CALORIES 172(29% from fat); FAT 5.5g (sat 0.8g,mono 3.8g,poly 0.7g); PROTEIN 3.5g; CHOLESTEROL 0.0mg; CALCIUM 24mg; SODIUM 353mg; FIBER 3g; IRON 1.4mg; CARBOHYDRATE 27.8g

ready in about an hour; serves 8
You might need to buy:
  • Cooking spray
  • chopped fresh chives
  • white wine vinegar
  • Dijon mustard
  • chopped fresh tarragon
The buttery potatoes, sautéed leeks, and garlic balance the pepper’s earthy flavor.

CALORIES 190(29% from fat); FAT 6.1g (sat 3.8g,mono 1.6g,poly 0.2g); PROTEIN 4.4g; CHOLESTEROL 17mg; CALCIUM 31mg; SODIUM 454mg; FIBER 1.9g; IRON 1.5mg; CARBOHYDRATE 28.8g

ready in about 50 minutes; serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • ground white pepper
  • salt
  • 2% reduced-fat milk
  • Cooking spray

Makes 6 cups

ready in about 25 minutes
You might need to buy:
  • DRESSING:
  • chili powder
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • - 1 tsp ground chipotle pepper
  • water
  • corn oil
  • sugar

I sometimes use quinoa instead of couscous and is tasty and healthy!

serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • couscous
  • maple syrup
  • cinnamon
  • small onion
  • water
  • pumpkin chopped
You might need to buy:
  • sour cream
  • milk
  • black pepper to taste
  • crushed cornflakes or cracker crumbs
  • Cream of Chicken soup
  • dried onion flakes
ready in about 5 minutes; serves 3
You might need to buy:
  • Cream of Chicken Soup
  • instant rice
  • water

Don’t be put off by the agave syrup, which I found in the health food store and is extremely expensive, honey could easily be used as a substitute. Also, I didn’t have Spike seasoning and used Emeril’s instead. In fact, you could go without either one and I don’t think it would make that much difference. This recipe was a hit at my dinner party.

serves 8
You might need to buy:
  • red wine vinegar
  • mayo
  • Dressing:
  • grated cheddar cheese
  • coarsely chopped pecans
You might need to buy:
  • frozen hash browns
  • cream of chicken soup
  • sour cream
  • salt
  • pepper
Belongs to maggiwun Pretzel Jello 

I fancy myself a part-time gourmet, so jello salad is the last thing I would want to bring to a party. But every time I bring this one, everybody loves it. The salty pretzels topped by the cream cheese and sweet strawberries add a colorful touch to a buffet.

ready in about an hour and a half; serves 12
You might need to buy:
  • 6oz pkg strawberry Jello
  • Cool Whip
  • sugar
  • cream cheese
  • melted unsalted butter
  • sugar
  • crushed stick pretzels
  • frozen strawberries in juice
You might need to buy:
  • BACON CHEESEBURGER RICE
  • cooked rice
  • ground beef
  • onion soup mix
  • shredded cheddar cheese