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Lentils and Rice with Fried Onions (Mujadarrah)

Reviewed: Apr. 4, 2011

Lately I have been counting calories and a lazy cook. I got the Trader Joes pre-done lentils in refrigerator section and frozen Jasmine rice, I know i know.. SO, I only used one tablespoon olive oil (garlic flavored) in a non stick pan and carmelized those onions oh 15-20 minutes, and added cinnamin as other people mentioned. I portioned out one cup of lentils, one cup frozen rice, with ohhh a few hefty sprinkles of cumin tossed them in the onions added 1/4 cupish chicken broth, simmered a few minutes, salt and peppered and BOOYA those things are OFF THE HOOK GOOD...i wonder how they would be done the long way *shrug* eh oh well, still awesome!! And cut the calories MAJORLY that was 693 calories and will feed me for at least 2 meals (i used TJ organic fat free plain greek yogurt single serving). I topped with chopped fresh cilantro and drizzeled with scirachi hot sauce. Beautiful and tasty!

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Zucchini Casserole

Reviewed: Jul. 26, 2010

After re-making this again, a non stick skillet is the way to go. I used less oil and the cheese doesn't stick to the pan. Also i did not need to deglaze with broth with a non stick pan. I also did not broil, i let the cheese melt while warming tomato's. I used low fat Italian blend cheese and when i tossed in the tomato, i added some chopped fresh basil. Sheer perfection!

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Hearty Ham Pie

Reviewed: Oct. 3, 2009

This was one of the best quiches and use of leftover ham I have ever had! I added some cayenne, pinch of nutmeg, and a good quality Gruyere from trader joes, (cave aged) with fat free half and half! I also used the TJ's frozen pie crusts it was so good, my hubby said it's the best one he has ever had. Leftovers didn't last more than a day, it was so good people were eating it in the middle of the night cold!

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Kalua Pig in a Slow Cooker

Reviewed: Oct. 3, 2009

This needed some doctoring! It was really bland with only rubbing the outside with salt and one tbsp of smoke. I used a 7 lb bone in pork shoulder, cooked on low for 17 hours it was perfectly cooked, but bland. I even added some chili pepper flakes and garlic powder to the rub before cooking based on other reviewers. i was afraid to over salt based on reviews, and i am super sensitive to salt. It needed more salt. I ended up finding another recipe because i wanted the cabbage with it. The other recipe is more authentic. it called for 1/4 c salt and smoke each, i added it to the shredded meat and it was perfect!! I took some of the juices from the pork and julienned cabbage into 1/8 strips sauteed it in juices with some broth for 5 minutes and served with rice! I wish I had mac salad now!

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Grilled Chicken Kabobs

Reviewed: Apr. 27, 2008

Excellent marinade! We all loved it, I followed the recipe very closely adding a bit more garlic, it was a keeper! I used bell pepper, mushrooms, red onion squares, and cherry tomatoes in the marinade as well as on the kabobs and it was GREAT! I also did a separate shrimp skewers with another recipe from this site, we all agreed next time to use this recipes marinade on the shrimps next time!

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Grilled Marinated Shrimp

Reviewed: Apr. 27, 2008

This was way too salty, I also made the grilled chicken kabob recipe from this site and found that marinade to be far superior and would use it for the shrimp and veggies next time i do kabobs, the family also agreed the chicken recipe was a keeper!

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