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When you're short on time, don't be afraid to cut corners a bit in the kitchen. You can make things easier for yourself and still serve a special meal for your family:
Dress up frozen mashed potatoes with low-fat sour cream, bacon bits, shredded cheddar cheese, a little garlic powder, or chopped fresh chives.
Add a special touch to store-bought stuffing mix by stirring in some chopped onion, celery, mushrooms, and shredded carrots (or any combination) that you saute in a little bit of margarine.
Make fresh asparagus a star on your table by adding fresh or frozen stalks to a pan sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Top with dollops of margarine and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake in the oven at 350-degrees for about :30 minutes until tender (maybe a little longer if using fresh asparagus).
Chop up any veggies you have, spray them with non-stick cooking oil, sprinkle them with your favorite herbs and wrap 'em up in some foil. Place on the grill and after about 15 minutes, you'll have a perfectly steamed, grilled side dish! |