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'Axlay Lansing State Journal Monday Jan. 1 1'. 1988 3D FDA prcpossJ lacking Digest Also: The National Restaurant Association claims that a Honey mainly a mixture of fructose and glucose has 21 calories per teaspoon, just slightly higher than sugar; but it is about cw and a hatf times as sweet, A color cookbook is free for the asking. Just send your name and address on a postcard to: Carefree Cuisine, Canned Food' Information Council, 500 North MJchtgdan Chicago, 111.60611. A free "Ham Hotline" answers government proposal to ban use of sulfite preservatives on potatoes should include canned, dehydrated and frozen potatoes.

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THE ENDLESS HERO 3 loaves Italian bread Olive oil 2 garlic cloves pound gorgonzola cheese, at room temperature to pound each of four or more of the following meats: Genoa salami, prosciutto, morta-della, capicola, pepperoni, roast beef, sliced turkey 1 pound provolone cheese 8 to.10 ottnees pepperoncini (Tuscan peppers) 4 roasted sweet peppers, sliced lengthwise Flat anchovy fillets Small hot peppers to taste (optional) Vinegar" Ahead of time: Cut about three Inches off ends of bread loaves, keeping two ends for use in this recipe and storing others for future use. i Cut breads' open lengthwise. Brush cut sides with oil. Rub cut garlic cloves over oiL Spread bottom half of breads thinly with sliced gorgonzola cheese. Arrange layers of meat over it Cover with layer of provolone.

Cover, with pepperoncini and roasted sweet peppers, anchovies and a few hot peppers, if desired. Sprinkle surface lightly with vinegar. Cover with tops, of bread and wrap tightly in aluminum foil. serving time: Cut each loaf into four portions and line them up on a tray or other long serving platter. Fit pieces closely together, adding the bread ends on both sides so that it looks as if the pieces started out as one gigantic loaf.

Serves 12. using frozen peas, thaw and dry thoroughly to keep oil from spattering' while cooking. Trim ends and strings from peas. Rinse and dry celery; slice diagonally into -inch water chestnuts and slice into 3 pieces. Cut scallion in 6 pieces.

Crush garlic cloves with the flat side of a knife; remove skin, leaving cloves whole. Combine ingredients for sauce. Over high heat heat wok for about 45 seconds. Add 4 tablespoons oil and swirl to coat sides of wok. When oil begins to smoke, add scallion, garlic, and ginger.

Cook for about 30 sec- onds or until they begin to brown; remove from oil with slotted spoon or skimmer. -1 Add half of chicken; stir-fry-briskly for about 1 minute, or until chicken turns white. Remove with slotted spoon or skimmer and set aside; add re- maining chicken and repeat Rinse wok with hot with paper towel, and -quickly reheat wok; add 1" tablespoon oiL Add and stir-fry until snow turn deeper green (about 4- seconds). Return chicken to wok, then immediately add: sauce. Stir-fry for about 30 sec-1 Remove to serving plate.

Serve with rice; serves 4 to 6. By AL MASCITTI 7 Gannett News Service There's nothing new about stir-frying, even in the United States. But if you've still not tried the traditional Chinese method of cooking, here's a simple recipe to get you started. CHICKEN WITH SNOW PEAS 4 boned chicken breasts (two whole breasts, about 1 pound) pound fresh or frozen snow peas 1 stalk celery 1 can (8 ounces) water lscallion 3 cloves garlic 2 slices fresh ginger root the size of a quarter, 5 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil Sauce: Yt tablespoon cornstarch, dis-. solved in 2 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons soy sauce Yx teaspoon sugar teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon sesame oil Lay chicken breast flat on cutting board: Holding knife parallel to board, slice breast in half.

Then cut across the grain into 14 -inch strips. Repeat for other 3 chicken breasts. Rinse and dry snow peas. If chicken 1 cup small shrimp, peeled and cleaned Preheat oven to 425 degrees." Butter two 12- to 14-inch pizza pans. Set aside.

