Pasta Primavera

Ingredients
3 tbsp. margarine
2 c. fresh broccoli flowers
3-4 carrots, biased cut
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 garlic clove
1 tsp. thyme
1 c. pea pods
1 c. cashews
1/4 c. white wine
3 c. (6 oz.) linguine, cooked
1/3 c. grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation:
Cook first 6 items in skillet for 5 minutes. Add pea pods, cashews and wine. Cook additional 2 minutes. Toss cooked pasta with vegetable mixture and cheese. Serve immediately. Serves 4

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.

Low Fat Smothered Chicken

Ingredients
4 chicken breasts
1 lg. onion, sliced
1 lg. green pepper, sliced
1 c. Alpine Lace shredded Mozzarella cheese
1 tbsp. fat free honey Dijon dressing

Preparation:
Bake chicken breasts for 40 minutes at 325 degrees. At the same time, bake onion, green pepper and dressing in foil. Remove chicken and place in casserole dish. Top chicken with onion mixture. Sprinkle cheese on top of onion mixture. Bake uncovered an additional 15 minutes

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.

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.

Smothered Quail

Ingredients
6 quail
6 tbsp. butter
3 tbsp. flour
1 c. chicken broth
1/2 c. sherry
Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:
Prepare quail. Brown in heavy skillet in 6 tablespoons butter. Remove quail to baking dish. Add flour to butter in skillet; stir well. Slowly add chicken broth, sherry, salt, and pepper. Blend well and pour over quail. Cover baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for about 1 hour. Serve with wild rice.