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Okroshka
2007-07-31 01:10:00
Ingredients:300 g potatoes;60 g carrot;30 g turnip;60 g red radish;70 g onion springs;160 g cucumbers;90 g sour cream;3 eggs hard boiled;dill;salt;kvass to taste.Instructions:Peel potatoes, boil them, cool down and cut into cubes. Cut carrot,turnip in cubes and stew in the pan with a little water until they aresoft. Cut radish and cucumbers in cubes, chop onion springs. Put all vegetables in a bowl. Add salt and dress with kvas. Add sugar to your taste. Serve with chopped dill and sour cream.


Turtles
2007-07-31 01:00:00
Ingredients:2 cans of sardines;3 eggs;1 small onion;1 cup of a soft, white cheese;mayonnaise.Instructions:Mash the sardines with a fork and spread along the bottom of a pie dish. Hard boil the eggs. Separate the egg white from the yolks, mash the egg whites and mix with the diced onion. Place thismixture on top of the sardines. Grate the cheese and spread along the top and sides. spread mayonnaise over the the cheesecovering as if icing a cake. Mash the egg yolks and sprinkle to cover the mayonnaise. Chill and serve.
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Rice Kasha with Cheese
2007-07-31 00:54:00
Ingredients:1 1/2 c rice;3 c water;200 g grated cheese;2 tb butter;salt.Instructions:Wash rice under running water. Fry it in butter until light brown. Pour over water and bring to boil, salt and cook on low heat for 40 minutes. Before serving, sprinkle with grated cheese.
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Pelmeni
2007-07-31 00:48:00
Ingredients:2 c flour;1 c milk;1/2 ts salt;1 tb vegetable oil;3 eggs;250 g beef;250 g pork;1 onion;salt and pepper to taste.Instructions:1.Grind beef and pork twice in meat chopper. Then add chopped onion, salt, and pepper. To make mincemeat more tender and juicy, add a bit of milk. Reserve. Mix flour with eggs and milk, salt and oil until a soft dough forms. Knead on floured surface until dough is elastic. Take some dough and make a "sausage" (1 inch in diameter). Divide into pieces (1 inch thick). Roll each piece so that each is 1/16 inch thick. Take a glass or a cup (2 inches in diameter) and make rounds with it's help on the dough. Fill each round with 1 teaspoon of the mincemeat, fold into half-moons. Pinch edges together and connect the opposite sides. Pelmeni can be frozen to be cooked later ( you can keep them in the freezer for a long time), or cooked immediately. To cook pelmeni, boil a large amount of water, as they can stick to each other. Salt water. Carefully drop pelmen


