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* ft Home Economics Teacher Gets To Gnmhine Goo Id nor HnKKv B.v Audrey C. Lodato Host staff Writer Home economic*'teacher Brenda White is indeed a fortunate woman. After all, not everyone gets to com bine a hobby with a career. But that's just what the Char lotte-Mecklenburg teacher does. In addition to teaching cooking to eighth graders at Alexander Junior High in Huntersville (as well as feeding her family of four), White confesses, "I cook for fun!” De scribing herself as an "inside per son,” she adds, “I guess I’m pretty domestic.” Her biggest influence, she relates, was her mother, who managed the school cafeteria at home in Mocks ville. "She used to cook a lot. I took an interest in it when I started helping her. When I was 11,1 made a batch of biscuits. My mother was there in the kitchen telling me what to do," she recalls. “The dough was so sticky that I was afraid I’d made a mess and started crying.” White’s mother reassured her that every thing was fine. "They turned out good,” she remembers. ”iuic iidu uirw oiuer brothers “with big appetites,” as well as a young brother and a sister. 1 used to bake a lot,” she re counts, but adds that her family now doesn’t eat a lot of sweets, so she doesn’t bake much unless com pany’s coming. Although her interest in cooking has led her to experiment and try all different types of foods, her family prefers plain cooking. “My husband has changed my eating habits,” she comments. “He’s a meat and potatoes man, so that’s what I cook. When we’re eating out, though, I like to try something I’ve never eaten before.” Brenda White spoons cheese over lasagna noodles. Married to the Rev. William White, pastor of Little Rock AME Zion Church, the couple has two children: 17 year old William M. White Jr., known as Milton, who is in the 11th gradfe at Myers Park High How To Prepare Dinner In 30 Minutes? want to make dinner in a jiffy? Donna Higgins, director of Del Monte Kitchens, has developed a 30-minute menu, complete with des sert. To save time, take out all ingredients ahead of time. HUNAN-STYLE CHICKEN MANDARIN SPINACH SALAD COOL FRUIT DESSERT HOT COOKED RICE TEA FORTUNE COOKIES (Serves 4) YOU WILL NEED: 1 large whole chicken breast, skinned and boned 1 cup chicken broth 1)3 cup REGINA White Wine Vinegar, divided 2 Tbsp. CHUN KING Soy Sauce 2 Tbsp. dry sherry 1 Tbsp. cornstarch 5 tsp. Grey Poupon Dijon -Mustard, divided 1 tsp. sugar Ms tsp. garlic powder Mi tsp. dried red pepper Hakes L ean (15-Mi oz.) DEL .MONTE Pineapple Chunks In Its Own Juice 1 can (16 oz.) DEL MONTE Lite Apricot Halves or Sliced , Peaches No time to cook? You don’t need much, just M minutes to prepare this complete dinner, including Chinese Hunan-style chicken with Mandarin spinach salad. :;o by Jean Ford 9 9ww ^ COLOR MAGIC: INSTII You have favorite colors which you choose over and over again, as your closet will attest. Why? Because they make you feel and look terrific Instinct drew you to those colon. You instinctively felt the harmony between your skin tone and those colon. And harmony is the secret to success in selecting wardrobe and makeup colors. Your most flattering colors are those that harmonize with your skin tone naturally. So if your skin tone is warm-with golden undertones. UCT AND HARMONY select warm colors. If it is cool toned-with pink/red undertones, select cool colors. Does that mean you must give up your favorite colors or clothes if they're not “right—warm or cool as your skin tone? The fashion and color experts at Avon say no. Avon’s flexible Personal Color Harmony theory is that since every color has warm and cool shades, we can weqr any color in a shade keyed to our warm/cool skin tone. Then, it simply recommends selecting makeup which coordinates with the clothing colors: cool tone dress, cool-toned makeup: warm lone dress, warm toned makeup, it’s that easy! The many shade selections avail able in Avon’s CoJorcremc makeup give you the flexibility to experiment and create a harmonious color style that is natural, fashionable and all of your own. If you don't have an Avon Representative, call 1-800-858-8000. Miss Ford Is Beauty and Public Relations Manager. Special Markets for Avon Products, Inc. 1 medium DEL MONTE'Banana 2-Tbsp. dark rum 5 cups spinach leaves or Romaine lettuce, washed 1 can (11 oz.) DEL MONTE Mandarin Oranges, drained 1 can (8 oz.) CHUN KING Sliced Water Chestnuts, divided 'k cup oil 2 Tbsp. orange juice l Tbsp. honey % tsp. sale Dash pepper 1 can (16 oz.) DEL MONTE Cut Green Beans 1 can <8-‘/4 oz.) DEL MONTE Sliced Carrots 3 green onions 6:00 to 6:05 1. Dice chicken breast. 2. In bowl combine chicken, ! broth, 3 tablespoons vinegar, soy j sauce, sherry, cornstarch, 2 , teaspoons mustard, sugar, garlic powder and red pepper Marinate ! 15 minutes. { 6:05 to 6:20 j 1. In serving bowl, combine j pineapple and its juice, drained apricots, bananas and rum ! Cover and chill. ! 2. Tear spinach in bite-size i pieces. In salad bowl, arrange , spinach, oranges and cup water chestnuts. Cover and chill. 3. Combine oil, orange juice, ! remaining vinegar, honey, | remaining mustard, salt and pepper. Thoroughly blend. 6:20 to 6:30 1. Drain vegetables. Cut green onions in 2-inch lengths. i2. In skillet, heat l tablespoon oil 4>ver high heat. Drain chicken reserving marinade. Add chick en: stir fry-a-roin. t^ans, carrots, onion and remaining water chestnuts. Stir and add reserved marinade Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened and vegetables are heated through. Usher's Uniforms Sizes 4 - 20 14Va -32/a 46-48-50-52 Available In White or Navy t A -- 1 - . t fast Cmml 49S |^ ^ 376-1249 A mealy tomato sauce adds zest to lasagna. After the sauce, a final layer of cheese is added. School; and 12 year old Jacinta, a seventh grader at Northeast. “We attend a lot of conferences and church meetings," White notes. “I've tried to teach the children to eat balanced meals and a variety of foods, not just hamburgers. I tell them, ‘If you don’t like it, at least you know what it is and can say you’ve tried it.’” The results is that, when the family is away and eating in hotels, the children are familiar with foods on the menu. White, who is a graduate of N.C. Central University in Durham, re cently completed her masters at UNC-Greensboro. Besides teaching cooking, she also teaches “occupa tions” to seventh graders and sew ing to ninth graders. One of her biggest pleasures as a teacher is seeing students achieve. In her sewing classes, for example, youngsters who have never sewn before are able to produce a wear able garment. “You can see a change,’’ she smiles. ‘‘They’re proud of what they made " Al though still predominantly the do main of girls, a few boys do sign up for home ec classes. Since the past three summers she has spent so much time in Greens boro working on her masters de gree, this summer White is plan ning to spend with her daughter, helping her learn to sew and cook. Jacinta has signed up for a home economics class next year “I feel it will do her some good, " her mother remarks. White enjoys quiet time spent at home. She used to be involved in a lot of community activities, but quit when she was going for her masters because it got to be too much. “I felt I was spreading myself too thin and not doing anything well," she ex plains. When I visited their home one afternoon after school. White was busy preparing lasagna for dinner Lasagna goes over well in her classes, too. Each year, students ask. ‘‘Are we going to make lasagna?" "They love it," she ad mits. When asked what her favorite dish is that her mother cooks, Jacinta replies, "baked chicken with rice and gravy." “See?" says her mother. "Just plain cooking." Here are some of Brenda White's "plain cooking" recipes for your enjoyment Lasagna 1 lb. ground beef l clove garlic, minced 1 can stewed tomatoes 1 can tomato sauce 1 can spaghetti sauce 'a tsp. seasoned salt 6 lasagna noodles 2/3 c. parmesan cheese 1 lb. sharp Cheddar cheese 2 tsp. sugar 1 lb. mozzarella cheese Brown beef in skillet; drain excess fat. Add garlic, tomatoes, tomato sauce, spaghetti sauce, sugar and seasoned salt; simmer for 15 minutes. Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions. Spread bottom of a ll'i'^V-s” baking dish with a part of the sauce. Arrange a layer of lasagna and cheeses. Repeat layers, ending with sauce, then cheese. Bake in a pre-heated 350 degree oven for 30 minutes Let stand 10 minutes for easy serv ing. --Favorite Recipe ____j Yeast Rolls / 1 package active dry yeast *4 c. warm water 1 c. milk, scalded V« c. sugar v4 c. shortening 1 tsp. salt 34 c. sifted all-purpose flour 1 egg Oven 400 degrees Soften yeast in warm water. Combine milk, sugar, shortening, and salt; cool to lukewarm. Add H4 cups of flour; beat well. Beat in yeast and egg. Gradually add remaining flour to form soft dough, beating well Place in greased bowl, turning once to grease surface. Cover and let rise 'til double (l's to 2 hours). Turn out on lightly floured sur face and shape as desired Cover and let shaped rolls rise 'til double (30 to 45 min ). Bake on greased baking sheet in hot oven (400 degrees) for 12 to 15 minutes. Makes 3 dozen Parker House rolls. - Quick Chicken Casserole-^, s ( 4 c diced cooked chicken j 4 c. diced celery r 4 Tbsp. grated onion { 1 tsp. salt t 1 1/3 c mayonnaise | 2 c. crushed potato chips ) 1 c. grated cheddar cheese Combine chicken, celery, onion, ( salt and mayonnaise; mix well ) Place potato chips in bottom of } baking dish. Pour chicken mix- \ ture over chips. Top with grated t cheese Bake in preheated 450 { degree oven for 10 minutes or { until heated through. j Mandarin Orange Salad / 2 small cans mandarin oranges, j drained 1 No 2 can fruit cocktail, drained { 1 c. chopped pecans [ 1 c. maraschino cherries ) 2 c. miniature marshmallows j 1 c. shredded coconut (optional) : 2 c. sour cream { Place all ingredients in bowl; | stir. Cover; refrigerate for 24 • kAfA.A / Have tome rocipos to riiaro, who mi^ht? 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