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     For those of you who have been asking for the recipes of my meals lately, here are two. Both of these recipes were found in a cooking magazine. Hope you enjoy! =] Summer Corn Salad Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. lime juice 1/4 tsp. hot pepper sauce 5 tsp. olive oil, divided 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen corn thawed (I use frozen) 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halves 1/2 cup finely chopped cucumber 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion 2 Tbsp. minced fresh basil or 2 tsp. dried basil 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese Instructions: * In small bowl, whisk lime juice, salt, pepper sauce and 4 tsp. of oil- set aside *In large skillet, saute corn in remaining oil until tender. Transfer to a salad bowl. *Add the tomatoes, cucumber, onion and basil to the salad bowl. *Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. *Let stand for 10 min before serving or refrigerate until chilled. *Sprinkle with cheese just before serving. Nacho Stuffed Shells Ingredients: 1 can (15 oz) tomato pure

Mmm mmmm goood!

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      Whenever I get some free time, I enjoy looking online or in books for new recipes. I found one that is fast, easy and my family LOVES. For those of you who enjoy cooking, here is the recipe. Enjoy :) Light Quiche Ingredients: 1/2 Cup fat free milk 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour 3/4 Cup egg product (or for fewer calories- buy egg WHITE product) 1 Cup low fat cottage cheese 2 oz. reduced fat cream cheese (or fat free) 1 Cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1/2 tsp. sugar 1/8 tsp. black pepper Hint: This tasty recipe goes so fast, that I usually double the recipe. Instructions: *Preheat oven to 350ยบ F *In medium bowl, gradually whisk the milk into the flour until smooth *Whisk in the egg, cottage cheese, and cream cheese (will not be smooth) *Stir in cheddar cheese, sugar and pepper *Pour mixture into lightly greased 9in pie plate *Bake for 45-50 mins. or until puffed and golden- and knife inserted into center comes out clean *serve immediately Hint: You ca