Pear Yam Salad2 pounds sweet potatoes (yams), peeled and cubed3 fresh pears2 tablespoons lemon juice1/4 cup toasted pecans1 cup chopped celery1/3 cup raisins1/3 cup light mayonnaise1 tablespoon honey1/2 teaspoon ground gingerSalt to taste1. In a saucepan, cook the yams for 8 to 10 minutes in boiling water just until tender. Do not overcook. Drain; set aside to cool. 2. Core the pears and cut into chunks. Toss the pears with the lemon juice and mix with the cooled yams in a large bowl. Add the pecans, celery and raisins, mixing gently.3. In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, honey, ginger and salt. Pour the dressing over the yam-pear mixture, mixing gently to coat the salad. Serve immediately or refrigerate.Makes 8 servings. Sesame and soy flavored stir-fried beef round steak with vegetables and toasted walnuts.
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1 pound beef round tip steaks, cut 1/8 to 1/4-inch thick1 (16-ounce) package frozen stir-fry vegetable mixture2 teaspoons cornstarch dissolved in 1/3 cup water
Hot cooked rice (optional)1/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts (optional)
1. Combine marinade ingredients in medium bowl. Remove and reserve 2tablespoons. Stack beef steaks; cut lengthwise in half, then crosswise
into 1-inch wide strips. Add beef to remaining marinade; toss. 2. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add 1/2 of
beef; stir-fry 1 minute or until outside surface of beef is no longer pink.(Do not overcook.) Remove. Repeat with remaining beef.
3. Combine vegetables and 1/4 cup water in same skillet; cook over medium-high heat 4 to 5 minutes or until most of water is evaporatedand vegetables are hot, stirring occasionally. Combine cornstarchmixture and reserved marinade. Add to vegetables; cook and stir 1minute or until thickened and bubbly. Add beef; heat through. Serveover rice. Sprinkle with walnuts.
Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition information per serving: 277 calories; 29 g protein; 15 gcarbohydrate; 10 g fat; 1335 mg sodium; 69 mg cholesterol; 3.2 mg niacin; 0.3 mg vitamin B6; 2.5 mcg vitamin B12; 3.0 mg iron; 6.0 mg zinc.
Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of the Beef Industry Council.
Pureed California raisins are the secret ingredient that makes these moist and
chocolaty cupcakes a wholesome treat.
Happy Birthday Chocolate Cupcakes Cupcakes: 3/4 cup California raisins2 to 3 tablespoons hot water 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream1/4 cup softened heart healthy vegetable spread1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup granulated sugar 4 egg whites1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line 12 muffin cups with cupcakepapers. Set aside.
2. Combine raisins and hot water in food processor or blender; processuntil smooth. Beat raisin puree together with sour cream, spread andextract in a large bowl until light. Beat in sugar, then egg whites. Add dryingredients and beat until well mixed. Spoon into lined cups and bakefor 18 to 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes outclean. Let cool before frosting.
3. For frosting, beat together 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar with remainingingredients until smooth; spread the top of each cupcake with a thinlayer. Stir remaining 1/2 cup powdered sugar together with a few dropsof half-and-half until thick and smooth. Drizzle a swirl on top of each