FETTUCINE WITH SALAMI AND ZUCCHINI

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• 2 small zucchini
• 2 cloves garlic
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 pound salami, sliced thin
• 1 tablespoon capers, chopped peppercorns, fresh grouns
• 1/4 cup whipping cream
• dash salt
• 1/2 pound fettucine, cooked

Slice zucchini. Put several slices of zucchini together and slice again into matchstick size pieces. Do the same with the salami. (Cut salami into matchstick size pieces). Slice garlic paper-thin. Saute garlic in oil until barely browned. Add zucchini and saute for 3 minutes. Add the salami capers, peppers and cream. Simmer until all is very hot. You will need little or no salt in this dish. Serve over the hot fettucine. Serves 4 or 5.

THAI CHICKEN LETTUCE CUPS

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• 1 1/2 pounds skinless boneless chicken breast coarsely chopped
• 3 tablespoon fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
• 1/2 cup chopped water chestnuts
• 1/4 cup chopped red onions
• 1/4 cup sliced green onions
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 tablespoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 12 Bibb lettuce leaves
• 1/4 cup chopped peanuts4 teaspoons sliced serrano chile (about 2)

Place chicken in food processor; pulse until coarsely ground. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, broth, and ginger to pan; cook 8 minutes or until chicken is done, stirring frequently. Drain well, and transfer to a large bowl.
Add water chestnuts, red onion, green onions, cilantro, juice, sugar, fish sauce, and salt to bowl; toss well. Place 1/3 cup chicken mixture into each lettuce leaf. Serve with peanuts and serrano.

Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 2 filled cups, 2 teaspoons peanuts, and about 1/2 teaspoon serrano). Calories 170.

Pink Salmon Sandwich

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• 1 (7 1/2-oz) can pink salmon

• 1/3 cup low-calorie mayonnaise

• 1 (5oz) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped

• 1 tablespoon sliced green onion

• 1 teaspoon each lemon juice and soy sauce

• 6 slices thinly sliced whole wheat bread

Drain, flake and remove bones from salmon. Combine with all other ingredients except bread, mixing well. Spread on thinly sliced whole wheat bread. Top with sliced cherry tomatoes, if desired. Serve open-face.

Serves 6.

143 calories per serving.

Dream Chicken

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• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon, crushed
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian herb blend, crushed
• 1 (2-pound) chicken, cut up and skin removed

Put first four ingredients in jar with a dash of black pepper and shake. Pour over chicken in baking dish. Marinate several hours or overnight. Broil chicken until tender, basting frequently with marinade.

Serve 4.

225 calories per serving.