Sauerkraut Schi with Mushrooms
2007-07-31 00:43:00
Ingredients:50 g dry mushrooms;1 ea carrot1 ea onion;2 ea parsley roots;10 ea pepper peas;1 tb flour;salt;sugar;oil.Instructions:Soak mushrooms in water for 2-3 hours, then boil them in the same water(they are ready when they drown on the bottom). wash them by running water. Cut mushrooms in strips and fry in oil. Strain mushroom water through 3-4 layers of gauze. Chop sauerkraut finely, stew with a little sugar, 1/2 tb oil, 3 tb water on average heat until it is soft and tender. Chop all other vegetables and roots finely and fry in oil. Put sauerkraut`, mushrooms and fried vegetables in mushroom water. Fry flour on dry pan until it is golden. Pour in a little water and having stirred thoroughly, add to schi. Season schi on your taste. You can use potatoes, but don't add flour then. Serve with chopped greens.
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Amazing Pasta
2007-07-31 00:34:00
Ingredients:1 pkg Fresh Spinach, chopped;1 cup Onion, chopped;3 cloves Garlic, chopped; 1 tsp dried basil;1 tsp lemon juice; 1 pkg Ricotta Cheese; 1 tbsp Parmesan Cheese; 2 eggs;3-4 tbsp Sugar; 1 pkg Jumbo pasta shells; Tomato Sauce (home made if possible); Salt, Pepper (to taste).Instructions:Fry onion & Garlic in oil until tender, add spinach and lemon juice and fry until spinach starts to wilt slightly.Set aside and let cool.Meanwhile cook pasta shells in boiling water until al dente.Combine the Spinach mixture with Ricotta Cheese, eggs, Parmesan cheese, and sugar, mix well.Stuff each shell with the mixture and place in baking pan.Pour tomato sauce over shells making sure the entire bottom of pan is covered but do not cover shells entirely.Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over top and salt & Pepper to taste.Bake for approx 45 min at 400°F.
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Kulich
2007-07-30 12:03:00
Ingredients:2-2 1/2 c. flour;1/4 c. sugar;1 tsp. salt;1 tsp. grated lemon peel;1 pkg. dry yeast;1/2 c. milk;1/4 c. water;2 tbsp. butter;1 egg;1/4 c. chopped blanched almonds;1/4 c. seedless raisins;2 tbsp. citron, optional.Instructions:In a large bowl mix 3/4 cup flour, sugar, salt, lemon peel and yeast.In a saucepan combine 1/2 cup milk, 1/4 cup water and butter. Heat until liquids are warm and butter is melted. Gradually add dry ingredients and beat 2 minutes. Transfer to bowl.Add 1 egg and 1/2 cup flour. Beat on high speed.Stir in enough flour to make soft, manageable dough. Turn out onto floured surface and knead until smooth (8-10 minutes).Place in a greased bowl; turn dough over to grease top. Cover loosely and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk.Punch down and knead in almonds and raisins and citron, if desired.Divide dough in half shape into balls.Press dough into two 1 pound greased coffee cans or place the 2 balls of dough on a greased cookie sheet.Cover with a tea


Golubtsy
2007-07-30 11:47:00
Ingredients:12 cabbage leaves;1/4 lb. chopped pork;1 onion, chopped;2 cloves garlic, minced;1/3 cup butter;1/4 lb. ground beef;1/4 lb. ground veal;1/2 teaspoon paprika;1 egg;1/2 cups cooked rice.Instructions:Bring a large kettle of water to a boil. Separate cabbage leaves from cabbage head. Drop cabbage leaves into rapidly boiling water for 1-2 minutes, only enough to make them pliable. Drain.In a dutch oven sauté onion, pork and garlic in 1/2 the butter for about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, allow to cool slightly and stir in beef, veal, egg, rice, paprika and seasoning.Divide mixture into 12 portions. Add one portion to the center of each cabbage leaf and roll-up, folding the sides in. Place side by side in the same heavy skillet, adding remaining butter.Brown on each side, turning once, while being careful not to unroll the bundles. Cover, reduce heat to very low, and cook for 30-40 minutes. Transfer to serving platter, keeping warm.Sauce:1 cup tomato juice;salt and pepper;1 table


Blinchiki
2007-07-30 11:42:00
Ingredients:2 eggs, slightly beaten;2 cups milk;1 tsp salt;1 1/2 cups sifted flour;cottage cheese;sour cream.Instructions:Add milk to slightly beaten eggs. Beat thoroughly. Add flour and salt and stir well.Fry 5 inch pancakes on a hot buttered griddle until brown on both sides.Place a tablespoon of cottage cheese into the center of each and roll the pancake over the cheese so that the sides overlap.Turn and brown. Serve with sour cream.Variation: To serve as a main course, fill pancake with cooked meat.


