Grilled Cheese with Pears

Ingredients: • 4 slices of bread • 4 slices of cheese • 1 medium pear, cut into 1/4-inch slices • 2 tablespoons of butter or no-stick cooking spray Directions: Heat a frying pan on medium heat. Butter two slices of bread on one side; place buttered side down onto the

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Tuna Pasta Salad (Pasta de Ajo y Mantequilla)

Ingredients: • 1/2 pound pasta, cooked and drained • 2 cups broccoli or zucchini, chopped • 1 tomato, chopped • 1/2 cup Italian salad dressing • 1 can tuna, drained Directions: Combine pasta and vegetables in a bowl. Add dressing and stir until well combined. Tip: add protein with 2-3

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Pasta Primavera

Ingredients: • 1/2 pound of pasta, cooked, drained • 4 tablespoons oil • 1 carrot, chopped • 1 zucchini, chopped • 1-2 cloves garlic, sliced • Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Heat oil in pan over medium heat. Add garlic, vegetables, sauté 5-7 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste,

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Caramelized Onions (Cebolla Caramelizada)

Ingredients: • 4 medium onions, chopped • 1 tablespoons of butter or oil • Salt and pepper to taste • Water, 1-2 tablespoons as needed Directions: Heat the pan on medium high heat, add the oil or butter, and onions and stir constantly for 30-40 minutes. If the onions begin

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Potato Cakes (Tortas de Papa)

Ingredients: • 3 cups left over mashed potatoes • 1 cup small breadcrumbs* • 1 Large egg, lightly beaten • 2-3 Tablespoons of oil * To add flavor add pepper, sautéed onions or garlic to the mashed potatoes before cooking. Directions: In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, breadcrumbs,

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Braised Celery (Apio Estofado)

Ingredients: • 8 stalks celery, rinsed and trimmed, cut into 1 inch pieces • 1 tablespoon butter • 1/2 cup broth (chicken or beef) • Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Heat butter in a pan over medium heat. Once melted add celery, salt and pepper, and cook for 5

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Sauteed Cauliflower (Coliflor Salteado)

Ingredients: • 1/2 head of cauliflower, cut into florets • 2 tablespoons of oil • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (or other cheese of your choice) • 1 clove of garlic (optional) • Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot,

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Microwaved Steamed Carrots (Zanahorias al Vapor Microondas)

Ingredients: • 1 pound thinly sliced carrots • 1 tablespoon water Directions: Place carrots and water in a microwave safe dish. Cover and microwave on high 4-6 minutes, until tender. Uncover carefully, carrots will be hot. Ingredientes: • 1 libra zanahorias, cortadas finas • 1 cucharada de agua Direcciones: Coloque

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Classic Carrot Salad (Ensalada Clásica de Zanahoria)

Ingredients: • 3-4 cups of grated carrots • 1/2 cup of raisins • 1 large apple, chopped • 1/4 cup low fat mayonnaise or plain yogurt Directions: Combine all ingredients in a medium sized bowl. Ingredientes: • 3-4 tazas de zanahoria rallada • 1/2 taza de pasitas • 1 manzana,

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Chicken Cabbage Salad (Ensalada de Pollo con Repollo)

Ingredients: • 4 cups cabbage, shredded • 1 pound carrots, thinly sliced • 2 cups chicken, cooked shredded • 1 cup low fat mayo or salad dressing • 2 apples or pears, chopped • Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Ingredientes: • 4

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Sauteed Cabbage (Repollo Salteado)

Ingredients: • 3 cups cabbage, shredded • 2 tablespoons of butter or oil • Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Melt butter or heat oil in a large sauté pan. Add the cabbage and salt and pepper. Stir occasionally until cabbage is tender and beginning to brown. Ingredientes: • 3

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