Garlic Mashed Potatoes

2 (1 lb) large potatoes, peeled, quartered
2 C skim milk
2 cloves garlic, large, chopped
1/2 tsp white pepper

To use saucepan:
1. Cook potatoes, covered, in small amount of boiling water for 20–25 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat. Drain and recover.
2. Meanwhile, in small saucepan over low heat, cook garlic in milk until soft (about 30 minutes).
3. Add milk-garlic mixture and white pepper to potatoes. Beat with electric mixer on low speed, or mash with potato masher, until smooth.

Garlic and Sage Biscuits

2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1/4 cup whole−wheat flour
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried sage
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 clove garlic chopped finely
3 tablespoons regular margarine or butter
3/4 cup & 2 tablespoons of fat−free buttermilk

Coat a baking sheet with non−stick spray and set aside.
In a large bowl stir together the all−purpose flour, whole−wheat
flour, sugar, sage, baking powder, baking soda, salt and garlic.
Add the margarine or butter. Using a pastry blender cut the margarine
or butter into the flour mixture until coarse crumbs form. Add the
buttermilk and stir to form a soft dough.
Place the dough on a floured surface and gently knead to form a ball.
Roll out the dough until it is about 3/4 inch thick. Cut into 12 round
circles and place on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake at 400 degrees for 18 to 20 minutes or until the biscuits are
golden brown.

Garlic Spinach

Makes 4 servings

1 large bunch fresh spinach
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
Wash spinach and remove stems. Braise garlic in Worcestershire sauce over medium heat, stirring, until
lightly browned. Add spinach to hot skillet. Use tongs to turn spinach until it is just wilted. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Per serving (1/4 of recipe): 25 calories; 0.2 g fat; 0 g saturated fat; 8.8% calories from fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 2.8 g protein; 4.4 g total carbohydrates; 1 g sugar; 2.2 g fiber; 77 mg sodium; 127 mg calcium; 3.3 mg iron; 9.6 mg vitamin C; 5614 mcg beta-carotene;
1.9 mg vitamin E
[Recipe from Amy Joy Lanou, Ph.D.]