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APPETIZERS/BEVERAGES
  12/22/1999    HOLIDAY APPETIZERS (MIKE REEH) 
BREADS
  01/22/1999    FLAX WHOLE-WHEAT BREAD 
DESSERTS
  12/09/1999    APPLE FLAMBE 
  08/27/1999    APPLESAUCE RAISIN CAKE BY DIETICIAN JANE 
  04/20/1999    BANANA RHUBARB CREAM PIE 
  12/10/1999    CAKE IN A CUP 
  10/08/1999    CARAMEL APPLE CRUMB PIE BY JOANNA LUND 
  03/17/1999    CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES 
  03/24/1999    CREAM PUFF PASTE 
  09/23/1999    DAIRY-FREE,LOW-FAT PUMPKIN PIE FROM GREATEST GRAINS 
  12/13/1999    ENGLISH MINCEMEAT PIES 
  01/22/1999    FLAX OATMEAL COOKIES 
  09/03/1999    FRESH APPLE CAKE  (GREATEST GRAINS) 
  12/15/1999    FRESH FRUIT SPONGE CAKE 
  09/29/1999    HOT FUDGE TOPPING (HOMEMADE) BY MIKE REEH 
  05/03/1999    JAN TEMPLE'S MAY RECIPES 
  07/26/1999    JOANNA'S SUMMER PIES 
  05/18/1999    MUD PUDDING 
  12/07/1999    NORTH POLE EGGNOG CHEESECAKE (JOANNA LUND) 
  01/26/1999    OLD-FASHIONED BANANA BREAD 
  09/16/1999    ORANGE MARMALADE CHOCOLATE CREAM PIE 
  03/11/1999    PARTYLINE KAHLUA CHEESECAKE BY JOANNA LUND 
  11/19/1999    PUMPKIN CHIFFON PIE  (HEALTHY EXCHANGES) 
  11/01/1999    PUMPKIN PLUS CHEESECAKE  (JAN TEMPLE - IA STATE EXT OFFICE) 
  06/02/1999    RHUBARB MUFFINS BY DARLENE JOHNSON 
  01/26/1999    SCRUMPTIOUS WHITE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE 
  02/12/1999    TOFU KEY LIME PIE (JANE REINHARDT-MARTIN, RD,LD) 
ENTREES
  10/27/1999    ALE MARINATED PORK BROIL 
  06/02/1999    APACHE STEAK W/ROASTED TOMATO & MUSHROOMS 
  02/17/1999    BLACKENED GROUPER WITH KILLER CRAWFISH ETOUFEE 
  07/09/1999    BRUNCH ON THE RUN BY RACHEL HUITT 
  06/16/1999    CHICKEN MADEIRA (PLANTED EARTH CAFE) 
  11/12/1999    CHICKEN PASTA ANTONIO (CHEF TONY/SHORT HILLS COUNTRY CLUB) 
  02/18/1999    CHOP HOUSE PASTA (CHEF GERALD LOWRY/THE RADISSON 
  03/10/1999    CILANTRO GLAZED SNAPPER WITH SESAME STIR FRY 
  01/26/1999    COZY CROCK COMFORT 
  03/04/1999    CRAWFISH TETRAZINI 
  07/01/1999    DELUXE TURKEY CLUB PIZZA 
  03/31/1999    FIVE MINUTE SKILLET SUPPER 
  04/21/1999    FRENCH CUT PORK CHOPS W/BLACK PEPPER AND PAN GRAVY 
  05/26/1999    GRILLED SALMON CAESAR 
  08/18/1999    GRILLED SHARK BY PETER HARMAN 
  02/03/1999    HERB CRUSTED STUFFED GOLDEN TROUT 
  12/09/1999    ITALIAN SAUSAGE & BOW TIES 
  12/01/1999    MEDALLIONS OF BEEF W/IOWA BLUE CHEESE SAUCE (MIKE REEH) 
  08/11/1999    MISS MAMIE'S CATFISH HOUSE RECIPES BY MIKE OSBORN 
  12/29/1999    NEW ORLEANS BARBEQUE PRAWNS 
  02/12/1999    ORIENTAL TOFU STIR FRY BY JANE REINHARDT-MARTIN,RD,LD 
  04/28/1999    PAN FRIED CHICKEN WITH COUNTRY GRAVY 
  09/01/1999    PAN SEARED TROUT W/STRAWBERRY ALMOND GLAZE 
  09/08/1999    PASTA MILANO FROMAGEO 
  11/17/1999    PORK CHOPS WITH SWEET POTATOES AND APPLES (MIKE REEH) 
  10/20/1999    PORK SACTIMBOCCA ALA ROMANO (MIKE REEH) 
  02/16/1999    SALMON A LA BOETJE  BY CHEF MIKE OSBORN 
  02/15/1999    SAUTEED FILETS BY CHEF KEVIN OF THE ABBEY HOTEL 
  03/03/1999    SAUTEED WALLEYE MUENIERE(LEMON SAUCE)/CRABBIES 
  04/14/1999    SHERRIED PORK TENDERLOINS 
  02/10/1999    SHRIMP AU GRATIN DELTA STYLE 
  11/09/1999    SHRIMP ETOUFEE 
  10/06/1999    SKILLET PORK CHOPS 
  04/07/1999    SOUTHWESTERN STYLE MEATLOAF 
  08/04/1999    SPORTSMAN GRILL 
  05/05/1999    TEQUILA LIME FAJITAS 
  07/15/1999    VEGETARIAN LASAGNA (GREATEST GRAINS) 
MISCELLANEOUS
  09/14/1999    5-A-DAY RECIPES 9/14/99 
  05/21/1999    BABY TALK RECIPES 
  01/08/1999    BOOK REVIEW (JANUARY) BY JANE REINHARDT--MARTIN, RD, LD 
  07/08/1999    BOOK REVIEW (JULY) JANE REINHARDT-MARTIN, RD, LD 
  03/26/1999    BOOK REVIEW (MARCH) BY JANE REINHARDT-MARTIN, RD, LD 
  10/04/1999    BOOK REVIEW (OCTOBER) BY JANE REINHARDT-MARTIN, RD, LD 
  06/24/1999    BRIDAL SHOWER BRUNCH 
  08/19/1999    BTS BREAKFASTS WITH MOLLY PELZER 
  04/28/1999    CHEF'S SALT 
  11/05/1999    CINNAMON AND APPLE GARLAND (BY REBECCA) 
  10/08/1999    CLAY POT SCARECROW 
  10/22/1999    COFFEE CAN LUMINARIES 
  06/09/1999    COOL SUMMER SANDWICHES 
  07/30/1999    DIETITIAN JANE'S NUTRITION WEBSITE PICKS 
  08/25/1999    ETOUFFEE SAUCE BY TONY GARCIA 
  10/04/1999    FALL FOOD AND FUN - JAN TEMPLE 
  06/16/1999    GRILLED PORTABELLO & PEPPERS W/FRESH SPRING GREEN SALAD BY CHEF TONY 
  02/01/1999    HEART HEALTHY RECIPES 
  06/25/1999    JUNE DAIRY MONTH RECIPES 
  08/02/1999    KEEPING COOL RECIPES BY JAN TEMPLE 
  03/01/1999    MARCHING INTO SPRING RECIPES 
  09/10/1999    NATIONAL 5 A DAY WEEK RECIPES - JAN TEMPLE 
  12/03/1999    NORTH WOODS SWEATSHIRT (REBECCA WOOD) 
  12/17/1999    ORNAMENT TREE 
  11/29/1999    POINSETTIA ANGEL (BEN FRANKLIN CRAFTS) 
  07/26/1999    POWER FOOD FOR PEAK PERFORMANCE (MOLLY PELZER) 
  10/01/1999    PUMPKIN SWEATSHIRT BY REBECCA 
  09/10/1999    SCARECROW HAT  BY REBECCA 
  11/11/1999    SMOKED SALMON PATE (THE MARK) 
  04/05/1999    SPRINGTIME-VEGETABLES, SALADS AND MORE 
  07/21/1999    SUMMER GRILLING - MIKE REEH & TONY GARCIA 
  07/28/1999    SUMMER GRILLING,JULY 28/CHEF DOMINIC RIVERA 
  06/28/1999    SUMMER GRILLING-CHEF DOMINIC RIVERA/THE FAITHFUL PILOT 
  07/01/1999    SUMMER GRILLING-CHEF GERALD LAWRY/THE RADISSON QUAD CITY PLAZA HOTEL 
  07/07/1999    SUMMER GRILLING/JULY  7, 1999 
  06/07/1999    SUMMERTIME COOKING BY JAN TEMPLE 
  05/12/1999    TONY'S MARVELOUS MARINADES 
  07/05/1999    TRAVEL, PICNIC & KITCHEN FUN BY JAN TEMPLE 
  07/14/1999    TRIANGLE OF 3 SUMMER GRILLING W/PETER HARMAN 
SOUPS/SALADS
  01/26/1999    BROCCOLI-CHEESE TOSSED SALAD 
  01/26/1999    CHUNKY ITALIAN TOMATO SOUP 
  01/06/1999    CREAM OF TOMATO BISQUE SOUP 
  04/30/1999    GARDEN SALAD AND BASIL VINAIGRETTE DRESSING 
  08/13/1999    GREEK GAZPACHO 
  05/19/1999    GRILLED SEAFOOD SALAD 
  09/22/1999    LOWFAT POTATO LEEK SOUP 
  09/15/1999    MARYLAND CRAB AND CORN BISQUE 
  01/27/1999    MEXICO CITY TORTILLA CHICKEN SOUP 
  01/20/1999    MINESTRONE WITH PESTO 
  08/25/1999    OLD TIME PEA SALAD BY JOANNA LUND 
  06/22/1999    PERFECT PROTEIN SALAD 
  01/12/1999    POTATO-PLUS SOUP 
  01/13/1999    SPLIT PEA AND HAM SOUP 
  02/24/1999    TABBOULEH 
  02/26/1999    TOFU CHILI BY CHEF JACK CAMPBELL FROM GREATEST GRAINS 
  01/26/1999    TURKEY TETRAZZINI SOUP 
  01/26/1999    UNSTUFFED CABBAGE SOUP 
  10/28/1999    VEGETABLE SOUP (GREATEST GRAINS) 
  01/20/1999    VERY LOW FAT CREAM OF VEGETABLE SOUP 

APPETIZERS/BEVERAGES

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HOLIDAY APPETIZERS (MIKE REEH)
12/22/1999
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BLACK AND BLUE BEEF FILETS:
Cut beef tenders into 2 ounce medallions. Generously season with black pepper. Sear beef in hot skillet. Remove rare, top with Maytag Blue cheese (crumbled) and serve warm.

SEA SCALLOPS IN BACON
Wrap large sea scallops in bacon and secure with toothpick. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes or until bacon is crisp.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN QUESADILLA BAKE
12" flour tortilla
2 oz. salsa - black bean
4 oz. pulled chicken
2 oz. Monterey Jack cheese
2 oz. Cheddar cheese

Lay flour tortilla flat. Spread 2 oz. black bean salsa over half. Place chicken over salsa. Top with cheese and fold in half. Bake in 400 degree oven for 10-12 minutes. Cut and serve with Guacamole, sour cream and salsa.

BREADS

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FLAX WHOLE-WHEAT BREAD
01/22/1999
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Yield: 1 loaf (16 slices)

1 1/4 cups water
1 tablespoon honey
1 3/4 cups bread flour
1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour
3/4 cup milled flaxseed*
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons dry skim milk powder
2 tablespoons shortening
2 teaspoons fast rising instant yeast

Measure ingredients and place in bread machine pan in order recommended by manufacturer. Select Whole-Wheat Rapid Cycle. Remove baked bread from pan and let cool on wire rack.

*Mill flaxseed in a coffee grinder to a granular, free-flowing meal.

DESSERTS

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APPLE FLAMBE
12/09/1999
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2 medium size apples (color of your choice), thinly sliced
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup margarine
1/2 cup Apple Brandy
1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream

Melt margarine in large skillet, add brown sugar and sliced apples and saute. Add Apple Brandy and light with flame to burn off alcohol. Serve over top of vanilla ice cream.

Serves 4 people




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APPLESAUCE RAISIN CAKE BY DIETICIAN JANE
08/27/1999
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1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 cups soy flour
1-3/4 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup soybean oil
2 cups applesauce
2 eggs
2 egg whites
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (if desired)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9" x 13" pan baking pan.

