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RECIPE CORNER

INDEX

Main Dishes
Tuna Casserole
Broccoli/Chicken Casserole

Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Whole Wheat Pita Pizza

Turkey Ring

Desserts
Banana Snack Bars
Blueberry/Apple Crisp

Dark Chocolate Pralines
Oatmeal Cake
Pumpkin Cupcakes
Fruit and Oatmeal Bars
Strawberry Pie(sugar fee)
Pumpkin Cookies

LIght Pumpkin Pie
Pineapple-Apricot Pie
Swedish Apple Pie

Soups/Stews
Beans with Ham and Apples

Minestrone Soup
Meatball Soup
Corn Chowder
Lentil/Vegetable Soup
Harvest/Turkey Stew

Breads
Squash Bread

Meats
Hamburger Tips
Salmon Patties
Oven Fried Chicken

Breakfast Foods
Banana Nut Oatmeal
Latke Pancakes
Pineapple/Apricot Pie

Breakfast Bread Pudding
Egg Frittata
Squash Pancakes

Vegetables
Rosemary Potatoes
Bean/Veggie Combo

Miscellaneous

Seasoning Blends
Calcium Counter
Fruit Spread

Easy Trail Mix

Salads
Spring Lettuce Salad
Tossed Orange Salad
Fresh Tomato Salad

 

Fresh Tomato Salad
1 lb. tomatoes, sliced
3 oz. mozzarella cheese, cut in 1/2 inch chunks
1/2 cup cucumber chunks(optional)
1/4 tsp. salt
2 T. fresh, chopped basil
1 T. extra-virgin olive oil
Pepper to taste


Toss fresh tomatoes with other ingredients. While this salad is more flavorful if not refrigerated, you should refrigerate leftovers. Calories: 170 each serving

Beans with Ham and Apples
4 cups cooked white beans, drained (reserve 1 cup bean liquid)
1 small onion, peeled and stuck with three whole cloves

1/2 pound lean turkey ham, cut into ½ inch pieces
1 cup apple juice
2 T mustard
1 T catsup
1-1/2 T brown sugar
1 tsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp pepper|
3 drops Tabasco sauce
1 tart green apple, peeled and thinly sliced

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Put beans in 2 1/2 cup oven proof casserole or bean pot. Place onion in
    center.
2. Mix remaining ingredients including bean juice and stir into beans.
3. Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Remove cover, stir gently and bake for 30 more minutes. Remove onion
    and serve.

Easy Trail Mix

Reeses Pieces or M&M's
Chocolate, peanut butter or butterscotch chips
Shelled sunflower seeds
Dried fruit(your choice)
Nuts(your choice)
Favorite cereal(O's, Chex, frosted styles, etc.)
Coconut
Sesame seeds
Golden raisins
Wheat germ
Yogurt covered nuts
Fish-shaped crackers
Pretzel sticks
Banana chips

Mix 1/2 to 1 cup of four or more of these ingredients. Store in zip-lock bags or storage containers in a cool place.

Light Pumpkin Pie

This pumpkin pie saves 100 calories per slice from the traditional version and it tastes identical!

1 cup ginger snaps (about 16 cookies)
16 oz can pumpkin
½ cup egg whites (about 4)
½ cup sugar
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice( or a combination of

1.25 tsp cinnamon, ½ tsp ginger, ¼ tsp cloves)
12 oz can evaporated skim milk

1. Preheat the oven to 350°. Lightly spray a 9" glass pie pan with vegetable cooking spray

2. Grind the cookies in a food processor. Pat the cookie crumbs into the bottom of the pan evenly.

3. Mix the rest of the ingredients in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Pour into the crust and bake until knife inserted in center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Store in the refrigerator.

4. Allow to cool and slice in 8 wedges. Optional: serve
each wedge with fat free whipped cream. Serves 8.

Each slice: 165 calories, 1.5 g fat, .5 g saturated fat, 1.5 mg cholesterol, 170 mg sodium, 32 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 6 g protein. Diabetic exchange: 2 bread.

Banana Snack Bars

¾ cup applesauce
¾ cup brown sugar
1 egg
½ t. ground cinnamon
1½ cups mashed ripe bananas
4 cups uncooked oatmeal
½ cup dried fruit (such as cranberries,raisins, or apricots)
½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 350. Lightly coat a 9 x 13 baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.

