1/4 c. half & half
16 oz. pkg. green giant frozen pasta accents (garlic seasoning)
1/4 c. sour cream
1 med. sliced cucumber
8 oz. pkg. imitation crab sticks (cut into 1/2" pieces)
4 c. spinach leaves (coarsely chopped), optional

Bring half & half to boil in large saucepan. Add pasta accents and return to a boil, stirring constantly, reduce heat, cover, simmer 2 minutes. Stir in sour cream and cucumber. Cover, simmer additional 2 minutes or until vegetables are crisp tender. Stir in crab, cook only until heated through.

To serve, arrange spinach on serving platter, spoon vegetable, mixture over spinach. Serves 6 (1 1/2 cup) servings. 190 calories. Serve warm.

ORANGE AND ALMOND TOSSED SALAD

1/2 head lettuce, shredded
1 c. celery, chopped fine
2 green onions & tops, chopped
1 can mandarin oranges, drained

Assemble salad: Place all above items including candied almonds in bowl. Pour dressing over and toss.

DRESSING:

1 tbsp. salad oil
2 tbsp. cider vinegar
2 tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. Tabasco
1/4 tsp. almond extract