serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • firmly packed light brown sugar
  • freshly grated nutmeg
  • vanilla extract
  • half-and-half
  • eggs
  • thin slices ham
  • thin slices Swiss Gruyere cheese
  • Raspberry preserves for serving
serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • chicken stock
  • bay leaves
  • Creole seasoning blend
  • file powder
  • cooked popcorn rice
  • finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • all-purpose flour
  • okra
  • canola or vegetable oil
  • red bell pepper
  • green bell pepper
  • large yellow onion

590 calories per serving, 92 grams carbohydrates, 9 grams dietary fiber, 22 grams protein, 38 milligrams cholesterol, 1386 grams sodium, 15 grams fat (23% of calories from fat).
Selection & Storage: Choose young mushrooms that are small to medium in size. Avoid wide-open caps and dark gills.
Refrigerate in layers covered with a damp dishtowel or clothe for up to 3 days.
Preparation: Always wash mushrooms before cutting or slicing. Fill a bowl with cold water. Wash vigorously, letting sand sink to the bottom of the bowl. Drain in a colander.

serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • feta cheese
  • oil from jar of peppers
  • Italian seasoning
  • medium mushrooms
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • inch baguettes

about 230 calories, 17 grams of fat per omelet

serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • goat cheese
  • eggs

about 350 calories, 27 grams of fat per omelet

serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • eggs
  • bacon
  • shredded Cheddar cheese

About 245 calories, 18 grams fat per omelet

serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • plum tomatoes
  • eggs
  • olive oil
  • butter or margarine

About 350 calories, 25 grams of fat per omelet.

serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • eggs
  • sour cream
  • medium avocado
  • medium-hot salsa
  • canned black beans

345 calories, 24 grams of fat per omelet

serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • Golden Delicious apples
  • eggs

From the Lake Holm Ward Cookbook

serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • catsup
  • salmon steaks
  • soy sauce
  • orange juice

285 calories, 23 grams of fat

serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • heavy cream
  • eggs