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Classic Italian Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 8 ounces Rotini pasta
• 1 small red bell pepper, cut into strips
• 1 small green bell pepper, cut into strips
• 1 small can sliced black olives
• 1 8 ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts, undrained
• 1 cup broccoli, lightly steamed
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp rosemary
• 1/4 - 13 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 cup shredded Asiago or Parmesan cheese (optional)

Preparation

Cook pasta according to directions on package; drain and rinse under cold water. Put pasta in a large mixing bowl. Mix in all remaining ingredients; toss well. Serve at room temperature or refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours and serve.

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Sweet and Sour Soy Vegetarian Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

* 1 vegetarian Chicken Free Chicken, cut into 1 inch cubes
* 1/2 cup pineapple chunks, with 1/4 cup liquid reserved
* 1/2 cup red bell peppers, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
* 1/4 cup onions chopped
* 1/2 cup celery, thinly sliced
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* 1 tbsp olive oil
* 1 tbsp Braggs Liquid Aminos or soy sauce
* 1 tbsp corn or potato starch


Preparation
Stir-fry onions, peppers, celery and garlic, cooking until the onions become translucent. Add Chicken Free Chicken and pineapple chunks. Cook for 1 minute. Mix starch with reserved pineapple liquid and add to stir-fry. Stir until thickened. Serve over rice or rice noodles.