2. In large bowl, mix all the ingredients in the order listed.

3. Turn batter into prepared pan and bake 30 to 35 minutes. Cool completely. Cut into 12 bars.

4. Slip each Banana Breakfast Bar into a small plastic bag, seal and freeze.

Take out the night before for a ready to eat breakfast with an orange and glass of milk or container of yogurt, also good for an easy to pack snack. Serving size 1 bar. Total Cal: 232, fat cal: 49, saturated fat: .8g, unsaturated fat: 4g, protein: 6g, carbohydrate: 42.5g, fiber: 4g, sodium: 16mg, cholesterol: 17mg

Blueberry/Apple Crisp

4 apples (Mcintosh, Jonathan and Cortland are good for cooking)
2 cups blueberries
1/3 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup regular rolled oats
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup brown sugar
4 T. canola oil(or veg oil)

1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 8x8" or 9x9" dish with cooking spray or rub with butter.

2) Wash, core and chop apples. No need to peel them. Put in cooking dish with blueberries.

3) In another small bowl, mix flour, oats, sugar and oil until crumbly. Spread evenly over fruit.

4) Bake at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes or until bubbly.

Serve as is, or with low-fat frozen yogurt.



Tossed Orange Salad
2 cups mixed salad greens
1/2 cup sliced strawberries
1 small can mandarin
orange sections, drained
1/4 of small red onion, sliced
2 T. vegetable oil
1/4
t. shredded orange peel
2 T orange juice
1
T
cider vinegar
1/2 t. granulated sugar

1. Toss salad greens, strawberries, orange sections and red onion in large salad bowl.

2. For the dressing, combine vegetable oil, orange peel, orange juice, vinegar and sugar in screw-top jar. Cover and shake well. Pour over salad greens mixture, tossing to coat. Serves 2-3 people.

Dark Chocolate Pralines

1 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1/3 cup water
1/2 tsp. vinegar
3 T. corn syrup
8 oz. dark chocolate, broken in small pieces
3/4 cup broken pecans

1) In a medium saucepan mix sugar, salt, water, corn syrup and vinegar.

2) Bring to a boil while stirring constantly. Lower the heat and allow to boil 3 minutes without stirring.

3) Remove from the heat and allow to rest 4 to 5 minutes.

4) Add the chocolate, stir until melted, add the pecans and stir again.

5) Using a measuring spoon, drop mixture by the tablespoonful onto a foil-lined cookie sheet. Work quickly
as mixture sets easily.

6) Refrigerate for about 30 minutes or until completely set.

7) Remove from foil paper using a plastic or rubber spatula. Store in refrigerator in lightly packed container.
Makes about 20 pralines.

Whole Wheat Pita Pizza
2 whole wheat pitas(6-7")
6 oz pizza sauce
3 oz part-skim
mozzarella cheese
1 cup chopped vegetables (your choice)
Drizzle of olive oil

1) Preheat oven to 350 F. Spread half the sauce on each pita.

2) Top with cheese, divide between the two pizzas and then add vegetables. Drizzle with oil.

3) Bake at 350 F for 15 minutes on a pizza pan or cookie sheet.

You can add small bits of chicken, turkey sausage or hamburger for variety. Makes 2 serving

Easy Turkey(Chicken) Ring

1 package crescent rolls
2 cups turkey or chicken(cooked)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss
1/2 t. pepper
1 T. Dijon mustard
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1 egg white

1. Make small circle with rolls on a cookie sheet with wide ends in middle and points facing out. Flatten with finger tips or rolling pin.

2. Mix ingredients(xcept egg) together and spoon onto dough.

3. Pull up pointed ends of rolls and wrap over top. Use a little water to seal edges Filling will show on top. Baste top with an egg white. Bake 20 minutes or until golden in a 375 degree oven

 

Banana Nut Oatmeal

1 cup fat free skim or 1% low-fat milk
2 packets instant oatmeal
1/2 ripe banana, mashed


1. In a small bowl, combine milk and oatmeal. Microwave on high for one to two minutes
until steaming hot, but not boiling.

2. Stir until creamy. Stir in mashed banana. Add nuts and serve. You can add other fruits,
brown sugar to taste. or use a flavored oatmeal for an extra kick.

Nutritional Info: Calories-370; fat-2.5 g; Saturated fat-0; Sodium-5mg; calcium-25% of
daily value;
Protein-17 g.
 

Pumpkin Cupcakes(September 2000)

1 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
2 T. baking powder
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 cup oil
1 cup skim milk
3 eggs, slightly beaten
1 cup canned pumpkin
3/4 cup chopped raisins
1 T. vanilla

1. Preheat oven to 350 . Place 24 paper baking cups in muffin tins.
2. Mix dry ingredients thoroughly.
3.Mix remaining ingredients and add moist to dry. Stir until dry ingredients are barely moistened.
4. Fill cups 2/3rds full.
5. Bake about 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
6. Remove from muffin tins and cool on rack. Freeze extras.
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Squash Bread
(Oct 1999)

1/2 cups flour                     
2 t. cinnamon
1 t. baking powder            
1/4 t. salt 
1/2 t. baking soda               
2 eggs
3/5 cup sugar     
1/2 cup oil
2 t. vanilla
1 1/3 cups squash (coarsely shredded,
         Lightly packed)

1.  Preheat oven to 350. Grease a 9 by 5 by 3-inch loaf pan.
2. Mix dry ingredients except sugar thoroughly.
3. Beat egss until frothy. Add sugar, oil and vanilla. Beat until lemon colored about 3 minutes. Stir in squash.
4. Add dry ingredients. Mix just until dry  ingredients are moistened.
5.  Bake 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted  in center of loaf comes out clean. Cool on rack. Remove from pan after 10 minutes.  150 calories per slice.
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Hamburger Magic(Sept 99)

  • Cut the cooking time for meatloaf. Shape meat mixture into small individual loaves, or bake the mixture in muffin pans.
  • To lower fat, use lean ground beef or ground turkey.
  • Make meatballs the easy way. Shape meat mixture into a log and cut off slices to roll into balls. Or pat meat mixture into a rectangle and cut meat into cubes to shape as 1 ½-inch balls. Place meatballs on a 15 X 10 X 1 inch baking pan. Bake in 350 degree oven for about 30 minutes. Drain well.
  • Use some of the meatballs with tomato sauce over pasta. Another meal could be created by combining meatballs with a sweet and sour sauce, or brown gravy, over rice. Freeze the rest for later.
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    Corn Chowder (Oct 02)
    2 tablespoons butter
    1 pint water
    3 T chopped onion
    2 large potatoes--peeled and diced
    2 cups corn kernels--fresh if possible
    salt and pepper to taste

    1. Melt butter in soup kettle and saute onion until limp.
    2. Add potatoes and water to kettle, season with salt and pepper, and bring to a boil.
    3. Simmer over medium heat until potatoes are tender, about 30-40 minutes.
    4. Add corn and cream. Heat, stirring frequently, for10 minutes. Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :1 hour
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    Egg Frittata(April 2000)
    2/3 cup water
    1/4 cup cottage cheese
    2 T. teriyaki sauce
    2 eggs
    1/2 cup quick-cooking 
    brown rice
    1 cup frozen vegetable blend

    1. In 8-10 inch skillet bring water and rice to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer  until water is absorbed.
    2. Stir in vegetables or your choice and cheese. In a small bowl beat together eggs and sauce.
    3. Pour over rice mix. Cook over low heat until eggs are almost set. Cover and let stand about five minutes. Slide from pan and  cut in wedges.
    This frittata is a complete meal from the food pyramid with grain, vegetable, milk and meat group items.
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    Calcium Counter (August 1999)
     
    400 mg
    3 1/2 sardines with bones
    8 oz. plain, low-fat yogurt

    300 mg.
    1 cup milk(any kind)
    1 cup buttermilk
    8 oz. plain, whole milk or 
       fruit-flavored, low-fat yogurt
    1 cup baked custard
    200 mg.
    1/4 cup instant, non-fat milk
    1 oz. cheese
    1 cup ice cream or ice milk

    100 mg.
    3/4 cup cottage cheese
    3 1/2 oz oysters or shrimp
    1/2 cup cooked turnip or collard greens
    1 1/3 cup cooked, northern, navy or pinto beans