Mix the dry ingredients together thoroughly. Add soybean oil and applesauce. With an electric mixer, beat for 3 minutes on medium speed. Add the eggs and beat for an additional 2 minutes. Fold the raisins and nuts (if desired) into the batter. Pour into the baking pan. Bake for 45-50 minutes until cake surface springs back when touched lightly.

If this is too much cake, freeze a portion of it for later use. It freezes great!



Jane Reinhardt-Martin, RD, LD Copywright 1999 All Rights Reserved

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BANANA RHUBARB CREAM PIE
04/20/1999
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2 cups chopped fresh rhubarb
3/4 cup water
1 (4-serving) package JELL-O sugar-free strawberry gelatin
2 cups (2 medium) diced bananas
1 (6-ounce) Keebler graham cracker piecrust
1 (4-serving) package JELL-O sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
2/3 cup Carnation Nonfat Dry Milk Powder
1 cup Cool Whip Free
2 tablespoons (1/2 ounce) chopped walnuts

In a medium saucepan, combine rhubarb and water. Cover and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes or until rhubarb becomes soft. Add dry gelatin. Mix well to dissolve gelatin. Place saucepan on a wire rack and allow mixture to cool for 15 minutes. Evenly arrange bananas in piecrust. In a large bowl, combine dry pudding mix, dry milk powder, and cooled rhubarb mixture. Mix well using a wire whisk. Blend in 1/4 cup Cool Whip Free. Spread mixture evenly over bananas. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, spread remaining 3/4 cup Cool Whip Free over set filling and sprinkle walnuts over top. Cut into 8 servings.

HINT: To prevent bananas from turning brown, mix with 1 teaspoon lemon juice or sprinkle with Fruit Fresh.

Serves 8 - Each serving equals:
HE: 1/2 Fruit, 1/2 Vegetable, 1/2 Bread, 1/4 Skim Milk, 1 Slider,
11 Optional Calories
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218 Calories, 6 gm Fat, 5 gm Protein, 36 gm Carbohydrate,
325 mg Sodium, 2 gm Fiber
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DIABETIC: 2 Starch/Carbohydrate, 1 Fat, 1/2 Fruit

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CAKE IN A CUP
12/10/1999
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1 box cake mix
1 box instant pudding mix
Whisk together and put 2/3 cup of mixed ingredients in a baggie. Seal and tie bow around it.

GLAZE:

1/2 cup powdered sugar
3 tablespoons cocoa powder (or flavor or your choice i.e. drink mix such as Tang)
Mix in small baggie.

You will need a large coffee mug...one that holds 1-1/2 cups water.

Spray coffee mug with Pam or other cooking spray.

Empty contents of cake mix packet into mug. Add 1 egg white, 1 tablespoon oil, and 1 tablespoon water. Mix thoroughly for 15 seconds, making sure there are no dry ingredients left. Microwave at full power for 2 minutes.

While cake is baking, add 1-1/2 teaspoons water into glaze packet. Mix well. Cut a small hole in corner of baggie and squeeze on top of cake while it is still warm.


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CARAMEL APPLE CRUMB PIE BY JOANNA LUND
10/08/1999
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1 (4-serving) package JELL-O sugar-free vanilla cook-and-serve pudding mix
2 tablespoons Brown Sugar twin
1 teaspoon JO's Apple Pie Spice
1 cup unsweetened apple juice
3 cups (6 small) cored, peeled, and sliced cooking apples
1 (6-ounce) Keebler graham cracker piecrust
6 tablespoons purchased graham cracker crumbs or 6 (2-1/2 inch) graham cracker squares, made into fine crumbs
1/4 cup (1 ounce) chopped walnuts
1/4 cup fat-free caramel topping

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium saucepan, combine dry pudding mix, Brown Sugar Twin, JO's Apple Pie Spice, and apple juice. Stir in apples. Cook over medium heat until mixture thickens and apples start to soften. Spoon apple mixture into piecrust. In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and walnuts. Evenly sprinkle crumb mixture over apple mixture. Drizzle caramel topping evenly over top. Bake for 30 minutes. Place piecrust on a wire rack and let set for 15 minutes. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Cut into 8 servings.

Serves 8 - Each serving equals:
HE: 1 Fr, 3/4 Br, 1/4 Fa, 3/4 Sl, 18 OC
224 Calories, 8 gm Fa, 2 gm Pr, 36 gm Ca, 265 mg So, 21 mg Cl, 2 gm Fi
DIABETIC: 1-1/2 St/Ca, 1 Fr, 1 Fa
Hints: 1. Substitute any reputable brand for JO's Apple Pie Spice 2. A self-seal sandwich bag works great for crushing graham crackers

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CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES
03/17/1999
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1/2 cup walnuts
3 squares (1 oz. size) semi sweet chocolate
2 tablespoons heavy cream
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon rum

Grind nuts in food processor. Line bottom of 9 x 5 loaf pan with wax paper. In small sauce pan combine chocolate and heavy cream. Heat over low heat until chocloate is melted. Remove from heat. In medium bowl combine nuts and sugar, stir in chocolate mixture and rum. Combine well. Turn into prepared pan and refrigerate until firm. Shape into 1" round balls. Top as desired.

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CREAM PUFF PASTE
03/24/1999
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1 pint water or milk
8 oz. butter
1 pound flour
8 eggs

Bring liquid and butter to a rolling boil. Add flour and stir over heat until the mixture forms a ball and begins to pull away from the edges. Remove from heat and add eggs slowly.

Pipe from pastry bag into small ball for cream puffs. Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes.

This mixture is for cream puffs and eclairs.

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DAIRY-FREE,LOW-FAT PUMPKIN PIE FROM GREATEST GRAINS
09/23/1999
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1-1/2 packages Mori-Nu Lite Ex-Firm Tofu (for lighter texture, use Mori-Nu Firm Tofu)
2 cups canned or cooked pumpkin
2/3 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 Tablespoon Pumpkin Pie Spice OR next 4 ingredients:
1-1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teasoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 unbaked 9" pie crust

Drain tofu and blend in a food processor or blender until smooth. Add remaining ingredients; blend well. Pour into a 9" unbaked pie crust. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for approximately 1 hour. Filling will be soft, but will firm up as it chills. Chill and serve.

Pumpkin Creme Pie: for a creamier version, blend 1 package of Mori-Nu Silken Lite Ex-Firm, 4 tablespoons water, 2 packages Mori-Nu Mates Vanilla Pudding Mix, 1 can pumpkin, and spices. Follow directions as above.

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ENGLISH MINCEMEAT PIES
12/13/1999
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Eight 2-1/2 inch pie shells
1-1/2 cups mincemeat

MINCEMEAT FILLING (yield 3 quarts)
1/2 lb beef suet, chopped fine
4 cups seedless raisins
2 cups dried currants
1 cup coarsely chopped almonds
1/2 cup coarsely chopped candied citron
1/2 cup coarsely chopped dried figs
1/2 cup coarsely chopped candied orange peel
1/4 cup coarsely chopped candied lemon peel
4 cups coarsely chopped, peeled and cored cooking apples
1-1/4 cups sugar
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon allspoice
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cloves
2-1/2 cups brandy
1 cup dry sherry

Combine the suet, raisins, currants, almonds, citron, figs, orange peel, lemon peel, apples, sugar, nutmeg, allspice, cinnamon, and cloves in a large mixing bowl and stir them together thoroughly.
Pour in the brandy and the sherry and stir with a large spoon until all the ingredients are moist.
Cover the bowl and set the ingredients aside in a cool place (do not refrigerate) for at least 3 weeks. Check the mixture each week and replenish the absorbed liquor with more brandy and sherry, using about 1/4 cup each time.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Place about 3 tablespoons of mincemeat into each pastry shell and cover with sheet of pastry, crimping the edges with a fork.
Place the stuffed pies on a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to 350 degrees F and bake for an additional 20 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
Let pies cool then remove from tin and serve with whipped cream or Brandy Butter.

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FLAX OATMEAL COOKIES
01/22/1999
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Yield: 72 cookies

1 cup margarine or butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup oatmeal
1/2 cup milled flaxseed*
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups almonds, chopped
2 cups chocolate chips (optional)

Cream margarine or butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla and beat well. Mix together flour, oatmeal, milled flaxseed, salt, baking powder and baking soda. Stir into creamed mixture. Add almonds and chocolate chips (if desired). Mix until blended. Form into 1-inch balls. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet, leaving about 2 inches between cookies. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 10 minutes.

*Mill flaxseed in a coffee grinder to a granular, free-flowing meal.

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FRESH APPLE CAKE (GREATEST GRAINS)
09/03/1999
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Mix together wet ingredients...
3/4 cup fructose
1 egg, well beaten
1/2 cup organic butter
1/2 cup cold coffee

Mix dry ingredients...
1-1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon soda

1/2 cup raisins
2 cups chopped, peeled apples (Jonathan or any cooking apple)
1/2 cup chopped nuts, optional

Mix together until blended. Add apples, raisins and nuts. Bake in a greased 8" x 8" pan at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and cake springs back when touched.


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FRESH FRUIT SPONGE CAKE
12/15/1999
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Bake sponge cake in 4" x 8" bread pan. Remove and let cool. Next hollow center of sponge cake using paring knife; carefully remove center of cake. Pipe pastry cream into bottom of cake. Arrange desired fruit into cake. (I'm using pineapple, mango, kiwi, red grapes, and strawberries.) Top with pastry cream, and drizzle with apricot glaze/(strained apricot preserves). Serve with kiwi sauce.

KIWI SAUCE:
1/4 cup sugar,
2 tablespoons water
In small saucepan, combine sugar and water and bring to a full rolling boil. Remove and cool completely. (This is known as a simple syrup) In blender combine syrup and 1 whole peeled kiwi. Blend until smooth.

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HOT FUDGE TOPPING (HOMEMADE) BY MIKE REEH
09/29/1999
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1 pint heavy cream
1 ounce sugar
3 ounces butter
2 pounds chocolate

Melt butter and add cream in saucepan. Add sugar and bring to a full boil. Remove from heat and stir in chocolate.

This recipe can be used for dessert toppings or as a fruit fondue for dipping. This can also be chilled and used for chocolate truffles.

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JAN TEMPLE'S MAY RECIPES
05/03/1999
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CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY PARFAIT

1/2 cup lowfat granola cereal
1/2 cup unsweetened frozen raspberries, thawed
1 box silken firm tofu
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/3 cup soy or skim milk

Assemble this dessert in 4 stemmed glasses or dessert bowls. Place 2 tablespoons of granola in the bottom of each glass followed by 2 tablespoons of raspberries and their juice. Blend tofu, sugar, cocoa powder and skim milk in a food processor or blender until very smooth. Divide this pudding among the glasses. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. You may wish to garnish with additional granola, raspberries or a few chocolate chips.

From Communicating Food for Health April 1999

FROZEN FRUIT CUP
(Makes 10 1/2 cup servings)

3 oz. package lemon flavored gelatin
1 cup boiling water
6 oz. can frozen orange juice
20 oz. can pineapple chunks, not drained
11 oz. can mandarin oranges
1 banana

In a mixing bowl, dissolve gelatin. Stir in partially thawed orange juice. Stir in remaining ingredients. Add banana. Pour into individual serving containers. Freeze. To serve, remove from freezer at least 1 hour before serving. Will hold shape well even when thawed.

NOTE: May use other fruits in season.

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JOANNA'S SUMMER PIES
07/26/1999
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LIME RASPBERRY CREAM PIE
1 (4-serving) package JELL-O sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
1 (4-serving) package JELL-O sugar-free lime gelatin
2/3 cup Carnation Nonfat Dry Milk Powder
1-1/3 cups water
1 cup Cool Whip Free
1-1/2 cups fresh red raspberries
1 (6-ounce) Keebler shortbread piecrust
Lime slices for garnish (optional)

In a medium bowl, combine dry pudding mix, dry gelatin, and dry milk powder. Add water. Mix well using a wire whisk. Blend in 1/4 cup Cool Whip Free. Reserve 8 raspberries. Fold remaining raspberries into pudding mixture. Spread mixture into piecrusts. Refrigerate for 10 minutes. Spread remaining 3/4 cup Cool Whip Free over set filling. Garnish top with reserved raspberries and lime slices. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Cut into 8 servings.

