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

Tropical Sesame Chicken

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pineapplechickenWhat You Need:

4 chicken breast halves
1 1/2 C dry cooking sherry
8 dehydrated pineapple rings
1 T soy sauce
1 T of garlic, minced
1 T fresh ginger root, minced
1 T of sesame seeds
2 T of cornstarch
1/4 C of water

How to Make It:

Place the chicken into the pressure cooker and cover with the sherry.
Lay the pineapple rings over the top of the chicken.
Add in the soy sauce, garlic and ginger.
Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the top.
Bring the pressure to high and cook 10 minutes.
Release the pressure quickly by running cold water over the top of the cooker.
Remove the chicken and pineapple from the cooker.
In a small bowl whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth.
Pour the mixture into the cooker and heat stirring almost constantly until thick.
Before serving pour the sauce over the top of the chicken and pineapple.

This tropical dish can be served over a bed of rice or noodles. The convenience of cooking with a pressure cooker is being able to walk away. There is no need to stir, turn or even watch your meal once the desired pressure is reached.
Just release the pressure once the timer goes off and you have a great meal in a matter of no time.

Makes 4 servings

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