Spanish rice with chicken
2007-07-30 11:28:00
Ingredients:1/4 cup of long grain rice rinsed;6 chicken breast strips;2 cups of chicken broth;4 tsp olive oil;2 tsp cilantro;3 cloves chopped fresh garlic;1 small can of tomato sauce;1 cup frozen or canned cornred pepper (optional);1 pkg taco seasoning mix;salt, pepper.Instructions:Rinse rice, add only 2 teaspoon olive oil to prevent sticking, Use chicken broth instead of water. Boil, then simmer 20 minutes in a separate pan.Simmer 20 minutes; add 2 more teaspoon olive oil. Saute chicken; cook just 5 minutes turning once, then add to cooked rice mixture and serve.
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Peanut Butter Cake
2007-07-30 11:23:00
Energy: 264 kcalIngredients:9 ounces margarine;12 ounces peanut butter, creamy;8 ounces eggs (about 5 total);2 tablespoons vanilla;28 ounces all-purpose flour;1/2 ounce baking powder (3 1/2 tsp);1 ounce baking soda (2 1/3 tbsp);4 2/3 cups buttermilk;2 quarts Peanut Butter Icing.Instructions:Cream margarine, peanut butter, and sugar for 15 minutes, using flat beater. Scrape bottom and sides of bowl after each 5 minutes.Add eggs and vanilla to creamed mixture.Combine flour, baking powder, and salt.Add dry ingredients and buttermilk alternately to creamed mixture. Scrape bottom and sides of bowl after each addition.Scale 8 lb batter into one 18x26x2-inch baking pan. Bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly depressed in the center.Ice with Peanut Butter Icing.


Coffee Cake
2007-07-30 11:18:00
Energy: 335 kcalIngredients:10 ounces margarine;20 ounces granulated sugar;3 ounces all-purpose flour;1 ounce ground cinnamon;1 1/2 teaspoons salt;54 ounces all-purpose flour;2 ounces baking powder;2 pounds granulated sugar;1 2/3 tablespoons salt;10 ounces eggs (about 6 total) - beaten;1 1/4 quarts milk;26 ounces shortening - melted and cooled.Instructions:Place margarine, 1 lb 4 oz granulated sugar, 3 oz flour, cinnamon, and salt in mixer bowl. Mix on low speed until crumbly, using flat beater. Set aside, to be used later as topping.Combine 3 lb 6 oz flour, baking powder, 2 lb granulated sugar, and salt in mixer bowl.Combine eggs and milk. Add to dry ingredients. Mix on low speed until dry ingredients are just moistened.Add shortening and mix on low speed for 1 minute.Scale dough into two greased 12x18x2-inch baking pans, 4 lb 2 oz per pan. Sprinkle with reserved topping mixture, 1 lb per pan. Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes or until done. Cut 4x8.
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Light Cream of Potato Soup
2007-07-30 11:11:00
Energy: 129 kcalIngredients:4 large Idaho® Potato es -peeled and diced;1 small onion - chopped;1/4 cup chopped celery;2 1/4 cups water;1 cup skim milk;1 teaspoon chicken-flavored bouillon granules;1/2 teaspoon salt;1/8 teaspoon pepper.Instructions:Combine potatoes, onion, celery and water in a deep 3-quart microwave-safe casserole dish; cover with microwaveable plastic wrap and microwave at HIGH 12 to 14 minutes, or until potatoes are tender, stirring every 4 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 1/2 cups cooking liquid.Mash vegetable mixture with a potato masher or electric mixer. Return reserved cooking liquid to mashed vegetable mixture in casserole dish; stir in skim milk, bouillon granules, salt and pepper. Cover with microwaveable plastic wrap and microwave at HIGH 4 to 6 minutes, or until thoroughly heated.
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Pink Gin
2007-07-30 11:05:00
Energy: 150 CaloriesIngredients:2 ounces Gin;2 dashes Bitters.Instructions:Using a shaker filled with ice, combine all ingredients. Shake well. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.


Banana Daiquiri
2007-07-30 10:57:00
Energy: 237 CaloriesIngredients:2 ounces Light Rum;1/2 ounce Banana Liqueur;1 ounce Lime Juice;1/2 Ripe Banana - sliced.Instructions:Using a blender filled with a cup of ice, combine all ingredients. Pour into a collins glass.


