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Creamy Tomato Soup

1 cup = 1 F, 1 O, 2 V serve with grilled cheese for complete dinner exchanges 3 tbsp butter 1 ½ large onions, chopped 72 fluid ounces crushed tomatoes ¾ c flour 1 1/8 tbsp salt ¾ tbsp sugar ~ ½ c lemon juice 1 ½ quarts water, divided ~ ¾ quart half and half … Read More

Waffles

Portion: ½ waffle = 1 starch 1 ½ c flour 1 ½ c whole wheat flour 1 c rolled oats 1 ½ tbsp baking powder ¾ tsp salt 1 ½ pinches nutmeg ~ 2 ½ c 2% low-fat milk 2 tbsp butter, melted and cooled 3 eggs 1 ½ tbsp brown sugar Set waffle maker … Read More

Lentil Soup for Sharing

1 ½ c French green lentils (sorted, rinsed, drained)** 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 clove garlic, minced 3 stalk celery, chopped fine 4 medium carrots, peeled and chopped fine 2 bay leaves 2 qt water or vegetable stock ~ 3 fluid ounces tomato paste 1 tbsp dijon mustard … Read More

Rice Krispies Treats

4 tbsp butter (1/2 stick) 1/2 lb marshmallows 1 teaspoon vanilla 4 cups rice krispies Melt butter, add marshmallows and vanilla, and stir until completely melted. Cook over low heat 3 minutes longer, stirring constantly; remove from heat. Stir cereal into marshmallow mixture until well-coated. Using a sprayed spatula, press mixture evenly into a sprayed … Read More