Holiday celebrations need not ‘mean rich food - overeating - and all the usual consequences. You don’t ‘have to resist the temptation to ‘sample ‘‘just a little’’ of everything ‘on the table when your menu is made up of tempting recipes that are good for your heart. The American Heart Association, Northeastern Pa. Region, suggests the following menu and recipes to enhance your holiday dining: PUMPKIN SOUP 3 green onions, sliced 2 T. margarine 2 c. pureed canned pumpkin 2 T. flour Ys t. ground ginger 14 t. turmeric 2 ¢. skim milk 1 quart chicken broth chopped chives or parsley Saute the onion in margarine, and stir in pumpkin. Blend flour and spices with one third cup of milk. Stir into the pumpkin mixture. Add remaining milk, and cook, stirring constantly, 5 to 10 minutes until thickened. Do not allow to boil. boiling. (If the soup separates from overheating, while in a blender to restore consistency.) Serve hot, gar- nish with chives or parsley. Yield: 2 quarts. Approx. Cal-Serv. 1 cup - 80 ROAST STUFFED CORNISH HEN 6 Cornish hens (about 14 oz. each) 1 pkg. wild rice mix or long grain and wild rice combination 1 med. onion, chopped 2 T. margarine 1 t. sage or thyme, tarragon Y c. brandy 1 c. orange sections To make the stuffing, cook rice until it is still slightly firm. Drain. In a skillet, melt margarine and savory or Add rice and sage; toss gently. Clean, wash and dry hens. Stuff lightly and skewer or sew the vents closed. Brush hens with % cup melted margarinE and place breasts side up on a rack in a shallow pan. Roast at 360 degrees, uncovered about 1 hour basting occasionally with the melted mar- Mix in the broth and heat to almost garine. Make a sauce by adding % cup water to the drippings in the roast- ing pan, stirring to dislodge browned particles from t‘e pan. Add Ya cup brandy and 1 cup orange sections. Cook 2 minutes. Yield: 12 servings. Approx. Cal- Serv.: 250 CORN BREAD DRESSING 3 c. crumbled corn bread 1 c. bread crumbs 2 c. chicken broth 3 stalks celery, finely chopped 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 egg whites Freshly ground black pepper 1% t. sage or poultry seasoning Combine all ingredients in a mixing bow. Mix well. Turn into an oiled baking dish and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Or use as stuffing in a turkey. Yield: Stuffing for 10-12 Ib. turkey. Approx. Cal-Serv.: 115 BASIC GRAVY 2 T. browned flour 1 c. liquid (meat drippings or bouil- lon or both) Use 2 tablespoons of flour for each in a jar and add the flour. Cover DE LEUR MASONRY “BACK TO BASICS’ 631 Memorial Highway, Dallas, PA 18612 (717) 675-2266 “YOUR ONE STOP SHOP FOR ALL YOUR SOLID FUEL NEEDS" (Next to Caddie LaBar's) COMPLETE FIREPLACE & CHIMNEY SERVICES BUILD — CLEAN — RELINE — REPAIR Complete line of Fireplace and Stove Accessories * Insulated Chimney Systems * Chimney Brushes and Safety Products * Ducting * Stainless Steel Liner Systems * Water Conservation Products * Warm Morning Heaters * Catalytic Gas Heaters * Fuego Fireplaces-Mobile Home Appr., Zero Clearance, Free Standing, & Inserts * Harman Combination Wood- Coal-Oil Central Heating Furnaces, Boilers, & Stoves * Masonry Materials - Chimney Block, Flue Liners, Cement, Sand, Gravel, Wall Ties, Nails, Anchor Bolts, Wire Lath, Foundation Vents, Clean Out & Ash Dump Doors, Top Hat Chimney Caps, and the all new 100% 304 Stainless Steel “Chimney Top" Coming Soon: INSTANT WATER HEATERS & SOLAR PRODUCTS CONCRETE * STONEWORK * BLOCK * CARPENTRY * FOUNDATION REPAIR “SOONER OR LATER YOU'LL OWN HARMAN." * Order now and have your kitchen for the holiday season! A choice of cabinet styles and finishes * Over 65 convenience features... Lazy Susans...Storage Units... Spice Racks... Vegetable Bins... Drawers Sliding Shelves... Wine Racks... Microwave Cabinets... Tray Sections... and more! Make your holiday cooking and baking fun this year with a new, convenient Kraft Maid kitchen. Solve your problems with more counter and storage space. You'll be the envy of your friends Bring in your room measurements for a free quotation, but piease hurry! Why settle for just any bike when you can have that great Schwinn styl- ing at a Schwinn price? Unlike discount and de- partment stores, your sale.with a complete service department a 17 nd 7 V ¥ ‘ Schwinn dealer is an ex- Schwinn dealer can give pert in cycling. He will you the professional assemble your new bike #2) advice you need and the free and back up the A , bicycle you've always wanted. (717) 287-7024 00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. tightly and shake until mixture is smooth Pour into a pan, add the remain- ing liquid. Bring to a simmer and cook for a few minutes stirring. Add gravy coloring, if desired. Yield: 1 cup. Approx. Cal-Serv.: 1 T.- 5. Browned flour adds color and flavor to the gravy. To brown, spread flour in a shallow pan and cook over very low heat, stirring occasionally, until lightly colored. CRANBERRY CHUTNEY 1 c. light seedless raisin3 1 8-0z. pkg. pitted dates, chopped 2 16-0z. cans whole cranberry sauce 3% c. sugar 1s t. salt Ys t. each ground ginger, cinnamon and all-spice 4 t. ground cloves % c. cider vinegar Combine all ingredients and cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 min- utes. Spoon into hot sterilized jars, seal. Excellent with turkey or chicken. corn oil Remove pumpkin seeds from pumpkin. Wash seeds, removing stringy pulp. Coat seeds with oil and place on a cookie sheet. Bake at 33 degrees until toasted. ‘OVER 1400 FIXTURES TO SELECT FROM. 0 0% OFF! Lightolier Tracks & Lighting Fix- A voizel Lamps & Fixtures. All Crystals, Tiffney’'s Bath, Kitchen and Qutdoor Fixtures. Sale Now Till X-Mas Yield: 6 half pints. Approx. Cal- Serv.: 1 c. - 570 SNACKS TOASTED PUMPKIN SEEDS 1 pumpkin SEE & TEST RIDE BE THE NEW KAWASAKI 3 "WHEELER FROM $1095. IN STOCK BILL ATIYEH'S KAWASAKI 1019 N. WASHINGTON ST. WILKES-BARRE, PENNA. (822-6970) MACK SUPPLY CO. Corner N. & N. Washington St. w-B 829-2681 Mon., Wed., Fri. 8-4:30 Tues. & Thurs. 8-8 Sat. 8-12 rE o “F Li id | fiib;ands ns lock +) SEN 3 1g ) 7% & 5 al. N Every driver on your gift list will appreciate a AAA membership. What a great way to tell someone how much you care! When you give a AAA membership, your friends and relatives will enjoy personal travel counseling. exclusive AAA TourBooks, Triptiks and maps. dependable Emergency Road Service. Avis/Hertz car rental discounts, and American Express Travelers Cheques, fee-free. We deliver gift memberships . festively wrapped. VALLEY AUTOMOBILE CLUB 100 HAZLE ST., WILKES-BARRE, PA. 18702 PHONE: 824-2444 OR TOLL FREE 1-800-AAA-2410 The Christmas Card No One Ever Throws Away. Pore cer rcs rer rcs crcer rc Err cra seam mene Gift membership for 1 1 1 ’ 1 Address : i 1 1 Message : } : Gift from 1 ! Address i w i ! ? Ist Y Di i Phone # $23.00 yes Fitness Center Exclusively For Women 2 BIG DAYS Friday, November 23rd, 9:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M. Saturday, November 24th, 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Schedule of Events Friday— 9:00 A.M. —Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies and Open House 10:00 A.M. —Aerobic - Calisthenics 11:30 A.M. and 1:30 P.M.—Slimnastics 5:30 P.M. and 7:00 P.M.—Aerobic - Calisthenics (Exercise Classes — $3.00, Bring Sneakers) Saturday— 9:30 A.M. — Aerobic - Calisthenics 11:00 A.M. and 1:30 P.M.—Slimnastics uic® 5 $2109 STOP IN ANYTIME DURING THE DAY TO SEE OUR FACILITIES! Fernbrook Plaza Rt. 309, N. Memorial Hwy., Dallas 675-3650