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Mexican Manicotti Recipe

Mexican Manicotti

8 manicotti shells
1 1/2 cups low-fat cottage cheese
1 cup cooked chicken
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1/4 cup sliced or chopped ripe olives
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup cilantro
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups salsa
1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese

Preheat oven to 400 deg F

Cook & drain manicotti according to package directions

In a large bowl, combine cottage cheese, chicken, onions, olives, red pepper, cilantro & garlic
Mix well
Fill manicotti with mixture & place in a lightly greased 13 x 9-inch baking dish

Combine salsa with tomato sauce, mixing well
Spoon over manicotti
Cover tightly & bake for 10 mins

Remove cover & continue baking for 10 mins

Sprinkle with cheese, if desired & bake 3 mins longer until cheese melts
Serve immediately

Yield: 4 servings

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Kourabiedes (Greek Butter Cookies) Recipe

Kourabiedes (Greek Butter Cookies)

1 cup soft butter
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 1/2 cups unsifted flour
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Whole cloves
Confectioners

Beef With Thyme And Oregano Butter Recipe

Beef with Thyme and Oregano Butter

From the kitchen of Martin James

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