Swiss Muesli

Ingredients: 1/2 cups rolled oats
1 1/2 cups water
2 cups shredded unpeeled apples
1 1/2 cups (about 9 ozs.) pitted prunes, whole or halved
2 Tbsp honey
2 Tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp cinnamon
- fresh fruits (sliced banana, apple, pineapple, orange segments)
- chopped almonds or pecans

Preperation
Combine oats, water, shredded apples, prunes, honey, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Cover and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, spoon some of the muesli into a cereal bowl. Top with your choice of fresh fruits and nuts. Serve with a dollop of plain yogurt or milk, if desired. Muesli can be stored in covered container in refrigerator for several days.

Feather-Light Pancakes

Ingredients: 1/3 cup water
1/3 cup instant nonfat dry milk
4 eggs, separated
1 cup sieved cottage cheese
1/2 tsp salt
1/3 cup sifted all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp butter or margarine
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate

Preparation: Place water in bowl. Add nonfat dry milk and beat until mixture stands in soft peaks. Add remaining ingredients except egg whites. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Fold into first mixture. Pour batter, 2 Tbsp at a time, onto hot, greased griddle. Bake until golden brown. Turn and bake on other side. Serve immediately with sugar, syrup or honey-orange sauce. Honey-Orange Sauce: Melt butter in small saucepan. Add honey and orange juice concentrate. Heat until warm.

Quick-Mix Sausage

Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground pork
- Desired seasonings*

Preparation: Thoroughly mix seasonings into ground pork. Shape into patties and brown OR crumble and fry for use in a recipe. *Country-style Sausage: 3/4 teaspoon ground sage, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt. *Breakfast Sausage: 1 teaspoon ground sage, 1/2 teaspoon dried savory, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt. *Spiced Breakfast Sausage: To Breakfast Sausage, add 1/4 teaspoon EACH ground cloves and ground mace. *Italian Sausage: 1 clove minced garlic, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon crushed thyme, 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, 1/8 teaspoon cayenne, 1/2 teaspoon salt. *Mexican Chorizo: 1 tablespoon ground red chiles, 1/2 teaspoon gorund coriander, 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon oregano, 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon salt.

Red Flannel Hash

Ingredients: 3 cups julienne-cut cooked pork loin
6 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
3 cups cooked, chopped red potatoes
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup drained, chopped pickled beets

Preparation: ook bacon until crisp in large skillet. Add onions and green peppers. Cook over medium-high heat 1 minute. Stir in potatoes, Worcestershire, salt and pepper. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in pork and beets. Cook until heated through.