Turnip-Apple Casserole

An easy-to-prepare side dish you can

make ahead, this casserole has a pleasant

rich flavor.

Makes 3 cups (6 servings)

2pounds fresh turnip (about 1 medium)

¼cup margarine or butter, cut into 4-5 pieces

½teaspoon salt

¼teaspoon allspice

¼teaspoon fresh lemon juice dash black pepper

½cup unsweetened applesauce paprika

Fill a 2-quart saucepan with 4 cups water and ½ teaspoon salt.

With a sharp knife, cut turnip into quarters. Peel each quarter and cut into 1-inch cubes. Place turnip in covered saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil, remove cover and cook until tender, about 20 to 25 minutes. Drain well and return to saucepan.

Mash turnip on Speed 1/Low until well blended, about 1 minute. (Mixture will be lumpy; this is normal.) Add margarine and next 4 ingredients; mix on Speed 3/Medium until well blended, about 2 minutes. Add applesauce and continue mixing for 15 seconds.

Place in a 1-quart (4-cup) casserole or six 6-ounce ceramic ramekins. Sprinkle with

paprika and refrigerate until ready to use. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake until heated through, about 20 minutes.

Serving suggestion: Serve with pork roast or roasted turkey.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 125 (56% from fat) • carb. 12g • pro. 2g

• fat 8g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 0mg • sod. 387mg

Autumn Harvest

Vegetable Bake

A delicious blend of fall vegetables!

Makes 3 cups (6 servings)

1package (20 ounces) frozen, uncooked butternut squash in pieces (about 4 cups)*

1cup unsweetened, canned pumpkin

2tablespoons margarine or butter, cut into 2-3 pieces

1tablespoon brown sugar

½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ginger

dash black pepper

Fill a 2-quart saucepan with 4 cups water and ½ teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil over high heat. Add squash (do not defrost) and cook until tender, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain well and return to saucepan.

Mash squash on Speed 1/Low until blended, about 1 minute. Add pumpkin

and remaining ingredients and mix on Speed 3/Medium until well blended, about 2 minutes.

Place in a 1-quart (4-cup) casserole dish and refrigerate until ready to use. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake until heated through, about 20 minutes.

Serving suggestion: Serve with beef or poultry.

*Fresh butternut squash may be used. Peel and cut into 1-inch cubes. Cook in boiling water until tender.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 83 (17% from fat) • carb. 16g • pro. 1g

• fat 2g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 217mg

Caesar Crostini

This delicious, lowfat hors d’oeuvre is reminiscent of the popular Caesar Salad.

Makes 2 cups of spread, enough for 20 crostini

1cup lowfat cottage cheese

½ cup lowfat mayonnaise

½ cup crushed croutons

¼ cup grated fresh Parmesan

1tablespoon chopped anchovies (drained well)

1tablespoon chopped garlic

2teaspoons anchovy paste

½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

20¾-inch slices French bread

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Cuisinart HTM-5CH, IB-8005 Turnip-Apple Casserole, Autumn Harvest Vegetable Bake, Caesar Crostini, Makes 3 cups 6 servings
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IB-8005, HTM-5CH specifications

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