Broccoli Pasta

Here's a healthy meal that MMA fighters often eat. Something you can also have while watching the UFC 119 live stream later.

Ingredients:
1 bunch broccoli
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (8 ounce) box ziti or rigatoni pasta
1/2 cup olive oil
6 Tablespoons butter
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 teaspoon red pepper
3 firm fresh tomatoes, quartered and seeded
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Strawberry Dessert Squares

Ingredients:
7 egg whites
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
Dash salt
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup whipping cream
Fresh or frozen strawberries

Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients:
1 Tablespoon bacon grease
1 onion, chopped
1 small bell pepper, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
8 sprigs parsley, chopped
1 cup diced, cooked ham
5 to 6 pieces toast
Salt and pepper
3 bell peppers, cut in half

Green Bean Bundles

Ingredients:
8 slices bacon
2 (16-ounce) cans whole green beans
6 Tablespoons margarine
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
Garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste

Wild Rice Casserole

Ingredients:
1-1/2 cups wild rice
4 cans (10-1/2 ounces each) bouillon, undiluted
1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup green pepper, chopped
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup heavy cream
Salt
Pepper

Couscous Salad

Ingredients:
Lemon Cinnamon Dressing:
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup olive oil

Couscous Salad:
2/3 cup currants
3 Tablespoons butter
1/8 teaspoon powdered saffron
1-1/2 cups chicken stock
1-1/2 cups diced celery
1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
Salt and pepper to taste

Maple Pralines

Ingredients:
2 cups white granulated sugar
1 cup dark brown sugar
3 Tablespoons white corn syrup
1 cup whipping cream
Pinch of salt
3 teaspoons maple flavoring
3 or more cups of pecans