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Loaded with zinc, iron, and protein, oysters have a long history of nourishing people from many cultures. Quick to make, they go well with almost any quick side dish like green beans, asparagus, carrots, or broccoli. Oysters also have lots of copper, selenium, vitamin A, niacin, vitamin C, potassium, calcium and a good showing of folic acid.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoon oil
• 16 oz. can of fresh, shucked oysters, drained, or if you like canned oysters, use two 8 oz. whole fancy oysters,
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In less than 30 minutes, you can enjoy this easy entree. Tender pork is smothered in a sweet and sour sauce bursting with chunks of pineapples and raisins. Pork is rich in tryptophan, the amino acid needed to make serotonin for calm nerves and melatonin for restful sleep.

Ingredients

• 1 pork tenderloin, about 16 oz.
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ teaspoon salt and pepper
• 1 cup unsweetened crushed or chunked pineapples
• ½ cup pineapple juice
• ½ cup raisins
• 4 fresh sage leaves or 1 teaspoon dried sage
• ½ cup water
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch or rice flour
• 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon gluten-free soy sauce (optional)

Equipment

Skillet.

Process

Season pork with salt and pepper.  Cut 

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This lovely, satisfying lasagna is very rich in calcium, phosphorus, potassium, and vitamin A with the health benefits of lycopene and antioxidants.

Ingredients

• ½ box (8 oz.) gluten-free lasagna noodles, cooked as directed and drained
• 2 cups soft tofu, mashed
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• ¼ cup Parmesan or Romano cheese, grated
• 1 cup mozzarella or manchego (sheep) cheese, grated
• 1 cup mushrooms, thinly sliced
• 1 cup broccoli florets, separated into small pieces, or zucchini slices
• 2 ½ cups tomato sauce

Equipment

1 ½ quart glass baking pan or casserole dish.

Process

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare or have ready tomato sauce. Prepare noodles and set aside.

While noodles

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Love stuffed jumbo shells, but don’t want to use the oven? Here is a handy way to make shells in 35 minutes. What you need is a deep-sided large skillet with a lid — a nonstick electric is ideal. Reheat leftover shells to make a deliciously satisfying lunch.

Ingredients

• 8 oz. box Grand Shells
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 to 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• ¼ cup chopped onion
• 24 oz. tomato sauce (3 of the 8 oz.cans)
• 2 cups cooking liquid from shells
• 1 teaspoon fresh or ½ teaspoon dry basil
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 12 oz. ricotta cheese or soft tofu for dairy-free (add 2 teaspoons
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For thousands of years, people all over the world have found myriad ways to prepare this health-giving vegetable. Stuffed cabbage is a favorite with good reason — it’s so satisfying — to smell, to see and to taste! Cabbage is a great source for important vitamins like vitamin C, K and folate, minerals like calcium and potassium, plus fiber and bioflavanoids. Recipe also provides complete protein, iron, zinc, vitamin A, magnesium and riboflavin.

Ingredients

• 12 to 14 large cabbage leaves
• 1 pound fresh ground turkey
• 1 cup raw rice
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon salt

sauce: 

• 4 cups tomato sauce
• 4 cups
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For a taste of Louisiana, try this simple rice dish.  Etoufee means to smother (the rice). You’ll be out of the kitchen fast to enjoy autumn events.

Ingredients

• 1 pound large shrimp, thawed and peeled
• ¼ cup olive oil or butter
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• ¾ cup onion, chopped
• ½ cup green pepper, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 teaspoons cornstarch stirred into 1 cup water
• 2 fresh medium tomatoes, chopped or ½ cup tomato sauce
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper (optional)
• Hot cooked rice or cooked pasta such as penne, fusilli, or spirals.

Equipment

A large, heavy saucepan.

Process

In a large,

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