Fettuccine Carbonara

PREP TIME: 10 minutes MAKES: 6 servings COOK TIME: 20 minutes

WHAT YOU NEED

12 ounces 1 cup frozen green peas 2 Tbsp. I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!® Spread 1/4 cup chopped onion or shallots 1 jar Bertolli® Alfredo 4 slices , crisp-cooked and crumbled

MAKE IT

1. Cook fettuccine according to package directions, adding peas during last 2 minutes of cooking; drain.

2. Meanwhile, melt Spread in 2-quart saucepan and cook onion over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in Sauce and bacon; heat through. Toss with hot fettuccine and peas. Garnish, if desired, with grated Parmesan cheese and ground black pepper.

Cost per recipe*: $5.14.

Cost per serving*: $.86.

*Based on average retail prices at national supermarkets. Cowboy Pork Chops with BBQ Rice

PREP TIME: 10 minutes MAKES: 4 servings COOK TIME: 12 minutes

WHAT YOU NEED

1 package Knorr® Rice Sides™ - Baby Back BBQ 4 boneless pork chops (about 1 lb.) 1 package (10 oz.) sliced mushrooms 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (about 4 oz.) 1 cup canned French fried onions

MAKE IT

1. Prepare Knorr® Rice Sides™ - Baby Back BBQ according to package directions; set aside.

2. Meanwhile, season chops, if desired, with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook chops, turning once, 6 minutes or until chops are done. Remove chops from skillet and set aside. Cook mushrooms in same skillet, stirring frequently, 5 minutes or until golden. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds. Remove skillet from heat, set aside.

3. Arrange Rice on serving platter. Top with chops, then mushroom mixture and cheese. Sprinkle with onions.

Cost per recipe*: $9.17.

Cost per serving*: $2.29.

*Based on average retail prices at national supermarkets. Harvest Chicken Salad

PREP TIME: 15 minutes MAKES: 4 servings

WHAT YOU NEED

1/2 cup Hellmann’s® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise 2 cups cut-up cooked chicken or turkey 1/3 cup thinly sliced celery 1/3 cup cut-up apples or grapes

MAKE IT

1. Combine all ingredients in medium bowl. Serve on your favorite bread or in lettuce cups. Nutrition Information per serving: Calories 300, Calories From Fat 200, Saturated Fat Cost per recipe*: $6.48. 3.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Total Fat 22g, Cholesterol 70mg, Sodium 240mg, Total Carbohydrate 2g, Sugars 2g, Cost per serving*: $1.62. Dietary Fiber 0g, Protein 22g, Vitamin A 2%, Vitamin C 2%, Calcium 2%, Iron 4% *Based on average retail prices at national supermarkets. Marinated Chicken

PREP TIME: 10 minutes MARINATE TIME: 30 minutes MAKES: 6 servings COOK TIME: 12 minutes

WHAT YOU NEED

3/4 cup Wish-Bone® Italian Dressing, divided 6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1-1/2 lbs.) 2 medium beefsteak tomatoes, chopped 1/4 cup diced red onion 1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh basil leaves* (optional)

Nutrition Information per serving: MAKE IT Calories 190, Calories From Fat 60, Saturated Fat 1g, Trans Fat 0g, Total Fat 6g, Cholesterol 65mg, Sodium 1. Pour 1/4 cup Wish-Bone® Italian Dressing over 300mg, Total Carbohydrate 6g, Sugars 4g, Dietary chicken in large, shallow nonaluminum baking dish Fiber 1g, Protein 27g, Vitamin A 10%, Vitamin C or plastic bag. Cover, or close bag, and marinate 20%, Calcium 2%, Iron 6% in refrigerator, turning occasionally, 30 minutes to 3 hours.

2. Meanwhile, combine tomatoes, onion, basil and 1/4 cup Dressing in medium bowl. Cover and marinate in refrigerator at least 30 minutes.

3. Remove chicken from marinade, discarding marinade. Grill or broil chicken, turning once and brushing frequently with remaining 1/4 cup Dressing, 12 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked. Serve tomato bruschetta over chicken.

For Marinated Chicken with Fresh Salsa, use cilantro instead of basil. Onion-Roasted Potatoes

PREP TIME: 10 minutes MAKES: 4 servings COOK TIME: 35 minutes

WHAT YOU NEED

1 envelope Lipton® Recipe Secrets® Onion Soup Mix 4 medium all-purpose potatoes, cut into large chunks (about 2 lbs.) 1/3 cup vegetable oil

MAKE IT

1. Preheat oven to 425°. Combine all ingredients in 13 x 9-inch baking or roasting pan. Nutrition Information per serving: 2. Bake, stirring occasionally, 35 minutes or until Calories 360, Calories From Fat 160, Saturated Fat potatoes are tender and golden brown. 1.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Total Fat 18g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 630mg, Total Carbohydrate 45g, Sugars 2g, Also terrific with Lipton® Recipe Secrets® Savory Dietary Fiber 4g, Protein 5g, Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 25%, Calcium 4%, Iron 10% Herb with Garlic, Onion Mushroom or Golden Onion Soup Mix.

Cost per recipe*: $2.28.

Cost per serving*: $0.57.

*Based on average retail prices at national supermarkets. Parmesan-Crusted Chicken A simple and juicy solution for dinner.

