Broccoli Fettuccine

4 ozs. uncooked fettuccine
2 cups broccoli florets
3 tbls. chopped green onions
1 tsp. vegetable oil
1 can (14 ½ ozs.) stewed tomatoes
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. dried thyme or dill weed
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 tsp. cornstarch
1/4 cup water
2 tsp. grated parmesan cheese

Cook fettuccine according to directions. In a skillet stir fry broccoli and onions in oil for 3 minutes; add tomatoes, spices and pepper.  Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 6 minutes.  Combine cornstarch and water, stir into skillet and cool for one minute. Drain hot fettuccine, put on large plate top with skillet mixture, sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Makes 2-3 servings, can double recipe. Also may add 1/2 cup leftover chicken, pork or shrimp if desired.                                                                                                     

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Black Bean Asparagus Salad

1 pound fresh asparagus trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 can (15 ozs.) black beans rinsed and drained
1 medium sweet red pepper cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 tbls. finely chopped onion
3 tbls. olive oil
2 tbls. cider vinegar
1 tbls. minced fresh cilantro
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
dash pepper

Place 1/2 inch of water in a large saucepan, add asparagus. Bring to a boil, reduce heat; cover and simmer for 4-5 minutes. Drain and in a bowl combine the asparagus, beans, red pepper and onion. In a small bowl whisk the oil, vinegar, cilantro, salt, cumin and pepper. Pour over vegetables and toss to coat; cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Serves 6-8.

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Peach Bliss Dessert

1 can (15 ¼ ozs.) sliced peaches
1 tbls. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. lemon juice
1/4 tsp. almond extract
4-5 slices of pound cake     

Drain juice from peaches into measuring cup, add water to 1 cup line; put into small pan with cornstarch, cinnamon and stir in lemon juice. Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes, add almond extract and peaches. Serve warm on pound cake.

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