Easy and Elegant Cheese Souffle

Taken from Frances Moore Lappe's' book Diet for a Small Planet
serves 5
3 cups grated cheese
4-6 slices bread
2 c. milk or 1 1/2 c. milk &1/2 c wine or beer)
3 eggs, beaten
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. Worcestershire or soy sauce
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
pepper

• Layer cheese and bread in an oiled baking dish, starting with bread.
• Pour over it the milk or milk mixture.
• Beat, with the eggs, the salt and remaining ingredients and pour over bread mixture.
• Let stand for 30 minutes.
• Bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour in a pan of hot water.

This is a very homey sounding dish but quite elegant as well.

Made with 4 slices of bread, here is the nutrition breakdown.

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 5
Amount per serving
Calories	381
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.4g	35%
Saturated Fat 16.4g	82%
Cholesterol 177mg	59%
Sodium 791mg	34%
Total Carbohydrate 9.8g	4%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g	1%
Total Sugars 5.4g
Protein 24g
Vitamin D 18mcg	89%
Calcium 633mg	49%
Iron 1mg	8%
Potassium 168mg	4%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet.2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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Black Bean and Salsa Soup

This recipe came from a Pillsbury Cookbook called "Pasta, Beans, and Rice". I have adapted it to use with an immersible blender.

In a medium pot, combine 1 15-ounce can of Black Beans, drained and rinsed with 3/4 cup of beef broth (can use 3/4 cup of water if preferred), 1/2 cup of Salsa, and 1/2 teaspoon of cumin. Blend with immersible blender till desired consistency. Heat over medium heat until warm enough to serve.

Serve topped with a dollop of sour cream and, if desired, chopped scallions.

Makes two 1 cup servings.

The recipe has lots of protein and fiber and a rich flavor. I like to serve it with Tortilla Chips or Nachos:

Top tortilla chips with low fat monterey jack and colby cheeses, and heat in microwave for 45-60 seconds.

Tortilla Casserole

Serves 4-6 - Quick and Easy

- Tortillas 3 whole grain
- 2 cans chopped green chilis
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups of milk
- 1 can refried beans (I use fat free)
- 6-8 ounces low-fat shredded colby and jack cheeses

Spray the bottom of 2 quart casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray, like Pam. Layer like a lasagna in this order - tortilla, 1/3 can of refried beans, 1/3 of chilis, 1/4 of cheese in three layers, saving the last fourth of cheese for top. Whisk the eggs and milk together. Pour egg-milk mixture over casserole, and top with cheese. Bake for 35-40 minutes at 325 degrees. Can be made in a cake pan or a casserole wide enough to accommodate the tortillas.

Serve with sour cream and salsa!