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Yield:  5 servings (serving size: 1 cup)                 Ingredients 1  (8-ounce) can pineapple tidbits in juice, undrained 3 cups   finely shredded cabbage 1 1/2 cups   chopped Red Delicious apple (about 2 medium) 1/2 cup   chopped celery 1/4 cup   golden raisins 1/4 cup   light mayonnaise Cabbage leaves (optional) Apple slices (optional) Preparation Drain pineapple, reserving 3 tablespoons juice. Combine drained pineapple, shredded cabbage, and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl. Combine reserved pineapple juice and mayonnaise; add to cabbage mixture, tossing gently. Cover and chill. To serve, spoon mixture into a cabbage leaf-lined bowl, and garnish with apple slices, if desired (cabbage leaves and apple slices not included in analysis). Tip: This tasty chilled salad is a cross between Waldorf salad and coleslaw. Nutritional Information Calories per serving: 108 Calories fro...

                        Ingredients Tropical Granita: 1  vanilla bean, split lengthwise 2 tablespoons   granulated sugar 1/2 cup   pineapple juice, divided 1/2 cup   orange juice 2 tablespoons   passion fruit juice French Meringue: 3  egg whites 6 tablespoons   granulated sugar 5 tablespoons   sifted powdered sugar, divided Sauce: 2 tablespoons   passion fruit juice 2  cubed, peeled ripe mangoes 1 tablespoon   sugar (optional) 1  thinly sliced, peeled mango Preparation 1. Granita: Scrape vanilla bean seeds into bowl. Add sugar; mash with fork. 2. In a small saucepan, warm 1/4 cup pineapple juice and sugar mixture until sugar is melted. Cool. 3. Combine mixture with remaining juices; freeze overnight in shallow pan. Remove from freezer 5–10 minutes before serving. Rake with fork to serve. 4. Meringues: In a medium bowl, whip egg whites, ...

Paneer Mushroom Paneer and mushrooms make a delicious combination. Cooking Time:  20-30 minutes Servings:  4   Preparation Time:  15-20 minutes   Category:  Veg Ingredients • Paneer (cottage cheese) 150 grams • Mushroom,quartered 200 grams • Oil 2 tablespoons • Onions 3 medium • Tomato 1 medium • Salt to taste • Green capsicum 1 medium • Pineapple slices,tinned 3 • Turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon • Red chilli powder 1 teaspoon • Coriander powder 1 teaspoon • Ginger paste 1 teaspoon • Garlic paste 1 teaspoon • Tomato puree 2 tablespoons • Garam masala powder 1/2 teaspoon Method Heat oil in a non stick pan. Thickly slice onions. Roughly chop tomato. Add onions to the pan and saute for 1 minute. Add mushrooms and salt, toss and cook. Cut capsicum to small pieces. Cut cottage cheese into small cubes. Cut pineapple into small cubes. Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder and cori...

Thai Fried Rice with Pineapple The wonderful flavour of pineapple make this rice dish extra special. Cooking Time:  25-30 minutes Servings:  4   Preparation Time:  15-20 minutes   Category:  Veg Ingredients • Cooked rice 1 1/2 cups • Cooked basmati rice 1 1/2 cups • Pineapple slices,tinned 6 • Oil 2 tablespoons • Onion ,chopped 1 medium • Green capsicum 1/4 medium • yellow capsicum 1/4 medium • Red capsicum 1/4 medium • Roasted peanuts 1/4 cup • Green curry paste 1 teaspoon • Thai red bird chillies 2 • Kaffir lime leaves 3 • Salt to taste • Brown sugar 2 teaspoons • Fresh basil leaves 7-8 • Lemon 1 Method Heat oil in a non stick pan, add onion and saute. Roughly chop red and green capsicums. Add green curry paste to the pan and mix well. Add red and green capsicums. Grind roasted peanuts and Thai red bird chillies. Chop pineapple slices and add to th...

Papadi, Potato and Chick Pea Chaat There are some cold, rainy days when you feel a craving for something crunchy and spicy. Here is a quick snack that you can fix up in a jiffy to liven your spirits. Surely, your entire family will love it as it is loaded with papadi, fruits, potatoes, cooked kabuli chana, chutneys and perky spices – there is something in it for everybody! Preparation Time:  15 mins Makes 4 servings Ingredients 2 cups  coarsely crushed readymade  papadis 3/4 cup  boiled and peeled  potato cubes 1/2 cup  soaked and  boiled kabuli chana (white chick peas) 3 tbsp  finely  chopped pineapple 3 tbsp  finely  chopped raw mango 1/4 cup   sweet chutney 2 tbsp   green chutney 3/4 cup  whisked fresh  curds (dahi) 1/2 tsp   cumin seeds (jeera) powder 1 tsp   chilli powder 1/2 tsp   chaat masala salt  to taste Method Combine all the ingredients in a deep bo...

Spicy Pineapple Curry Pregnancy Recipe This is a different way of adding fruits to your diet. Ripe diced pineapple is cooked with an aromatic blend of spices and simmered in coconut milk. The iron and the fibre levels in this curry are good and the coconut adds to the protein and energy content. If you are not fond of pineapple, add a cup of mixed vegetables like peas, carrots, potatoes to the same gravy, and you can also throw in a few cubes of pineapple, if you like. Preparation Time:  10 mins Cooking Time:  10 mins Makes 3 servings Ingredients 1 1/4 cups  fresh  pineapple cubes 1 tsp   oil 1 tsp   besan (bengal gram flour)  dissolved with 1 cup  coconut milk 1/4 tsp   turmeric powder (haldi) a pinch of  asafoetida (hing) 1/4 tsp   garam masala 2 tsp   sugar salt  to taste To Be Ground Into A Smooth Paste 2   red chillies  , broken into pieces 3 tbsp   grated coconut For The Tempering 1 tsp ...

Stir-fried Chicken with Vegetables This Chinese-style dish is very popular in restaurants all over America. It is a combination of peppers, onions, and pineapples, with tender chunks of chicken in a sweet-and-sour tomato-based sauce. SERVES  6 2 tablespoons canola oil 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow or white onions 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/2 cup tomato sauce 1 teaspoon garam masala 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, ground salt to taste 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 cup green bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 medium-sized red onion, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 large tomato, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1/2 cup chunks of canned pineapples 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup plain yogurt 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped Broccoli Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onions, ginger,  garlic, and cumin seeds. Stir ...

                            Fresh Fruit Frappé   A frappé is simply a slushy drink made by blending fruit, fruit juice and ice.                                                                                                                PREP TIME 15 Min TOTAL TIME 15 Min SERVINGS 4            INGREDIENTS 1 cup cut-up cantaloupe or honeydew melon 1 cup cut-up pineapple 1 cup cut-up mango 1 cup strawberry halves 1 cup orange juice 2 tablespoons sugar Crushed ice STEP : 1 1 Mix all ingredients except ice and sliced pineapple. Fill blender one-half full with...