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Sirniki This was taken from "The Encyclopedia of Country Living" 3c.dry curd cottage cheese 2 eggs 2Tbsp.sour cream/ yogurt or heavy whipping cream 2/3 c. flour( we prefer whole wheat) a pinch of salt Mix together with a spoon and shape into golf ball sized masses.Roll the balls in more flour and then press down to 3/4 inch thickness, dust again in flour. Now fry in real butter until golden brown on each side. Serve warm. These are much like, breaded mozzarella cheese sticks. We have added sweet basil to the dry curd and let set in the frig for a few hours, then mix as usual. We've also added shredded cheddar cheese to the mix before ball are formed. These make a wonderful appetizer, or a healthy snack for kids. Honey Baked Lentils Cook one cup of lentils, drain( reserving fluid) Mix the cooked lentils with 1 tsp dry mustard, 1/2 tsp. powdered ginger and 1 Tbsp soy sauce. Add 1/2 c. chopped onion and 1 c. reserved lentil water. Pour mixture into greased baking dish and pour 1/2 c. honey over the top. Cover and bake@ 350F for 1 hour, removing lid the last 5 minutes to let top brown. Cheesy Egg Strata ( this is a good recipe for using up old bread and excess eggs) 12 Bread slices ( fresh or stale doesn't matter, we use leftover buns, simply tear into small pieces) Arrange in the bottom of a 9x13 casserole dish. Cover with 6 slices of cheese or 2c. shredded cheese Top with any remaining bread. Beat together; 2-2/3 c, milk 4 eggs 3/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. dry mustard Pour over bread and cheese and bake @ 350F for 45 min. or until puffed and golden. This may be prepared in advance and refrigerated before baking. Options; we add bacon, broken into pieces or cooked breakfast sausage, ham works nicely too.