Oriental Beef
2007-08-02 10:48:00
Energy: 362 kcalIngredients:1 pound boneless beef sirloin - cut 3/4 inch thick;1/4 cup dry sherry;1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce;1 tablespoon cornstarch;3 tablespoons vegetable oil - divided;8 ounces mushrooms - sliced;1 6-ounce package frozen pea pods - defrosted;4 cups lettuce - thinly sliced;Crisp chow mein noodles (optional);Red bell pepper slices (optional).Instructions:Cut beef steak into 1/8-inch thick strips. Combine sherry, soy sauce and cornstarch; pour over strips, stirring to coat.Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large nonstick skillet over medium high heat.Add mushrooms and pea pods; reserve.Drain marinade from beef and reserve. Add remaining oil to skillet.Stir-fry beef strips (1/2 at a time), 1 to 2 minutes. Return vegetables, beef and marinade to skillet; cook and stir until sauce thickens.Serve beef mixture over lettuce. Garnish if desired.
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Santa Fe
2007-08-02 10:42:00
Energy: 750 kcalIngredients:1 teaspoon vegetable oil;2 medium green peppers - julienned;2 medium onions - sliced;1 16-ounce jar salsa;2 15-ounce cans kidney beans - drained and rinsed;2 11-ounce cans Mexican-style corn - drained;3 cups cooked rice;6 cups shredded lettuce (about 1 head);1 10 1/2-ounce bag tortilla chips;1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 ounces);Sour cream for garnish;Instructions:Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add green peppers and onions; cook until tender-crisp. Add salsa, beans, corn and rice. Cook until thoroughly heated.For each serving, place 1 cup lettuce on serving plate. Surround lettuce with tortilla chips. Top with warm vegetable mixture. Sprinkle 1/4 cup cheese evenly on top of each serving. Garnish with sour cream.
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White Bean
2007-08-01 12:12:00
Energy: 240 kcalIngredients:1 pint white beans;water;4 ounces carrots - small dice;2 ounces celery - small dice;2 ounces leeks - sliced, blanched;3 tablespoons red wine vinegar;2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice;1/2 ounce dijon mustard;1 tablespoon shallots - minced;6 fluid ounces olive oilsalt and pepper;2 green onions- minced1;tablespoon parsley - chopped;1 tablespoon fresh thyme- chopped.Instructions:Pick through the beans to remove any grit, pebbles or debris. Place the beans in a bowl of water and remove any skins or other items that float to the top. Drain and rinse the beans. Place the beans in a clean bowl and soak them for at 1 least 1 hour or overnight.Drain the beans and place them in a saucepot with 6 cups (1.5 liters) of water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook until the beans are tender, approximately 1 hour. Drain the beans, spread on a sheet pan, cool and refrigerate.Blanch and refresh the carrots, celery and leeks. Drain and chill.To make the dressing, combine th
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Cucumber-Yogurt
2007-08-01 12:08:00
Energy: 41 kcalIngredients:1 pint plain yogurt;12 ounces cucumber - peeled and grated;1 teaspoon cumin;salt and pepper - to taste;1/2 ounce sugar;1/2 ounce lime juice;2 tablespoons fresh cilantro - chopped;1 teaspoon jalapeсo - minced;paprika.Instructions:Stir together all the ingredients except the paprika. Chill for several hours before service. Dust the top lightly with paprika at the time of service.
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Smile
2007-08-01 10:39:00
Energy: 150 kcalIngredients:1 ounce Gin;1 ounce Grenadine;1/2 teaspoon Lemon Juice.Instructions:Using a shaker filled with ice, combine all ingredients. Shake well. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
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Rotini with Tuna and Tomato
2007-08-01 10:25:00
Energy: 239 kcalIngredients:8 ounces Rotini, Twists, or Spirals - uncooked;1 6 1/8-ounce can solid white tuna packed in water - drained;1 medium zucchini - diced;1 green bell pepper - ribs and seeds removed, diced;1 medium tomato - peeled, seeded and chopped;3 scallions - sliced;1/4 cup drained capers (optional);2 tablespoons olive oil;2 tablespoons lemon juice;1 teaspoon minced fresh basil;2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley;Freshly ground pepper - to taste.Instructions:Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and chill. Combine pasta, tuna, zucchini, bell pepper, tomato, scallions and capers and toss. Mix remaining ingredients and pour over the pasta mixture. Toss lightly and serve.
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Pork Piccata
2007-08-01 10:21:00
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless Armour Trim & Tender Pork Loin;3 tablespoons flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon pepper; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1/4 cup red wine; 4 thin lemon slices (4 to 6 slices); 1/4 cup capers.Instructions:Slice Armour Trim & Tender Pork loin into 4 equal pieces. Pound cutlets thin (about 1/8" thick) evenly. Dredge lightly in flour and lemon pepper. Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Quickly sautй cutlets, turning once, until golden brown, about 5-6 minutes. Add wine and lemon juice to skillet; shake pan gently and cook 2-3 minutes, until sauce is slightly thickened. Serve cutlets garnished with lemon slices and capers.


