Pork Chow Mein

1 lb boneless pork loin

2 garlic cloves, minced

4 T soy sauce, divided

2 T. cornstarch

1/2 to 1 tsp ground ginger

1 c. chicken broth

1 T. vegetable oil

1 c. thinly sliced carrots

1 c. thinly sliced celery

1c. chopped onion

1 c. coarsely chopped cabbage

1 c. coarsely chopped fresh spinach

Hot cooked rice

1) Cut pork into 4-in. x 1/4 in. strips; place n a bowl. Add garlic and 2 T soy sauce. Cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours.

2) Meanwhile, combine the cornstarch, ginger, broth and remaining soy sauce until smooth; set aside. Heat oil in a large skillet or wok on high; stir-fry pork until no longer pink. Remove; keep warm.

3) Add carrots and celery; stir-fry for 3-4 mins. Add the onion, cabbage and spinach; stir-fry for 2-3 mins. Stir broth mixture; stir into skillet along with pork. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 3-4 mins. or until thickened. Serve immediately over rice if desired.

Yield: 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts; 1 c. without rice equals 162 calories, 6 g. fat ( 2 g. saturated) 38 mg cholesterol, 561 mg sodium, 10 g. carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 17 g protein.

Sloppy Joes

1 lb. ground beef

1 c. ketchup

1/4 c. water

2 T. brown sugar

2 tsp. worcestershire sauce

2 tsp. prepared mustard

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp salt

1) In a large saucepan, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the ketchup, water, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder and salt.

2) Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-40mins. Serve on buns.

Yield: 3 servings

Fact: 1 sandwich equals 439 calories, 16 g fat(6 g. saturated fat), 75 mg cholesterol, 1,360 mg sodium 46 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 27 g protein.