BUBBLY ICED TEA

Prep Time: 5 min
Total Time: 5 min
Makes: 8 servings, 1 cup each

1 tub CRYSTAL LIGHT Low Calorie Iced Tea Mix or any powdered mix good for 1 liter water
1 qt. water 1 bottle (1 liter) chilled
carbonated lemon-lime beverage

PLACE drink mix in large plastic or glass pitcher. Add water; stir until drink mix is dissolved.
REFRIGERATE until ready to serve.
Stir in carbonated beverage just before serving. Serve over ice cubes.
Garnish with lemon slices.

Portuguese Custard Tarts

1 cup milk

3 tablespoons cornstarch

1/2 vanilla bean

1 cup white sugar

6 egg yolks

1 (17.5 ounce) package frozen puff pastry, thawed

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C.)

Lightly grease 12 muffin cups and line bottom and sides with puff pastry.

In a saucepan, combine milk, cornstarch, sugar and vanilla. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens. Place egg yolks in a medium bowl. Slowly whisk 1/2 cup of hot milk mixture into egg yolks. Gradually add egg yolk mixture back to remaining milk mixture, whisking constantly. Cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes, or until thickened. Remove vanilla bean. Fill pastry-lined muffin cups with mixture and bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until crust is golden brown and filling is lightly browned on top

New Potato Salad

Prep Time: 30 min

Total Time: 3 hr 30 min

Makes: 12 servings

3 lb. new potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes

1/2 of a small red onion, thinly sliced

1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1/4 cup Bacon Bits

1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

1/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing

1/4 cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing

2 tsp. Dijon Mustard

COOK potatoes in boiling water 10 to 12 min. or until fork-tender. Drain. Place in large bowl. Add onions, tomatoes, bacon bits and basil; mix lightly. MIX remaining ingredients. Add to potato mixture; toss to coat. Cover. REFRIGERATE several hours or until chilled.

KITCHENS TIPS To serve warm, heat bacon bits in microwave for a few seconds; toss with the warm just-cooked potatoes. Add onions, tomatoes and basil; mix lightly. Mix remaining ingredients. Add to potato mixture; toss to coat. Serve warm. Cover and refrigerate any remaining potato salad. How to Purchase & Store Potatoes

SELECTION: Look for firm, smooth, well-shaped potatoes all year round. Avoid those with sprouts, green coloring or bruises. Generally, you'll find all-purpose, baking, red (best for boiling) and sweet varieties of potatoes.

STORAGE: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place. Protect potatoes from moisture and light since both can cause the potatoes to turn green. Never refrigerate potatoes because cold changes the starch to sugar and affects the taste. Scrub potatoes just before using.

Baked Pork Chops in BBQ Sauce

4 bone-in center-cut pork chops (1 lb.)

1/2 cup KRAFT Original Barbecue Sauce

2 Tbsp. orange OR peach marmalade

1 tsp. ground ginger

1 tsp. garlic powder

PREHEAT oven to 400ºF.

Place chops in 8-inch square baking dish.

COMBINE sauce, marmalade, ginger and garlic powder; spoon evenly over chops.

BAKE 45 min. or until chops are cooked through (160ºF).

Serving Suggestion

Serve with a hot baked potato and steamed broccoli

Chicken Phad Thai Noodles

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes

16 teaspoons Asian fish sauce

1/2 pound firm tofu, cut into 1/4-inch cubes

1 cup water

2 tablespoons lime juice

1 1/2 teaspoons rice-wine vinegar

3 1/2 tablespoons sugar

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon cayenne

3/4 pound linguine

3 tablespoons cooking oil

4 cloves garlic, chopped

2/3 cup salted peanuts, chopped fine

2 cups bean sprouts **

1/2 cup lightly packed cilantro(wansoy) leaves-

**may vary accdg to your preference

OPTIONAL:

hoisin sauce - add according to desired taste

Nutrition Info Per Serving

• Calories: 773 kcal • Carbohydrates: 84 g • Dietary Fiber: 5 g • Fat: 28 g • Protein: 50 g • Sugars: 16 g Cooking Directions

In a small bowl, combine the chicken and 1/2 teaspoon of the fish sauce.

In another bowl, combine the tofu with another 1/2 teaspoon of the fish sauce.

In a medium glass or stainless-steel bowl, combine the remaining 5 tablespoons fish sauce with the water, 1 1/2 tablespoons of the lime juice, the vinegar, sugar, salt, and cayenne.

In a pot of boiling, salted water, cook the linguine until done, about 12 minutes. Drain.

Meanwhile, in a wok or large frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over moderately high heat. Add the chicken and cook, stirring, until just done, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove.

Put another tablespoon of oil in the pan. Add the tofu and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Remove.

Put the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the pan, add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add the pasta and the fish-sauce mixture. Cook, stirring, until nearly all the liquid is absorbed, about 3 minutes. Stir in the chicken, tofu, and 1/3 cup peanuts. Remove from the heat. Stir in the remaining 1/2 tablespoon lime juice, the bean sprouts, and half the cilantro.

Top with the remaining peanuts and cilantro.

Yield: 4 servings

Warm Caramel Bananas

Prep Time: 5 min

Total Time: 15 min

Makes: 4 servings

2 Tbsp. butter or margarine

1/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar

1/3 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream

2 medium bananas, peeled

1/2 cup PLANTERS Dry Roasted Peanuts

1 square BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate, melted

1/2 cup thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, divided

MELT butter in large skillet on medium heat. Add sugar; cook until melted, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low. Gradually add sour cream; cook 1 min.

CUT bananas in half lengthwise and crosswise creating 4 half slices each. Add banana slices, cut sides down, and peanuts to skillet. Cook 1 min. or until bananas are evenly coated and tender, basting occasionally with sauce.

SPOON bananas evenly into 4 dessert dishes; top with remaining sauce in skillet. Drizzle chocolate on top of bananas. Top each evenly with whipped topping.

KITCHENS TIPS

Size-Wise =Sweets can be part of a balanced diet but remember to keep tabs on portions.

Easy Microwave Melting

Microwave 1 unwrapped square BAKER'S Chocolate in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1 min., stirring after 30 sec. (The square will retain its shape.) Stir until chocolate is completely melted. Add 10 sec. for each additional square of chocolate.