Each serving equals:
HE: 1/2 Bread, 1/4 Fruit, 1/4 Skim Milk, 1 Slider, 2 Optional Calories
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170 Calories, 6 gm Fat, 4 gm Protein, 25 gm Carbohydrate, 358 mg Sodium, 74 mg Calcium, 1 gm Fiber
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DIABETIC: 1-1/2 Starch/Carbohydrate, 1 Fat

MOCHA-BANANA CREAM
2 cups (2 medium) sliced bananas
1 (6-ounce ) Keebler chocolate piecrust
1 (4-serving) package JELL-O sugar-free instant chocolate fudge pudding mix
1 cup Carnation Nonfat Dry Milk Powder
1 teaspoon instant coffee crystals
3/4 cup Yoplait plain fat-free yogurt
1-3/4 cups water
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 (4-serving) package JELL-O sugar-free instant banana cream pudding mix
1 tablespoon (1/4) ounce) chopped almonds
1 tablespoon (1/4 ounce) mini-chocolate chips

Layer bananas in bottom of piecrust. In a medium bowl, combine dry chocolate fudge pudding mix, 1/3 cup dry milk powder, and coffee crystals. Add yogurt and 3/4 cup water. Mix well using a wire whisk. Blend in almond extract. Spread mixture evenly over bananas. Refrigerate while preparing banana cream mixture. In another medium bowl, combine dry banana cream pudding mix, remaining 2/3 cup dry milk powder, and remaining 1 cup water. Mix well using a wire whisk. Spread banana cream mixture evenly over chocolate layer. Sprinkle almonds and chocolate chips evenly over top. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Cut into 8 servings.

HINT: To prevent bananas from turing brown, mix with 1 teaspoon lemon juice or sprinkle with Fruit Fresh.

JOHN'S APPLE CRUMB PIE
1 (4-serving) package JELL-O sugar-free vanilla cook-and-serve pudding mix
1 cup unsweetened apple juice
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon apple pie spice
3 cups (6 small) cored, unpeeled, and diced cooking apples
1 (6-ounce) Keebler graham cracker piecrust
6 tablespoons purchased graham cracker crumbs or 6 (2-1/2 inch) graham cracker squares made into crumbs)
1 tablespoon Brown Sugar Twin
2 tablespoons (1/2 ounce) chopped pecans

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large saucepan, combine dry pudding mix, apple juice, water, and apple pie spice. Stir in apples. Cook over medium heat until apples soften and mixture starts to boil, turning them often. Spoon hot apple mixture into piecrust. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, Brown Sugar Twin, and pecans. Sprinkle crumb mixture evenly over top. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes. Place pie plate on a wire rack and allow to cool for at least 30 minutes. Cut into 8 servings.

HINTS: 1. A self-seal sandwich bag works great for crushing graham crackers. 2. Good served warm or cold. Also tasty with either Cool Whip Lite or sugar- and fat-free vanilla ice cream, but don't forget to count the few additional calories.

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MUD PUDDING
05/18/1999
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1 (4-serving) package JELL-O sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
2/3 cup Carnation Nonfat Dry Milk Powder
1 cup water
3/4 cup Yoplait plain fat-free yogurt
3/4 Cool Whip Free
18 (2 1/2 inch) Nabisco chocolate graham cracker squares, made into crumbs*

In a large bowl, combine dry pudding mix, dry milk powder, and water. Mix well using a wire whisk. Blend in yogurt and Cool Whip Free. Reserve 6 tablespoons chocolate graham cracker crumbs. Stir remaining crumbs into pudding mixture. Evenly spoon mixture into 6 dessesrt dishes and top each with 1 tablespoon cracker crumbs. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.

*HINT: A self-seal sandwich bag works great for crushing graham crackers.

Each serving equals:
HE: 1 Bread, 1/4 Skim Milk, 1/2 Slider, 12 Optional Calories
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117 Calories, 1 gm Fat, 5 gr Protein, 22 gm Carbohydrate,
355 mg Sodium, 148 mg Calcium, 0 gm Fiber
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DIABETIC: 1 Starch/Carbohydrate, 1/2 Skim Milk

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NORTH POLE EGGNOG CHEESECAKE (JOANNA LUND)
12/07/1999
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2 (8-ounce) packages Philadephia fat-free cream cheese
1 (4-serving) package JELL-O sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
2/3 cup Carnation Nonfat Dry Milk Powder
1 cup water
3/4 cup Cool Whip Lite
1 teaspoon rum extract
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 (6-ounce) Keebler shortbread piecrust
4 maraschino cherries, halved

In a large bowl, stir cream cheese with a spoon until soft. Add dry pudding mix, dry milk powder, and water. Mix well using a wire whisk. Blend in 1/4 cup Cool Whip Lite, rum extract, and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg. Spread mixture into piecrust. Lightly sprinkle remaining 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg over top. Evenly drop remaining Cool Whip Lite by tablespoonful over top of pie to form 8 mounds. Garnish each mound with a maraschino cherry half. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Cut into 8 servings.

Serves 8 - Each serving equals:
HE: 1 Protein, 1/2 Bread, 1/4 Skim Milk, 3/4 Slider, 19 Optional Calories
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193 Calories, 5 gm Fat, 11 gm Protein, 26 gm Carbohydrate, 631 mg Sodium, 69 mg Calcium, 0 gm Fiber
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DIABETIC: 1 1/2 Starch/Carbohydrate, 1 Meat, 1 Fat


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OLD-FASHIONED BANANA BREAD
01/26/1999
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I stirred even more ripe banana than usual into this traditional banana bread because, as Mae West might have said, "Too much of a good thing can be wonderful!" See if you agree!

Serves 8 (1 thick or 2 thin slices)

1/2 cup Land O'Lakes no-fat sour cream
1/2 cup pourable Sugar Twin
1 cup (3 ripe medium) mashed bananas
1 egg or equivalent in egg substitute
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup (1 ounce) chopped walnuts

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with butter-flavored cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine sour cream and Sugar Twin. Stir in bananas and egg. Add flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Mix gently to combine. Fold in walnuts. Evenly spread batter into prepared loaf pan. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Place loaf pan on a wire rack and let set for 5 minutes. Remove bread from pan and continue cooling on wire rack. Cut into 8 thick or 16 thin slices.

Each serving equals:

HE: 1 Bread . 3/4 Fruit . 1/4 Protein . 1/4 Fat . 1/4 Slider . 1 Optional Calorie
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143 Calories . 3 gm Fat . 4 gm Protein . 25 gm Carbohydrate . 186 mg Sodium . 27 mg Calcium . 1 gm Fiber
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DIABETIC: 1 Starch . 1 Fruit . 1/2 Fat

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ORANGE MARMALADE CHOCOLATE CREAM PIE
09/16/1999
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2 (4-serving) packages JELL-O sugar-free instant chocolate pudding mix
1-1/3 cups Carnation Nonfat Dry Milk Powder
2 cups water
1 (6-ounce) Keebler chocolate piecrust
1/2 cup orange marmalade spreadable fruit
1 cup Cool Whip Free
1 tablespoon (1/4 ounce) mini chocolate chips

In a large bowl, combine dry pudding mixes, dry milk powder, and water. Mix well using a wire whisk. Pour half of mixture into piecrust. Refrigerate while preparing next layer. In a small bowl, stir spreadable fruit until softened. Stir in 1/2 cup Cool Whip Free into remaining pudding mixture. Gently spread topping mixture evenly over marmalade filling. Evenly sprinkle chocolate chips over top. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Cut into 8 servings.

Each serving equals:

HE: 1 Fruit, 1/2 Skim Milk, 1/2 Bread, 1 Slider, 19 Optional Calories
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237 Calories, 5 gm Fat, 6 gm Protein, 42 gm Carbohydrate, 497 mg Sodium, 139 mg Calcium, 1 gm Fiber
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DIABETIC: 1 Fruit, 1 Starch/Carbohydrate, 1 Fat, 1/2 Skim Milk


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PARTYLINE KAHLUA CHEESECAKE BY JOANNA LUND
03/11/1999
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2 (8-ounce) packages Philadelphia fat-free cream cheese
1 (4-serving) package JELL-O sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
2/3 cup Carnation Nonfat Dry Milk Powder
1 cup cold coffee
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1/4 cup Cool Whip Free
2 tablespoons (1/2 ounce) chopped pecans
2 tablespoons (1/2 ounce) mini chocolate chips
1 (6-ounce) Keebler chocolate piecrust
2 tablespoons flaked coconut

In a medium bowl, stir cream cheese with a spoon until soft. Add dry pudding mix, dry milk powder, and cold coffee. Mix well using a wire whisk. Blend in coconut extract and Cool Whip Free. Add pecans and chocolate chips. Mix well to combine. Spread mixture evenly into piecrust. Sprinkle coconut evenly over top. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Cut into 8 servings.

Each serving equals:

HE: 1 Protein . 1/2 Bread . 1/4 Skim Milk . 1/4 Fat . 1 Slider
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223 Calories . 7 gm Fat . 12 gm Protein . 28 gm Carbohydrate . 678 mg Sodium . 81 mg Calcium . 1 gr Fiber
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DIABETIC: 1 1/2 Starch . 1 Meat . 1 Fat


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PUMPKIN CHIFFON PIE (HEALTHY EXCHANGES)
11/19/1999
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Our Pilgrim fathers (and mothers) would be proud of this "modern-day" pumpkin treat. Try this for a Halloween party, and you're certain to be begged for a repeat performance by Thanksgiving. Serves 8

2 cups (one 16-ounce can) canned pumpkin
1 (4-serving) package Jell-O sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
2/3 cup Carnation nonfat dry milk powder
1 teaspoon pumpkin-pie spice
2/3 cup water
1 cup Cool Whip Lite
1 (6-ounce) Keebler graham-cracker pie crust
2 tablespoons (1/2 ounce) chopped pecans

In a medium bowl, combine canned pumpkin, dry pudding mix, dry milk powder, pumpkin-pie spice, and water. Mix well using a wire whisk. Blend in 1/4 cup Cool Whip Lite. Pour mixture into pie crust. Refrigerate for about 15 minutes. Spread remaining 3/4 cup Cool Whip Lite over top of set filling. Sprinkle pecans evenly on top. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Each serving equals:

HE: 1/2 Br - 1/2 Ve - 1/4 SM - 1/4 Fa - 3/4 Sl - 19 OC
206 Calories, 8 gm Fa - 4 gm Pr - 30 gm Ca - 350 mg So - 3 Fi
DIABETIC: 2 St - 1 Fa

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PUMPKIN PLUS CHEESECAKE (JAN TEMPLE - IA STATE EXT OFFICE)
11/01/1999
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Serves 14

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup margarine, melted
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ginger

Combine ingredients in large bowl. Press mixture into bottom of a 10-inch springform pan. Set aside.

FILLING:
8-ounce tub light cream cheese, room temp.
16 ounces firm tofu, cut in cubes
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ginger
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups canned or thick cooked pumpkin
Low-fat whipped topping, thawed

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine light cream cheese and tofu in a large bowl. With an electric mixer, beat in sugar and then eggs one at a time. Add vanilla flavoring. Stir in spices and flour. When mixture is uniform, add pumpkin and blend thoroughly. Pour into springform pan. Bake for 90 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Turn off heat and let cake stay in oven an additional 30 minutes. Remove from oven, cool, cover, and refrigerate overnight to allow flavors to mellow. Serve with a dollop of whipped topping. If desired, garnish with a toasted pecan half and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Per serving: 235 calories; 10 g fat; 4 g fat; 48 mg cholesterol; 190 mg sodium; 33 g carbohydrate; 1 g fiber, 5 g protein; 160% DV Vita. A Source: Vegetables Desserts - Beyond Carrot Cake and Pumpkin Pie, by Elisabeth Schafer and Jeannette L Miller; John Wiley and sons, 1998. ISBN - 1-56561-135-7

PUMPKIN PIE - Serves 8
1 package (12 ounce) firm silken tofu
1 can (15-ounce) solid pumpkin
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon Pumpkin Pie Spice OR
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Drain tofu and puree in food processor until smooth. Add the pumpkin and sugars to the tofu mixture. When well blended, add spices and mix well. Pour mixture into pie shell and bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes. Lower the oven heat to 350 degrees and bake an additional 40 to 50 minutes, until filling is set and pie crust cooked throughout. Chill before serving. TIP: For crisp crust, bake pie on preheated cookie sheet.

