Recipes from Louise
By Louise McClain Special to The True Citizen

Fewer ingredients mean quicker meals for busy cooks like us. These delicious dishes are examples of many recipes available that call for five ingredients or less.

Pork Chops with Apples and Stuffing

6 boneless pork loin chops (1 inch thick)
1 TBSP vegetable oil
1 pkg. (6 oz.) crushed stuffing mix
1 can (21 oz.) apple pie filling with cinnamon

In a skillet, brown pork chops in oil over medium-high heat. Meanwhile, prepare stuffing according to package directions. Spread pie filling into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Place the pork chops on top; spoon stuffing over chops. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees. Yield: 6 servings.

Broccoli Waldorf Salad

6 cups broccoli florets
1 large red apple, chopped
½ cup raisins
¼ cup chopped pecans
½ cup prepared coleslaw dressing

In a large serving bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 10 servings

Nutritional Analysis: One ¾- cup serving (prepared with reduced fat coleslaw dressing) equals 87 calories, 4 g fat (trace saturated fat), 3 mg cholesterol, 133 mg sodium, 14 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fruit.

No-Bake Cheesecake Pie

1 cup vanilla or white chips
2 pkgs. (8 oz. each) cream cheese, cubed
1 carton (8 oz.) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)
1/3 cup English toffee bits or almond brickle chips

In a heavy saucepan, melt chips over medium-low heat; stir until smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in cream cheese until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Pour into the crust. Cover and refrigerate overnight or until set. Just before serving, sprinkle with toffee bits.

Yield: 6-8 servings.

Bacon-Tomato Bagel Melts

2 bagels, split and toasted
8 tomato slices
8 bacon strips, cooked
1 cups (4 oz.) shredded mozzarella cheese
Prepared ranch salad dressing

Place bagel halves cut side up on a baking sheet. Top each with two tomato slices and two bacon strips. Sprinkle with cheese. Broil 5 inches from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until cheese begins to brown. Serve with ranch dressing.

Yield: 4 sandwiches.