Onion Cakes
2007-08-05 11:44:00
Energy: 95 kcalIngredients:1 packet onion soup mix;3/4 cup sour cream;1 cup cheddar cheese;1/4 cup parmesan cheese;8 10-inch flour tortilla;3 teaspoons corn oil.Instructions:Combine dip mix and sour cream. Mix well. Combine dip mixture and cheeses. Mix well. Spread cheese mixture evenly over 4 tortillas. Top with remaining tortillas. Brush tops with oil.Broil until puffy and lightly browned. Turn and brush with oil. Broil until lightly browned. Remove from heat and allow to rest for 2-3 minutes. Cut into wedges serve warm.
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White Pizza
2007-08-05 11:35:00
Energy: 737 kcalIngredients:SAUCE:6 tablespoons butter;6 tablespoons olive oil;2 tablespoons white wine;1 teaspoon rosemary;1 teaspoon basil;2 cloves garlic - minced.TOPPING NO. 1:1 1/2 onions;8 ounces mozzarella cheese;8 ounces ricotta cheese;1 10-oz package frozen spinach.TOPPING NO. 2:2 onions;8 ounces mozzarella cheese;8 ounces provolone cheese;1 ounce romano cheese;1 pound Italian sausage;1/2 teaspoon rosemary;pepper.Instructions:SAUCE: Saute garlic in butter and olive oil. Add all other ingredients and simmer for 15 minutes.TOPPINGS 1: Thaw and drain the spinach. Slice then nuke (microwave) onions for 5 minutes on high. Apply sauce to favorite crust, arrange onions, cheeses and spinach, add fresh ground pepper to taste, bake 425-450 until done.TOPPINGS 2: Chop onions and sausage coarsely and nuke for 8 minutes on high, drain off liquid. Apply sauce to crust, arrange sausage, onions and cheeses, sprinkle rosemary and fresh ground pepper on top. bake 425-450 until done.
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Candy Shop
2007-08-05 11:28:00
Energy: 415 kcalIngredients:1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour;1/2 teaspoon baking soda;1/2 teaspoon salt;10 tablespoons butter - softened;1/2 cup granulated sugar;1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar;1 egg;1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract;1 package semisweet chocolate chips - divided;1/2 cup peanut butter;1 cup diced fruit such as and strawberries (optional);1 cup chopped candy bars - such as Butterfinger bars, crunch bars, etc.Instructions:Preheat oven to 375F. In small bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.In large mixer bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar until creamy. Beat in egg and vanilla extract. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate morsels.Spread batter in lightly greased 12" to 14" pizza pan or 15 1/2x10 1/2" jelly-roll pan. Bake 20-24 minutes or until lightly browned.Immediately sprinkle remaining 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate morsels over crust; drop peanut butter by spoonfuls onto morsels. Let stand 5 minutes or until soft and
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Yale Cocktail
2007-08-05 11:24:00
Energy: 167 kcalIngredients:ounces Gin;1/2 ounce Dry Vermouth;3 dashes Bitters.Instructios:Using a shaker filled with ice, combine all ingredients. Shake well. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.


