COOK'S CORNER 15 MINUTES TO SIMPLE, SATISFYING DINNERS.Byline: Natalie Haughton Food Editor Looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. more ways to get a meal on the table fast? Take a glance at the recently released cookbook ``Woman's Day Woman's Day is an American magazine aimed at a female readership, covering such subjects as food, nutrition, fitness, beauty and fashion. It was first published in 1931 as a free A&P in-store menu/recipe planner, calculated to make customers buy more by giving them meal Dinner's On ... 15 Minutes Away: 70 Recipes That Will Save the Day'' (Filipacchi Publishing; $14.95). Ideas run the gamut from main-dish sandwiches and salads to soups, pastas, meats, fish and vegetables, but no desserts or snacks here. The creations are definitely quick and easy - and rely on convenient items like bagged lettuces, vegetables and salad kits, canned artichokes, tomatoes, corn, beans, fish and broth, jarred sauces, peppers and pesto, frozen vegetables Frozen vegatables (also freeze-dried vegetables) are commercially packaged vegetables that are sold in the frozen section of the store, usually packaged in either rectangular boxes or plastic bags. , five-minute rice and more to streamline preparation. As you leaf through the pages, the simple recipes may inspire other fast fare. You can whip up most of these dishes faster than you can order and pick up take-out or fast food. This sampling will give you an idea of the kind of recipes included. TURKEY CAESAR SALAD caesar salad n. A tossed salad of greens, anchovies, croutons, and grated cheese with a dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, and a raw or coddled egg. WRAP 1 (10-ounce) bag Caesar-salad mix 12 ounces thinly sliced cooked turkey 1 large tomato, halved and thinly sliced 4 burrito-size flour tortillas In a bowl, mix lettuce, dressing and cheese from salad mix. Save croutons from salad mix for a snack or soup garnish. Lay turkey and tomato slices on lower third of each tortilla. Top with salad mixture. Tightly roll up each one from edge nearest you. Cut in half to serve. Makes 4 servings. BARBECUE BEEF ON CORN MUFFINS 1 pound lean ground beef 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes In the simplest definition, diced tomatoes are just that, tomatoes that have been diced. In the United States retail environment, however, the term refers to a relatively recent arrival in the processed tomato market, generally consisting of canned chunks of plum tomatoes in tomato in juice 1 (11-ounce) can Mexican-style corn, drained 1/2 cup bottled barbecue sauce 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder 4 purchased OR homemade corn muffins, cut in half 1/3 chopped fresh cilantro Heat a large, nonstick non·stick adj. Permitting easy removal of adherent food particles: a frying pan with a nonstick surface. nonstick Adjective skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking up clumps with a wooden spoon, 3 minutes or until no longer pink. Add remaining ingredients except muffins and cilantro to meat in skillet; bring to a simmer and cook, uncovered, 5 minutes to develop flavors. Meanwhile heat broiler broiler a young (about 8 weeks old) male or female chicken weighing 3 to 3.5 lb. . Place muffins, cut sides up, on a baking sheet baking sheet n. A flat rectangular metal pan, often with at least one rolled-up edge, used for baking. . Broil 1 to 2 minutes, until lightly toasted. Stir cilantro into beef mixture; remove from heat. Spoon beef mixture over toasted muffins. Makes 4 servings. FAJITA-STYLE CHICKEN TENDERS WITH CORN AND BLACK BEANS 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 pound chicken tenders 1 (1.12-ounce) package fajita fa·ji·ta n. A dish consisting of strips of marinated meat, poultry, or vegetables that are grilled over an open fire and served in a tortilla, usually with spicy condiments. Often used in the plural. seasoning mix Water 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and well drained 1 (11-ounce) whole kernel corn, drained 1 cup salsa 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet. Add chicken tenders and cook over medium-high heat, turning once, 3 minutes or until lightly colored. Sprinkle with fajita seasoning mix and 2 tablespoons water; toss over medium heat 1 minute until coated and chicken is cooked through. While tenders cook, combine beans, corn and salsa in a medium saucepan or microwave dish. Heat until hot. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro. Serve along with tenders. Serve with lime wedges and tortilla chips or warm flour tortillas. Makes 4 servings. CAPTION(S): photo Photo: no caption (Book: ``Woman's Day Dinner's On ... 15 Minutes Away: 70 Recipes That Will Save the Day'') |
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