Zucchini Fritters

Ingredients
2 c. Zucchini, shredded
2 eggs
1/4 c. onion, finely chopped
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
2 tbsp. Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 c. flour
Shortening

Preparation:
In large mixing bowl, combine zucchini, eggs, onions, salt and cheese. Gradually stir in flour and baking powder until combined. Drop by heaping tablespoons into deep hot fat (365 degrees) and fry for 1/2 to 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm. Sprinkle with cheese, if desired. Makes 12 fritters.

Creamy Pasta and Cabbage Salad

Ingredients
1 1/2 c. (uncooked) corkscrew macaroni
1/2 c. plain low fat yogurt
1/3 c. reduced calorie creamy Italian salad dressing
1 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
1 sm. clove garlic, minced (optional)
2 c. mixed shredded cabbage and carrots
1 med. cucumber, chopped
1 med. tomato, seeded and chopped
Lettuce leaves (optional)

Preparation:
Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain, rinse under cold running water. Drain well. In a small bowl stir together yogurt, salad dressing, parmesan cheese and garlic. In a large bowl toss together macaroni, salad dressing mixture, cabbage and carrots, cucumber,r and tomato. Cover; quick chill in the freezer for 10 minutes. Serve atop lettuce if desired. makes 6 servings. Nutrition information per serving: (131 cal., 3 g. fat, 2 mg. chol., 155 mg. sodium.)

Sesame Chicken Nuggets

Ingredients
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into nugget-size pieces2 tbsp. each olive oil, soy sauce
4 tbsp. white wine
2 egg whites
1 tsp. ground gingerBread crumbs
Sesame seeds

Preparation:
Marinate chicken in bag for 1 hour, in refrigerator – turning several times. Roll cubes in this mixture to coat. Arrange in single layer on baking sheet which has been sprayed with cooking spray. Bake at 450 degrees until golden brown (about 20 minutes). Serves 5 or 6.

Broccoli Salad

Ingredients
2 bunches raw broccoli, cut up sm.
1 med. red onion, chopped
1/2 to 1 c. raisins
10-12 slices bacon, fried and crumbled
1 c. mayonnaise
1/2 c. sugar
2 tbsp. Vinegar

Preparation:
Mix all ingredients together. Marinate in refrigerator for 3 hours. Serve cold.

Chicken Salad

Ingredients
5 c. chicken (4 whole breasts)
2 tbsp. salad oil
2 tbsp. orange juice
2 tbsp. white vinegar
1 tsp. salt3 c. cooked rice (1 c. uncooked)
1 1/2 c. cut green grapes
1 c. chopped celery
1 c. pineapple chunks
1 c. mandarin oranges
1 c. slivered almonds
1 1/2 c. mayonnaise

Preparation:
Let chicken set in this overnight. Gently toss together.

Hot Pepper Salad

Ingredients
1 (4 oz.) jar Progresso hot cherry peppers, sliced
1/2 stick pepperoni, sliced and quartered
1/2 brick extra sharp Cheddar cheese
1 loaf French bread

Preparation:
Mix jar of peppers, including liquid, cheese, and pepperoni and refrigerate. Ready any time.