INGREDIENTS:

2 c. cooked elbow macaroni
1 1/2 c. cooked cubed chicken
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/2 c. chopped onions
1 stick melted butter
1/4 c. milk
Salt & pepper to taste
1/2 c. green pepper, chopped
1 c. Velveeta cheese, cubed
1 1/2 c. crushed Ritz crackers

DIRECTIONS:

Mix all ingredients except crackers in large bowl. Put 1/2 of crushed crackers in bottom of 2 quart casserole dish. Put mixture on top, sprinkle the rest of remaining crackers on top. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes or until onions and green peppers are soft. This is also very good with tuna or leftover turkey.

INGREDIENTS:

8 oz. (2 c.) macaroni shells, cooked and drained
2 (6 1/2 oz.) cans tuna, drained and chunked
1/2 c. chopped celery
1/2 c. mayonnaise
1/2 c. milk
3 c. loosely packed parsley (1 bunch), thick stems removed
2/3 c. coarsely chopped green onions

DIRECTIONS:

In greased deep 2-quart baking dish toss shells, tuna and celery. In blender or food processor process mayonnaise, milk, parsley and green onions until smooth. Pour over tuna mixture; toss to coat. Bake in preheated 400 degree oven 15 minutes or until bubbly. Stir before serving. Makes 4 servings.

INGREDIENTS:

1/4 lb. sm. whole wheat pasta shapes such as leaves or rings
2 onions, peeled and chopped
1 tbsp. oil
1/4 lb. mushrooms, washed and chopped
1/2 lb. tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1 egg, beaten
1 c. grated Cheddar cheese
Freshly ground black pepper
Butter for greasing
A few whole wheat bread crumbs mixed with chopped parsley for topping

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease an ovenproof dish.

2. Cook the pasta in a large saucepan until al dente. Drain.

3. While the pasta is cooking, saute the onions in the oil for 7 minute, then add the mushrooms and tomatoes and cook for a further 3 minutes.

4. Stir in the egg and stir over the heat for a moment or two longer until the egg begins to set. Remove from the heat and add the drained pasta, two-thirds of the cheese, and salt and pepper to taste.