lettuce leaves, washed and well dried 1. Arrange lettuce on individual serving plate. 2. Mound cottage cheese in center, and set crackers around edges; encircle with vegetables or fruits. Plain cottage cheese can also be enlivened with a variety of other fresh vegetables, raw or lightly steamed, and fruits, fresh or canned (without added sugar).

Combine first six ingredients. Add remaining ingredients except walnuts. Chill. Add walnuts before serving. Makes 4 servings.

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Core tomatoes; slice into 1/4-inch-thick slices (makes about 3 cups); set aside. Sprinkle Mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses evenly over pizza shell; top with tomato slices, slightly overlapping. Bake until cheese melts, about 8 minutes. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine romaine, watercress, roasted peppers and olives; sprinkle with Italian dressing; […]

In a large heatproof container, combine the couscous & water. Cover & let stand for 15 minutes. Uncover & fluff with a fork. Let cool until it is just warm. Mix in the remaining ingredients. Cover & refrigerate for 1 hour before serving. VARIATION: In place of dill & mint, try a combination of fresh […]

Place potato in a large pot, cover with water, and bring to boil. Cook about 8 minutes or until tender. Drain; place in bowl with next 4 ingredients; toss gently. Combine sour cream and next 5 ingredients; stir well. Poer over potato mixture; toss to coat. Cover and chill. Yield 9 servings. Serving size 1 […]

1. Cook the potatoes in lightly salted water for about 15 minutes or until tender. 2. While the potatoes are cooking mix together the spring onions, most of the parsley, the lemon juice vinegar and olive oil. Drain the potatoes and place in a serving bowl. Add the dressing and toss well. 3. Gently mix […]

2 servings of about 1 cup each 230 calories per serving 1. Mix turkey, celery, potato, onion, and green pepper. 2. Mix salad dressing, mustard, and salt. Stir lightly into turkey 3. Chill * Thrifty Meals for Two: Making Food Dollars Count * USDA Home and Garden Bulletin Number 244 * format courtesy of

Cut jicama into bite-sized pieces and place in large bowl. Section oranges and cut into bite-sized pieces, holding sections over bowl so juice will fall into it. Season to taste with salt. Add chili powder, peanuts and crushed chiles. Mix well, chill and serve on lettuce. Makes 6 to 8 servings

Combine the first 6 ingredients in a large bowl. Lightly drizzle the oil & cider over the top. Gently toss & refrigerate for several hours to let the flavours mellow. Toss & serve.

Sprinkle sliced apples with lemon juice. Mix with cabbage, celery, carrot, and onion. Combine sour cream, mayonnaise and celery salt. Toss with apple mixture and serve. Lemon juice keeps apples from discoloring.