Spinach and Pepper Salad

Quick and easy, this side dish has powered up protein due to a hidden dollop of cream cheese.

8 Ounces Spinach
1 1/2 Cup Bell Pepper, Chopped
1/2 Cup Cottage Cheese
1 Cup Honey Mustard Salad Dressing

Combine Dressing and Cheese.

Puree with a stick blender.

Add Spinach and Pepper to a bowl.

Pour dressing over vegetables and toss.

Three Cheese and Poultry Casserole

Bake in the oven, bake on your grill.  Adventurous?  Smoke it.  The poultry can be chicken, turkey or pheasant.  I made it with a mix of pheasant and chicken.

8 Ounces Orzo Pasta
3 Tbl Butter
3 Cloves Garlic
2 Bell Peppers, Chopped (I used one red and one orange)
3/4 Cup Chopped Spinach
10 Ounce Low Fat Cream of Chicken Soup
1/2 Cup Milk
8 Ounces Cottage Cheese
8 Ounces Shredded Cheddar
8 Ounces Shredded Mozzarella
4 Cups Cooked Poultry

Heat oven to 350 degrees.  Spray a 9x13 pan with cooking spray, set aside.

Cook Orzo to package directions and drain.  While cooking, melt the butter in a large skillet.

Add minced garlic and cook 1 to 2 minutes, until fragrant.

Add bell pepper and cook about 3 minutes.

Add Spinach and cook until just wilted.

Add to a large Bowl.

Add soup, milk, cooked pasta and poultry.  Mix well.

Pour into pan.

Bake for 35 minutes until hot and bubbly.