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Endive, Romaine, and Radicchio Salad

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Endive, Romaine, and Radicchio Salad

  • 3 cups 1/2-inch sliced Belgian endive (about 6 heads)
  • 3 cups torn romaine lettuce
  • 3 cups torn radicchio
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 garlic clove — minced
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup 1 ounce grated fresh Parmesan cheese
  1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a large bowl. Sprinkle with salt; toss gently. Combine vinegar, mustard, pepper, and garlic in a small bowl; add oil, stirring with a whisk. Drizzle dressing over greens; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with cheese.

Fabulous Tuna-Noodle Casserole

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Fabulous Tuna-Noodle Casserole

  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine
  • 1 small red or green bell pepper (chopped)
  • 1 small onion (chopped)
  • 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 cups milk
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese ((8 ounces))
  • 2 cans solid white tuna in spring water ((9-ounce) drained and flaked)
  • 1 package egg noodles ((12-ounce) cooked)
  • 2 tsp dried parsley flakes
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 cup fine (dry breadcrumbs)
  • 2 Tbs butter or margarine (melted)
  1. Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add bell pepper, onion, and mushrooms, and saute 5 minutes or until tender.
  2. Whisk together flour and milk until smooth; stir into vegetable mixture, and cook, stirring constantly, 5 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; add cheese, stirring until melted.
  3. Stir in tuna and next 4 ingredients; spoon into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
  4. Bake, covered, at 350° for 25 minutes. Stir together breadcrumbs and 2 tablespoons melted butter; sprinkle over casserole, and bake 5 more minutes.

Field Salad with Warm Soy Dressing

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Field Salad with Warm Soy Dressing

  • 2 bags gourmet salad greens (about 16 cups, (5-ounce))
  • 1 cup red bell pepper strips
  • 1 cup diagonally sliced snow peas
  • 1/3 cup diagonally sliced green onions
  • 2 Tbs pine nuts (toasted)
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 3 Tbs apple juice
  • 2 Tbs rice vinegar
  • 1 Tbs mirin (sweet rice wine)
  • 1 Tbs dark sesame oil
  • 1 tsp minced peeled fresh ginger
  • 1 garlic clove (minced)
  1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Combine soy sauce and remaining ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH 90 seconds, and stir well. Pour dressing over salad, tossing gently to coat.

Good Old Fashioned Pancakes

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Good Old Fashioned Pancakes

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tablespoons butter — melted
  1. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Make a well in the center and pour in the milk, egg and melted butter; mix until smooth.
  2. Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake. Brown on both sides and serve hot.