Per serving: 220 calories, 7 g sat fat, 5 g protein, 34 g carb., 145 mg sodium, 0 mg cholesterol. Source: Indian Soybean Board




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RHUBARB MUFFINS BY DARLENE JOHNSON
06/02/1999
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1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 egg - slightly beaten
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup diced fresh rhubarb
1/2 cup chopped nuts

TOPPING:
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup chopped nuts
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
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Combine flour, brown sugar, bakind soda and salt. Combine oil, egg, buttermilk and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in rhubarb and nuts. Fill muffin cups 2/3 full. Sprinkle topping over muffins. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes. Makes 10 muffins.

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SCRUMPTIOUS WHITE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE
01/26/1999
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When everyone yells "We want chocolate for dessert!" be ready with this irresistible surprise. If one of your kids has been very, very good, invite him or her to help you by drizzling the chocolate syrup over the top!

Serves 8

2 (8-ounce) packages Philadelphia fat-free cream cheese
1 (4-serving) package JELL-O sugar-free white chocolate pudding mix
2/3 cup Carnation Nonfat Dry Milk Powder
1 cup water
1/4 cup Cool Whip Free
2 tablespoons (1/2 ounce) mini chocolate chips
1 (6-ounce) Keebler chocolate piecrust
2 teaspoons Hershey's Lite Chocolate Syrup

In a large bowl, stir cream cheese with a spoon until soft. Add dry pudding mix, dry milk powder, and water. Mix well using a wire whisk. Blend in Cool Whip Free. Gently fold in chocolate chips. Spread mixture into piecrust. Drizzle chocolate syrup evenly over top. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Cut into 8 servings.

HE: 1 Protein . 1/2 Bread . 1/4 Skim Milk . 1 Slider . 2 Optional Calories
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202 Calories . 6 gm Fat . 11 gm Protein . 26 gm Carbohydrate . 639 mg Sodium . 70 mg Calcium . 1 gm Fiber
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DIABETIC: 1 1/2 Starch/Carbohydrate . 1 Fat . 1 Meat

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TOFU KEY LIME PIE (JANE REINHARDT-MARTIN, RD,LD)
02/12/1999
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1 package Mori-Nu Silken Lite Firm Tofu
8 oz. tofu cream cheese (regular or lite cream cheese is ok)
1/2 cup key lime juice or regular lime juice
2 teaspoons grated lime rind
2 packages Mori-Nu Mates Vanilla Pudding Mix
1 tablespoon honey, to taste
1 graham cracker pie shell (I prefer the reduced-fat)

Drain excess water from tofu. Blend Mori-Nu Silken Lite Firm Tofu with lime juice in a food processor until completely creamy and smooth. Add the rest of ingredients; re-blend until smooth. Pour mixture into a pie shell and chill for 2 to 3 hours. Makes 8 servings. Nutrition information (for one serving): 305 calories and 12.5 grams fat

ENTREES

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ALE MARINATED PORK BROIL
10/27/1999
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MARINADE:
1 cup English style ale
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons minced onion
2 tablespoons minced carrot
2 tablespoons minced celery
1 teaspoon garlic
Salt and pepper to taste

Place ingredients in plastic container and mix well. Add pork and marinate overnight.

Char grill or slow roast to your liking.

To serve: Slice pork against grain and top with ale sauce

For SAUCE:
Place reserved marinade in saucepan and reduce to glaze. Whisk in 1 tablespoon butter for additional flavor.

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APACHE STEAK W/ROASTED TOMATO & MUSHROOMS
06/02/1999
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1 cap steak (12 oz.)
1 large tomato
1 portabella mushroom
3 oz. demi glaze

DEMI GLAZE:
1 can beef bouillon
3 oz. butter
3 oz. flour
1 teaspoon Cajun spice
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

In small saucepan melt butter; add flour to make roux. In another small pan, bring bouillon to boil, add roux, season to taste.


Grill steak to desired doneness. Remove from grill and cut into slices. Grill tomatoes and onions in herb butter and place between sliced steak. Top with demi glaze/garnish.

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BLACKENED GROUPER WITH KILLER CRAWFISH ETOUFEE
02/17/1999
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1 Grouper fillet (8-10 oz)
1 tablespoon oil
1 1/2 teaspoon Cajun spice
2 oz. chicken stock
1 tablespoon bell pepper
1 tablespoon onion
1 tablespoon celery
1 tablespoon tomato
2 oz. crawfish meat
1 teaspoon green onion

Season grouper fillet with Cajun spice on each side. Heat oil in 10" saute skillet. Place fish in hot skillet, blacken on each side (do not burn). Remove fish to oven to finish (about 5 minutes at 350 degrees). Add stock to pan, add remaining ingredients and simmer. Serve sauce over fish.

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BRUNCH ON THE RUN BY RACHEL HUITT
07/09/1999
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1 8-ounce package sliced ham, cut into half-inch squares
1 8-ounce can Pillsbury Grand's butter-tastin' biscuits
1-1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
1-1/2 cups shredded American cheese
6 eggs, beaten
1 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Press biscuits on the bottom of an ungreased, 9-inch by 13-inch pan. Sprinkle ham and cheese over biscuits. In a bowl, mix the eggs, milk, salt and pepper and pour on top the biscuits, ham and cheese. Bake at 450 for 15-20 minutes. Let stand five minutes before serving.

NOTE: For a stiffer set-up, use seven eggs and a little less milk. You also can experiment with variations, such as hot sausage (prepared and drained), ham and pineapple, crumbled bacon and more spices.

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CHICKEN MADEIRA (PLANTED EARTH CAFE)
06/16/1999
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1 6 oz. chicken breast
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 oz. shredded swiss cheese
1/2 cups sliced mushrooms
1 pinch finely diced onions
2 oz. Madeira wine
1/2 oz. Marsala
1 tablespoon sugar
3 oz. chicken stock
1/2 teaspoon corn starch slurry

In a saute pan melt butter. Lightly flour chicken breast and place in pan. Cook until golden brown on both sides. Remove from pan. In same pan, saute onion and mushrooms for 1 minute. Add Madeira and Marsala (watch out for the flames), then add chicken stock and reduce by 1/4. Finish sauce off with slurry, cook till it sticks to the back of a spoon. Top chicken breast with Swiss cheese and then Madeira wine sauce. Serve with any kind of potato or rice, salad and vegetable.

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CHICKEN PASTA ANTONIO (CHEF TONY/SHORT HILLS COUNTRY CLUB)
11/12/1999
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One 8-ounce chicken breast (diced)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup sliced button mushrooms
1/2 cup fresh asparagus (blanched and sliced)
1/4 cup sundried tomatoes (chopped fine)
1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon fresh basil (chopped fine)
1/8 cup or 1 shot Sherry
2-1/4 cups heavy cream
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
4 oz. penne pasta (or other pasta)

Dredge chicken in seasoned flour. Shake off excess flour. Saute in olive oil until golden brown. Add sundried tomatoes, asparagus, mushrooms and garlic to pan. Add sherry to pan and allow to cook off. Add heavy cream and basil; allow to reduce to thick consistency. Toss with penne pasta (or other favorite pasta).

Makes 1 entree size serving.

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CHOP HOUSE PASTA (CHEF GERALD LOWRY/THE RADISSON
02/18/1999
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2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup diced beef tenderloin
1/2 cup diced pork tenderloin
1/2 medium onion diced
6 each large mushrooms quartered
1 clove garlic crushed
3 fresh basil leaves, chopped
2 cups Marinara sauce
4 cups cooked penne pasta
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Heat oil in saute pan. Add beef and pork. Cook until browned. Add onions and mushrooms; continue cooking until onions are tender. Add garlic and basil. Cook 1 minute and add sauce and pasta. Toss together until heated through. Garnish with shredded Parmesan cheese.

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CILANTRO GLAZED SNAPPER WITH SESAME STIR FRY
03/10/1999
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CILANTRO GLAZE:
1/2 bunch cilantro
1 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
3/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 cup olive oil

Chop cilantro, mix ingredients and season with salt and pepper.

SESAME STIR FRY:
1 tablespoon sesame oil
4 baby zucchini
4 yellow squash
4 carrots
4 oz. snow peas

Cut zucchini and carrots to silver dollar size. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in skillet. Place fish in skillet and cook approximately 2 minutes. Turn and brush with glaze. Cook and baste until fish turns flaky. Meanwhile in second skillet heat sesame oil, add vegetables and stir fry until crisp/tender.

Serve fish over bed of vegetables and garnish with guacomole and chopped cilantro.

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COZY CROCK COMFORT
01/26/1999
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If you haven't yet dug your Crock-Pot out of the attic, I bet this recipe will make you do it today! It's a perfect slow-cooked dish, ready to serve in minutes after the busiest day, and it's especially handy if your family doesn't always manage to sit down together at the table. This way, the food stays cozy-warm but doesn't get overcooked.

Serves 6 (1 full cup)

16 ounces ground 90% lean turkey or beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
3 cups (15 ounces) diced raw potatoes
1/3 cup (1 ounce) uncooked regular rice
1 1/2 cups shredded carrots
1 cup finely diced celery
1 1/2 cups Healthy Request tomato juice or any reduced-sodium tomato juice
1 (10 3/4-ounce) can healthy Request Tomato Soup
1/4 teaspon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

In a large skillet sprayed with butter-flavored cooking spray, brown meat. Place browned meat in a slow cooker container. Add onion, potatoes, uncooked rice, carrots, and celery. Mix well to combine. Stir in tomato juice, tomato soup, black pepper, and parsley flakes. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours. Mix well before serving.

Each serving equals:

HE: 2 Protein . 1 1/2 Vegetable . 2/3 Bread . 1/4 Slider . 10 Optional Calories
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243 Calories . 7 gm Fat . 16 gm Protein . 29 gm Carbohydrate . 290 mg Sodium . 33 mg Calcium . 3 gm Fiber
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DIABETIC: 2 Meat . 1 1/2 Starch . 1 Vegetable

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CRAWFISH TETRAZINI
03/04/1999
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2 pounds crawfish tail meat
2 cups heavy cream
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
4 tablespoons whole butter
4 tablespoons Seafood Madness
1 pound linguini
1/2 cup thin sliced green onions
1/2 cup parmesan cheese

In a large skillet at medium high heat melt the butter and add the Seafood Madness. Add the garlic and the bugs, saute briefly and add the cream. Increase the heat to high and reduce the cream by half its volume until it becomes thick enough to coat the pasta. Add the linguini, green onions and heat. Transfer to two large serving bowls and bury with fresh grated parmesan cheese.

SEAFOOD MADNESS

1 part kosher salt
1 part black pepper
3/4 part white pepper
1/4 part cayenne pepper
2 parts granulated garlic
1 part granulated onion
2 parts Spanish paprika
2 parts dried whole oregano leaves
2 parts dried whole thyme leaves

Mix all ingredients in a large bowl or toss in a container with a tight fitting lid. Be careful not to get the spices in yours eyes or nose while mixing. Why...? try it and see! Also keep your pets away from the blending area, as they are very sensitive.

Dear "PSL" viewers,

Thank you for being so patient in waiting for this recipe. Unfortunately, Cajun Popcorn is not printed in Peter Harman's book. Please enjoy the other recipe presented on "PSL" on February 2, 1999.

Sincerely, Sara Strunk

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DELUXE TURKEY CLUB PIZZA
07/01/1999
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1 prepared pizza crust or focaccia bread
1/4 cup reduced-calorie mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
8 slices of turkey deli meat
6 slices of turkey bacon
1 tomato
1/2 cup shredded Swiss Cheese

Heat oven to 425 degrees. In a small bowl combine mayonnaise, lemon zest and mustard; blend well. Spread over prepared crust. Cook turkey bacon in a microwave for 4 - 6 minutes. Top pizza with Monterey Jack cheese, basil, cooked turkey bacon, turkey deli slices, and tomatoes. Sprinkle with Swiss cheese. Bake at 425 degrees for 7 - 9 minutes or until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted.

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FIVE MINUTE SKILLET SUPPER
03/31/1999
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2 tablespoons olive oil
6 oz. beef tenderloin, cubed
2 crushed cloves of garlic
1/4 cup large diced onion
1/4 cup quartered mushrooms, stems on
1/4 cup frozen green beans (thawed)
1/4 cup frozen corn (thawed)
1/2 cup cooked potatoes
1-1/2 cups brown sauce or beef gravy
Salt and pepper to taste
2 fresh chopped green onons

Heat skillet and add olive oil. Add beef and saute for 2 minutes. Add garlic, onion and mushrooms. Cook for 1 minute. Add green beans, corn and potatoes and cook for 1 minute. Add gravy and continue to cook for 1 minute or until it begins to simmer. Adjust seasoning and garnish with green onions. Serve with freshly baked bread.




