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    August 7th, 2009adminGeneral

    beansalad

    Ingredients:
    2 cups canned butter beans
    2 cups canned kidney beans
    2 cups canned green beans
    2 cups yellow beans
    1/2 cup celery, chopped
    1/4 cup red onions, chopped
    1/4 cup red pepper, chopped
    1/3 cup white sugar
    1/3 cup vinegar
    1/3 cup olive oil
    1 tsp celery seeds

    Method:
    Add all drained cans of beans to a large serving bowl. Add chopped celery, pepper and onion and gently stir.

    In a saucepan, combine vinegar, olive oil, celery seeds and sugar and bring to a quick boil. Pour the mixture over the beans and gently toss.

    Cover and marinate for 24 to 48 hours.

    This is a great salad to take to a potluck BBQ. Enjoy!

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    April 27th, 2009adminExercise, General, Recipes, Weight Loss

    1/2 cup sesame seeds
    16oz bow tie pasta
    1/3 cup vegetable oil
    1/3 cup rice vinegar
    1 tsp sesame oil
    1/3 cup soy sauce
    3 tbsp white sugar
    1 tsp ground ginger
    1 tsp black pepper
    3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
    1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
    1 yellow bell pepper, cut in strips
    1 red bell pepper, cut in strips
    1/3 cup green onions, chopped

    Method:

    Heat a little pan over medium heat and add sesame seeds. Stir constantly and cook until toasted. Be careful not to burn them! Set aside.

    Boil pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain finished pasta and rinse under cold water. When cool, place into large serving bowl.

    Blend vegetable oil, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, sesame seeds, ginger and pepper. Add to pasta and toss gently. Mix in chicken, cilantro, green onions and bell peppers.

    This makes a great and wholesome take-away lunch.

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