I substitute heavy cream with a thickened low-fat milk. I blend 1 tablespoon flour into 1 cup milk and use it in cooked dishes, such as soups, sauces and casseroles. It provides the consistency of heavy cream without the fat. I adjust the amount depending on the desired end result. With most of my recipes, there are so many other great flavors involved that no one notices whether I’ve used real cream or not. Suzanne A., Queensboro, New York
“This is our traditional Christmas Eve dinner.” Rich, creamy and delicious with flaky and tender orange roughy, this dish is perfect for company.”
—Marilyn Bishop, Redbridge, Ontario
Served hot or cold, this soup never fails to delight the taste buds! It's simple to make, has a nice dill flavor and is a great way to use a few potatoes and a garden cucumber. It's one of my favorites. —Robert Breno
Strongsville, Ohio
My husband's a grain farmer who is definitely a "meat and potatoes" man. He likes soup on a chilly day, though. Served with warm bread, this makes for a quick but hearty noontime meal.
Along with our children, 10 and 5, we live 5 miles from town. I wouldn't trade country life for a million bucks!
