1 cup +2 Tablespoon Quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup Flaked coconut
1/4 cup Milk
2 Tablespoon Butter
1 cup Sugar (granulated)
1/4 cup Baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract

In a large bowl, combine oats and coconut; set aside. In a saucepan, combine milk and butter. Stir in sugar and cocoa; mix well. Bring to a boil. Add oat mixture; cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla.

Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 1 inch apart5 onto waxed paper. Let stand until set.

Yield: 1 1/2 dozen

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3/4 cup Cold milk
1 pkg. (4-serving size) Vanilla flavor instant pudding & pie filling
1 1/2 cup Thawed whipped topping (Cool Whip), divided
2 cups Mixed raspberries and sliced strawberries
1/4 cup Blackberries
1 pkg. (10.75 oz.) Frozen pound cake
1/4 cup Orange juice

Beat milk and dry pudding mix (or shake in covered bowl) for 2 minutes or until well blended. Stir in 1 cup of the whipped topping. Combine berries.

Cut cake into three layers; brush with juice. Reserve 1/2 cup of berries. Stack cake layers on serving plate, filling each layer with half each of the pudding mixture and remaining berries. Top with remaining whipped topping and reserved berries. Cover loosely with foil.

Refrigerate at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours. Store leftovers in refrigerator.

Makes 8 servings.

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SWEET POTATO OVEN FRIES

2 medium Sweet potatoes (12 oz. total), peeled
1 Tbl. plus 1 tsp. Olive or canola oil
1/2 tsp. Paprika
1/4 tsp. Garlic powder
1/4 tsp. Salt
1/4 tsp. Pepper

Heat oven to 450°F.

Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.

Cut sweet potatoes into French fries (about 3″ long and 1/4″ thick), place in a large bowl and toss with oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Arrange sweet potatoes in a single layer on prepared baking sheet.

Roast for about 18 minutes, turning once, until lightly browned and tender.

Serve immediately.

Yield: 4 servings

Nutrition Facts Order of small French fries from a fast-food restaurant
Serving 3 oz. Serving 2.6 oz.
Calories 131 Calories 250
Fat 5g Fat 13g
Carbohydrate 21g Carbohydrate 30g

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Panko (means “bread bits”) bread crumbs are made from bread that's especially formulated to absorb less oil. So when you coat food with panko and then pan-fry it, the coating stays extra-crispy and doesn't get soggy.

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Country Scalloped Turnips

6 medium Turnips, divided
2 Green onions with tops, chopped, divided
2 Tablespoons Flour, divided
1 cup Half-and-Half
To taste Salt and Pepper
2 Tablespoons Minced Fresh dill or
1 teaspoon Dried dill
3/4 cup Grated Muenster cheese

Peel turnips, grate or slice thin. Grease baking dish. Layer 1/2 of turnips in dish, sprinkle with 1/2 of green onions and 1 tablespoon flour. Repeat layers.

Pour half-and-half over turnips. Sprinkle with a little salt and pepper and fresh minced dill. Top with grated cheese.

Cover with foil and bake in 350 oven for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake uncovered for 10 to 12 minutes, until tender, and cheese is light golden color.

Serves: 6 to 8

TURNIPS WITH CREAM SAUCE

5 to 6 Turnips, peeled and cubed
Cook turnips in 1 inch of water until fork tender. Drain and reserve water for sauce.

Sauce:
1 Tablespoon Butter
1 Tablespoon Flour
3/4 cup Milk
1/4 cup Turnip broth
1 Tablespoon Minced fresh dill
To taste Salt and Pepper

Melt butter in saucepan, add flour and cook about 1 minute. Add milk and turnip water gradually, stirring constantly. Add seasonings and continue cooking over low heat until sauce thickens. Pour over turnips and stir gently.

Serves 5 to 6

Variations
To sauce, add 1/4 teaspoon ginger instead of dill and pepper.

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PEANUT BUTTER-PINEAPPLE CELERY STICKS

1/2 cup Low-fat (1%) cottage cheese
1/2 cup Reduced-fat peanut butter
1/2 cup Crushed pineapple in juice, drained
12 (3-inch-long) Celery sticks
Combine cottage cheese and peanut butter in food processor. Blend until smooth. Stir in pineapple. Stuff celery sticks with mixture.

Yield: 4 Servings

Dietary Exchanges: 1 lean meat, 1 fruit, 2 fat
Nutritional information per serving: Cal: 212, Cal from fat: 42%, Total fat: 10g, Sat fat: 2 g, Carb: 17g, Protein: 11g, Chol: 1mg, Sodium: 250mg, Fiber 3g.

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LYDIA’S DATE NUT KRISPIES BARS

3 Tablespoons Butter (do not substitute)
10 oz. Marshmallows
8 oz. Dates, pitted and chopped (can use the pre-chopped version for ease in preparation)
Optional: ½ cup Almonds ground or pecans chopped small or ground
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
6 cups Rice cereal (Kellogg’s Rice Krispies is the brand I use)

Spray baking pan with cooking spray. 9”x13”x2” for a thicker bar or 10”x15”x1” for a thinner bar.

In a large kettle, melt together the butter, marshmallows and dates, stirring often. Add vanilla extract and mix well. Add cereal and nuts, mix until all is coated. Remove from heat and spread in prepared pan. Tip: if you spray your hands generously with cooking spray, the mixture does not stick to your hands.

Cool in the refrigerator until set. Cut and enjoy. These bars can be stored at room temperature once set. They are easier to cut at room temperature.

I created this to make a healthier and more flavorful version of the standard Rice Krispies Bar, with the added dates and nuts.

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