    50 mg.
    1 cup cooked broccoli, kale  or mustard greens
    1 cup cooked lima or black beans
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Latkes(Pancakes)December 2001
4 eggs
1/3 cup flour
1 1/2 t. instant minced
onions
1/4 t. baking pwd.
3 cups frozen southern- style hash browns, thawed

1. In medium bowl, beat all ingredients except potatoes. Stir in potatoes.
2. For each pancake, pour 1/2 cup batter onto hot, well greased skillet or griddle.
3. Cook until both sides are golden brown. Serve with applesauce or sour cream..
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Fruit Spread(Nov/Dec1999)
1/2 cup margarine, softened to room temperature
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup chopped dried fruit (your   choice)
2 T. chopped nuts
1/2 t. grated orange peel

Combine all ingredients. Mix well. Makes about 3/4 cup. Great fruit dip or use to spread on English muffins, waffles or hot biscuits. (return to top)


Oatmeal and Fruit Bars

2 t. vanilla
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 t. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
3 cups oats
1 cup diced dried mixed fruit, raisins,
or dried cranberries
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
One 8-ounce container vanilla low-fat yogurt
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2 egg whites, lightly beaten

2 T. vegetable oil
2 T. skim milk
1 t. baking soda

1. Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, combine sugars, yogurt, egg whites, oil, milk and vanilla; mix well. In medium bowl, combine dry ingredients; mix well. Add to yogurt mixture; mix well. Stir in oats and fruit.

2. Spread dough onto bottom of un-greased 13x9-inch baking pan. Bake 28 to 32 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely on wire rack. Cut into bars. Store in an air tight container. 145 calories per bar. (return to top) 


Pineapple/Apricot Pie
A high fiber, easy-to-eat pie

Graham Cracker Crust:
 
1 cup crushed graham crackers 3 T. margarine

Filling:
16 oz. can crushed pineapple 16 oz. can apricot halves
1/2 t. ground cinnamon 
1/4 cup sugar 
3 T. cornstarch
2 t. lemon juice 
1 cup juice from fruit

To make crust:
1. Preheat oven to 375.
2. Mix cracker crumbs and margarine. Save 1/4 cup for topping.
3. Press crumb mix into 8-inch pie pan so bottom and sides are completely covered. 
4. Bake until crust is firm, about 5 minutes. Cool.

To make filling:
1. Drain fruit. Save 1 cup juice. Coarsely chop apricots.
2. Mix sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon sauce pan. Stir in juice. Cook over low heat, stirring until thickened. Remove from heat. Add fruit and lemon juice.
3.
Spoon filling into crust. Sprinkle remaining crumbs over filling. Chill until set.
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Bean/Vegetable Combo
1/3 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup carrot, diced
1 bay leaf
1 t. margarine
2 cups cabbage, (1-inch pieces)
2 t. water
dash of garlic pwd.
1 can navy beans
1 T green pepper, finely chopped
dash of salt and pepper

1. Stir-fry onion, carrot and bay leaf in hot fry pan for 5 minutes.
2.
Stir in cabbage. Sprinkle with seasonings. Cover and cook until cabbage is tender but crisp.
3.
Add remaining ingredients. Heat to serving temp--about 6 min. Remove bay leaf. Makes 2 servings of 1 cup each.
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HARVEST TURKEY FRUIT STEW

2 cups apple, peeled and diced
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup dried apricots
2 bay leaves
1 cup chicken stock

1. While turkey is roasting , combine ingredients in sauce pan.
2. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
3. Remove from heat. After turkey roasts, add pan juices to fruit stew. Reheat before serving.
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Breakfast Bread Pudding
2 cups low-fat milk
2 eggs
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 t. vanilla extract
4 cups dry bread cubes
1/4 salt
1/4 t. ground cinnamon
1 cup low-fat granola
1 can(15 oz) pears halves

1. In large bowl, combine milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla and salt. Add bread crumbs.
2. Pour mix into lightly greased 8X8-inch pan. Arrange pears over bread. Sprinkle with cinnamon and top with granola.
3. Bake a 350 F for 50-60 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
4. Serve warm.
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Spinach Salad
Fresh spinach (tear in bite-size pieces)
Lettuce (romaine is good)
Mandarin orange slices
Fresh or dried blueberries(or dried cranberries)
sliced strawberries
chopped water chestnuts
Nuts(almond slices or walnut pieces
Low fat poppy seed or raspberry vinagrette dressing

