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We know how
your teeth can get a little sore after orthodontic adjustments,
so here are some soothing recipes that we hope you and/or your
child will enjoy.
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Easy
on Your Teeth Deviled Eggs
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6
hard boiled eggs
2 tbsp butter, melted
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tbsp prepared mustard
1/8 tsp dill weeddash hot sauce
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepperpaprika |
Peel
the eggs after they have cooled and cut into halves lengthwise.
Carefully remove the yolk, place in a small bowl, and mash with
fork. Add the remaining ingredients except the paprika. Mix
well until smooth and creamy. Refill the egg halves with this
mixture and sprinkle with paprika. |
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Soothing
Santa Fe Chicken Chowder
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2
tbsp butter
1 med onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chicken broth
1 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp coriander
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups very finely chopped chicken breast
1 pint half & half
1 can (15 oz) creamed sweet corn
1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes and green chilies
1 1/2 cup finely grated sharp cheddar cheese |
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a dutch oven over medium high heat, melt the butter and saute
the onion and garlic. Add the chicken broth, cumin, cayenne,
coriander, salt and chicken. Stir, and over high heat, bring
to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 10-15 minutes.
Add the half and half, corn, tomatoes, and green chilies. Stir
and increase the heat to medium. Gradually stir in the cheese
until melted.Serves 4-6. |
Main
Courses
Eat mostly raw food for healthiest teeth, gums and jawbone.
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Painless
Pasta with Roasted Red Sweet Pepper Cream Sauce
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2-8
oz containers soft style cream cheese
1 cup half and half
2 green onions, very thinly sliced
3 tbsp onion, very finely chopped
1/2 tsp basil
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp salt
2-7 oz jars roasted red sweet peppers, drained and finely chopped
12 oz angel hair pasta, cooked
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated |
In
a medium sized sauce pan over medium heat, melt the cream cheese,
stirring often. Add the half and half. Stir in the green onions,
onion, basil, garlic, salt, pepper and the red peppers. Continue
to stir until the sauce is creamy and smooth and heated through.
Pour over pasta and toss to coat. Sprinkle the parmesan cheese
on top.Serves 4-6. |
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Bucky
Beef Enchiladas
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1
lb ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
10 flour tortillas, cut into small bite-size pieces
2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
1 can (4 oz) green chilies, chopped
1 can (4.5 oz) black olives, chopped
1 can (10 3/4 oz) cream of chicken soup
1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes and green chilies
1/2 cup water In a skillet, cook the ground beef, onion and
garlic. |
Drain
and run through a food processor or blender. In a greased
9"x13"x2" casserole dish, layer _ the mixture,
tortillas, cheese, green chilies, and black olives. Repeat.
In a medium sized bowl, combine the soup, diced tomatoes,
green chilies, and water. Mix thoroughly and pour over the
top of the layered ingredients. In a preheated oven, bake
covered at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Serves 6-8.
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Wired
White Pizza
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1
tube (10 oz) Refrigerated pizza dough
1 container (10 oz) refrigerated alfredo sauce
1/2 cup onions, finely chopped
7-8 slices bacon, crisply fried and finely crumbled
1 jar (2.5 oz) sliced mushrooms, drained1 cup cooked chicken
breast, chopped
7 oz hickory smoked gouda cheese, grated |
 Using
a pizza baking sheet, follow the manufacturer's directions for
handling and shaping the dough. Pre-bake the dough prior to
the layering of the ingredients for 5-6 minutes at 425 degrees
or until lightly golden brown. Evenly spread the alfredo sauce
over the pre-baked dough and layer the remaining ingredients
in the order given. Transfer the pizza to a preheated oven and
bake at 425 degrees for 10-12 minutes. |
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Special
Smiley Mashed Potatoes
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1 package
(22 oz) frozen mashed potatoes
1 tbsp butter
2 1/2 cups milk
1/2 pound ground beef, cooked, finely crumbled, and drained
1 package taco seasoning mix
1 tbsp sun dried tomatoes or 1/4 cup finely diced fresh
tomatoes with skins removed
2 oz diced black olives
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
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In large
microwaveable bowl, combine the potatoes, butter and milk.
Microwave on high for 8 minutes. Remove bowl from microwave
oven and stir the mixture well. Stir in the last 6 ingredients,
return bowl to the microwave and cook 7 minutes on high.
Stir well with fork to fluff.
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Metal
Mouth Meatballs
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1 lb
ground beef
1/2 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 cup milk
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 tsp minced onion
1 tbsp very finely chopped green pepper
1 egg, beaten
1/4 tsp dried oregano
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Combine
all ingredients and mix thoroughly with hands. Form or roll
into 24 equal sized balls. Place in a well-greased 9"x13"x2"
casserole dish and bake at 400 degrees for 25-30 minutes.
Service with a smooth spaghetti sauce over soft dante angel
hair pasta.
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Chew-less
Chili Chicken
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2 cups
cooked chicken breast, finely chopped
1 can (10 3/4 oz) cream of chicken soup
3/4 cup chicken broth
1 can (4 oz) chopped green chilies
1 jar (2 oz) diced pimentos
8 flour tortillas, 7" diameter, cut into small pieces
2 1/2 cups cheddar cheese
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In a
large bowl, combine all the ingredients and mix thoroughly.
Reserve 1 cup of the cheese for sprinkling on top. Pour
into a greased 9"x 12" x2" casserole dish
and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until hot and
bubbly. Serves 4-6.
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NO
DESSERTS WITH WHITE OR BROWN SUGAR
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1. Pan-fried
plantain (Platanos) strips with refried beans and "Cream
Fraiche" (a sweet sour cream by Alta Dena Dairy) on
the side.
2. Fresh, raw diced fruit salad
3. Banana
4. Papaya
5. Baked Rome beauty apples with honey
6. Apple or apricot sauce, etc.
7. Other soft raw or cooked fruits with NO SUGAR ADDED.
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If you do
use these desserts, please use as little as possible - one dessert
a day at most. Even natural fruit sugar will cause caries (tooth
decay or cavities) if too much is consumed.
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Please
drink only water. Bottled spring water is best.
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NO
SODAS OF ANY KIND!
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NO
SWEETENED DRINKS OR FRUIT JUICES.
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Eat
the whole fruit instead.
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NO
MILK - contains lactose (sugar) and alters appetite unfavorably.
Your child will have a better appetite without milk in the
diet during orthodontic |
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This
health article is made available by
Dr. Michael L Stepovich DDS a Orthodontist. Orthodontic office
at 4110 Moorpark Ave, San Jose, CA 95117. Dr. Stepovich is
easy reachable from all of San Jose, Santa Clara, Los Gatos,
Monte Sereno, Saratoga, Cupertino, Campbell, Milpitas, and
Mountain View.
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