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> healthstyles . deb mcdonald Awesome Asparagus Celebrate springtime with the enjoyment of its locally- grown produce. Asparagus is such a versatile vegetable which' may be included in a host of dishes from soup, salads, entrees or just enjoy it om its own. Choose spears that are of uniform thickness for best cooking results. Microwaving or steaming are common methods for providing a bright green tender crisp product. Although best used after picking or purchasing, it can be stored in the refrigerator for a few days, if wrapped in a damp towel and enclosed in a plastic bag. And the best news of alk only about 12 calories per 4 medium spears! Providing some vitamin A and" C, niacin, potassium and iron, they have a tendency to have a diuretic effect too. Asparagus-Stuffed Sole with Cheese Sauce 1 medjum onion, finely chord 3 tsp margarine, divided 6 sole fillets my Scugog Citizen -- Tu day, May 18,1993 -- 11 +4 18 asparagus spears, steamed just until erisp 2 tsp flour 1 cup low-fat milk 1/2 cup low-fat cheese, shredded pepper to taste cayenne to taste * dash of nutmeg In a nonstick skillet, saute onion in 1 tsp margarine until onion is tender. Sprinkle onion evenly over the fillets. Lay 3 asparagus spears on each fillet, and roll the fillet around them. Secure rolls with toothpicks and arrange them in a single layer in a greased baking dish. ~ In a saucepan, melt remaining 2 tsp margarine, stir in flour and continue cooking 1 minute. gradually add the milk. Continue to cook the sauce; keep stirring it until it begins to thicken. Stir in cheese, pepper and cayenne. Pour sauce over fish rolls and sprinkle them with nutmeg. Bake fish in a preheated 350° oven for about 20 minutes. Delicious! Makes 6 servings: approxi- mately 185 calories each. home cookin' lynda kendry Popular Pasta Remember when macaroni or spaghetti was served at end of the week 'or when there wasn't meat left in the freezer? Times are different now. Now we call it PASTA and serve it to company! + Sometimes it has raw vegetables in it. Almost always one of the main ingredients is a cheese that | Ld couldn't have identified a decade ago! My family has always thought that Kraft Dinner was the ultimate comfort food. Of course, we always add extra cheese (usually there is an open box in the cupboard - Congratulations to Alma (nee St. John) and Peter Metheral 1 . of Seagrave who are celebrating their . 50th Wedding Anniversary : on May 22nd, 1993. All friends and relatives are invited to attend an Open » House being held in their honour on Saturday, May 29th, 1993 from 1 to 4 at the Oddfellows Hall in Port Perry. With love and best wishes from their daughters, Shirley Ross and Donna Sandison, son-in-law Gary Ross, grandchildren Ken & Kim Ross, Christine & Bruce Sterling, Sharon & Kevin Roach, & Jason Sandison and great grad@ichildren Allan & Jonathon Ross, Jessica & Lauren Sterling, and Brittany Roach. HAPPY 1st .| BIRTHDAY | TYLER || GEER on May 20th, 1993 Love - Mommy & Daddy cheese packet missing). The great thing about pasta dishes are the ingredients used "to create them - whatever you have will do. Also you can use fat.freq ingredients or calorie reduced additions like skim milk and cheese. I don't use cream or cream cheese in my pasta dishes although most of our favourite recipes origimally called for them. I substitute a thin white sauce for fettucine and our favourite - Macaroni and Cheese. While cooking 2 cups macaroni, make the following sauce: , In heavy pot: 2 tbsp butter or vegetable oil, saute 1/2 onion, finely diced. Add 2 thsp flour, salt and pepper to taste, 1/4 tsp dry mustard, cook on medium * heat, stirring constantly with a wisk until bubbly, Add 2 cups milk. Cook, stirring often, until thickened. Add 2 cups TL won Mn shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup parmesan cheese. Add drained macaroni (cooked until just tender) Mix well and pour Jnto casserole or baking dish. Bake in 350° oven approximately 20 min. (onion and parmesan cheese optional). 985-8459 462 PAXTON ST. . (across from Port Perry =» Community Hospital) Great for the BBQ! o OCTOBERFEST SAUSAGE "w SMOKIES. = SHISHKABOB Make Your BBQ Meal Complete with HOME-MADE SALADS @ POTATO wr COLESLAW @ MACARONI « TUNA MACARONI Be sure to try our mouthwatering HOME-MADE Q @ BROCCOLI = MUSHROO CHE w= HAM CNET aA R(T] RIT [Xe] NATURAL SOURCE VITAMINS including Vitamin E. SAIS * BULK FOODS * HERBS & SPICES * COLD CUTS, CHEESES * BAKING Sipres ol Delicatessen 38 WATER ST, SPORT PERRY 985-3007 Open: Monday to\Friday 9 to 5:30; Saturdays 9ta 5 ' y