Calico Corn Chowder
1 clove garlic
1medium onion, cut in
1rib celery, cut in
1tablespoon vegetable oil
2cups fresh or frozen (thawed) corn kernels
2 medium potatoes
1medium carrot, cut in
3 cups water
1teaspoon seasoned salt
1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
11⁄2 cups skim or
2tablespoons
Position multipurpose blade in work bowl. Add garlic, onion, and celery. Process to finely chop, about 5 seconds.
Heat oil in large saucepan or Dutch oven over
Add corn to work bowl. Process to partially puree, about 5 seconds. Remove to saucepan, using rubber scraper, if necessary.
Exchange multipurpose blade for 4 mm shredding disc. Add potatoes, cut to fit feed tube, and carrot. Process to shred. Add to saucepan. Add water, marjoram, seasoned salt, and pepper. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to
In small mixing bowl, combine milk and flour. Add to saucepan. Stir to mix. Heat to boiling. Cook for 1 minute.
Yield: 7 cups (7
Per serving: About 122 cal, 4 g pro, 23 g car, 2 g fat, 1 mg chol, 345 mg sod.
Cheese Sandwich Spread
1⁄2 red bell pepper, cut in half, seeds removed
8ounces sharp process American cheese, cut in
4ounces cream cheese, cut in
1⁄3 cup
1teaspoon dry mustard
1teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
To roast red bell pepper, place halves, skin side up, 4 inches from broiler for 5 to 7 minutes, until skin is blackened and blistered. Place in plastic bag.
Close tightly. Let rest for 10 minutes. Peel. Cut in 1- inch pieces. Set aside.
Position multipurpose blade in work bowl. Add all ingredients except bell pepper. Process until smooth and creamy, about 30 seconds, scraping sides of bowl after 15 seconds, if necessary. Add bell pepper. Process to chop in small pieces, about 10 to 15 seconds.
Yield: 21⁄4 cups (9
Per serving: About 167 cal, 7 g pro, 2 g car, 15 g fat, 40 mg chol, 455 mg sod.
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