Arrange spinach and lettuce on plate. Top with fruit and nuts. Put small amount of dressing in the center of salad. Makes attractive and nutritious salad that contains, protein, and Vitamins B, C and D and lots of fiber. (return to top)



Lentil/Vegetable Soup    (Feb 03)
1 cups green lentils
chopped garlic (to taste)
1/2 med. onion (finely chopped)
2T olive oil
2 stalks celery (chopped into
 1/2 inch pieces)
2 sliced carrots
2 medium potatoes cut into cubes
4-5 cups water1 tsp. parsley
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/2 tsp oregano
1T. thyme (finely chopped)
Salt and pepper to taste
1 bay leaf (remove before serving)

1. Sauté onions and garlic in olive oil over medium heat for about five minutes or until soft.
2. Add onions and garlic to stock pot with water or stock. Then add remaining ingredients and simmer, stirring occasionally for at least 1 hour. 
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Seasoning Blends

     Try these two quick recipes to keep on hand to sprinkle on foods for more enjoyment.

Mixed Blend
4 Tablespoons onion powder
4 Tablespoons parsley flakes, crushed
2 Tablespoons garlic powder
2 Tablespoons paprika
1 Tablespoon ground basil
U
se in a shaker on the table. Store extra in tightly  
covered glass container. Makes ¾ cup.
Dessert Spice Blend
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

A spicy treat to use on cakes and cookies or to sprinkle
on toast. Blend thoroughly. Use in shaker on table and

store extra in tightly covered glass container. Makes
about 1/3 cup.
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Sugar Free Strawberry Pie
3 T. cornstarch 
1 cup of water
1/2 cup of Splenda brand sweetener
1/8 t. salt
3 T water mixed with Splenda  substitute
1 small box of sugar-free  gelatin. ( Add 1 T.
      unflavored 
gelatin if watery)
1 quart fresh strawberries, 
     rinsed, drained and sliced
Light-style non-dairy whipped 
     topping (optional)

 

Mix water, cornstarch and salt, bring to a boil, stir in Splenda. Cook until thick. Remove from burner and add gelatin until dissolved. Cool. Gently stir strawberries in glaze to coat. Pour mix into a cool pie shell. Chill 1 1/2 hour.
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Rosemary and Garlic Potatoes

8 baby red potatoes (about 3/4 pounds) cut in 1/2 inch pieces
1T. olive oil
pinch of salt
1 garlic clove, minced
1 t. rosemary, whole leaves

1. Blanch the potatoes in 1 quart of boiling water for 3 minutes, drain, run under cold water for a few seconds and let dry.
2. Heat the olive oil in a 12 inch skillet over medium heat.
3. Add the potatoes and salt, stir well. Cook uncovered 30 minutes, stir occasionally so the potatoes brown.
4. Turn heat to medium-high. Add garlic, rosemary and pepper. Cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently. 
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Oatmeal Cake
3/4 cups boiling water
1/2 cup quick oats
1/4 cup applesauce
1 1/2 T. margarine
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
3/4 cups flour
1/2 tsp. bkg. soda
1/4 cup egg substitute
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cinnamon

Pour boiling water over quick oats, set aside. Cream margarine, sugars and egg sub. Add oat mix. Add remaining ingredients; stir well. Pour into greased 8 in square pan and bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes. Ice while hot.

Icing: Mix together—
3 Tbsp. margarine(melted)
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup evaporated skim milk
1/4 tsp. vanilla
1/4 cup coconut
1/4 cup chopped nuts(optional )
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Pumpkin Cookies

1/3 cup shortening or unsalted butter, room temperature
1-1/3 cups sugar

2 eggs
1 cup canned solid-pack pumpkin
1 t .vanilla extract
1 t. lemon juice
1 t. finely grated lemon zest
2-1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
4 t. baking powder1 t. salt
1 cup raisins
1/4 t. ground ginger
1/4 t. ground allspice
1 t. ground nutmeg
1 t. ground cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped nuts

1. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream shortening and sugar until light.
2. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, and then add pumpkin, vanilla, lemon juice, and zest.
3. Sift dry ingredients together and slowly stir into the cookie batter. Add raisins and nuts.
4
. Drop the batter by teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased cookie sheets. (They spread very little.) Bake in a 400 degree until lightly browned, 15 to 18 minutes. Cool on wire racks. Yield: 4-1/2 dozen cookies. (return to top)