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FRENCH CUT PORK CHOPS W/BLACK PEPPER AND PAN GRAVY
04/21/1999
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2 pork chops (French cut) 7 oz. each
2 ounces seasoned flour
2 ounces butter or oil
coarse ground black pepper
3/4 cup good chicken broth
1 tablespoon flour
8 ounces mashed potatoes
4 ounces beans or broccoli

Start by heating 2 ounces oil to real hot. Season pork chops and sear in the hot oil. Turn pork chops and reduce heat. Cook until pork is 160 degrees or until juices run clear. Remove pork and stir flour into skillet. Whip stock into roux mixture and whip. Pour gravy over chops and serve with mashed potatoes and broccoli.

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GRILLED SALMON CAESAR
05/26/1999
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4 oz. salmon, char-grilled (2 - 2oz. portions)
4 oz. Caesar dressing
1 oz. Asiago cheese (or Parmesan)
Romaine letuce (about 1/2 head)
1/4 cup croutons
1/4 cup diced tomatoes
2 ea. lemon wedges
cracked peppercorns (to season fish)

Brush salmon with oil or butter and season with cracked pepper. Place on char broiler, about 2 minutes on each side. Toss Romaine with Caesar dressing and some Asiago or Parmesan cheese. Place greens on salad plate. Place cooked salmon over greens and garnish with tomato, lemon and top with croutons and Asiago cheese.



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GRILLED SHARK BY PETER HARMAN
08/18/1999
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Shark steaks (based on number of people being served)
Melted butter
Seafood Madness (see recipe below)
Hot sauce
Ketchup
Soy sauce

Rub the shark steaks with melted butter, sprinkle with Seafood Madness and grill. In a small bowl mix equal parts hot sauce, ketchup and soy sauce. Baste the shark steaks with this sauce as it grills. Serve some of this sauce on the side with the grilled shark.

SEAFOOD MADNESS
1 part kosher salt
1 part black pepper
3/4 part white pepper
1/4 part cayenne pepper
2 parts granulated garlic
1 part granulated onion
2 parts Spanish paprika
2 parts dried whole oregano leaves
2 parts dried whole thyme leaves

Mix all ingredients in a large bowl or toss in a container with a tight fitting lid. Be careful not to get the spices in your eyes or nose while mixing. Why? Try it and see! Also keep your pets away from the blending area, as they are very sensitive.



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HERB CRUSTED STUFFED GOLDEN TROUT
02/03/1999
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2 trout (10 oz. each)

STUFFING
2 oz. crab meat
2 oz. shrimp - smoked
2 oz. bay scallops - smoked
1 cup diced mushrooms
1 teaspoon garlic
1/4 cup sherry wine
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 cup fresh bread crumbs

Saute seafood, mushrooms, garlic, sherry, and heavy cream. Simmer 2 minutes. Add bread crumbs. Cool.

BREADING
1 cup Italian bread crumbs
1 beaten egg
1 cup seasoned flour

Stuff trout cavity then dredge trout in breading mixture (flour, egg and Italian bread crumbs). Saute trout in about 2 tablespoons oil or butter for approximtely 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

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ITALIAN SAUSAGE & BOW TIES
12/09/1999
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Serves 8

1 pound rope Italian sausage (cooked)
1 medium red pepper
1 medium yellow pepper
1 clove of garlic
1 bunch green onions
1 stalk of broccoli
2 tablespoons flavored oil

Heat skillet; add oil, sautee garlic and onions. Add sausage, heat, and then add veggies and pasta. Bring to temp.

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MEDALLIONS OF BEEF W/IOWA BLUE CHEESE SAUCE (MIKE REEH)
12/01/1999
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2 beef tenderloin medallions (4 oz. each)
1 ounce butter
1 tablespoon chopped red onion
1/2 ounce blue cheese
1/2 ounce butter
1 ounce white wine
4 ounces brown sauce
1 tablespoon chopped scallions
2 teaspoons blue cheese crumbled

Saute beef medallions in butter and remove from heat. Add onion and white wine. Add brown sauce. Blend 1/2 ounce of blue cheese and 1/2 ounce butter until smooth. Whisk in butter and blue cheese mixture. Pour sauce on plate, place beef over sauce and garnish with blue cheese and scallions.





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MISS MAMIE'S CATFISH HOUSE RECIPES BY MIKE OSBORN
08/11/1999
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BLACKENED CATFISH FILLET W/ROASTED CORN AND REMOULADE SAUCE
One 5-7 oz. catfish fillet
2 oz. butter, melted
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning

Remove catfish fillet from refrigerator and bring to room temperature, approximately 15 minutes. Heat an 8 or 10-inch cast iron skillet over high heat for about 10 minutes until it is white hot. Melt the butter in a small pan and keep it warm. Dip the fish fillet in the butter and immediately sprinkle with the Cajun seasoning. Place the fillet in the pan, top side down and cook for 2-3 minutes. Using a metal spatula carefully turn the fillet over and cook on the other side for the same amount of time. Remove fillet to serving plate and serve with melted butter or remoulade sauce.

NOTE: Do not attempt to cook more than 1 fillet at a time or the temperature of the pan will be too greatly reduced and proper blackening will not occur.

TENNESSEE STRIP STEAK WITH JIM BEAM SAUCE

One 10-12 ounce strip steak
1 tablespoon cracked black pepper

SAUCE:
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon fresh ginger
1 clove garlic
1 tablespoon roasted corn mixture
2 oz. Jim Beam Bourbon
2 oz. oyster sauce
4 oz. brown sauce

Grill the steak to desired doneness and just before steak is finished, sprinkle with the cracked pepper.

Heat the sesame oil in a 10" saute pan over medium heat. Add the ginger and garlic and saute briefly, taking care not to burn. Add the roasted corn mixture and saute briefly. Remove pan from heat and add the Jim Beam whiskey. Add the oyster sauce and the brown sauce and simmer until well combined.

Place the cooked steak on a plate and pour the sauce around. Garnish with onion straws.

HAWKEYE PORK FILLET
Two 4oz. pork loin medallions
2 strips bacon
Cracked black pepper, to taste
Leaf thyme, to taste

Wrap each medallion with bacon and secure with a toothpick. grill the pork medallions to medium well and just before medallions are finished, sprinkle with cracked pepper and thyme. Place a round of sour cream/chive mashed potatoes on a plate, then place some of the fire roasted corn around the potatoes. Place the pork medallions on top of the potatoes and over the corn.

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NEW ORLEANS BARBEQUE PRAWNS
12/29/1999
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6-10 shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon Cajun spice
2 oz. cooked diced Italian sausage
1/2 cup celery, onion, pepper
1/4 cup diced tomato
2 oz. dark beer (Dixie beer)
4 oz. seafood or chicken stock
4 oz. cooked white rice (hot)

In a 10" saute skillet, melt butter, until it becomes brown in color. Add celery, onions, peppers, tomatoes and saute over high heat. Add shrimp, Cajun spice and sausage. Add dark beer and chicken stock. Place rice in center of large bowl and pour seafood mixture around and serve.

Note: This is not your usual barbeque.

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ORIENTAL TOFU STIR FRY BY JANE REINHARDT-MARTIN,RD,LD
02/12/1999
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1 package of White Wave Oriental Tofu, cubed
1 clove of garlic
2 large carrots, sliced diagonally
2 to 3 slices of onion
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seed oil
1/4 cup of olive oil
1 tablespoon tamari (soy sauce)
1 stalk celery, sliced diagonally
grated fresh ginger to taste
1 bunch of broccoli
3 to 4 mushrooms, sliced
1 tablespoon corn starch
1 tablespon brown sugar
1/4 to 1/2 cup of water

Preheat wok on high. Add oils then place in carrots, celery and onions stirring constantly. Place water in wok and cover to steam vegetables. Once carrots are tender then add tofu, garlic and ginger and stir mixture together. Last of all, add broccoli, stir in, add more water and cover to let it steam.

In a glass or bowl combine the corn starch, brown sugar, tamari and water. Mix thoroughly. Create a hole in the center of the stir fry and add the sauce mixture. Stir constantly until it thickens. Add more water if mixture becomes too thick. Stir all the ingredients together.

Serve over rice.

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PAN FRIED CHICKEN WITH COUNTRY GRAVY
04/28/1999
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1 serving

1/4 cup oil or butter
seasoned flour for breading (Southern style)
1 tablespoon seasoned flour
1 cup milk

Heat skillet with oil or butter. Dredge chicken in seasoned flour. Add to hot oil. Fry chicken on each side 6 to 8 minutes (160 degrees). Remove chicken. Stir in 1 tablespoon seasoned flour. Whip in milk and serve over chicken.

CHEF SALT Recipe

1 cup salt
2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon onion salt
1 tablespoon garlic salt
1 tablespoon black pepper

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PAN SEARED TROUT W/STRAWBERRY ALMOND GLAZE
09/01/1999
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8 oz. trout
flour
2 eggs
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon oil
2 oz. cherry brandy
1 oz. sliced almonds
2 large strawberries
2 oz. whole butter

Lightly dredge trout in flour; coat with sweetened egg wash. Heat oil in skillet, add trout and cook till desired doneness. Remove trout and add almonds and 1 strawberry (cut into 1/4" slices). Add 2 oz. cherry brandy and flambe. Shut off flame and slowly add whole butter till melted. Top trout and garnish with fanned strawberry and parsley.

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PASTA MILANO FROMAGEO
09/08/1999
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1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon roasted garlic
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 tablespoon sun dried tomatoes
1 teaspoon fresh parsley
2 oz. chicken stock
3 oz. cooked pulled chicken
1/2 cup Alfredo sauce
4 oz. cooked bow tie pasta (about 2 cups)
1 tablespoon fresh Parmesan cheese
*fresh basil for garnish
*fresh tomato for garnish

*optional

Heat a 10" saute pan. Add olive oil, mushrooms, sun dried tomatoes, parsley, stock, chicken, and garlic. Add Alfredo sauce, bow tie pasta and toss. Put in large pasta bowl, garnish with parsley, Parmesan cheese, fresh tomato and fresh basil.

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PORK CHOPS WITH SWEET POTATOES AND APPLES (MIKE REEH)
11/17/1999
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4 (1/2" thick) boneless butterflied pork chops
1 cup apple cider, divided
4 sweet potatoes, peeled & cut into 1/2" thick slices
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon dried sage leaves, crumbled
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 large Rome or other cooking apples, cored & sliced

Brown pork chops on both sides in a nonstick skillet. Bring to a boil: cover, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Add apple and pork chops; cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until sweet potato is tender and pork chops are done. Remove apple, sweet potato and pork chops to serving plate, reserving drippings in skillet. Combine remaining 1/4 cup cider with cornstarch, stirring until smooth. Stir into drippings. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Pour over pork chops.

Yield: 4 servings

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PORK SACTIMBOCCA ALA ROMANO (MIKE REEH)
10/20/1999
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2 butterflied pork chops (4 oz. each)
1 oz. thinly sliced Proscuitto ham
Sage to season pork
1 tablespoon red onion, finely diced
2 oz. butter
seasoned flour
2 oz. Marsala wine
2 oz. whole soft butter
1 tablespoon parsley

Butterfly chops and pound thin. Stuff with Proscuitto ham, season with sage. Dredge chops in seasoned flour. Saute chops in butter (about 2 minutes each side until 160 degrees). Remove chops and place on plate. Add onion and Marsala wine to pan. Quickly shake 2 ounces butter into pan to form sauce. Serve over pork and garnish with chopped parsley.

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SALMON A LA BOETJE BY CHEF MIKE OSBORN
02/16/1999
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1 salmon fillet (6 oz)
2 oz. clarified butter
2 oz. fresh spinach
1/2 oz. shallots, chopped
2 oz. brandy
1 tablespoon Boetjes mustard
3 oz. heavy cream
1 tablespoon red pepper, finely diced
salt and pepper to taste

Heat butter in pan. Place salmon, skin side down, in pan and saute until 3/4 cooked. Turn and finish cooking. Remove. Add spinach to pan and wilt. Season with salt and pepper and place on plate. Add shallots and cook briefly. Flame and reduce the brandy. Add Boetjes and cream. Reduce. Add red peppers and adjust seasonings.

