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Preserve Choice Children

1 Large Grass Field 1/2 doz.Children 2 or 3 Small Dogs Pinch of Brooks and some Pepples

Mix children and dogs together well, and put them together in the field Stir Constantly Pour the brook over the pepples; sprinkle the field with flowers Spread over all a deep blue sky and bake in the warm sun. When thoroughly browned, remove and set away to cool in a bathtub. :)

Stuffed Meatloaf

1 lb Lean Ground Beef 1/4 lb Lean Ground Pork 1/4 lb Ground Veal 1 Egg 1/2 Cup Bread Crumbs 1/4 Cup Ketchup 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. season salt 1/2 tsp. onion powder salt & pepper 6 slices Black Forest Ham 1/4 Cup Grated Cheddar Cheese

In mixing bowl combine ground meat Add Egg, ketchup and spices. Mix well Place meat mixture on a sheet of Wax Paper Taking another piece of wax paper cover the mixture, take a rolling pin and slowly roll the meat to a flat square surface Removing top layer of wax paper, pat corners of meat mixture to form a square Place the Black Forest Ham along the center and Sprinkle with Cheese Carefully pick the corners at one end of the wax paper and begin to roll the meat Once it forms a log shape ,pinch ends lightly to close the ends, and place in baking pan Cook at 350 for 60 - 90 minutes Always remeber to allow meat to set after taking it from the oven before slicing

Chicken Pot Pies

1 1/2 lbs Skinless Chicken Breasts 2TBSP Butter 1lb Mushrooms quatered 2 Carrots diced 1 Stock of Celery sliced 1/3 C Sliced Leak 1 Clove Garlic minced 1 1/4 C Chicken Stock 2 TBSP cornstarch 1/2 C plain yogurt 1/2 tsp. Salt 1/4 tsp. of the following pepper,rosemary and thyme 1 C Frozen Peas 2 TBSP chopped Parsley I package of Frozen Puff Pastry (thawed) 1 Egg Yolk 1 TBSP Cream or Milk

Cut Chicken into 1 inch pieces In large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat Cook chicken about 4 minutes or until no longer pink With Slotted spoon remove chicken and set aside In Saucepan cook mushrooms,carrots,celery,leeks and garlic(until softened) Stir in one cup of the stock In small bowl mix the remaining chicken stock with with cornstarch Stri until smooth and then stir in yogurt Combine chicken and Yogurt mixture back in saucepan season with herbs and simmer covered for 20 minutes When chicken is tender stir in peas a d parsely

In 8 - 1 Cup oven proof bowls divide the mixture ( you can use a oblong baking dish as well) On a lightly floured surface roll out thawed Puff Pastry Cutting holes approimately 1/8 in thickness, and a bit bigger than the bowls (or enough to cover baking dish) Top the chicken mixture with pastry and cut slits in the pastry to vent In Small bowl mix egg yolk and milk or cream Brush the tops of the pastry with the egg mixture Place pies on baking sheet and Bake @ 400 Degrees for 35-40 minutes Or until pastry os golden brown

Heart Chicken Chili

1-1/4 lb Chicken Breast(boneless and skinless) 1 TBSP Vegetable Oil 2 Onions chopped 2 Carrots thinly sliced 4 cloves of garlic minced 1/2 C Sweet Green Pepper chopped 2TBSP Chili Powder 1 tsp. Dried Oregano 1/2 tsp of the following hot pepper flakes ground corriander 1 Can Red Kidney Beans not drained 2 Potatoes cubed 2-1/2 C Chicken Stock 1-5 oz can Tomatoe Paste 2 C Butternut Squash peeled and cubed 1 C Canned Baby Corn drained

Cut chicken into 1.2 inch strips and set aside In a non stick skillet or Dutch Oven heat oil Add onions,carrots, garlic and green pepper, cook about 5 minutes Until softened Add chili powder,oregano, hot pepper flakes corriander and cumin Cook stiring 1 minutes or or until spices are fragrant Add Chicken to pan and cook 3-5 minutes or until no longer pink Add beans with thier liquid,potatoes,stock and tomatoe paste Bring to a boil and reduce heat to med-low and simmer for 20 minutes Stir in Squash and return to cooking for another 15 minutes Add corn and cook for 2 more minutes

Crunchy Oven-Fried Haddock

1 lb Haddock Fillets (or any other kind of fish) Salt , peper and paprika 2 C cornflakes 1 Egg beaten 1-1/2 TBSP Vegetable Oil

Cut fillets into serving pieces Once cut sprinkle with salt pepper and paprika Dust lightly on all sides with flour Puttin cornflakes in sturdy plastic bag roll them out with rolling pin to crush them After cornflakes are crushed put in shaloow dish In another bowl beat together the egg and 1 TBSP of oil Dip fish into the egg and then coat with cornflake crumbs Make sure the fish is evenly coated on all sides Arrange fish in a baking sheet that is non stick or well greased Drizzle remaing oil sparingly on fish Bake uncovered in preheated 450 degree for 6 minutes Turn fish overand bake for another 3 minutes Fish should be crips and flake easy

Here Are Some Quick Toppers for Fish, Chicken or Pork

Creamy Mustard 1/3 C lowfat Sour Cream 1/4 C salt reduced Chicken Broth 1/4 C Creamy Mustard or Dijon 1/4 tsp pepper Combine ingredients and simmer for 1 minute Add chopped dill to garnish

Garlic Lemon 1/2 C Salt reduced Chicken Broth 1/2 tsp minced Garlic 1/4 tsp Pepper Combine the above ingredients and simmer for 1-1/2 minute Remove from heat and stir in 2TBSP Lemon Juice Add one tsp. low fat margerine and stir til melted Add capers or or chopped parsely to garnish

Orange Rosemary 3/4 C Orange juice 1/4 C Salt Reduced Chicken Broth 1tsp. Rosemary Simmer the above ingredients for 1 minute Stir in peeled Orange sections and cook on low til weel heated

Southwestern Tomatoe 1 can Chili Style tomatoes 3TBSP chopped Cilantro 1/2 tsp Cumin Simmer above ingredients for 2 minutes Add shredded cheese and /or Ripe olives

White Wine Herb 1/2 C Dry White Wine 1/3 C Salt reduced Chicken Broth 1/4 tsp Thyme 1/2 tsp pepper Simmer the above ingredients for 2 minutes Take off heat and stir in 1 tsp low fat margerine Add Prosciutto, chopped tomatoes or quarter canned Articoke Hearts

Sweet and Tart Berry 1 C Salt Reduced Chicken Broth 1/4 sliced scallions(green onions) 1/3 C Seedless Raspberry Jam Simmer above ingredients for 2 minutes Take off heat and add 1 tsp butter and vinegar Add Toasted Almonds to garnish

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