Tuna Steaks with Orange Sauce

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tunaWhat You Need:

3 T of sesame oil, divided
1 C + 2 T of chicken broth
1 C of couscous
2 (4 oz.) tuna steaks, chopped
1/2 C of orange juice
4 t of honey
6 T of soy sauce
6 garlic cloves, chopped
4 T of toasted sesame seeds
1/2 t of ginger
4 C of broccoli florets
1 small yellow squash, sliced thin

How to Make It:

Spread 1 1/2 T of oil over the bottom of a Dutch oven pan.
Set the oven temperature to 450 degrees and allow the oven to preheat.
Pour the broth into the prepared pan.
Add the couscous, stir to coat well and smooth out evenly in the pan.
Brush the tuna steaks with 1 T of the oil and place them into the pan.
Whisk together the orange juice, honey and soy sauce in a bowl until well blended.
Whisk in the remaining sesame oil until well combined.
Fold in the garlic, sesame seeds and ginger and pour half of the mixture into the pan.
Place the broccoli and squash into the pan and add the remaining orange juice mixture.
Cover and bake for 45 minutes or until the vegetables are soft and the tuna flakes easily with a fork.

Makes 4 servings

Make this meal simple by using frozen tuna steaks. Just place the frozen steaks into the pan without thawing. They will cook completely with out adding any extra baking time. If you prefer, you can make this dish using salmon or halibut. If fish isn’t one of your favorites try pork, turkey or beef steak instead.

Preparation Time: approximately 10 minutes
Baking Time: approximately 45 minutes
Total Time: approximately 55 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)
Calories 475; Fat 14g; Carbohydrates 51g; Cholesterol 43 mg; Sodium 1286 mg; Protein 38g; Fiber 7g

Macaroni and Vegetables with Double Cheese

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mccheeseWhat You Need:

4 C of macaroni
1 1/3 C of water
1 T olive oil
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
1 (8 oz.) pkg. mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided
5 garlic cloves, chopped and divided
1 t dried oregano, divided
1/2 t salt
1/4 t of pepper
2 yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into thin strips
3 C of broccoli florets
3 C of loosely packed fresh spinach, shredded
3 plum tomatoes, chopped

How to Make It:

Preset the oven temperature to 450 degrees.
Use a non stick cooking spray to spray the bottom, sides and lid of a Dutch oven pan.
Spread the macaroni over the bottom of the pan.
Whisk together the olive oil and water in a measuring cup.
Pour into the macaroni, stir to coat well and spread the macaroni evenly over the bottom.
Add both types of cheese to the pan.
Spread half of the garlic over the top of the cheese.
Sprinkle half of the oregano over the garlic.
Sprinkle in all the salt and pepper.
Layer the bell peppers and the broccoli into the pan.
Cover with the remaining cheese.
Sprinkle the cheese with the remaining garlic and oregano.
Stuff as much spinach into the pan as you can but still allowing the lid to fit tightly on the pan.
Sprinkle the tomatoes over the spinach.
Cover and bake 30 minutes or until the macaroni is tender and the cheese has melted.

Makes 4 servings

Use your favorite shredded cheese in this dish. Overcooking will cause the macaroni and cheese to form a crusty layer on the lower side and bottom of the pan. Check the dish after 20 minutes to be sure it is no overcooking.

Preparation Time: approximately 10 minutes
Baking Time: approximately 30 minutes
Total Time: approximately 40 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)
Calories 535; Fat 23g; Carbohydrates 60g; Cholesterol 60 mg; Sodium 438 mg; Protein 24g; Fiber 6g