NACHOS WITH DIP    2 c. sour cream 1 tomato, diced 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened 2 Tbsp. finely-chopped sweet green pepper 1 pkg. taco seasoning mix 1 c. salsa 1/2 c. grated Cheddar cheese 2 green onions, thinly sliced 2 large bags tortilla chips Mix ingredients, eat with tortilla chips. Makes 10-20  Read more »

Here’s a different bread idea, only two ingredients, it can be toasted, and any flavor ice cream can be used. Results aren’t as good using low-fat ice cream, so to avoid the calories, it makes a nice gift to your neighbor!   ICE CREAM BREAD 1 pint (2 c) any flavor ice cream, softened 1  Read more »

CHINESE CHICKEN CASSEROLE  1 box long-grain and wild rice 2 Tbsp. pimientos 3 c. cooked boned chicken 1/2 c. salad dressing 1 can celery soup, undiluted Salt, pepper to taste 1 can water chestnuts, drained and sliced 1 can French-style green beans, drained 2 Tbsp. chopped green pepper Cook rice according to directions on box. Add  Read more »

  CARROT SALAD   2 lbs. carrots, sliced into rounds 1/2 c. sugar 1 medium onion, sliced 1 green pepper, sliced 1 can tomato soup 1/2 c. cider vinegar 1/2 c. olive oil 1 tsp. yellow mustard 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce Cook carrots until crisp-tender. Drain. Add onion and green pepper slices. Combine remaining ingredients in  Read more »

STRAWBERRY PRETZEL SQUARES   2 c. finely crushed pretzels 1/2 c. sugar, divided 2/3 c. butter or margarine, melted 2 Tbsp. milk 12 oz. cream cheese, softened 2 c. boiling water 1 c. thawed whipped topping 1 1/2 c. cold water 1 (6 oz.) pkg. strawberry flavor gelatin 4 c. fresh strawberries, sliced Mix pretzel  Read more »

ORANGE ROSEMARY  ROASTED CHICKEN   3 chicken breast halves 2 garlic cloves, chopped 3 chicken legs with thigh pieces 3 tsp. rosemary 1 1/2 tsp. olive oil 1/3 c. orange juice Fresh ground black pepper, to taste Salt to taste Remove skin from chicken. Rub each chicken piece with a little olive oil and then  Read more »

It’s about that time when our patches of asparagus are in full growth. It’s a healthy food besides having a distinctive taste. It contains no fat or cholesterol of any significance and is an important source of potassium. When you’re buying asparagus, select spears of similar diameter so they cook evenly; the tips should be  Read more »

COCONUT BANANA BREAD 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1 c. sugar 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 2 eggs 1 c. mashed ripe bananas (2 medium) 1/2 c. butter, melted 1/2 c. flaked coconut 1/2 tsp. almond extract 1/2 c. chopped walnuts 1/2 c. chopped maraschino cherries In large  Read more »

PINEAPPLE TUNA SALAD   1 (6 1/2 oz.) can light  tuna, drained 1 small can crushed pineapple or tidbits) 2 c. cooked cold rice 1/2 c. Miracle Whip 3/4 c. coarsely chopped celery Salt to taste 1/3 c. coarsely chopped  stuffed olives 1/4 c. finely chopped green pepper Mix tuna, pineapple, rice, celery, olives and  Read more »

FISH CHOWDER   5 lbs. potatoes, grated 4 large onions, grated 3 c. cooked tomatoes 3 qts. water 5 tsp. salt 1 tsp. pepper 3 lbs. strong-flavored fish, such as haddock 1 qt. whole milk 1/2 pint heavy cream 1/4 lb. butter or margarine Grate potatoes and onions. Place in large saucepan. Add tomatoes, water  Read more »

CRAB & SPINACH  CASSEROLE   1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach 1 c. (4 oz.) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 2 Tbsp. minced onion 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour 1/4 c. plus 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted 1 c. milk 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 1 lb. fresh crab meat, drained and flaked 1/2 tsp. salt  Read more »

Snacks, for most people, are a reality of life. These are some tips for choosing the right ones to help your heart health.   Fresh fruits and veggies – carrots, berries, oranges, grapes and apple slices are just a few. Pass on trans fats – found in cookies, pies, cakes and breads. Raise bad cholesterol.  Read more »

COCALATTAS   1 c. melted butter 3/4 c. granulated sugar 3/4 c. brown sugar, firmly packed 1 tsp. baking soda 2 tsp. coconut extract 1/2 tsp. salt 2 beaten eggs 1 c. finely chopped coconut  (from approx. 2 cups coconut flakes) 2 1/4 c. flour 1 c. chocolate chips (6 oz. pkg) Melt butter. Mix  Read more »

MACARONI & CHEESE WITH SPINACH   1 3/4 c. low-fat (1%) milk 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour 2 c. grated extra-sharp Cheddar cheese 1 c. low-fat cottage cheese 1/8 tsp. nutmeg 1/2 tsp. salt Freshly ground pepper, to taste 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen spinach 2 c. (8 oz.) whole-wheat macaroni 1/4 c. toasted wheat germ  Read more »

                                   CHILI BURGERS 1 lb. ground beef 1 large onion, chopped 1 (16 oz.) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 (14 1/2 oz.) can diced tomatoes, undrained 1 (14 1/2 oz) can beef broth 1 Tbsp. chili powder  Read more »