Sloppy Joes, ground meat in tomato sauce served over bread has been an American favorite for over half a century.

There are many claims to the origins of Sloppy Joes, one of America’s favorite meals. My favorite story is that Sloppy Joe’s Restaurant in Key West took the Cuban stewed ground meat dish, Picadillo, which is traditionally served...Read more

This is a light meal of pasta and fresh vegetables.

Substitute any fresh vegetables you might have on hand and use this recipe as a blueprint for quantities.

HELPFUL HINTS:

Any type of whole wheat pasta can be used.

2 crushed garlic cloves can be used instead of minced garlic.

COUNTDOWN:

Place water for pasta onto boil.

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Large shrimp smothered in garlic and wine is an Italian-American classic. To Italians, scampi is a small lobster called a prawn. However, in America scampi became a term for the sauce that goes with this shrimp dish. For this quick Shrimp Scampi, I teamed red vermouth, garlic and parsley with the shrimp.

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Honey, spicy mustard, and ginger glaze the chicken cutlets in this dish, keeping them moist. Cucumber cubes and tomatoes add color and crunch to the rice salad on the side.

Helpful Hints:

Boneless, skinless chicken breast can be used instead of chicken cutlets. Cook them about 5 minutes per side. A meat thermometer should read 165 degrees.

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