•,•" 4 •. :,•• Food SAMBA from page 130 1/2-pound fresh watercress with stems, washed and dried 1 can (about 15 ounces) hearts of P alm , drained 2 cups ripe, chopped tomatoes 1 1/2 cups chopped, peeled cucumber 1/2 cup sliced Bermuda onion 1/2 cup pimento stuffed green olives, diced Juice of one lemon or lime 1/4 cup light olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Place a layer of watercress on a serving platter. Set aside. Cut palm hearts into 1/2-inch rounds and place in a medi- um bowl. Add tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives, juice, oil, salt and pep- per. Toss gently to combine and serve over the watercress. Serves 6-8. PUDIM DE LEITE (CARAMEL CUSTARD) This dessert is very similar to creme caramel or Mexican flan. To lighten up the calories and fat of this dessert, you can substitute low or non-fat con- densed milk and skim milk or orange juice for the milk. Egg substitutes also work well. For a pareve dessert alternative, serve fresh sliced tropical fruits or any dessert with coconut. BASSONOVA CLEARANCE 100% Wool Novelties & Full Gabs Cy Lisnov Suits $100 Pants, Jackets, Vests, Skirts $35 Initial Cuttings New Spring Styles & Fabrics 10% OFF THIS SATURDAY EVERY SATURDAY I0 a.m.-4 p.m. COMFORT INN • FARMINGTON HILLS (12 Mile Just East of Orchard Lake Rd.) 2/20 1998 (248) 471-9220 [Mon-Fri call (810) 754-6360] 1 cup sugar 1 can (12-ounces) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated milk) 2 cups milk 4 eggs, well beaten 2 Tbsp. cornstarch 2 Tbsp. water 1 tsp. vanilla (optional) Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place a pan large enough to hold a 9-inch pan in• the center of the oven. Pour 1 inch of very hot or boiling water into the pan. Step 2: Pour the sugar into a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar is melted and golden. Immediately and quickly pour the sugar into a dry 9-inch ring mold or souffle dish. Quickly tilt the pan to let the caramelized sugar coat the bottom and a little up the sides as well. Set aside. Be very careful when working with hot, melted sugar. Step 3: Pour the condensed milk into a large bowl. Add the milk and eggs and stir until well combined. Dissolve the cornstarch in the 2 Tbsp. of water and SAMBA on page 134