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Classic Macaroni and Cheese

Classic Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients 2 cups macaroni 1/2 cup onion (chopped) 1/2 cup evaporated milk, non-fat 1 large egg (beaten) 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 1/4 cups cheese, finely shredded sharp cheddar, lowfat cooking oil spray Directions Wash hands with soap and water.…

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Corn Casserole

Ingredients 2 eggs 2 cans cream-style corn (15 ounces) 1/2 cup minced onion 2 teaspoons sugar 1 cup bread crumbs Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Preheat oven to 350°F. Beat eggs in a bowl. Add corn, minced onion,…

Cobb Salad with Pears

Sweet and savory, this Cobb Salad is sure to delight with the addition of canned pears, carrots, and Parmesan cheese.  Ingredients For the Salad: 2 canned pear halves 6 cups Mesclun mix baby greens 1/2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese 1 1/3…

Coffee Cooler

Coffee Cooler

Ingredients 1/2 cup milk, 1% 1/2 cup low-fat vanilla frozen yogurt 1/2 cup of coffee (1/2 cup or 4 fluid ounces – cooled to room temperature) 3 ice cubes 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar Directions Wash hands with soap and water.…

Collard Green Gumbo with Ham Hock

Collard Green Gumbo with Ham Hock

Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 large onion (peeled and diced) 3 celery stalks (chopped) 2 cloves garlic (peeled and minced) 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon chopped red pepper flakes 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 2 tablespoons…

Colorful Quesadillas

Colorful Quesadillas

Ingredients 8 ounces cream cheese, fat-free 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 8 flour tortillas (6″ across) 1 cup sweet red pepper (chopped) 1 cup low-fat cheese (shredded) 2 cups spinach leaves (fresh, or 9 oz. frozen, thawed and squeezed dry) Directions…

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Confetti Bean Salsa

Ingredients 1 can black or red beans (15.5 ounce) 1 can corn (12 ounce) 1 cup salsa Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Drain and rinse the beans. Drain the corn. Combine beans, corn, and salsa in a medium-size…

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Confetti Slaw

Ingredients 1/4 head of cabbage (green) 2 carrots 1/4 cup raisins 1/4 cup peanuts 1/2 cup yogurt, low-fat vanilla 1/16 cup orange juice (1 Tablespoon) Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Slice and cut cabbage into thin strips. Place…

Cooked Beans

Cooked Beans

Ingredients 1 cup dried beans 10 cups water Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Sort: Before soaking beans, pick them over and remove any damaged beans, small stones or dirt. Soak: Most beans will rehydrate to triple their dry…

Confetti Grain Salad

Confetti Grain Salad

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups brown rice, uncooked 3 cups water 2 lemons (juiced) 3 green onions (also called scallions) 1/4 cup parsley (minced) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 dash black pepper (to taste) 1/4 cup olive oil (or other vegetable oil)…