Pecan Chicken

To assemble single serving: Place 1 chicken
breast on plate. Spoon 1 Tbsp pan juice over
chicken. Garnish plate with 1 sage sprig.

Maryland Crabcakes

1. Combine crabmeat, cracker crumbs, celery
and onion in medium bowl; set aside.
2. Mix egg substitute, tartar sauce and
seafood seasoning in a small bowl; pour
over crabmeat mixture. Gently mix so
large lumps will not be broken. Shape
into 6 (3/4-inch) patties. Cover;
refrigerate 30 minutes.
3. Spray large skillet with cooking spray.
Add oil; heat over medium-high heat.
4. Place crab cakes in skillet; cook 3 to 4
minutes on each side or until cakes are
lightly browned.

Garnish with lemon wedges or slices, if
desired.

"Kid Chief" Texas Veggie Soup

1. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium
heat for one minute, add onion, celery
and carrots. Sauté for 5 minutes.
2. Add stock, tomatoes, corn, green beans,
zucchini and navy beans. Let soup simmer
for at least 45 minutes.
3. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Top
each serving with a sprinkle of Parmesan
cheese.

Summer's Frozen Fruit Pops

TAKES ABOUT 2 1/2 HOURS FROM START TO FINISH
METHOD:
1. Several hours or a day before serving, prepare fruit purees: Place bananas, kiwi fruit, and fresh strawberries in freezer until partially frozen and firm.
2. (If using frozen strawberries, allow to thaw slightly until just softened.) Pour orange juice into a glass dish or pie plate; freeze until almost solid.
3. In food processor w/ chopping blade or blender, combine 4 banana halves; 2 Tbsp corn syrup, and the orange juice; process until mixture is smooth and pureed.
4.Divide between 4 (3oz) metal timbale molds, 4 (5oz) paper cups, or any 3 oz popsicle molds.
5. Puree kiwifruit with 2 banana halves and 2 Tbsp corn syrup; divide mixture between 4 molds or cups.
6.Puree strawberries with remaining banana and corn syrup; divide between 4 molds or cups.
7. Place all fruit molds in the freezer. After 45 minutes, insert popsicle sticks in center of pops. Freeze pops several hours or overnight until completely frozen.
8. To serve: remove pops from molds by quickly dipping molds into hot water; then holding stick, pull out of mold. If using paper cups, paper can be peeled off. ENJOY!
HINT: If you use 3oz bathroom paper cups you can make about 3 dozen- just the right size for those little ones!

Fresh Roma Tomato, Basil, & Oregano Brushetta

1. Lightly toast the bread in the oven
2. Rub one side of the toast with a cut
garlic clove
3. Drizzle a little olive oil over each slice
4. Mix tomatoes, onion, oregano, basil,
2Tbsp olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt
and pepper.
5. Spread mixture over each slice of toast
6. Sprinkle a little of the mozzarella
cheese on each slice.
7. Bake (not broil) in a 350º oven about 10
minutes, until the cheese just starts to
melt, being careful not to burn the
edges of the toast. Serve immediately.

Summer's Best Berry Crisp

Preheat oven 400º
1. Combine berries and 1/4c sugar in a 2
quart baking dish coated with cooking
spray. Stir lightly; sprinkle with
vanilla.
2. Combine flour, brown sugar, and pumpkin
spice in a medium bowl. Cut in margarine
with a pastry blender until mixture
resembles coarse meal. Add oats; toss
well. Sprinkle topping over berry
mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 400º for 30
minutes. Serve warm.

Fall Pear Gallette

1. Preheat oven to 400?
2. To prepare galette, line a jelly roll pan with foil, and coat foil with cooking spray. Roll dough into an 11” circle;
place on baking sheet.
3. Combine pears, juice, and nutmeg in a large bowl, toss well. Add brown sugar and flour; toss gently. Arrange fruit on
dough leaving a 2” border. (Pears will be piled high on dough.) Fold edges of dough towards center, pressing gently to seal (dough will only partially cover pears).
4. Bake at 400? for 30 minutes or until crust is lightly browned (filling may leak slightly during cooking). Cool
galette on a wire rack.
5. To prepare caramel, heat granulated sugar in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves, stirring as needed to dissolve sugar evenly (about
4 min.). Cook 1 minute or until golden. Remove from heat. Drizzle over galette.

Raisin Nut Baked Apples

1. Core apples: place in a greased 11” x 7” x 2” microwave- safe dish.
2. Fill the center of each apple with walnuts and raisins.
3. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with cinnamon.
4. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 6 minutes or until apples are tender.

Broccoli, Cheese, & Rice Casserole

Vegetable Enchiladas

Vegetable Pizza

Fruit Kabobs

Hamburger Soup

In a large pot, melt 1 tablespoon butter or margarine over medium heat with help of an adult. Add meat and vegetables and stir until beef is brown. Stir in basil and parsley. Add broth and potatoes. Bring to a boil, then simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10-12 minutes.

In a separate pan, melt the remainder of butter and stir in flour. Add the milk, stirring until smooth. Gradually add milk mixture to the soup, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil and reduce to simmer. Stir in cheese. When cheese is melted., add sour cream and heat through. Do not boil.

Cool Celery Pockets

Fruit Smoothie

Neiman Marcus Chicken Salad Sandwich

Spicy Texas Breakfast Casserole

Serving Size: 1 serving
Yield: 10 servings

Smoky Cheese Chile Muffins

Prep: 15 minutes
Bake: 20 minutes
Makes: 10 muffins

Taco Chicken Pizza

Makes: 8 muffins

Sicilian Mozzarella Pockets

Ingredients:

Honey Cream and Fruit Breakfast Wrap

Yields: 12
Ingredients: