Cashew Apple Salad

The weather in the Far Northwest Suburbs of Illinois has certainly been unpredictable for the last few months. First, we broke the 150 year-old rainfall record for the month of July, 2nd we had our hottest summer ever, and our third wettest summer. All this excess rain has caused an abundance of summer-time pests in my city and by my house. Unfortunately I have the misfortune of being allergic to mosquitoes, bees, wasps, and other summer time creatures. I had a bad reaction to a spider bite and was sick for over a week dealing with the effects of this, which is why I have not posted lately. In addition I have been dealing with Neuritis, Neuropathy, & Fibromyalgia flare-ups which makes it very difficult to type at all. I always take PIC's and store them for days when I do feel good to post.

1 Large Bowl
2 Cups Chopped Romaine or Leaf Lettuce
1 Chopped Green Apple With Skin
6 Sliced Grape Tomatoes
2 Chopped Mini Red & Orange Bell Peppers
1 TSP Litehouse Salad Herbs
8-10 Sliced Cashews
3 TBSP Balsamic Vinegar
1 TBSP Extra Virgin Olive Oil or Canola Oil
Fresh Grated Imported Pecorino Romano Cheese

Layer All Items In Bowl, Grate Cheese On Top

Baked Whole Wheat Rotini With Kale Gravy & Chicken Italian Sausage

Step 1
Prepare My Kale Gravy Using This Recipe Link Below:
http://mycontinuingthoughts.blogspot.com/2011/08/kale-gravy-for-pasta.html
After Kale Gravy Is Done, Remove From Stove & Set Aside

Step II
Cook 16 Ounces of Isernio's Ground Chicken Italian Sausage Or Other Brand & Set Aside

Step III
Prepare a 13 or 14.5 Oz Box of Whole Wheat Rotini With A Pasta Cooker in Microwave or On Stove
Drain Well &; Set Aside

Step IV
Add 1-2 TBSP of Extra Virgin Olive Oil To A Large Deep Casserole Dish
Add Pasta
Sprinkle Frontier Garlic Granules Over Pasta
Add In An Additional 12.5 oz Can of Petite Diced Tomatoes No Salt Added
Add Cooked Sausage
Add Kale Gravy
Optional to Add In Some Stuffed Sliced Garlic Olives
Top With Freshly Shredded Imported Pecorino Romano Cheese
Bake In 400 Oven Just Long To Melt The Cheese

This is the only way to get ground chicken Italian sausage where I live in Illinois.

Cook this & Set Aside

Rotini With Cooked Sausage, Kale Gravy, Extra Tomatoes & Garlic Granules Ready To Be Topped With Cheese & Baked

Fresh Grated Cheese Ready To Bake

Tomato Garlic Tofu Spaghetti & Sesame Chick'n Scallopini

Use My Recipe For Tomato Garlic Tofu Spaghetti With This Link
http://mycontinuingthoughts.blogspot.com/2011/08/tomato-garlic-tofu-spaghetti.html

Use My Recipe For Sesame Chick'N Scallopini With This Link
http://mycontinuingthoughts.blogspot.com/2011/08/sesame-garlic-chickn-scallopini.html

Make The Tofu Spaghetti & Make The Sesame Chick'n Scallopini, Mix Together
Top With Freshly Grated Imported Pecorino Romano Cheese

Sesame Garlic Chick'N Scallopini

Adapted From Gardein's Basic Recipe

1 Package Gardein Chick'n Scallopini
Whole Grain Flour To Cover Each Frozen Scallopini
1 TBSP Roasted Garlic Oil
1 TBSP Sesame Oil
1 TBSP Minced Garlic
1 TBSP Sesame Seeds
1 TBSP Capers
1 TBSP Lemon Juice
2 TBSP Rice Wine Vinegar
1 Bowl
1 Skillet

Heat Oils On Medium in Skillet
Place Frozen Scallopini Into Flour In Bowl & Cover Each Side
Place Coated Scallopini & Cook For a Few Minutes On Each Side

This is so Quick & Easy To Prepare

Cooking

Eat As Is or Serve In a Salad Or On Top of Tofu Spaghetti or Regular Multi-Grain Pasta. Topped With Freshly Grates Pecorino Romano Cheese.

Tomato Garlic Tofu Spaghetti

1 8 Ounce Package Tofu Shirataki Spaghetti Shaped Noodle Substitute
1 TSP Roasted Garlic Oil
1 TSP Garlic Granules
6 Ounces Diced Tomatoes Fresh or Half a Can No Salt Added Diced Tomatoes
2-3 Sprays Smart Balance Spray

Prepare Tofu Spaghetti as Directed
Add Oil To Plate
Add Noodles To Plate
Sprinkle Garlic Granules on Noodle
Add Tomatoes
Spray Butter Balance Spray
Optional to Add Freshly Grated or Pre-Grated Imported Pecorino Romano Cheese On Top

Find this in the produce section at your grocer usually by the soy cheese or vegan meat substitutes.

Make sure to triple rinse it, microwave for 2-3 minutes and pat totally dry.

