2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
3 cardamom pods
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 cup diced onion
1 cup Basmati rice
2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup frozen peas
3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

1. Saute onion, cinnamon, cloves and cumin seeds in butter over medium low
heat for 5 minutes. Add water, rice and salt. Bring to a boil and cover pot.
Simmer until rice is done, about 25 minutes.

2. Add cayenne pepper and peas during l

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1 pound medium raw shrimp
1 tablespoon sake or dry sherry
1-1/2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoons cornstarch
3 cloves fresh garlic, minced or pressed
1 tablespoon ginger, finely minced
1 red or yellow onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 large green, red or yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
Cooking spray

Sauce:
1 cup evaporated nonfat skim milk or fat-free half and half
1 tablespoon best quality peanut butter
2 to 2-1/2 teaspoons imitation coconut extract
1 table

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A healthier meatloaf. Leftovers are great on whole-wheat bread!



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I also throw in a couple of sliced black olives!

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A very veggie salad, I sometimes add in some grilled chicken strips

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