tortilla bake

1/4 c. Green onions, dehydrated (reconstituted before cooking)
1-3 T. chili powder (depending on how hot you like it)
2 T. cumin powder
2 c. cottage cheese
12 corn tortillas (cut into 4's)
1 small can of tomato sauce or left over spaghetti sauce
1 T. oil

saute green onions, add chili powder and cumin. then add tortillas and stir. Until coated and cooked. add sauce and cottage cheese. Then serve.

Breakfast fruit salad

2 c. cottage cheese
1 can of mandarin oranges, drained
1 small can pineapple tidbits, drained
1/2 c. macadamia nuts

Mix all ingredients in a bowl and serve.

Soft Cottage Cheese

2 c. hot water
1-1/2 c. dry milk powder
3 T. Fresh lemon juice or white vinegar

Blend water and dry milk and pour into saucepan (foam and all).

Sprinkle lemon juice or vinegar slowly around edges and gently stir over medium heat just until milk begins to curdle, separating into curds and whey. Remove from heat and let rest one minute. Pour into strainer or colander, rinse with hot, then cold water. Press out water with back of spoon. Makes about 1-1/2 c. curds. If desired, moisten rinsed curds with a little buttermilk before serving and add salt to taste. Refrigerate if not used immediately. Whey from fresh milk powder can be used in place of water in breads and soups.