1 1/2 c. skim milk
1 1/2 tbsp. all purpose flour
1 1/2 tbsp. reduce calorie margarine
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. grated low-fat American cheese
2 c. macaroni, cooked and drained
1/4 c. bread crumbs

Combine milk, flour, margarine, and salt to make a white sauce. Return sauce to low heat. Add grated cheese, stirring constantly. Cook until cheese has melted and sauce boils. Remove from heat. Alternate layers of macaroni and cheese sauce in non-stick baking dish; cover with bread crumbs. Bake at 375 degrees until mixture bubble and crumbs brown. 6 servings. Amount 1/2 cup. Exchange: 1 bread, 1 medium-fat meat.

1/2 sm. onion, chopped
1/2 lb. lean ground beef
1/3 c. tomato paste
2/3 c. water
2 1/4 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. oregano
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 sm. bay leaf
1/2 c. tomatoes, fresh or canned
2 c. cooked spaghetti, drained

Combine onion and ground beef. Place in non-stick skillet and brown, draining off fat as it accumulates. Add tomato paste, water, spices, herbs, and tomatoes. Simmer 1 or more hours, adding more water if needed. Serve 1/2 cup sauce over 1/2 cup cooked spaghetti. 4 servings. Exchange: 1 bread, 1 vegetable, 1 medium-fat meat.

1 oz. bread
2 oz. cheese
1/4 c. mushrooms, sliced
Pinch of garlic powder
Pinch of oregano
Tomato sauce or catsup (optional)

Put mushrooms on toast and cover with cheese. Sprinkle with seasonings. Broil in oven until cheese is hot and bubbly.

1/2 c. rice, uncooked (not instant)
1 (20 oz.) crushed pineapple, in own juice
1 (3 oz.) pkg. sugar-free fruit flavored gelatin
Boiling water
Pineapple juice, drained from can
Maraschino cherries
Heavy cream

Cook rice according to package directions. Drain, set aside. Drain pineapple, reserving 1 cup juice. Dissolve gelatin in 1 cup boiling water. Add juice. Stir in well drained rice, the cooked rice will absorb the color and flavor of the gelatin. Mix well and chill until thickened but not quite set. Add drained pineapple and cherries, if desired. Fold in cream that has been whipped. Chill. Makes about 8 servings.

Here are the ingredients you need:

Serving size, 1/2 cup.

1 tsp. vegetable oil
1 1/4 lb. lean ground round
3 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
4 c. water
1/4 tsp. salt (optional)
1 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. oregano
Dash of garlic

Brown onions in oil; add meat and brown.
Drain fat; add rest of ingredients.
Simmer 1 hour uncovered.

1 c. rice, uncooked
1 c. water
1 c. orange juice
1 tsp. reduced calorie margarine
Dash of salt
1 tbsp. orange rind, freshly grated
1/2 c. fresh orange sections, seeded

In a 2-quart microwave safe casserole, combine the rice, water, orange juice, margarine and salt.

Cover, microwave on High for 5 minutes. Stir in the orange rind. Turn the bowl 1/4 turn.

Microwave on High for an additional 10 minutes, turning the bowl after 5 minutes.

Do not uncover the bowl. Allow to set covered for an additional 10 minutes or until all of the liquids have been absorbed. Immediately before serving, fluff with a fork, add orange sections and mix gently.

Serve with pride. Makes about 6 (100 calories) servings.