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SAUTEED FILETS BY CHEF KEVIN OF THE ABBEY HOTEL
02/15/1999
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2 filets of beef (4 oz. each)
2 oz. sliced portabella mushrooms
3 ea. quartered artichoke hearts
1 oz. diced bell pepper
1 oz. melted butter
3 oz. Merlot

Heat butter in pan. Saute beef until hot. Add portabella mushrooms, quartered artichoke hearts and bell pepper. Saute until hot. Add wine to deglaze pan, reduce to half (until thickened). Place on decorated plate.

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SAUTEED WALLEYE MUENIERE(LEMON SAUCE)/CRABBIES
03/03/1999
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1 walleye fillet (8 oz)
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup seasoned flour
1/4 cup white wine
1/4 teaspoon Chef salt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, or more if you like
1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
2 tablespoons whole butter (not melted)

Heat skillet. Add butter. Dredge walleye in flour and place in pan. Cook about 3 minutes and turn over. Remove fish. Add wine, lemon, parsley and swirl in butter to form sauce. Serve over fish.

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SHERRIED PORK TENDERLOINS
04/14/1999
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1 lb. pork tenderloin, trimmed & cut lengthwise into 4 equal pieces
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crushed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup dry sherry
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
Roasted red pepper

Press each pork tenderloin slice into 1-inch thickness. In small bowl, combine flour, salt, sugar, rosemary and pepper; blend well. Coat both sides of pork slices with flour mixture, shaking off excess flour. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add pork slices; cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Remove from skillet, reserving drippings. Keep warm.
Add sherry and dry mustard to reserved drippings in skillet. Bring to a boil over medium heat; stir until mixture is reduced to half. Reduce heat to low; add cooked pork slices. Simmer 1 to 2 minutes; remove from heat. Arrange pork slices on serving plate; spoon half of sauce over slices. Serve with roasted red peppers, if desired. Yield: 4 servings

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SHRIMP AU GRATIN DELTA STYLE
02/10/1999
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1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup fresh sliced mushrooms
1 tablespoons chopped onions
1/4 cup sherry wine
6 large shrimp 16/20 count
1 pinch chopped parsley
1/2 cup Mornay sauce

MORNAY SAUCE:
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
2 oz. cheese (Colby or American)
1 pinch seasoning salt

Make sauce by bringing milk to a boil. Melt butter, add flour and whisk in. Whisk in butter, flour to milk and add cheese. Season. This is enough sauce for 2 or 3 portions.

To make entree: Saute shrimp, mushrooms, onions, sherry wine, parsley. Add Mornay sauce and serve bubbly hot.

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SHRIMP ETOUFEE
11/09/1999
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2 servings

10 large shrimp, cleaned
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
4 green onions, diced
1/2 small red pepper, diced

Heat a medium saute pan, add oil. Season shrimp with Cajun seasoning. Add shrimp to hot saute pan and cook shrimp until just tender. Add Etouffee sauce and cook 2 minutes longer. Serve shrimp and sauce over rice and garnish with green onion and red pepper.

ETOUFFEE SAUCE

1/2 cup salad oil
1/2 cup flour
1/8 cup diced onions
1/8 cup diced bell pepper
1/8 cup diced celery
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 cup Cajun seasoning
1 quart chicken stock
1/2 cup heavy cream

Heat oil in heavy sauce pan. Add all vegetables and cook until tender. Add flour to oil and vegetables. Cook until flour is well browned while stirring. Add spices and continue to cook for about 5 minutes. Add cold chicken stock. Bring sauce to a boil, stirring occasionally. Finish sauce with heavy cream. Serve over shrimp, chicken or catfish.


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SKILLET PORK CHOPS
10/06/1999
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6 (4 oz.) boneless pork chops, trimmed
1 (10-3/4 oz.) can condensed golden mushroom soup, undiluted
2 tsp. Dijon mustard
1/4 tsp. salt
2 T. water
1 (14-1/2 oz.) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced
3 cups hot cooked rice or cooked noodles

Coat a skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Brown pork chops on both sides. Remove and set aside. Add water, scraping bottom of the skillet to loosen any browned bits. Drain tomatoes, reserving juice; set tomatoes aside. Add juice, soup, onion, mustard, mushrooms and salt to skillet; mix well. Return chops to skillet. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, or until pork is tender. Stir in tomatoes; heat through. Combine rice (or noodles) and parsley. Serve chops and sauce over rice (or noodles). Yield: 6 servings

This is great served with Sunshine Carrots.

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SOUTHWESTERN STYLE MEATLOAF
04/07/1999
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2 teaspoons bay leaves
2 teaspoons thyme
2 teaspoons oregano
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
1/8 cup chopped garlic
1 pound frozen chopped spinach
1/2 pound diced onion
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 pound shredded Parmesan cheese
5 whole eggs
1 cup fresh bread crumbs
2 pounds ground beef
1 pound hot Italian sausage
1/2 cup virgin olive oil

Thaw spinach and squeeze out excess juice. Saute onions and spinach in olive oil, adding garlic. Set aside and cool. Place all ingredients into large bowl and mix until incorporated (do not overmix). Place 13 ounces in disposable pan. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes, covered. Uncover and bake for 15 additional minutes.

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SPORTSMAN GRILL
08/04/1999
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CITRUS GRILLED FRESH WATER WALLEYE TOPPED WITH FRESH PINEAPPLE AND BANANA SALSA
4 oz. fresh walleye fillet
2 oz. diced pineapple
2 oz. diced banana
1/2 oz. finely chopped scallions
1/2 oz. finely chopped red pepper
Juice of 1 lime and juice of 1 lemon

Grill walleye and season well. Combine remaining ingredients and toss lightly.

GRILLED PEPPERCORN CRUSTED VENISON CHOPS
Two 4-oz. venison chops
1 oz. cracked mixed peppercorns
1 oz. olive oil
1 whole yellow tomato, quartered
2 oz. sliced Portabella mushrooms
2 oz. sliced button mushrooms

Season and grill venison until desired temperature is reached. Drizzle tomatoes and mushrooms with olive oil and grill lightly.

GRILLED PHEASANT WITH FRESH CITRUS JUICES
1 whole pheasant, quartered and trimmed
2 ea. lemons, limes and oranges (all cut in half)

Season pheasant well and squeeze the juice of all citrus fruit and grill until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees.

Serve with MIXED VEGETABLE AND BABY POTATO SKEWERS brushed with rosemary and roasted garlic olive oil.


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TEQUILA LIME FAJITAS
05/05/1999
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1 large onion, julienned
1 large green pepper, julienned
6 oz. sirloin, cut into 1/4" strips
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Cajun spice
1 oz. Tequila
Juice of 1 lime

Saute sirloin strips till done. Add onion, green pepper, and Cajun spice. Toss till vegetables are crisp-tender. Squeeze lime, add 1 oz. Tequila and flambe till flame goes out.

Serve on tortillas with fresh Pico de Gallo, salsa, guacamole, and sour cream.


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VEGETARIAN LASAGNA (GREATEST GRAINS)
07/15/1999
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TOMATO SAUCE
1 medium onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 teaspoon each marjoram, thyme and rosemary
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons each basil and oregano
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon tamari (natural soy sauce)
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons oil
6 cups tomato sauce

Heat oil in a large skillet and saute the garlic, onions and bell pepper until translucent. Add the rest of the ingredients.

VEGETARIAN LASAGNA
Tomato sauce (above)
12 oz. mashed tofu
1-1/2 pounds shredded cheese (mozzarella and yellow colby)
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
8-10 whole wheat lasagna noodles
Fresh parsley to garnish

Rinse the noodles in hot water and soak in the tomato sauce. Wipe the sauce from the noodles as you use them. Spread a cup of sauce on the bottom of the pan, just enough to lightly cover the bottom. Add a single layer of noodles. Spread a light layer of grated cheese on the noodles. Mix the mashed tofu with the parmesan cheese and layer this evenly on top of the cheese. Put more shredded cheese on top of the tofu followed by another layer of noodles. Next layer the rest of the sauce and the final layer of cheese. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and garnish with fresh parsley. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-50 minutes until the cheese is golden around the edges. Let rest for 15 minutes before serving.

MISCELLANEOUS

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5-A-DAY RECIPES 9/14/99
09/14/1999
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FRUITY BREAKFAST PARFAIT*
2 cups pineapple chunks
1 cup frozen raspberries, thawed
1 cup low fat vanilla yogurt
1 medium banana, firm, peeled, sliced
1/3 cup chopped dates or raisins
1/4 cup chopped nuts

In glasses, layer pineapple, raspberries, yogurt, banana, and dates. Sprinkle the top with nuts. Serves 4

*Adapted from "Fun With Fruits & Vegetables - Kids Cookbook", Dole Nutrition Program, 1995.

PASTA-VEGETABLE SALAD
3 cups cooked macaroni (any shape)
1/2 - 1 cup chopped green pepper
1 thinly sliced carrot
1/2 - 1 cup coarsely chopped broccoli
1 cup low fat Italian dressing
1 teaspoon Italian spices (oregano, basil), optional

Mix ingredients together lightly. Use enough dressing to moisten ingredients. Serves 8-10.
Note: For a main dish salad, add meat or cheese.

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BABY TALK RECIPES
05/21/1999
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FRUITED YOGURT - Makes about 1 cup
3/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
1/2 cup fresh or frozen (thawed) unsweetened strawberries
1 tablespoon orange juice concentrate
5 teaspoons apple juice concentrate
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste (optional)

Puree all the ingredients in a blender or food processor. Serve plain, or as a sauce for fruit, cake, or pancakes.
1 cup = 1 vitamin C serving; 3/4 Calcium serving

VIRGIN SANGRIA - 5 to 6 servings
3 cups unsweetened grape juice
3/4 cup apple juice concentrate
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 small unpeeled lemon, sliced and seeded
1 small unpeeled orange, sliced and seeded
1 small unpeeled McIntosh apple, cored, cut into eights
3/4 cup seltzer (unsalted club soda)

Combine all the ingredients except the seltzer in a large pitcher. Stir well, and chill. Add seltzer just before serving. Serve over ice in wineglasses.

1 serving = 1 Other Fruit serving.

DOUBLE-THE-MILK SHAKE - Makes 1 serving

Note: Freeze an overripe banana, peeled and wrapped, 12 to 24 hours before making this shake.

1 cup skim milk or low-fat milk
1/3 cup nonfat dry milk
1 frozen overripe banana, cut into chunks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dash of ground cinnamon, or to taste (optional)

Puree all the ingredients in a blender. Serve immediately.

BERRY VARIATION: Add 1/2 cup berries, fresh or unsweetened frozen, and 1 tablespoon frozen apple juice concentrate (thawed) before blending; omit the cinnamon, if desired.

"CREAMSICLE" VARIATION: Add 2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate (thawed); omit the cinnamon.

1 shake = 2 Calcium servings; 2/3 Protein serving; 1 Other Fruit serving. Berry Variation adds 1 Other Fruit serving, 1 Vitamin C serving if strawberries are used. "Creamsicle" Variation adds 1/2 Vitamin C serving.

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BOOK REVIEW (JANUARY) BY JANE REINHARDT--MARTIN, RD, LD
01/08/1999
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THE UNOFFICIAL GUIDE TO DIETING SAFELY by Janis Jibrin, MS, RD
Macmillan, 1998
- Provides consumers like you a foolproof appraisal of what works and what doesn't - the good deals and the bad ones - with unbiased recommendations that are not influenced by any company, product, or organization.
- This book, like every "unofficial guide", is intensively inspected by the Unofficial Panel of Experts, a team of highly respected health professionals. They ensure that you are armed with the most up-to-date insider information on the subject of healthy weight loss and are told exactly what the Official establishment doesn't want you to know.
- Includes money saving techniques that help you lose the weight without losing your bankroll and how to interpret and evaluate the claims and promises of weight-loss aids.

THIN FOR LIFE by Anne M. Fletcher, MS, RD
Chapters/Houghton Mifflin Co., 1994
- Motivational guidebook that interweaves strategies used by hundreds of people who have lost weight and kept it off with state-of-the-art information about weight loss and maintenance.
- Critical issues such as taking responsibility for your weight, boosting self-efficacy, finding your own personal "right" way to lose weight, and finding support are addressed.
- In essence, this book tells how the "masters" took control of their weight so their weight would stop contolling them. I highly recommend this book to all my clientele.

