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My Celebration Dinner and Breakfast for you to take today and tomorrow; may your day / night be blessed and bountiful with blessings from above!

Contest-Winning Grilled Mushrooms

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound medium fresh mushrooms

• 1/4 cup butter, melted

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

• Grilled lemon wedges, optional

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• Thread mushrooms on four metal or soaked wooden skewers. Combine butter, dill and garlic salt; brush over mushrooms.

• Grill, covered, over medium-high heat until tender, 10-15 minutes, basting and turning every 5 minutes. Serve with grilled lemon wedges if desired.

Nutrition Facts 1 skewer: 77 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 230mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

Tortellini Caesar Salad

• 10 servings

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Ingredients

• 1 package (19 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise

• 1/4 cup 2% milk

• 1/4 cup plus 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 8 cups torn romaine

• 1 cup seasoned salad croutons

• Halved cherry tomatoes, optional

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• Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, milk, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, lemon juice and garlic.

• Drain tortellini and rinse in cold water; transfer to a large bowl. Add romaine and remaining Parmesan. Just before serving, drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Top with croutons and tomatoes if desired.

Nutrition Facts 1 cup (calculated without tomatoes): 237 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 327mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein

Hearty Cheese Tortellini

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage

• 1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)

• 1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce

• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes

• 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms

• 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini

• 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

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Directions

• In a small skillet, cook sausage and beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the marinara sauce, tomatoes and mushrooms. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until heated through.

• Prepare tortellini according to package directions; stir into meat mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts 1 cup: 388 calories, 14g fat (7g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 908mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 3g fiber), 24g protein.

Buttery Almond Green Beans

• 8 servings

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Ingredients

• 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed

• 2 cups water

• 1 envelope onion soup mix

• 2/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted

• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 teaspoon paprika

• 6 tablespoons butter, melted

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• In a large saucepan, combine the beans, water and soup mix. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until beans are crisp-tender, 15-20 minutes.

• In a small bowl, combine the almonds, cheese and paprika. Drain beans; drizzle with butter and sprinkle with almond mixture. Toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts 3/4 cup: 179 calories, 14g fat (6g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 407mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 5g protein.

Lemon Pudding Dessert

• 16 servings

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Ingredients

• 1 cup cold butter, cubed

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened

• 1 cup confectioners' sugar

• 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided

• 3 cups cold whole milk

• 2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant lemon pudding mix

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• Preheat oven to 350°. Cut butter into flour until crumbly. Press into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake until light brown, 18-22 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

• Meanwhile, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Fold in 1 cup whipped topping. Spread over cooled crust.

• Beat milk and pudding mix on low speed for 2 minutes. Carefully spread over cream cheese layer. Top with remaining whipped topping. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts 1 piece: 348 calories, 20g fat (13g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 305mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.

Eggnog Pudding

Ingredients

• 2 cups cold milk

• 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix

• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

• 1/4 teaspoon rum extract

• Additional ground nutmeg, optional

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Directions

• In a bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Beat for 2 minutes. Spoon into individual dishes. Sprinkle with nutmeg if desired.

Hawaiian Cheese Bread

Ingredients

• 1 loaf (1 pound) Hawaiian sweet bread

• 1 block (8 ounces) Swiss cheese

• 3 slices red onion, chopped

• 1/2 cup butter, melted

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 teaspoon salt

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• Cut bread diagonally into 1-in. slices to within 1 in. of bottom. Repeat cuts in opposite direction. Cut Swiss cheese into 1/4-in. slices; cut slices into small pieces. Insert into bread. Combine the onion, butter, garlic and salt; spoon over bread.

• Wrap loaf in foil. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts 1 serving: 199 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 314mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.

Chive Garlic Bread

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter, softened

• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 2 tablespoons minced chives

• 1 garlic clove, minced

• 1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, cut into 1-inch slices

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Directions

• In a small bowl, combine the butter, cheese, chives and garlic; spread on one side of each slice of bread. Wrap in a large piece of heavy-duty foil; seal tightly. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts 1 slice: 145 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 300mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

Peach Bavarian

Ingredients

• 1 can (15-1/4 ounces) sliced peaches

• 2 packages (3 ounces each) peach or apricot gelatin

• 1/2 cup sugar

• 2 cups boiling water

• 1 teaspoon almond extract

• 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

• Additional sliced peaches, optional

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• Drain peaches, reserving 2/3 cup juice. Chop peaches into small pieces; set aside.

• In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin and sugar in boiling water. Stir in reserved syrup. Chill until slightly thickened. Stir extract into whipped topping; gently fold in gelatin mixture. Fold in peaches.

• Pour into an oiled 6-cup mold. Chill overnight. Unmold onto a serving platter; garnish with additional peaches if desired.

Nutrition Facts 1 slice: 249 calories, 5g fat (5g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 53mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (47g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. Microwave Egg Sandwich

Ingredients

• 1 piece Canadian bacon

• 1/4 cup egg substitute

• 1 tablespoon salsa

• 1 tablespoon shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

• 1 whole wheat English muffin, split, toasted

• 3 spinach leaves

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Directions

• Place Canadian bacon on bottom of a 6-oz. ramekin or custard cup coated with cooking spray. Pour egg substitute over top. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 30 seconds; stir. Microwave 15-30 seconds or until egg is almost set. Top with salsa; sprinkle with cheese. Microwave just until cheese is melted, about 10 seconds.

• Line bottom of English muffin with spinach. Place egg and Canadian bacon over spinach; replace English muffin top.

Nutrition Facts 1 sandwich: 218 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 751mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat.

Peach Smoothie

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup peach or apricot nectar

• 1/2 cup sliced fresh or frozen peaches

• 1/4 cup fat-free vanilla yogurt

• 2 ice cubes

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Directions

• In a blender, combine all ingredients. Cover and process until blended. Pour into chilled glasses; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts 3/4 cup: 68 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 4mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch.