rHE MICHIGAN CITIZEN NOV, 30 - DEC, 6,1986 11 G t hom cookin', rich in fI or, lean on preparation time, Kitchen Beat ith today's hectic life tyle fe c have time t prepare made-from-scratch meals every day. But that doesn't mean you have to ch ose between a bu y hedule and wholesome home-coo ed upper. The hearty recipes make home cooking easy becau fro­ zen corn on the cob, enriched pre-coo ed rice and enriched bowtie pa ta give you a head tart on three delicious meals, Each is ea y to prepare in just 30 minutes. WhaCs more, with the terrific dishes, all you need to complete the menu i a simple salad, fresh bread and refreshing beverage. The whole me family sup­ pers come with a double guaran­ tee - they fit into even the most demanding hedule and are sure to ti fy ppetites hungry for a ta ty, home-c ked meal! SQU WCORN DFRA KS 4 ears Bird Eye Little ar corn on the c b 2 bacon slice 1 p und 0 ar Mayer beef fran sliced dia nally * cup diced oni n � cup di ed green pepper � cat up % cup water as direct d on crisp. Remove from pan and crumble. Pour off all except 2 table poons of the fat. Saute frankfurters onion and green pepper in the bacon fat until onions are tender but not browned. Add catsup, water and the corn. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with the crumbled bacon. Makes 4 servings. SP ISH RICE WITH BEEF � pound ground beef 1 cup water 1 can 14-� oz. stewed tomatoes package 10 oz. Birds Eye sweet corn � teasp on alt � teaspoon chili p wder � tea p on oregano leave � tea p on garlic powder II teaspo n pepper l-� Brown meat in Add Understanding you The truth, please By Dr. Charle W, Faulkner The following quiz will help you gain a better understanding of your elf. There are three part to the quiz. Answer each question as tru thfully as pos­ sible. Add your 'yes" and "no" answers at the end of the quiz. Part Do you refrain from parti- ' cipation in activities? Do you frequently put things off? Do you resist new ways of doing things? Do you con ider am­ bition inconsistent ith you? Are you es entially a loner? Do you feel complacent about sex? Do you avoid talking abou t your elf? Do you make an effort to avoid intimacy? Do you lack a plan for your daily activities? Do you dis. like working hard to accomplish your tasks? Do you daydream a lot? Do you consider your­ self a passive person? Part 8 D e ompetiti n irritate you? Do you are for other people needs before your own? D e a ing for help make you feel uneasy? Do you think most people do not under tand you? D you get emotionally upset easily? Do you often depend on other people with whom you work or cialize? Do you con ider yourself be- 10 average in capability or appearance? Are you ob - qui us verly apologetic? D es criticism up et you a great deal? D y u ffer frequent illne s? Do you down­ play under emphasize YO�1f capabilities? Do you seldom get upset? Part C . Do you have a hard time accepting fault? Do you have a "need" to win when you com­ pete? Do you resent criticism when you put forth great effort? D y u feel a n ed to be in charge? 0 u find it difficult to r que t help hen you need it? Do you riti ize the intelligen e and motiv tion f ther? D y u try t ' et even' when me ne ffend you? D you feel unappre­ ciated and n t properly respect­ ed? D e talking with trangers bore you? D y u feel that y u are better than others? D you refrain fr m compli­ menting other be au u think your compliment will' 0 to their heads?" Do you feel anxiety if you are n t in n­ trol of others? If y u answered yes' to six or more que ti ns in Part Y u are prob bly a per on wh remain apart fr m other people a loner or a per n with ten­ dencies to introver ion - who often says I enjoy being alone," when you really don't. If you answered yes" to six or more questions in Part B You are probably a person who lacks adequate self- onfi­ dence, a "follower" who easily falls in line behind other people and who has a deep­ seated need to be wanted and loved even if it means sacrificing orne of y ur dignity. If you answered yes to six or more que tions in. Part C, You are probably a person who tends to push people around who demand that other do things your way or who i domineering. If you answered • yes' to ix or more questions on more than one part f the quiz. y u pr - bably ha e more thah ne dominant per nalit trait. This is a very normal hara teristic. Please direct all letters lO Dr. Charles W. Faulkner, Post Office Box 50016, Washingt n, D.C. 20004. water, tomatoes c rn and a- nings: bring t a boil and b il about 2 minutes. Stir in rice. Cover rem ve from heat and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a f rk. Makes 6 cups or 4 rvings. P ST -BEEF C SSEROLE 4 oun es Ronzoni b wties � p und ground beef 1 mall onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced * I can oz. tomato auce � tea poon oregano leave 4 ounces mozzarella or n- terey Jack chee ,shredded *Or u e 1/ tea po n arli powder. 00 pasta as directed on package; drain. ean hile bro n beef with onion and garli in illet. Add tomato uce and oregano. p n 1 or 2 table p ns meat uce into l-quart baking dish r 4 individual baking dishes. Arrange half the pasta in the dish; top with half the sauce and half the chee . Repeat layers. Beat 425 degree for 20 to 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly and chee is melted. akes about 4 cups or 4 rving. TOGETHER AKES IT EASIER - DeAnna Hodge and Steven B, Owens are t 0 longtime friends from orth Carolina, who 10 211 pounds to ther, Hod 20 has been overweight since the third grade, and h no reduced her e' ht from 234 to 158 pound . I used to ork at cDonald'. You kno hen you do the door at night? I ate what a left, 1 y Hodge, Determined to combat her weight problem, Hod es ent on a vegetarian diet who h con' t­ ed of • broiled fi a lad or lot of broccoli and grap fruit juice ." Owen 21 who one we' hed a hefty 340 pound no weigh 205 pound. Owen claim he u to eat . meal a d y with a late night snack that included, "peanut butter-and-jelly ndwiche ice cream and cook' "Hi diet a more trict than Hodge and limited him to only 1,500 calor' day. Hod e and 0 en al dded exercising imming and a ing to their di t. 0 that they have cce ully shed 211 pound Owen and Hodg plan to continue their battle of the bul e together, until they reach their ideal weight, encouraging each other alon the w y, CALL Alcoholics Anonymous for help Battle Creek 964-7577 Benton Harbor 926-4710 Grand Rapids 361-6010 Kalamazoo 349-4410 Muskegon 798-9930