In large bowl, combine flour, cheese, baking powder and salt; blend wen. With your hands, work vegetable shortening and butter into flour mixture until mixture resembles coarse oatmeal. Gradually stir in milk; stir until mixture leaves sides of bowl and can be formed into soft ball. Knead for about 1 minute while still in bowl. Turn out on lightly floured surface.

Divide dough in half. Roll each half into 13- to 15-inch Transfer each circle to pizza pan. With fingers, press edges of dough up sides of pans to form slight rims. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes; cool on rack. When cooled, sprinkle each crust evenly with half of Parmesan cheese; cover each with pizza sauce, dividing evenly.

Top each with half of mozzarella and fontina cheeses, onions, smoked chicken and shrimp. Bake in preheated 425-degree oven for 15 more minutes or until crust is lightly browned. Makes two 12- to 14-inch pizzas, serving 10 to 12 snack-sized portions. Note: Pizza crust can be made ahead and left at room temperature for several hours, or refrigerated for up two days. r.

These are party pretty, yet they're easy to make. Buy frozen unbaked tart shells or make them yourself. Jennifer Beats' lobster-eating scene in "Flashdance" inspired this appetizer. INDIVIDUAL LOBSTER QUICHE 1 (8-ounce) package frozen Iob-v ster tails 10 (3-inch) unbaked individual tart shells 3 (3-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened cup whipping cream 3 egg yolks 2 eggs teaspoon salt teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon grated onion Yx teaspoon dried dill weed Drop lobster tails into large ket-1 fie of boiling salted water. When water comes to second boil, in about 4 minutes, remove from heat Drain lobster.

Cover with cold water, to cool quickly. Remove lobster meat from shell and cut into bite-sized pieces. Sprinkle over bottom of each tart shell. Combine cream cheese and whipping cream until smooth. Beat together egg yolks and eggs.

Beat cream mixture into eggs. Season with salt pepper, onion and dill Pour-over lobster in tart shells. Bake in preheated 400-degree oven for 30 minutes or until puffy and golden. Cool on rack 10 minutes before serving. Makes 10 lobster quiches.

APPETIZER RICE BALLS 1 (4 ounce) package precooked rice 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt Vi teaspoon ground white pep-' per teaspoon cayenne pepper Yi teaspoon dry mustard 1 cup milk lYt cups finely grated sharp Cheddar cheese .1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce. 1 teaspoon grated onion 1 egg 2 cups dry bread crumbs Prepare rice according to pack-. age directions. In saucepan, melt butter. Blend in flour, pep-' per, cayenne and dry mustard.

Gradually add milk, stirring constantly over low -heat 'until very thick. Add cheese, Worcestershire sauce and onion. Add rice; chill. Shape into 1-inch balls. Dip each ball in slightly beaten egg; roll in bread crumbs.

Deep fry at 375 de- -grees for about 2 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and serve. Makes about 5 dozen. The'Hero recipe here serves 12: but you can add or subtract quan- titles to fit the size of your video bite-sized quiche, or a carrot stick or two, than to snack on, say, messy crab dip or awkwardly served pasta in sauce. Sensible snacks may not be fun, but they will be appreciated.

Pair a couple of rich nibble foods with some calorie-conscious ones. Still, dont skimp on quantities: Movies have a way of bringing out a giant-sized hunger in the average eater. Dont be caught in the middle of an action flick with nothing to offer the anxious crowd. Space out the appetizing offerings. Keep an extra snack or two on hand, to accommodate the final exciting scenes.

Make sure there's a convenient place, from which friends can serve themselves. A table in front of the TV may be fine when you're alone, but when there's a group, it could get a bit crowded. (Down in front!) Even Speck would approve; Here's no-nonsense pizza, withi lots of flavor and a minimum of work. Make the dough early in. the day, then top it and pop it in.

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