 

Tuna Casserole

1/2 pkg. egg noodles(6 oz)
1 C shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed
cream
    
of mushroom soup
1/4 (4.5 ounce) can mushrooms
1/2 cup crushed potato chips
2 T. chopped onion
6 oz. tuna, drained
1/2 C frozen green peas

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
2.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
3
. In a large bowl, thoroughly mix noodles, onion, 1/2 cup cheese, peas, tuna, soup and mushrooms. Put in 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with potato chip crumbs and remaining 1/2 cup cheese. (return to top)



Salmon Patties
 Salmon patties are traditional, easy and quick. The small soft bones in canned salmon should be left in, they add to the calcium value.
     1 16-ounce can salmon
     1 egg, beaten
     ½ cup chopped onion
     6-8 saltines, crushed
     1 T. margarine or butter
     1 T. vegetable oil
1. Drain salmon; add egg, onion, and crackers.
2. Form into hamburger size patties and sauté in margarine or butter and oil until browned, about five minutes each side. This makes four servings:  each has 207 calories; 28 grams of protein

 
Chicken/Broccoli Casserole
3/4 lb broccoli crowns
1 1/2 cups turkey chunks
1 T unsalted butter
2 or 3 onion slices
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
4 t. flour
3/4 cup turkey broth, heated
2 T. milk or half-and-half
1/4 cup grated parmesan
sliced almonds(optional)4 t. flour
3/4 cup turkey broth, heated
2 T. milk or half-and-half
1/4 cup grated parmesan
sliced almonds(optional)

1. Cook broccoli until tender, drain. Arrange in the bottom of a 9x9 buttered, baking dish. Top with turkey.
2. In a large skillet, saute onions and mushrooms until brown. Add flour, cook--stirring for 1 min. Add broth, boil, reduce heat and cook 5 min. or until thick.
3.
Add milk and 1/2 of cheese, cook 1 min. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
4.
Preheat broiler to high. Pour sauce over turkey. Top with remaining cheese and almonds. Broil for 1 min. or until sauce bubbles and almonds are golden brown.


Swedish Apple Pie

1 large egg
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp vanilla
3 medium-size
apples, cored & chopped, but not peeled
1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans are good)

1) Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray or grease a 10 inch pie pan.
2) Beat egg thoroughly with a fork, until it forms a ribbon.
3) Add everything else EXCEPT apples and nuts, and mix thoroughly.
4) Add apples and nuts, and mix as well as you can. It’s a very lumpy mix but mix the best you can! Spoon into the pie plate.
5) Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes or until lightly brown.


Oven Fried Chicken
1/3 cup instant oats
1/2 t. garlic powder
1/2 t. onion powder
1/2 t. mustard powder
1/2 t. paprika
1/2 t. dried oregano
1/4 t. dried thyme
1/4 t. salt
1/4 t. pepper
2 (4-ounce) boneless skinless
chicken breast halves
1 T. mustard
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat baking sheet with cooking spray.
2.
In a re-sealable plastic bag, combine oats, garlic powder, onion powder, mustard powder, paprika, oregano, thyme, salt and pepper. Mix and set aside.
3. Brush each chicken breast with mustard. Add chicken to oat mixture with tongs and turn to coat both sides. Transfer chicken to prepared baking sheet and spray with cooking spray. Bake 30 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.

Slow Cooker Beef Stew
3/4 pound cubed beef stew  meat
1 cup water
1/2 small onion, chopped
1/2 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1/2 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
5 cubes beef bouillon
1 potato, peeled and cubed
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil

1. Place beef in a slow cooker. Pour in water.
2. Stir in onion, tomatoes, mixed vegetables and potatoes.
3. Season with bouillon, pepper, salt and basil.
4. Cook on low 8 hours.

Per Recipe: Servings: 5; Calories: 306; Total Fat: 15.3g; Cholesterol: 60mg; Sodium: 1733mg ; Total Carbs: 21.2g

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Kris Jenkins jenkinsk@missouri.edu
Regional Specialist
Human Environmental Sciencs
Last revised: 07/01/08