EATING THIN FOR LIFE by Ann M. Fletcher, MS, RD
Chapters/Houghton Mifflin Co., 1997
- After writing Thin for Life, the author had so many questions about the "masters" food habits, so she went back to the "masters" and asked them about the nitty gritty of how they eat.
- Complete cookbook with more that 120 tested, tasty recipes from the masters, as well as 3 weeks worth of their meal plans that show creative ways to reduce calories and eat healthfully.
- This book is about how the "masters" changed their eating habits for good and how they motivate themselves to continue to do the things most people already know they should do to control their weight (but can't seem to get themselves to do.)



THIN FOR LIFE DAYBOOK by Anne M. Fletcher, MS, RD
Chapters/Houghton Mifflin Co., 1998
- Spiral-bound, week-by-week journal that takes readers by the hand and helps them set realistic goals, make exercise plans, and keep track of successes.
- The Daybook works on one theme for each of 52 weeks, sharing a weekly inspiration from the "masters" and a practical weight-control strategy for the week.
- The goal is to help the reader build a library of many small successes that will lead to lifetime weight control.

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BOOK REVIEW (JULY) JANE REINHARDT-MARTIN, RD, LD
07/08/1999
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THE PHYTOPIA COOKBOOK: A WORLD OF PLANT-CENTERED CUISINE
by Barbara Gollman, RD and Kim Pierce
Phytopia, Inc.; 1998
> If you are tired of eating plain fruits and vegetables because they are good for you, then this cookbook is for you! "Phytopia" is a word the authors (chef/RD and food journalist) coined to describe their concept that nudges meat off the center of the plate to make room for more fruits, vegetables, and grains. This is NOT a vegetarian cookbook.
> Besides 100 delicious, unique recipes, this cookbook combines the art of gourmet cooking with the science of healthful eating. In the introduction, or "The Science Behind the Recipes", the authors share more than 200 studies on phytochemicals which indicate their amazing roles in the prevention of cancer and heart disease, strengthening the immune system, and even slowing the aging process.
> Provides a very extensive bibliography and other references as well.

EAT WELL, STAY WELL WITH PARKINSON'S DISEASE
by Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD
American Book Company; 1999
> The FIRST HANDBOOK of its kind features clear, well-researched information on issues that are critical to Parkinson's patients, their caregivers and physicians. A few of the topics covered are: how to reduce medication nausea by eating the right kinds of foods at the right times, why B vitamins and a protein controlled eating plan are very important in this disease, and what to do (and what NOT to do) when it comes to food, mood and stress.
> Delicious recipes and protein controlled menus that can add variety and fun to meals.
> Includes a comphrehensive appendix section of addresses of Parkinson's organizations, diet-related resources, catalogs, books and products.
> This handbook was designed with a "lay flat" binding and large type so people with coordination, balance or eye sight problems will have no trouble using it.

SECRETS OF COOKING FOR LONG LIFE
by Sandra Woodruff, RD
Avery Publishing Group; 1999
> This book covers some very timely topics, such as: how to get the right balance of omega 3 and omega 6 fats, using the glycemic index as an aid to managing insulin resistance and hyperlipidemia, antioxidants, and phytochemicals.
>Contains over 200 delicious dishes that maximize health and longevity.
> Includes a wonderful section that presents specific menus for specific health conditions, such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, menopause, osteoporosis, and rheumatoid arthritis.
> Based on solid science and well referenced!

VEGETABLES DESSERTS: BEYOND CARROT CAKE & PUMPKIN PIE
by Elisabeth Shafer and Jeannette L. Miller, RD
Chronimed Publishing; 1998
> If you have a love affair with desserts, but not vegetables - this may be a good cookbook for you to pick up!
> Contains 125 recipes that turn ordinary vegetables into extra ordinary desserts.
> Features 26 vegetables with the history, seasonality, and recipes for each vegetable.


ABOUT DIETICIAN JANE...
Jane is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian in Illinois and Iowa. She consults for many companies in the Quad Cities area as well as a writer and regular guest on the Paula Sands Live Show. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact Jane at (309)764-7557 or e-mail her at dietitianjane@yahoo.com.

Jane Reinhardt-Martin, RD, LD Copyright 1999 All Rights Reserved

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BOOK REVIEW (MARCH) BY JANE REINHARDT-MARTIN, RD, LD
03/26/1999
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FOOD ALLERGIES, WRITTEN FOR THE AMERICAN DIETETIC ASSOCIATION by Celide Barnes Koerner, MS, RD and Anne Munoz-Furlong
John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 1998
- This paperback book is a must for anyone with a food allergy--contains all of the basic food allergy information needed.
- The difference between a food allergy and food intolerance is discussed, as well as appropriate diagnosing a food allergy.
- Food allergies covered are: milk, egg, peanut, soybean, tree nut, fish, shellfish, and wheat. How to manage your food allergy and day-to-day strategies are included.

THE GLUTEN-FREE GOURMET-LIVING WELL WITHOUT WHEAT by Bette Hagman
Henry Holt and Company, Inc., 1990
- After being diagnosed with celiac sprue, the author designed recipes to help her stay on a gluten and wheat free diet.
- Includes more than 200 recipes, from over 15 years experimentation.
- How to find the "hidden glutens" and other resources are covered in great detail.

THE GLUTEN-FREE GOURMET COOKS FAST AND HEALTHY by Bette Hagman
Henry Holt and Company, Inc., 1996
- In this book, the author shows you how to do gluten and wheat free cooking fast and healthy, to fit into any busy schedule.
- How to use bread machines successfully with gluten and wheat free flours and with less fat and sugar.
- The most up to date extensive list of where to find and buy gluten and wheat free products.

101 FABULOUS DAIRY FREE DESSERTS EVERYONE WILL LOVE by Annette Pia Hall
Barrytown, Ltd., 1998
- This book is for anyone that suffers from lactose intolerance or an allergy to dairy products.
- Contains over 100 great reipes that are also low-saturated fat, zero cholesterol, and only use common ingredients and basic kitchen equipment.








"MY KID'S ALLERGIC TO EVERYTHING" DESSERT COOKBOOK by Mary Harris and Wilma Nachsin
Chicago Review Press, Inc., 1996
- This easy to use cookbook offers more than 80 recipes for safe and delicious cakes, cupcakes, brownies, pies, tarts, cobblers, and more.
- Recommended for any parent that is trying to raise a child that has one or more food allergies.
- Great sections on the explanations of all the different flours available and substitution charts for converting your favorite recipes.


Jane Reinhardt-Martin, RD, LD, Copyright 1999 All Rights Reserved

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BOOK REVIEW (OCTOBER) BY JANE REINHARDT-MARTIN, RD, LD
10/04/1999
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"I'D KILL FOR A COOKIE"
by Susan Mitchell, PhD, RD, LD and Catherine Christie, PhD
Penquin Putnam Publishing, 1997
> The authors developed an innovative, easy-to-understand EAT (Energy-Action-Team) Plan, which consists of six easy strategies that show how to identify the stressors in you life and how to incorporate new behaviors into your lifestyle.
> This book teaches you how to stop excessive food cravings that are making you lose control of your eating habits and weight.
> Questionnaires, checklists, goal plans, shopping schedules, stress-and-eating diaries, and self-tests to determine your individual response to different types of food makes this book a very personal and adaptable program.

SMART COOKIES DON'T GET STALE
by Susan Mitchell, PhD, RD, LD and Catherine Christie, PhD, RD, LD
Kensington Publishing Corporation, 1999
> A spin-off from the authors' first book, you will find the six-step EAT Plan designed as a scientifically based blueprint for staying young.
> The authors will help you eliminate the negative, dangerous changes in your body brought on by stress-not only with changes in attitude and lifestyle, but with foods that can actually boost your immune system and your emotional state.
> A series of quizzes and questionnaires to help you target your individual health needs, as well as easy ways to look and feel strong with exercise.

STEALTH HEALTH-HOW TO SNEAK NUTRITION PAINLESSLY INTO YOUR DIET
by Evelyn Tribole, MS, RD
Viking Publishing Company, 1999
> The book is easy to read and contains more than 100 recipes, 1,000 tips on how to "eat right in spite of yourself," and plenty of useful lists and charts.
> Stealth Health helps spot nutrition problems easily with a quiz that allows readers to pinpoint eight major threats to their health and how to overcome them. These include Vegetable Haters, Fruit Skimper, Milk Misers, Iron Maidens, Fiber Deprivers, Fat Lovers, and Bean Barren.
> Tribole provides practical ways to sneak certain foods or nutrients in your diet, like crumbling tofu for ricotta recipes or kale disguised as basil in lasagna!

DINING LEAN: HOW TO EAT HEALTHY IN YOUR FAVORITE RESTAURANTS
by Joanne Lichten, PhD, RD
Nutrifit Publising, 1998

> The author offers innovative "Calorimeters," easy-to-use charts that group foods by type and serving size to help readers estimate the total energy and fat grams in any food item.
> Besides the author being a Registered Dietitian, she is also a professional speaker that takes her out to eat over 500 times a year. In this book, she shares her tips on losing and maintaining your weight while dining out.
> Great tips when dining at Chinese, Mexican, Italian, fast food restaurants, seafood, and steak houses. Along with the tips, it is chock full of nutrition information of many of your dining favorites!

Abut Dietitian Jane...
Jane is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian in Illinois and Iowa. She consults for many companies in the Quad Cities area as well as a writer and regular guest on the Paula Sands Live Show. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact Jane at (309) 764-7557 or e-mail her at dietitianjane@yahoo.com.

Jane Reinhardt-Martin, RD, LD Copyright 1999 All Rights Reserved


Printable Recipe
BRIDAL SHOWER BRUNCH
06/24/1999
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WALDORF BRIDAL PARTY SALAD
3 cups (6 small) cored, unpeeled, and chopped Red Delicious apples
1 cup seedless Thompson grapes
1/2 cup (1 ounce) miniature marshmallows
1/4 cup (1 ounce) chopped walnuts
1/3 cup Kraft fat-free mayonnaise
3/4 cup Cool Whip Free

In a large bowl, combine apples, grapes, marshmallows, and walnuts. Stir in mayonnaise. Add Cool Whip Free. Mix gently to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Gently stir again just before serving.

Serves 8 (1/2 cup) - Each serving equals:
HE: 1 Fr, 1/4 Fa, 1/4 Sl, 12 OC
90 Calories, 2 gm Fa, 1 gm Pr, 17 gm Ca, 85 mg So, 8 mg Cl, 1 gm Fi
DIABETIC: 1 Fr, 1/2 Fa

PASSION "CHAMPAGNE" PUNCH
4 cups cold Diet 7-UP
4 cups cold water
1 tub Crystal Light Passion Fruit-Pineapple Punch Mix

In a large pitcher, combine Diet 7-UP and water. Add dry punch mix. Mix well with long-handled spoon until dissolved. Serve at once or refrigerate until ready to use.

Serves 8 (1 cup) - Each serving equals:
HE: 4 OC
4 Calories, 0 gm Fa, 0 gm Pr, 1 gm Ca, 3 mg So, 2 mg C1, 0 gm Fi
DIABETIC: Free Food


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BTS BREAKFASTS WITH MOLLY PELZER
08/19/1999
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BREAKFAST BATIDOS
1 ripe mango or banana
2 cups milk
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons frozen orange juice concentrate
ice cubes

Cut up fruit. Place fruit, milk, sugar, and orange juice concentrate in a blender. Blend until smooth. Serve over ice. Makes four, 4 ounce servings.

CINNAMON APPLE BREAKFAST QUESADILLAS
2 - 6-inch flour tortillas
1/2 cup chunky applesauce, divided
1 teaspoon cinnamon sugar mixture, divided
1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 tablespoons vanilla or apple/cinnamon flavored yogurt

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place on tortilla on an ungreased baking sheet. Spread half of applesauce over tortilla; reserve half for garnish. Sprinkle with half of cinnamon-sugar over applesauce. Top with cheese. Cover with second tortilla. Sprinkle remaining cinnamon-sugar on top. Bake at 400 degrees for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 2 minutes. Cut into quarters and serve with reserved applesauce and yogurt.

YOGURT BREAKFAST CONES
Fill ice cream cone cups with alternating layers of yogurt and fruit. Top with granola or your favorite cereal. Great for breakfast on the run!