Zucchini Pizza
2007-08-08 11:53:00
Energy: 133 kcalIngredients:1 1/2 pounds zucchini;1 teaspoon salt;3 large eggs;1/2 cup flour;1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese;1/2 teaspoon oregano;pepper;olive oil;1 cup tomato sauce.PIZZA TOPPINGS:mushrooms;mozzarella, etc.;Instructions:Grate zucchini and sprinkle with salt. Let stand for 30 minutes. Squeeze out water from zucchini.Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x13 pan.Combine zucchini, eggs, flour, Parmesan cheese, oregano and a few grinds of pepper. Spread mixture onto pan. Bake 25-30 minutes or until firm and dry. Brush with oil and broil until lightly browned. Spread with tomato sauce. Add mushrooms and mozzarella cheese on top. Broil again until Mozzarella is melted and bubbly.Can also be made in a jelly roll pan.
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Veggie Dip
2007-08-08 11:46:00
Energy: 124 kcalIngredients:1 cup chopped dried tart cherries;1/2 cup crumbled bleu cheese (about 2 ounces);1/2 cup chopped walnuts;1 cup sour cream;1/4 cup mayonnaise.Instructions:In a medium bowl, combine cherries, blue cheese and walnuts. Stir in sour cream and mayonnaise; mix well. Chill about 1 hour to blend flavors.Serve with vegetable dippers, such as celery, carrots, cauliflower, cucumber, broccoli, green or red bell peppers.Serving size: 2 tablespoons
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Ham Spirals
2007-08-08 11:35:00
Energy: 48 kcalIngredients:1 3-ounce package cream cheese - softened;1/4 cup finely chopped dried tart cherries;3 tablespoons finely chopped pecans;2 tablespoons mayonnaise;1/2 teaspoon honey mustard or spicy brown mustard;4 thin slices cooked ham.Instructions:In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, dried cherries, pecans, mayonnaise and mustard; mix well.Spread cherry mixture evenly on ham slices. Roll up jelly-roll style; fasten with wooden picks. Let chill several hours. Remove wooden picks. Slice each ham roll crosswise into 1/4-inch slices; serve on crackers.Serving size: 2 piecesMakes about 40 (1/4 inch pieces)


Teriyaki Tenderloin Salad
2007-08-08 11:26:00
Energy: 383 kcalIngredients:12 ounces pork tenderloin;1/3 cup teriyaki sauce;3/4 cup orange juice;2 teaspoons cornstarch;1/4 teaspoon sesame oil;few drops hot pepper sauce;2 teaspoons vegetable oil;6 cups mixed greens;1 1/2 cups snap peas - cooked and chilled;1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms;1 cup chow mein noodles;1/3 cup sliced green onion;1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds.Instructions:Slice pork tenderloin into 1/4-inch slices. Brush slices with some of the teriyaki sauce; set aside. Stir together orange juice, cornstarch, sesame oil, hot pepper sauce and remaining teriyaki sauce. Set aside.In large skillet heat oil. Stir-fry tenderloin slices over medium-high heat 2-3 minutes or to desired doneness. Remove meat from skillet. Add green onion to skillet. Stir in orange juice mixture. Cook and stir until slightly thickened and bubbly.Meanwhile arrange greens on 3 dinner plates or in large salad bowls. Sprinkle with peas, mushrooms, and chow mein noodles. Arrange tenderloin slices on top.
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