Wow!  Today’s recipes are all about good ole comfort food with an added bonus, they’re FREE on the 100 Calorie Diet.  It’s really amazing how delicious these dishes are!  Try ‘em, I think you’ll like ‘em!  Make sure to check back with me tomorrow, I’m gonna have a Zero Calorie Mousakka!

Broccoli Cheese Casserole

½ Cup Swanson’s Chicken Broth - FREE

1 Large Sweet Onion, Finely Chopped - FREE

5 Garlic Cloves, Minced - FREE

1 Head of Cauliflower, Cut Into Florets - FREE

3 Tablespoons Kernel Seasons™ Popcorn Seasoning Nacho Cheddar - FREE

½ Teaspoon McCormick Butter Flavoring - FREE

2 Bunches of Broccoli, Cut Into Florets - FREE

3 Yellow Squash, Grated - FREE

3 Portabella Mushrooms, Chopped - FREE

Salt and Pepper To Taste - FREE

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. In a medium pan, bring chicken broth to boil, add onion and garlic. Sautee 5-10 minutes or until mixture is caramelized. Set aside.

3. Boil cauliflower in salted water (or chicken broth) for 10-15 minutes or until very soft, drain.

4. Place the onion mixture, cauliflower, 2 tablespoons of the popcorn seasoning and butter flavoring in a food processor. Process until very smooth.

5. Boil broccoli in salted water (or chicken broth) for 8 minutes or until tender crisp, drain

6. In a large mixing bowl, place the cauliflower mixture, broccoli, yellow squash, mushrooms, salt and pepper, toss well.

7. Place mixture in a casserole dish. Sprinkle the remaining popcorn seasoning on top. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.

Makes Six FREE Servings.

Zesty Spaghetti Sauce

½ Cup Swanson’s Beef Broth - FREE

2 Medium Onions, Chopped - FREE

1 Green Bell Pepper, Chopped - FREE

5 Garlic Cloves, Minced - FREE

28 oz. Can of Hunt’s Petite Diced Tomatoes - FREE

28 oz. Can of Hunt’s Diced Tomatoes - FREE

15 oz. Can of Hunt’s Tomato Sauce - FREE

12 oz. Hunt’s Tomato Paste - FREE

1 Tablespoon McCormick Thick & Zesty Spaghetti Sauce Mix - FREE

2 Cups Water - FREE

2 Tablespoons Vinegar - FREE

Salt, Pepper and Italian Seasonings To Taste - FREE

1. Put beef stock in a large pot, bring to a boil.

2. Add onions, bell pepper and garlic. Sautee for 5-8 minutes or until onions have caramelized.

3. Add remaining ingredients, bring to a boil. Cover, turn to medium low and simmer 1-2 hours.

Makes Eight FREE Servings.

Tasty Options

*Top your spaghetti with ¼ cup parmesan cheese for 100 calories.

*If you like sweeter spaghetti, you can add sugar for a mere 16 calories per teaspoon.

*I like to liven up my spaghetti sauces with a dry, red wine like Burgundy. You can add five ounces for about 100 calories.

*Can’t do without your pasta? It’s only 100 calories per ½ cup.

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