Shrimp and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Shrimp and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Just a touch of honey adds a slight sweetness that rounds out the flavor in this quick stir-fry. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels before adding them to the wok so they brown nicely. Serve with hot cooked brown rice.

• 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 1/2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
• 1/4 cup (1-inch) diagonally cut green onions
• 2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
• 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1/4 cup lower-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper

Combine shrimp and cornstarch in a medium bowl, tossing to coat. Heat a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add shrimp; stir-fry 4 minutes. Remove shrimp from pan; place in a medium bowl. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add green onions, ginger, and garlic to pan; stir-fry 45 seconds. Add onion mixture to shrimp.

Add 1 tablespoon oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add broccoli; stir-fry 1 1/2 minutes. Stir in shrimp mixture, soy sauce, and remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute or until shrimp are done and broccoli is crisp-tender.

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Sherry's Cucumber Salad

Sherry's Cucumber Salad

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Introduction

I love the versatility of this salad,and the ease in making it a delicious side dish,or meal.My children are grown but they still ask for this dish at family gatherings.It's great for picnics because it is not mayonaise based.I hope you and your family enjoy it as much as us.

Ingredients

2 large cucumbers sliced thinly,peel optional
1 medium tomatoes,chopped
1/2 medium red onion,chopped
1 bell pepper,chopped
1/4 cup Kraft Fat Free Italian dressing
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Optional Items
Make this salad into a quick dinner or side
dish by using some of the following items.

Fresh Lettuces or Salad Greens
Whole Grain Pasta
Fresh Mozzerella
Hard Salami
Genoa Salami
Leftover rotisserie Chicken

Directions

In a large bowl add the sliced cucumber,chopped tomato,chopped onion,chopped bell pepper.Add salad dressing to the bowl.It may not look like enough dressing,but the veggies will add more moisture.Stir the salad,and refrigerate for 1 hour stirring after 30 minutes.Serve and enjoy.

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Options:

1) serve on a bed of fresh lettuce or salad greens

2) serve as a side dish by stirring in 2 cups of

cooked whole grain pasta

3) Add 1/2 cup of fresh mozzerella,chopped and

1/2 cup of diced hard,or Genoa salamibefore

marinating

4) Add 1 cup of chopped,leftover rotisserie

chicken and serve over salad greens

* Note: The nutritional value information is listed

without the optional items.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SHERRY822.

Original article and pictures take www.sparkpeople.com site

Seasonal Produce Picks

Seasonal Produce Picks

Supermarket Buying Guide: Produce

Seasonal Produce Picks

by Edward R. Blonz, Ph.D.

Take advantage of the changing abundance of produce from season to season. While most produce is available year-round, it will be most flavorful when it’s in season and grown locally.

Original article and pictures take www.berkeleywellness.com site