The Bethlen Home Messenger, 1991-1992 (1-4. szám)

1992-06-01 / 3. szám

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This recipe is intended to be part of an overall healthful eating plan that would not include more than 30 percent of daily calories from fat.

Cherries Jubilee.

This dessert is a celebration of taste!

2 cups pitted no-sugar-added 1 Tbsp. cornstarch

Bing cherries, canned in 1 Tbsp. grated orange rind

natural juices, with juice 2 Tbsp. heated brandy

'h cup currant jelly

Drain juice from cherries, reserving juice. In a saucepan, combine cherry juice, currant jelly, cornstarch and orange rind, and cook over low heat until jelly melts. Add cherries and stir to coat well. Cover and simmer 10 minutes. Remove to a heat-proof serving dish.

At the table, pour warm brandy over cherries and light. Serve while cherries are still alight. You may also spoon flaming cherries into a Meringue Shell or serve over ice milk.

Makes 8 1A-cup servings of cherries.

Meringue Shell

Vegetable oil spray" 2A cup sugar

3 egg whites 'It tsp. vanilla extract

'It tsp. cream of tartar

Preheat oven to 275° F. Lightly spray a 9-inch pie pan with vegetable oil.

In a mixing bowl, combine egg whites and cream of tartar. Beat until foamy. Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form and sugar is completely dissolved. Add vanilla and beat 1 more minute.

Spread meringue in prepared pie pan, building up sides to be thicker than bottom. Bake 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until dry and a light, creamy color. Let meringue cool. Remove carefully from pan. Meringues may be stored in an airtight container until ready for filling.

' Do not use vegetable oil spray near an open flame or a heat source. Read directions on can before using, and follow directions carefully.

Nutritional Analysis per Serving

96 Calories 0 mg Cholesterol 0 gm Saturated Fat

1 gm Protein 3 mg Sodium 0 gm Polyunsaturated Fat

22 gm Carbohydrates 0 gm Total Fat 0 gm Monounsaturated Fat

These Help Your Heart Recipes are from the American Heart Association Cookbook, 5th Edition. Copyright 1991 by the American Heart Association, Inc. Published by Times Books (a division of Random House, Inc.), New York.

This recipe is intended to be part of an overall healthful eating plan that would not include more than 30 percent of daily calories from fat.

Yogurt Gelatin Delight

Cool off those “dog days” of summer with this treat!

1 3-ounce package fruit- 8 ounces low-fat yogurt

flavored gelatin of the same flavor

Prepare gelatin according to package directions. Cover and refrigerate just until it begins to set.

Add yogurt and stir to combine thoroughly. Pour into molds. Cover and refrigerate until set.

Makes 6 servings.

This recipe is intended to be part of an overall healthful eating plan that would not include more than 30 percent of daily calories from fat.

Chicken Teriyaki With Vegetables

Make Father’s Day truly special with a hearty helping of this delight.

2 Tbsp.

light soy sauce

16

fresh mushrooms

5 Tbsp.

firmly packed brown sugar

2

medium zucchini,

1 'U Tbsp.

acceptable vegetable oil*

sliced

1 tsp.

ground ginger

16

cherry tomatoes

1A cup

sherry

4

medium onions,

1 tsp.

hot pepper oil

cut into 8 wedges

6

boneless chicken breast

each

fillets (approximately

16

wooden or metal

4 ounces each), skinned, all visible fat removed

skewers

Combine first six ingredients in a shallow glass bowl.

Rinse chicken and pat dry. Slice lengthwise.

Wipe mushrooms with a clean, damp cloth.

Place chicken, mushrooms, zucchini, tomatoes and onion in prepared mixture. Stir to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate approximately 1 hour, turning occasionally.

Meanwhile, if using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before using.

Preheat broiler.

Remove chicken and vegetables from marinade. Alternate .chicken and vegetable pieces on skewers. Lay on broiler pan and broil 4 inches away from heat for 3 minutes. Turn over and broil an additional 3 minutes.

Makes 8 servings.

' Canola, corn, olive, safflower, soybean or sunflower oils.

Nutritional Analysis per Serving

206 Calories 47 mg Cholesterol 1 gm Saturated Fat

21 gm Protein 205 mg Sodium 2 gm Polyunsaturated Fat

19 gm Carbohydrates 6 gm Total Fat 1 gm Monounsaturated Fat

This Help Your Heart Recipe is from the American Heart Association Cookbook, 5th Edition. Copyright 1991 by the American Heart Association, Inc. Published by Times Books (a division of Random House, Inc ), New York.

Fluffy Whip

When gelatin has started to set, whip it with an electric mixer until it is light and fluffy. Then fold in yogurt.

Nutritional Analysis per Serving

91 Calories 2 mg Cholesterol 0 gm Saturated Fat

3 gm Protein 67 mg Sodium 0 gm Polyunsaturated Fat

20 gm Carbohydrates 0 gm Total Fat 0 gm Monounsaturated Fat

This Help Your Heart Recipe is from the American Head Association Cookbook, 5th Edition. Copyright 1991 by the American Heart Association, Inc. Published by Times Books (a division of Random House, Inc.), New York.

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