Eye-Opening Omelets

4 egg whites
4 tbsp water
black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
fresh veggies & herbs

Saute veggies in several teaspoons of water or chicken stock (sodium free) in non-stick pan until tender. Set aside. Heat non-stick skillet over low to medium heat. Mix egg whites, water and pepper, beating with fork until foamy. Pour eggs in skillet. Cook 2-3 minutes. As eggs cook, pull sides gently towards center with spatula, allowing uncooked eggs to spill into open skillet area. When eggs are neatly cooked, sprinkle vegetables over eggs and fold omelet in half. Cover and continue cooking 1-2 minutes or until eggs are done.

Fruit and Almond Salad

1 5 oz pkg. salad greens
1 11 oz can mandarin oranges
1 cup fresh raspberries
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup raspberry vinaigrette dressing

Combine first 5 ingredients in large salad bowl.

Drizzle with dressing prior to serving.

Makes: 4 Servings (1 1/2 cup each)

Prep Time: 10 minutes

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Guacamole

2 ripe avocados, chopped
1/2 cup Miracle Whip dressing
2 tbsp. lime juice
1 clove garlic, minced
Mash avocados with fork in a small bowl. Add remaining ingredients; mix well.

Servings: 10 (2 tbsp. each)

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Suggestions: Top with chopped tomatoes and serve with Wheat Thins or other crackers, tortilla chips or cut up vegetables.

Crispy Potato Wedges

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Baking Time: 40 minutes

4 Medium Russet Potatoes, cut into large wedges

1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil

1/2 Teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper

1/8 Teaspoon Salt

2 Cloves Garlic, minced (optional)

Reduced-Sodium Ketchup (optional)

Place potatoes in a large bowl; add cold water to cover. Let stand for 15 minutes.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray a nonstick baking sheet with vegetable cooking spray. Set aside.

Drain potatoes in a colander. Spread on a double layer of paper towels. Cover with a second layer of paper towels. Press down on the towels to dry potatoes.

Transfer potatoes to a clean large bowl. Sprinkle with oil, pepper, and salt; toss gently to combine. Arrange seasoned potatoes in a single layer on prepared baking sheet.

Bake potatoes for 20 minutes. Using spatula, turn potatoes; sprinkle with garlic. Bake until golden, about 20 minutes, turning baking sheet after 10 minutes for even browning. Serve immediately with ketchup on the side.

*For a sweeter flavor, use sweet potatoes instead of russet potatoes. Proceed as directed and add 1/2 teaspoon of paprika when tossing potatoes with spices. Bake as directed.

Calories Per Serving: 132, Carbohydrates 23g, Protein 3g, Sodium 77mg, Cholesterol 0MG

Tangy Broccoli Salad

From: Kraft Food & Family
Prep Time: 20 Min.

3/4 Cup Miracle Whip Light Dressing
2 Tbsp. Sugar
2 Tbsp. Vinegar
1 Bunch Broccoli, Cut Into Florets (6 Cups)
6 Slices Oscar Mayer Bacon, Crisply Cooked, Drained and Crumbled
1 Small Red Onion, Chopped

Mix dressing, sugar and vinegar in large bowl.
Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly. Cover.
Refrigerate at least one hour before serving.

Serves: 12

*Cal. 100, Fat 8g. (Sat. 1.5g.), Chol. 10mg., Sodium 190 mg., Carb 7g., fiber 1g., Sugars 4g., Protein 2g., Vit. A 20% dv., Vit. C 60% dv., Calcium 2% dv., Iron 2% dv.

Easy Shepherd's Pie

From: Kraft Food & Family Dinner

Prep Time: 10 min.

1 Lb. Ground Beef
2 Cups Hot Mashed Potatoes
4 Oz. (1/2 of 8 oz. pkg.) Philadelphia Cream Cheese, Cubed
1 Cup Kraft Shredded Chedder Cheese, Divided
2 Cloves Garlic, Minced
4 Cups Frozen Mixed Vegetables, thawed
1 Cup Beef Gravy

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Brown meat in large skillet. Drain.
Mix potatoes, cream cheese and the garlic until well blended.
Stir vegetables and gravy into the meat.
Spoon into 9-inch square baking dish.
Cover with potato mixture. Don't worry about it being perfectly even; the more rustic it looks the better.
Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese. Bake for 20 min. or until heated through.

Serves: 6

*Shortcut: Used instant mashed potatoes. Prepare potatoes as directed on package, omitting the milk. This way when you add the cream cheese, the potatoes stay fluffy.

Ham Cold-Plate Special

Kraft Food & Family

1 8 Sugar Snap Peas
8 Baby Carrots
1/2 Cup Grapes
6 Sclices Ham
2 TBSP. Ranch Dressing
16 Wheat Thin Crackers

Build a meal from snacks and food in the fridge. Arrange ingredients in a plate with a small serving dish of the ranch dressing.