AMERICAN Recipe : Fresh Broccoli and pasta combo

Ingredients:

* 1 small onion chopped
* 1 medium clove garlic minced
* 2 Tbsp margarine
* 1 tsp low sodium instant chicken bouillon
* 1/4 tsp dried marjoram leaves crushed
* 1 Tbsp flour
* 1 cup skim milk
* 1 cup shredded low fat Swiss cheese
* 1 lb. broccoli separated into flowerets cooked and drained
* 1 1/2 cups curly or spiral macaroni cooked
* drained grated peel and juice or 1/2 lemon

Directions:
 
In a 10 inch skillet, saute the onion and garlic in the margarine with the bouillon and marjoram until
just tender. Remove from heat and stir in flour. Cook for a few minutes, stirring constantly. Gradually
blend in milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring until thickened. Add cheese and stir until melted. Add
broccoli, macaroni, lemon peel and juice and heat. This is an official 5 A Day recipe. 
Recipe provided by Sunkist Growers

AMERICAN Recipe : Barbecue Spareribs

Ingredients:

* 4 pounds pork spareribs
* 1 cup catsup Salt and pepper to taste
* 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
* 1 1/2 cups cherry cola soft drink
* 1/4 cup vinegar 2 teaspoons paprika
* 2 teaspoons chili powder
* 1 medium onion finely chopped

Directions:
 
Cut ribs into serving-size pieces and place on grill over grey-white coals. Slowly cook 1 to 1 1/4 hours,
turning often. Combine remaining ingredients in a saucepan and simmer 10-15 minutes. Brush ribs generously
with sauce and continue to cook, about 30 minutes, basting and turning often.

AMERICAN Recipe : Herbed pork chops

 


Ingredients:

* 4 boneless pork loin chops about 1-inch thick
* 2 tablespoons lemon juice
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
* chopped 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
* chopped 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
* chopped 1/2 teaspoon fresh sage
* chopped 1/4 teaspoon pepper
* Additional fresh herbs (optional)
* Vegetable kabobs (optional)

Directions:

Brush chops with lemon juice. In a small bowl combine oil, herbs and pepper; mix well. Rub herb
mixture on both sides of chops. Arrange in a baking dish; cover and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
Place pork on grill, about 5 inches over slow coals. Grill 12-15 minutes, turning once. Garnish with
fresh herbs and serve with vegetable kabobs, if desired. Note: If using dried herbs, reduce amounts by 1/2 to 1/3.

AMERCIAN Recipe : Grilled Pork Loin in Apricot

Ingredients:

* 6 7-ounce boneless pork loin chops (1 1/2-inches thick)
* 8 ounces apricot jam
* 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
* 1/4 cup olive oil
* 1 tablespoon brown sugar
* 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
* 1 large onion sliced
* 2 cloves garlic minced
* 2 bay leaves
* 1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
* 1 tablespoon curry powder
* 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
* 3 tablespoons tomato sauce
* 3 tablespoons brandy Lentil Compote (recipe follows)

Directions :

Combine all ingredients except pork and Lentil Compote. Marinate pork, refrigerated, in mixture 24 hours.
Grill pork over medium-hot coals 12 minutes, turning once. Serve with Lentil Compote.
Lentil Compote: Soak 1 pound lentils with water for 1 hour; drain and saute in butter with garlic,
green onion and red bell pepper. Season with fresh cilantro, salt and pepper.

AMERICAN Recipe : Fried Green Tomatoes

Ingredients :

* 4 large green tomatoes
* 1 teaspoon salt
* pinch black pepper
* 2 cups coarse ground yellow cornmeal
* lard or vegetable shortening

Directions :

Slice green tomatoes into 1/2 inch slices and sprinkle generously with salt. Let stand
for 10-15 minutes. Blot dry with paper towels, and sprinkle with pepper.Now dip the tomato
slices into the cornmeal. In a large skillet heat the lard until it begins to smoke,
and fry the tomato slices until brown on both sides. Serve immediately. Servings: 4 to 6.