With Fresh Plum Tomatoes

This is Already Grated At The Local Italian Produce Store. This time I used the whole cheese and grated it.

Freshly Grated or Pre-Grated Imported Pecorino Romano Cheese On Top.

Tomato Garlic Olive Sauce For Piccolini Fusilli

1 Box of Barilla Piccolini Fusilli (Prepare How You Like)
1 Saucepan
1 TBSP Roasted Garlic Oil
14.5 Oz Can Petite Diced Tomatoes No Salted Added or Fresh
2 TBSP Amore Tomato Paste
1 TBSP Minced Garlic
2 TBSP Sun Dried Tomatoes
1 TBSP Onion Powder
1 TBSP Garlic Powder
1 TBSP Oregano
1 TBSP Lighthouse Italian Seasoning
1 TSP Fennel Seeds
1 4 Oz. Can Minced Black Olives
Optional To Add In Some Cooked Ground Chicken Italian Sausage

Heat Oil In Saucepan on Medium Heat
Add in All Ingredients & Mix
Cook for 20-30 Minutes on Low Heat
Pour Over Fusilli
Add Freshly Grated Imported Pecorino Romano Cheese Over Sauce

Sesame Lemon Garlic Steak Frittata With Tomatoes & Pecorino Romano Cheese

Prepare Sesame Lemon Garlic Steak With My Recipe Link Listed Below Here
http://mycontinuingthoughts.blogspot.com/2011/07/sesame-lemon-garlic-steak.html
After Your Sesame Lemon Garlic Steak Is Done Remove From Skillet, Put Into A Bowl And Set Aside
Wash & Dry Skillet Or Use A Second Skillet
If you prefer You Can Also Prepare Your Lemon Garlic Steak The Day Before, Refrigerate Overnight & Then Just Make Your Fritatta

Frittata

Spray Skillet With Fat Free Cooking Spray

Pour 16 -20 Ounces of Egg Whites Into Skillet

Cook on Medium Heat Till Bottom Of Egg Whites Set

Sprinkle Some Garlic Granules Over Egg Whites

Sprinkle In 1 TBSP of Fresh Oregano Over Garlic & Egg Whites

Spread Your Cooked Steak Evenly On Top of Cooking Egg Whites & Spices

Spread 1 Cup Petite Diced Tomatoes Fresh or From A Can Without Added Salt Over Steak

Cook Until Done

Grate Fresh Imported Pecorino Romano Cheese Over The Top And Your Ready To Eat

Perfect For Breakfast, Brunch or Lunch

Optional: Add In Some Sliced Portabella Mushrooms With The Tomatoes

Egg Whites With Garlic Granules, Fresh Oregano & Steak Cooking

Petite Diced Tomatoes With No Salt Added Over Steak Cooking

Fresh Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese

Cut Into Quarters & Serve

Ready To Eat

Yukon Potato & Egg White Turkey Hash

Pecorino Potatoes

1 Casserole Dish

1 TBSP Extra Virgin Olive Oil

6 Yukon Gold Potatoes Washed & Sliced Into 1-2 Inch Strips. I Use A Vidalia Chop Wizzard

1/4 TSP Sea Salt

1 TBSP Crushed Rosemary

Imported Pecorino Romano Cheese For Topping Potatoes

Serving Plate

First Cook the Potatoes, Then Make The Egg Whites, See Below

Assemble All Items In Order In Casserole Dish

Bake 375 Degrees For 45 Minutes to an Hour or Until Potatoes Are Fork Tender

Remove And Grate Fresh Pecorino Cheese Over Your Potatoes

Poach Egg Whites in Microwave Using 2 Egg Poaching Cups or More

Cooked Egg Whites

Empty Egg Whites Onto Plate of Pecorino Potatoes & Top With Some Garlic Granules

Tear Up 3 Slices of Nitrate/Nitrite & MSG Free Smoked Turkey Breast And Place Onto Egg whites & Potatoes.

This way you do not have greasy fried hash.

Whole Grain Brown Rice, Orzo, Bulgur With Spinach, Tomato, Onions & Garlic

Mix Whole Grain Brown Rice, Whole Grain Orzo, Whole Grain Bulgur To End Up With 2 Cups of Grains
1/4 Cup Thawed Chopped Frozen Spinach
1 Tomato Diced & Seeded
2 Tablespoons Diced Onions
1 Tablespoon Pecorino Romano Cheese
Frontier Garlic Granules or Other Organic or All Natural Non Irradiated Brand
Smart Balance Spray
1 3/4 - 2 Cups Very Low Sodium Chicken Stock (95MG)

Microwave Safe Casserole Dish
Pour Whole Grain Mixture into Casserole Dish
Add in Chicken Stock or Broth
Add in Spinach,Tomato, Onions,
Add in Garlic Granules & Mix.
Microwave Until Liquid is Absorbed Based on Package Instructions
Remove From Microwave Top With a Dusting of Pecorino &1-2 Squirts Smart Balance Spray  Serve