Jack-Corn Muffins

Ingredients:
1 (8.5 oz) corn muffing mix

1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeño peppers

1/2 cup corn kernels

1/3 cup 1% milk

1 large egg

Combine all ingredients

Divide batter evenly among 8 muffin cups coated with cooking spray

Bake at 400º for 16 mins or until browned

Teriyaki Tuna & Soba Noodles

I've only made fish maybe 3 times, ever. This was the 3rd time making it & it turned out pretty good - my tuna steak was a little dry but my husband's was cooked perfectly. This marinade would also be good with salmon or chicken.

Ingredients:
1/4 cup reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce

2 Tbsps rice vinegar

1 Tbsp chopped fresh ginger

1 tsp sugar

2 garlic cloves, chopped

4 tuna steaks

6 oz soba noodles

1/2 lb sugar snap peas, strings removed

1 sweet red pepper, seeded & thinly sliced

2 carrots, chopped

2 scallions, thinly sliced

additional teriyaki sauce for noodles

In a small bowl, stir together teriyaki sauce, vinegar, ginger, sugar, & garlic

Reserve 3 Tbsps for the noodles

Marinate tuna in remaining teriyaki sauce mixture for 15 mins

Prepare soba noodles following the package directions, adding snap peas & carrots during the last 3 mins of cooking

Drain & place in a medium bowl

Toss with red pepper sliced & reserved teriyaki sauce mixture

Let stand at room temperature

Coat a grill with nonstick cooking spray & heat over medium-high heat

Grill tuna for 3 mins

Turn & grill for an additional 2 mins for medium doneness

Serve with soba noodles & garnish with scallions

Toss noodles with additional teriyaki sauce if desired

Spiced Potatoes & Green Beans

A delicious side dish, recipe found in the September 2009 Cooking Light.

Ingredients:
1 tsp chili seasoning

2 Tbsps canola oil

1/2 tsp brown mustard seeds

1 cup finely chopped onion

2 tsps minced garlic

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp ground coriander

1 tsp minced, peeled fresh ginger

1/4 tsp ground turmeric

1 lb Yukon gold potatoes cut into 1/2" pieces

1/2 cup water

3/4 tsp salt

8 oz green beans, trimmed & cut into 1" pieces

Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat

Add mustard seeds to pan; saute 30 seconds or until seeds begin to pop

Add onion; saute 2 mins or until lightly browned

Stir in chili seasoning, garlic, cumin, coriander, ginger, & turmeric; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly

Stir in potatoes; cook 2 mins

Add 1/2 cup water & salt, & bring to a boil

Reduce heat to medium-low & simmer covered 8 mins or until potatoes are tender

Add beans; cover & cook 5 mins or until beans are crisp-tender