812-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, November 11, 2000 Dietz Prepares Food With Deception LOU ANN GOOD Lancaster Farming Staff LEBANON (Lebanon Co.) By popu lar demand Frances Dietz returned to the annual Lebanon County Holiday program conducted last week. The freelance home economist is well known for her novel cooking methods of shortcuts a dump of this and a dash of that which she intersperses with humor ous anecdotes. Her unique combination results in a laughing audience and spec tacular cooking results. This year, Dietz’s formal title for the workshop was “The Mystery of the Hid den Gift,” which she translated to mean “something weird inside of each one (reci pe)” The hidden or “weird” ingredients served a purpose “to give the gift of bet ter health,” Dietz said. “The hidden ingre dients contain health giving qualities that have been proven over time.” Nonetheless, Dietz admitted that what is considered healthful today may be dis claimed in tomorrow’s news. A hidden danger accompanies these unique recipes. If the recipient of the dish is aware of the “weird” ingredient con tained therein, they won’t eat it. “Don’t let anyone see you prepare these (dishes). Hide any evidence (cans and con tainers) in the garbage,” Dietz said of pre paring brownies with Great Northern beans and meatloaf with lentils. Here are some of her recipes, which may sound “weird” but according to taste testers are absolutely tops. Tasters never suspected deceptive ingredients were hid den within the foods. UNBELIEVABLE BROWNIES Drain and mash 14-ounce can Great Northern beans. Reserve 'A cup for icing Stir together in bowl: 15-ounce brownie mix, water, oil, and egg as specified on package label 'A cup Great Northern beans Pour mixture into greased 8-inch square pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 min utes, until brownies bounce back when touched. It’s wise to begin to check done ness after 20 minutes, because of varia tions among different brands. Cool brownies, then frost with icing made by stirring together: Vi cup semi-sweet chocolate morsels, melted Vi teaspoon butter, melted Remainder of Great Northern beans 'A teaspoon vanilla I'A teaspoon milk Blend in: 'A cup plus 2 tablespoons con fectioners’ sugar. Add additional milk, if necessary, to achieve spreading consistency. Dietz said that lumps add interest to the brownies. People think the lumps are nuts. Brownies keep in refrigerator for three months. MEATBALLS WITH A PLUS Thaw, drain, squeeze dry, chop 10-ounce package frozen spinach Combine spinach with: 1 pound lean ground beef 1 slice bread, crumbled 2 eggs '/< cup shredded parmesan cheese Salt and pepper 'U teaspoon nutmeg Vi cup finely chopped onion 1 large clove garlic, minced Leading New York Times Health Reporter Helps Debunk Anti-Milk Myths HARRISBURG (Dauphin Co.) A recent article in The New York Times by Jane Brody, recognized as the nation’s most influ ential food and health writer, defended milk against headline grabbing gimmicks by anti-dairy activists. Brody’s article discredited the Physicians Committee for Re sponsible Medicine (PCRM) claims against milk’s health benefits by quoting sound, third-party nutrition research much of which was supplied by the dairy farmer-funded National Dairy Council® (NDC). The article outlined current myths regarding milk, including its role in relationship to heart disease, cancer and diabetes, and provided scientific evidence that firmly rein forced milk’s position as the beverage for good health. The impact of The New York Times article cannot be overstat ed, according to Cindy Weimer, spokesperson for the Pennsylva nia Dairy Promotion Program. “Through the checkoff promotion programs, we’ve worked hard to serve as a major dairy and nu trition resource by providing nutrition and health writers such as Jane Brody with sound, science-based nutrition information.” “Deception is at work in these foods that are not quite what they seem to be,” said Frances Dietz, freelance home economist. Shape into 14-16-inch meatballs. Cook 'A cup lentils by favorite method. Serve as is or use in 1 cup water meatball sandwich, in tomato sauce or Drain lentils and combine with shape into small hors d’ oeuvres. approximately FRANCIE’S FRUIT 3-ounces tofu SMOOTHIE A “P g arden salsa Put into blender: Blend in: 8-ounces vanilla yogurt £ pound ground beef 8-ounces tofu Sal ‘ and pepper to taste 3 cups cantaloupe chunks or other fruit ** Ce read ’ c ™™bled Va~l cup skim milk Shape into a loaf; bake in un -6 tablespoons oatmeal greased pan at 350 degrees about 45 6 tablespoons honey minutes to internal temperature of '/’ teaspoon cinnamon 160 degrees. Makes 4-5 servings. 2-3 teaspoons vanilla 'A teaspoon nutmeg Chill for 30 minutes, then whirl until smooth and creamy. Makes about 8 cups. MIDDLE EASTERN MYSTERY PIE Line a 9-inch pie pan with pastry; chili. Puree 14-ounce can Great Northern beans Add and process only until smooth: 2 tablespoons flour 2 eggs 2 A cup evaporated milk 1 tablespoon butter, softened 1 teaspoon cinnamon 'A teaspoon nutmeg 2 A cup sugar 'A cup coconut Pour mixture into pastry-lined pan. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes, then at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes until firm when shaken and knife inserted near center comes out clean. CRANBERRY ONION RELISH Make a relish combining: 16-ounce can whole berry cranberry sauce Vi cup dried cranberries Vi cup onion Vi teaspoon ground coriander 3 cloves garlic Refrigerate at least one hour. Makes about 3 cups relish. Wonderful served with ham or on ba gels. ENRICHED MEATLOAF Cook in covered pan, until tender, about 20 minutes: CARAMELIZED APPLE OMELET Melt together in skillet: 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons brown sugar Add: 1 large apple Dash each of nutmeg and cinna mon 1 tablespoon raisins Cook slowly for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Keep warm. 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