Healthy Smiles

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Classic Comfort Foods Made Healthy

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Here are blue plate specials with nutritious twists―so you can enjoy these beautiful dishes even more, without sacrificing one ounce of good taste. 
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Beef Stroganoff

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Beef Stroganoff With Yogurt and Dill
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Serves 4| Hands-On Time: 25m | Total Time: 25m

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Ingredients
12 ounces multigrain noodles
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound sirloin steak, thinly sliced kosher salt and pepper
1 pound button mushrooms, sliced
4 shallots, sliced
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill

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  • Calories 535 Calories From Fat 22%

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Directions

Cook the noodles according to the package directions. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the steak with ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper. In 2 batches, cook the steak until browned, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to a plate. Return the skillet to medium heat and add the remaining oil. Add the mushrooms and shallots; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the wine and simmer until the liquid has reduced by half, 2 to 3 minutes. Return the beef and accumulated juices to the skillet and cook until

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CARIBREEZE “SMILEY” TREATS

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Curried Chicken with Mango Salad 

  • Prep Time 30 min.
  • Cook Time -
  • Serves 4
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    INGREDIENTS

    1. 1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt
    2. 2 tablespoons mango chutney
    3. 2 teaspoons garam masala (see Tip) or curry powder, mild or hot
    4. 4 bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed, trimmed of fat
    5. 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
    6. 1 mango, diced
    7. 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
    8. 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
    9. 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
    10. 2 teaspoons brown sugar

    COOKING DIRECTIONS

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    CARIBREEZE “SMILEY” TREATS

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    ‘Run Down’ Codfish Pasta

    Ingredients

    1 lb desalted and picked codfish

    2 large white onions, chopped

    1/2 lb fennel bulb, sliced

    2 stalks celery, coarsely chopped

    6 cloves garlic, minced

    1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes, coarsely chopped.

    1 cup halved cherry tomato or orange tomatoes

    1 cup coconut milk

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    CARIBREEZE “SMILEY” TREATS

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  • Saltfish in Blackbeans and Garlic

  • Ingredients

    1 lb re-hydrated salted fish

    4 tbs blackbean and garlic sauce

    (can use fresh)

    garlic chopped and fermented black

    beans soaked

    3 tsp red rum

    3 tsp white sugar

    1 tbs veg oil

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  • Slow Cooker Turkey Recipe

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    Slow Cooker Thanksgiving Turkey

    Turkey

    • Prep Time 15 min.

    • Cook Time 8 hrs.

    • Serves 12

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    THE HAIRCUT (SAUCEE)‏

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    Comment
    unnecessary!

    One day a florist goes to a barber for a haircut.
    After the cut he asks about his bill and the barber replies, ‘I
    cannot accept money from you.
    I’m doing community service this week.’ The florist is pleased
    and leaves the shop.
    When the barber goes to open his shop the next
    morning there is a ‘thank you’ card and a dozen roses waiting
    for him at his door.

    Later, a cop comes in for a haircut, and when he tries to pay his
    bill, the barber again replies, ‘I cannot accept money from you.
    I’m doing community service this week.’ The cop is happy and
    leaves the shop.

    The next morning when the barber goes to open up
    there is a ‘thank you’ card and a dozen donuts waiting for him at
    his door.

    Then, a Congressman comes in for a haircut, and when

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