner:

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The meal consisted of a pork roast infused with fresh rosemary leaves and garlic chips; then sprinkled with white pepper and powdered thyme; baked and topped with whole grain mustard; chopped white onion and potatoes sautéed in pork fat with white pepper and red wine vinegar added, then garnished with chopped chives; and sliced red pepper, carrot, zuccini, and pine nuts sautéed in sesame oil.

For more complete directions, check out this first attempt at an original foodie video totally from scratch.