Printable Recipe
CHEF'S SALT
04/28/1999
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1 cup salt
2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoons onion salt
1 tablespoon garlic salt
1 tablespoon black pepper

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CINNAMON AND APPLE GARLAND (BY REBECCA)
11/05/1999
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MATERIALS NEEDED:

1/8 yard of 7 fabrics (colors of choice)
Jute twine
Raffia or 3/8" ribbon
3 apples
lemon juice or white vinegar
salt
Cheesecloth
paper towels
wire cookie rack
ground cinnamon
applesauce
small cookie cutters of choice...gingerbread men,leaves, stars, hearts, etc.
cookie sheet
straw

1. To dry apples: pour 3 cups of lemon juice (or mixture of vinegar/water) and 12 teaspoons salt into bowl, stir. Cut apples into 1/4" rings; remove seeds. Place in bowl to soak 15 minutes, turn often.

2. Remove from bowl and pat dry with paper towels (absorb as much moisture as possible). Using a double layer of cheesecloth on wire rack, arrange apple slices in single layer. Add an additional double layer of cheesecloth to top of apples. Place in cold oven, set at 150 degrees. Bake for 4 to 5 hours or until apples are soft and a pliable (no water visible when squeezed).

3. Make cinnamon cutouts: Blend 12 tablespoons of applesauce with 15 tablespoons cinnamon; mix. Dough will be stiff. Sprinkle work area with cinnamon. Roll dough to 1/4" thickness. Cut out desired designs. Place on cookie sheet. Make a hole in "cookie" with a drinking straw. Bake at 150 degrees for 3 to 4 hours, until dry.

4. Tear each fabric piece into 1" x 8" strips. Tape a 42" piece of jute twine to table; tape opposite end of twine. Beginning 4" from one end of twine, tie on one strip of each fabric. Tie one strand of raffia or ribbon onto the twine. Thread apple slice, cinnamon cutout, and another apple slice onto twine. Add raffia or ribbon and follow the "pattern" until all fabric is used.


Printable Recipe
CLAY POT SCARECROW
10/08/1999
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SUPPLIES:

5 - 4" clay pots (other size pots can be used to make scarecrow larger or smaller
1 each Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint: Midnight Blue, Burnt Umber, Flesh, Antique Gold, Orange, Black, Liberty Blue
1 Brown Felt Square
1 Pkg. Natural Raffia
1 Red Bandanna
1 Yd. 3/8" Red Ribbon
1 Spray Can Krylon High Gloss Varnish
Dow Corning Clear Silicone Adhesive
Assorted Paint Brushes

DIRECTIONS:

Paint clay pots. Glue bottom three pots together with silicone adhesive to form the body. Let set for 24 hours.

Spray all pots with high gloss varnish.

Make arms by wrapping pieces of bandanna around raffia. Glue to body of scarecrow. Use the remaining raffia to make collar, hair, and hat plume. Cut hat brim out of felt.

Glue to the body in the following order - collar, face pot, hair, hat brim, hat pot, and hat plume. Wrap ribbon around neck and make bow tie.

Printable Recipe
COFFEE CAN LUMINARIES
10/22/1999
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Materials needed: Coffee can (can also use soup or paint cans of any size)

white vinegar
Metal primer: white
Paints: colors of choice (for skeleton, I used white and yellow...True blue, orange, yellow and green for pumpkin)
foam brush or sponge
tracing paper
clear spray varnish
medium, permanent marker or pen
candles and sand or tea lights

Fill can with water and place in freezer overnight for ease in pinching holes. Punch holes using nail and hammer...may eliminate freezing water in can by using drill and 3/32" drill bit. Wash outside of can with a 50/50 mixture of water and vinegar. Rinse to remove any vinegar residue, other wise paint may crack. Let dry. Paint two light coats of metal primer on can, let dry between coat to prevent can from rusting. Let dry. Trace pattern onto can and paint as desired. Let dry. Outline design with marker. Spray with clear varnish. Use candles in sand and/or holders. Tea lights could be used rather than candles. If using tea lights, drill hole at back of can large enough for plug to fit through. Insert lights and plug into outlet.


Printable Recipe
COOL SUMMER SANDWICHES
06/09/1999
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BEEF WRAP
4 oz. shaved roast beef
red onion slices
2 oz. smoked Gouda cheese
horseradish sauce
whole wheat wrap shell or tortilla

FOCCACIA CLUB
3 oz. smoked pepper turkey
3 oz. sliced Canadian bacon
lettuce
tomato
Swiss cheese
American cheese
garlic mayonnaise
1/4 loaf of Foccacia bread

TURKEY REUBEN SANDWICH
4 oz. smoked pepper turkey
Swiss cheese
2 oz. sauerkraut
1 tablespoon 1000 Island dressing
2 slices dark rye bread

CRAB SALAD CROISSANT
8 croissants
2 lbs. crab meat
1/4 gal. mayonnaise
1/2 bunch celery, finely diced
12 whole green onions, finely diced
1 tablespoon celery salt
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon white pepper
1 tablespoon seasoning salt

Place all ingredients in mixing bowl and mix well (makes 8 sandwiches). Garnish with lettuce, tomato, onion, and Swiss cheese.

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DIETITIAN JANE'S NUTRITION WEBSITE PICKS
07/30/1999
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AMERICAN DIETETIC ASSOCIATION
Great sections on finding a Registered Dietitian in your area, nutrition fact sheets available to anyone, and enormous links to other sites
www.eatright.org

CENTER FOR SCIENCE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST
A Washington D.C.-based consumer nutrition advocacy group and publishers of Nutrition Action Health letter
www.cspinet.org

TUFTS UNIVERSITY NUTRITION NAVIGATOR
A web site that rates other nutrition web sites
http://navigator.tufts.edu

MAYO HEALTH OASIS
Great information from the venerable Mayo Clinic
www.mayohealth.org

HEALTH MANAGEMENT RESOURCES
The leader in weight loss and management programs has this great web site that includes a virtual restaurant. Make sure to check this out!
www.yourbetterhealth.com

DIANA DYER, MS,RD - CANCER & NUTRITION SPECIALIST
As a three time cancer survivor, Diana has made it her mission to provide information and inspiration for cancer survivors regarding nutritional and lifestyle choices that promote the extension and quality of their lives
www.dianadyermsrd.com

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
www.cancer.org

AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION
http://diabetes.org

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
www.amhrt.org

AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR CANCER RESEARCH
www.aicr.org

CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF AMERICA
www.preventcancer.org

NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH
www.nih.gov/icd

NATIONAL OSTEOPOROSIS FOUNDATION
www.nof.org

NATIONAL DAIRY COUNCIL
www.whymilk.com

VEGETARIAN RESOURCE GROUP
www.vrg.org

A WEB SITE RUN BY HEALTH PROFESSIONALS THAT ALERTS THE PUBLIC TO HEALTH FRAUDS AND SCAMS
www.quackwatch.com

About Dietitian Jane...
Jane is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian in Illinois and Iowa. She consults for many companies in the Quad Cities area as well as a writer and regular guest on the Paula Sands Live show. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact Jane at (309)764-7557 or e-mail her at dietitianjane@yahoo.com.

Jane Reinhardt-Martin, RD, LD Copyright 1999 All Rights Reserved

Printable Recipe
ETOUFFEE SAUCE BY TONY GARCIA
08/25/1999
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1 gallon chicken stock
1 quart diced celery
1 quart diced onion
1 quart diced green pepper
1 gallon diced tomatos
2 oz. Tabasco sauce
1/2 cup sherry
1 tablespoon thyme
3 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
1 pound crawfish tail meat

Add all ingredients to stock pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Add roux to thicken.

ROUX:
1 pound butter
1 pound flour

Heat oil in skillet. Lightly spice grouper with spices and cook till done. Smother with sauce to garnish.

Printable Recipe
FALL FOOD AND FUN - JAN TEMPLE
10/04/1999
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SPIDERS
For each spider you will need:
2 chocolate flavored vanilla wafers
1 teaspoon peanut butter
8 chow mien noodles
2 mini chocolate coated candies

To make: spread peanut butter on bottom side of one wafer. Arrange noodles to look like legs of the spider. Top with remaining wafer. Use peanut butter to attach mini chocolate-coated "eyes."

APPLE SMILES - makes 8 Smiles
Cut an apple into 16 slices. For each smile, spread one side of two apple slices with peanut butter. Place 4 mini marshmallows on one slice (these are to look like teeth) and top with the other slice. Note: the spread side of the apple should be touching the "teeth."

JACK-O-LANTERN PUDDING - Makes 8 servings
1 small package butterscotch instant pudding (regular or fat- and/or sugar-free)
2 cups lowfat milk
2 cups canned pumpkin
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Non-dairy whipped topping
Halloween candies for decoration

Prepare pudding by adding milk and mixing/shaking for 1 minute. Stir in pumpkin and seasoning. Pour into serving dishes and chill. Top with non-dairy whipped topping. Make a Jack-o-lantern face in the topping using candy corn.

ORANGE JACK-O-LANTERNS
Remove the peel from a fresh orange. Make a stem for the pumpkin with a 2-inch section of pretzel rod. Use brown colored candy corn to make a face on the Jack-O-Lantern. Inserting the pointed end into the orange leaving only the dark end to show.

THE CAT'S MEOW
16 oz. reduced fat sour cream
1 package (1.5 oz.) taco seasoning mix
1 cup chopped tomato
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 cup reduced fat shredded cheddar cheese

For cat's face: green pepper (ears, eyebrows, nose); fresh chives (whiskers), sliced olives (eyes, mouth), cherry tomato (mouth). Combine sour cream and seasoning mix until blended. Spread in 9-inch pie pan. Layer the following on top: tomato, lettuce, and cheese. Decorate the top to look like a cat's face. Serve with baked tortilla chips. (Adapted from Kraft Halloween, 1998)

BOBBING FOR BAGELS
This is both a game and a snack. Tie one end of a long string around a mini bagel. Use processed cheese spread to make a face on the bagel. Tie the free end of the string to a broom handle. Have each person hold their hands behind their back and try to take a bite out of their bagel as it swings through the air on the end of the broom. Imagine trying to eat a swinging pinata.

SPOOKY SPICY SPLASH FOR BATS, BROOMS, BIRDS AND BUGS
To make the SPLASH: Combine a 15-oz. can of Mexican flavored cheese sauce with 1 cup salsa. Heat in microwave or small crockpot. Use the following to dip or "splash" into the warm dip. FOR BATS: Cut bat shapes from green peppers, FOR BROOMS: Make several parallel cuts in one end of a celery stick. Let celery soak in cold water overnight. The cut end will look like the bristle end of a broom. FOR BIRDS: Serve corn chips. FOR BUGS: Use baby cut carrots.

Printable Recipe
GRILLED PORTABELLO & PEPPERS W/FRESH SPRING GREEN SALAD BY CHEF TONY
06/16/1999
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HERB VINAIGRETTE
1 cup olive oil
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons diced red onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon minced garlic

Combine ingredients.

Remove stem from mushroom, slice 1 small green and 1 small red pepper into 1/2" thick rings. In a small bowl combine mushrooms and pepper rings and lightly coat with olive oil. Place on grill and cook till tender. On a serving plate, place 2 cups spring greens, top with peppers and mushroom cut into 4 to 6 triangles. Drizzle with vinaigrette.

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HEART HEALTHY RECIPES
02/01/1999
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VALENTINE MUFFINS - 1 dozen

1 1/3 cups all purpose flour
3/4 cup rolled oats
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 beaten egg
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup cooking oil
1 cup coarsely chopped cranberries
AND 2 tablespoons sugar

Line twelve 2 1/2-inch muffin cups with paper bake cups; set aside. In a medium mixing bowl combine flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Make a well in center of dry mixture; set aside. In another mixing bowl combine egg, milk, and oil. Add egg mixture all at once to the dry mixture. Stir just till moistened. Fold in chopped cranberries. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, filling each 2/3 full. Bake in a 400 degree oven for 20 minutes or till golden. Cool in muffin cups on wire rack for 5 minutes. Remove from muffin cups; serve warm.

Nutrition facts per muffin: 185 cal., 7 g. total fat (1 g. sat. fat)

At just 7 grams of fat per muffin, the recipe above is low fat. It has just 1 teaspoon fat per muffin. Following are two ways to cut the fat even more:

APPLESAUCE METHOD:
Eliminate all oil and replace it with 1/4 cup applesauce. This results in a fat free muffin. You may have difficulty getting the muff