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John's Garlic Rice
By MaryGladys
Heat the margarine in a large skillet and saute the garlic and rice, stirring constantly, until lightly brown
- 2 Tbs reduced-fat margarine
- 2 Tbs minced garlic
- 2 cups long-grain rice
- 4 cups reduced-sodium reduced-fat chicken broth
- Salt, (optional), to taste
- Freshly-ground black pepper, (optional), to taste
Tomato Bacon Sandwiches
By MaryGladys
In a large heavy skillet cook the bacon over moderate heat, stirring, until it is crisp, transfer it to paper towel...
- 8 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
- 3 Tbs Dijon-style mustard
- 30 slices homemade-type white bread, crusts removed
- 15 thick large tomato slices
Honey 'N' Fruit Tea
By MaryGladys
Procedure Steep tea bags in boiling water 10 minutes
- Concentrate:
- 4 tea bags
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup crushed mint leaves, packed
- 1 cup orange juice
- 3/4 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- Mixer:
- Ice cubes
- 1-1/2 quarts carbonated water
Tzatziki
By MaryGladys
Place the yogurt in a cheesecloth or paper towel-lined sieve and set it over a bowl
- 1 lb (1 pint) plain yogurt (whole milk or low fat)
- 1 hothouse cucumber, unpeeled and seeded
- 1 Tbs plus 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 Tbs Champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
- 2 Tbs freshly squeezed lemon juice (1 lemon)
- 1 Tbs good olive oil
- 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 1/2 tsp minced fresh dill
- pinch freshly ground black pepper
Lemon Chiffon Cake
By MaryGladys
Line bottom only of 8-inch cake pan with waxed paper cut to fit
- 1 cup sifted cake and pastry flour
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 2 Tbs lemon juice
- 2 Tbs water
- 2 tsp grated lemon rind
- 2 egg yolks
- 4 egg whites
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
Tortellini with Mushroom and Garlic Sauce
By MaryGladys
Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain; place in a large serving bowl; cover to keep warm
- 2 packages (9 ounces each) cheese-filled tortellini
- 2 Tbs olive oil
- 1 lb fresh white mushrooms, sliced (about 5 cups)
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 package (10 ounces) frozen green peas in butter sauce, slightly defrosted
- 1 jar (7 ounces) roasted red peppers, diced
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Honey Nut Rounds
By MaryGladys
Procedure Place ingredients into pan in order listed
- Honey Nut Topping:
- 1-1/2 tsp active dry yeast
- 2-1/2 cups bread flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 3/4 cup water
- 3 Tbs oil
- 2 Tbs honey
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup honey
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans, walnuts or almonds
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Vino Spaghetti Sauce
By MaryGladys
In a large saucepan, heat the vegetable oil and saute the turkey with the onion and garlic until the onion is soft ...
- 1 Tbs vegetable oil
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 19 oz Can tomatoes coarsely chopped
- 1 5-1/2 oz Can tomato paste
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup dry red wine
- 2 Stalks celery chopped
- 1 Medium carrot chopped
- 1 tsp dried basil leaves
- 1 tsp dried oregano leaves
Low-Calorie, Fat-Free Whipped Cream
By MaryGladys
In a small skillet, add the water; sprinkle gelatin on top
- 2 Tbs water
- 1 tsp unflavored gelatin
- 1/2 cup nonfat powdered milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup ice water
- 1/2 tsp liquid sugar substitute
Tortilla Lasagna
By MaryGladys
Preheat oven to 375° F. Grease a 13x9-inch baking dish
- 1 Tbs vegetable oil
- 1 lb ground chicken or turkey
- 2 small green or red bell peppers, seeded and chopped
- 1 small onion, peeled and chopped
- 1 (4-oz.) can Ortega® Diced Green Chiles
- 1 (1.25-oz.) packet Ortega® Taco Seasoning Mix
- 1 (16-oz) jar Ortega® Medium Taco Sauce
- 10 (6-in.) fajita-size flour tortillas, divided
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend or Monterey Jack cheese, divided