L'Equip 528, 524 manual Sweet and Sour Sauce, Trail Mix, Dusted Pineapple, Creamed Vegetables

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Sweet and Sour Sauce

¼cup dried pineapple pieces

¾ cup water

3 Tbsp cooking oil

1 Tbsp soy sauce

¼cup vinegar

¼tsp dried ginger

2 Tbsp sugar

1 tsp cornstarch

Combine the first seven ingredients in a small saucepan. Cook until pineapple softens. Place in blender and puree. Add cornstarch, and blend again. Return to pan and cook over medium heat until mixture thickens.

Snacks

Trail Mix

Combine bite-sized pieces of dried fruits, such as apple, pear, pineapple, or grapes with flaked coconut and unsalted nuts. Great for hiking!

Dusted Pineapple

Sprinkle dried pineapple pieces with confectioner’s sugar.

Vegetables

Creamed Vegetables

2 cups dried sliced or diced vegetables* 2½ cups boiling water

¼cup butter

3 Tbsp flour

1 cup milk & liquid from reconstituting (see below)

1 bay leaf

Salt and Pepper

*Suggested vegetables: beans, peas, carrots, parsnips, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, or combinations of above.

Combine dried vegetables with boiling water. Cover. Let stand 1 to 2 hours. (If desired, use cold water and reconstitute overnight in refrigerator). Simmer until tender, add more liquid if necessary. Drain liquid from vegetables. Pour into a measuring cup. Add enough milk or liquid to equal 1 cup. Melt butter in separate saucepan. Add flour. Stir until bubbly and smooth. Remove from heat. Stir in 1 cup milk/water (from reconstitution). Add bay leaf. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Add drained vegetables and simmer 5 minutes. Re- move bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper. Makes 6 servings.

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