Fantastic Flank Steak

Marinade:

1 1/2 tablespooons Dijon mustard
3 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon crumbled dry oregano
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 large clove of garlic, peeled and smashed


1 flank steak, about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds

1. Prepare the marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together the mustard, vinegar, oregano, salt and pepper. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil, whisking constantly until thickened; add the garlic.

2. Add the flank steak to the marinade and turn it to coat well. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours, turning the steak once or twice. Remove from the marinade and pat dry.

3. Broil or grill the steak over high heat, 3 inches from heat source, 4 minutes per side for medium rare meat. Remove to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes before slicing. Slice the steak thinly on the diagonal and arrange on a platter.

Minestrone Soup

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced or 1/8 tsp garlic powder 1-1/3 cup coarsely chopped onion 1-1/2 cup coarsely chopped celery and leaves 1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 1 cup sliced carrots, fresh or frozen 4-3/4 cup shredded cabbage 1 can (1 lb.) tomatoes, cut up 1 cup canned red kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1-1/2 cup frozen peas 1-1/2 cup fresh green beans dash hot sauce 11 cups water 2 cups uncooked, broken whole wheat spaghetti

Directions

1. Heat oil in a 4-quart saucepan.

2. Add garlic, onion, and celery and saut� about 5 minutes.

3. Add all remaining ingredients except spaghetti, and stir until ingredients are well mixed.

4. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer about 45 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

5. Add uncooked spaghetti and simmer 2-3 minutes only.

Yield: 16 servings--Serving Size: 1 cup

Zucchini Parmesan

Ingredients

Zucchini, 1 cup, sliced Parmesan Cheese, grated, 1 tbsp I Can't Believe It's Not Butter, Original Buttery Spray, 10 sprays Non-stick cooking spray

Directions

Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil, then coat with some non-stick cooking spray. Place the zucchini slices out on the pan, then spritz with them with the butter spray. Sprinkle on the parmesan cheese and then pop it in the oven. Broil for a few minutes - until the cheese starts to brown. Enjoy it while it's warm!
Make a larger batch for a delicious and healthy side dish for any meal! Your family will love it!

Cinnamon Apples

Ingredients

4 baking apples 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 4 teaspoons margarine 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

1. Remove core from apples and place upright in baking dish, placing two tablespoons brown sugar, 1-teaspoon margarine and 1/8-teaspoon cinnamon in the center of each apple. Pour water into baking dish to 1/4 inch depth.

2. Bake at 375� F for 30-40 minutes, or until tender.