• 4 sirloin steaks, about 1/4 lb. each
• 1 clove garlic, cut in half
• 1/4 cup steak sauce

Prepare grill or broiler. Rub both sides of steaks with garlic. Place steaks on grill and cook 3 minutes per side for medium-rare meat. Cook longer for desired doneness. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with steak sauce.

Per serving: calories 265, fat 10.1g, 36% calories from fat, cholesterol 112mg, protein 38.6g, carbohydrates 2.6g, fiber 0.3g, sugar 0.0g, sodium 311mg, diet points 6.6.

The recommended wine is: Cabernet Sauvignon.

• 1 lb. Brussels sprouts, trimmed and cut in half
• 2 tsp. unsalted butter

Place Brussels sprouts in a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover saucepan and steam 8-10 minutes or until Brussels sprouts are tender. Drain, add butter and salt and pepper to taste and toss.

Per serving: calories 66, fat 2.3g, 27% calories from fat, cholesterol 5mg, protein 3.9g, carbohydrates 10.2g, fiber 4.3g, sugar 2.5g, sodium 29mg, diet points 1.1.

• 1-1/4 lbs. red potatoes, scrubbed and cubed
• 2 tsp. unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup scallions, chopped
• 1/2 cup skim milk
• 2 tsp. cornstarch
• 1 Tbs. fresh dill

Place potatoes in a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover saucepan and steam 12-15 minutes, or until tender. Transfer to a serving bowl. Melt butter in a heavy nonstick skillet over medium heat. Sauté scallions 3-4 minutes, or until softened. Combine milk with cornstarch in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake vigorously. Stir into scallions. Add dill and salt and pepper to taste and simmer 2 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Pour sauce over potatoes and toss.

Per serving: calories 147, fat 2.1g, 13% calories from fat, cholesterol 6mg, protein 4.1g, carbohydrates 28.7g, fiber 2.4g, sugar 3.8g, sodium 26mg, diet points 3.1.

• 1/2 lb. corn oil margarine
• 4 squares unsweetened chocolate
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 tsp. vanilla
• 1 cup flour
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. baking powder
• 1 cup chopped nuts

Combine margarine and chocolate in a heavy saucepan over low heat. Whisk occasionally until melted and smooth. Remove from heat. In a mixing bowl, beat sugar and eggs. Add melted chocolate mix, vanilla, flour, salt, and baking powder. Blend and fold in chopped nuts. Bake in a greased and floured 9x13 inch pan at 350°F for 35 to 40 minutes. Cool in pan and cut into squares. Freezes well.

This recipe serves 12 people. Due to the nature of this recipe, it adjusts the number of servings in multiples of 12 only.

Per serving: calories 437, fat 27.7g, 54% calories from fat, cholesterol 62mg, protein 6.1g, carbohydrates 46.0g, fiber 2.9g, sugar 34.5g, sodium 206mg, diet points 11.0.