| We cooks often get tired of cooking the same old | | | | CASHEW PORK WITH BROCCOLI |
| meals and our families often get tired of eating | | | | 1 pork tenderloin (approx 12-oz) or 2 (6-oz) tenderloin |
| them. If you are looking for new recipes that are | | | | pork chops |
| easy and inexpensive, here are a couple that you | | | | 1 tbsp olive oil |
| should try. These are recipes that are perfect for | | | | 1 tsp ground ginger |
| feeding our families during this time of high | | | | 1 bunch fresh broccoli, trimmed and cut into florets |
| unemployment, hour cut-backs, etc. You can make | | | | (large ones halved) |
| this recipes without "breaking the bank." The Amish | | | | 8 oz fresh mushrooms, sliced |
| Hamburger Casserole is baked in a 9 x 13-inch pan | | | | 1 med onion, sliced |
| making enough for several family members or | | | | 2 tbsps soy sauce |
| leftovers. The Cashew Pork and Broccoli offers a | | | | 1/2 cup water |
| pork alternative to the ground beef. Both recipes | | | | 2 tsps cornstarch |
| have a bit of oriental flair to them. | | | | 1/2 cup cashews |
| AMISH HAMBURGER CASSEROLE | | | | 1 1/2 cups hot cooked rice (brown rice is healthier |
| 2 lbs ground beef | | | | than white) |
| 2 tbsp cooking oil | | | | Cut meat into small cubes. In a large heavy skillet, |
| 1 1/2 cups chopped, fresh onion | | | | heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add ginger to |
| 1 1/2 cups chopped celery | | | | the skillet and saute for about 30 seconds. Add the |
| 1 can drained bean sprouts | | | | pork and stir-fry for 3 minutes. Add broccoli, |
| 2 cans (10 1/2-oz each) cream of mushroom soup | | | | mushrooms and onion. Stir-fry for a couple more |
| 1 1/2 cups warm water | | | | minutes. Reduce heat and cover the skillet. Cook |
| 1/2 cup rice (not instant) | | | | mixture for approximately 3 minutes until the broccoli |
| 1/4 cup soy sauce | | | | is crisp tender. In a small bowl, blend together the |
| Brown the ground beef in the oil. Drain excess fat | | | | soy sauce, water and cornstarch. Stir cornstarch |
| from the beef. Combine the beef in a large bowl | | | | mixture into skillet and cook, stirring constantly, until |
| with the other ingredients. Mix well to combine. | | | | liquid is absorbed; about 3 minutes. Add the |
| Pour into a 9 x 13-inch baking dish or pan. Cover | | | | cashews and toss lightly. Cook for about a minute. |
| and bake at 350 degrees for one hour or until | | | | Serve immediately over hot rice. |
| vegetables are tender. | | | | Enjoy! |