PREP TIME: 10 minutes MAKES: 4 servings COOK TIME: 20 minutes

WHAT YOU NEED

1/2 cup Hellmann’s® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1-1/4 lbs.) 4 tsp. Italian seasoned dry bread crumbs

MAKE IT Nutrition Information per serving: Calories 370, Calories From Fat 230, Saturated Fat Preheat oven to 425°. 4.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Total Fat 25g, Cholesterol 105mg, Sodium 460mg, Total Carbohydrate 2g, Sugars 1g, Combine Hellmann’s® or Best Foods® Real Dietary Fiber 0g, Protein 33g, Vitamin A 2%, Vitamin Mayonnaise with cheese in medium bowl. Arrange C 2%, Calcium 6%, Iron 4% chicken on baking sheet. Evenly top with mayonnaise mixture, then sprinkle with bread crumbs.

Bake 20 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked.

Also terrific with Hellmann’s® or Best Foods® Light Mayonnaise or Hellmann’s® or Best Foods® Canola Cholesterol Free Mayonnaise.

Cost per recipe*: $7.16.

Cost per serving*: $1.79.

*Based on average retail prices at national supermarkets.

Timesaving Tip: Try making this dish with thin-cut boneless skinless chicken breasts! Prepare as above, decreasing bake time to 10 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked through.

TIP: Omit Parmesan cheese and have Magically Moist Chicken on table in less then 30 minutes. Pecan-Crusted Chicken

PREP TIME: 10 minutes MAKES: 4 servings COOK TIME: 20 minutes

WHAT YOU NEED

1/4 cup finely chopped pecans 1/2 cup plain dry bread crumbs 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 lb.) 3 Tbsp. Shedd’s Spread Country Crock® Pumpkin Spice Spread, melted

MAKE IT Nutrition Information per serving: Preheat oven to 400°. Calories 280, Calories From Fat 120, Saturated Fat 2.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Total Fat 13g, Cholesterol 75mg, Sodium 260mg, Total Carbohydrate 13g, Sugars 3g, Combine pecans, bread crumbs and pepper in Dietary Fiber 1g, Protein 27g, Vitamin A 6%, Vitamin shallow dish; set aside. C 2%, Calcium 4%, Iron 8%

Coat chicken with Shedd’s Spread Country Crock® Pumpkin Spice Spread, then pecan mixture. Arrange on ungreased baking sheet.

Bake 20 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked. Sweet Potato Fries

PREP TIME: 15 minutes MAKES: 8 servings COOK TIME: 35 minutes

WHAT YOU NEED

2 lbs. sweet potatoes or yams, peeled and cut into 2-inch-long thin wedges 1 cup Hellmann’s® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise, divided 1/4 cup barbecue sauce

MAKE IT

1. Preheat oven to 425°. Line 2 baking sheets with aluminum foil, then spray with nonstick cooking spray; Nutrition Information per serving: set aside. Calories 260, Calories From Fat 180, Saturated Fat 3g, Trans Fat 0g, Total Fat 20g, Cholesterol 10mg, Sodium 310mg, Total Carbohydrate 18g, Sugars 7g, 2. Combine potatoes with 1/2 cup Hellmann’s® or Dietary Fiber 2g, Protein 1g, Vitamin A 280%, Vitamin Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise in large bowl; toss to C 20%, Calcium 2%, Iron 4% coat. Arrange potatoes on prepared sheets.

3. Bake 20 minutes. Rotate sheets and bake an additional 15 minutes or potatoes are until golden and crisp.

4. Combine remaining 1/2 cup Mayonnaise with barbecue sauce in small bowl. Serve with fries. Weeknight Skillet Lasagna Try this shortcut version of a classic recipe when you’re short on time but in the mood for a family favorite.

PREP TIME: 5 minutes MAKES: 6 servings COOK TIME: 20 minutes

WHAT YOU NEED

1 lb. ground beef or sausage 1 jar (1 lb. 8 oz.) Ragu® Old World Style® Sauce 3 cups water 12 (about 12 oz.) uncooked lasagna noodles, broken into 2-inch pieces* 1-1/4 cups part skim ricotta cheese 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (about 3 oz.) Nutrition Information per serving: Calories 550, Calories From Fat 120, Saturated Fat MAKE IT 6g, Trans Fat 0g, Total Fat 13g, Cholesterol 70mg, Sodium 680mg, Total Carbohydrate 69g, Sugars 9g, 1. Brown ground beef in 12-inch skillet over medium- Dietary Fiber 5g, Protein 37g, Vitamin A 15%, Vitamin high heat; drain. C 4%, Calcium 50%, Iron 30%

2. Stir in Pasta Sauce and water. Bring to a boil. Stir in uncooked noodles. Cook covered over medium heat, stirring frequently to separate noodles, 20 minutes or until noodles are tender.

3. Top noodles with spoonfuls of ricotta cheese, then sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Simmer covered 5 minutes or until cheeses are melted. Sprinkle, if desired, with grated Parmesan cheese.

*Or, use oven-ready lasagna noodles. Cover noodles with hot water and let stand 5 minutes or until softened. Remove from water and tear in half lengthwise. Decrease water mixed with Pasta Sauce to 1/2 cup. Cook covered 5 minutes or until noodles are tender. Continue as above.

Cost per recipe*: $13.00.

Cost per serving*: $2.17.

*Based on average retail prices at national supermarkets.