Comforting foods to help forget the cold winter

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Spring is in the air and here are some comforting foods to welcome in the new season while warding off last winter's chill. In large pot, put 3-l4 oz. containers of chicken broth, bring to a boil, and stir in 3 tab. orzo pasta, reduce heat and cook just until tender. Stir in l l/2 cups of sliced zucchini, 4 green onions sliced, cook l minute. Add l-8 oz. boneless skinless chicken breast thinly sliced, reduce heat and simmer until cooked through then add l/2 cup frozen peas. Remove from heat and stir in l tab. of lemon juice, l tab. finely chopped parsley and some green onion tails chopped finely. Serves 6 at 82 calories per serving. HEART HEALTHY TENDER BAKED SALMON FILLET Preheat oven to 400. Place 24-inch piece of heavy duty foil on baking sheet with sides, allowing edges to hang over sides. Place 2 lb. of salmon fillet, skin removed in the centre of the foil, sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. With a sharp knife, thinly slice 3 small plum tomatoes, and l medium red sweet onion. Advertisement Remove basil leaves from l bunch of fresh basil and wash well. Arrange tomato slices and onion slices as well as the basil leaves on the salmon fillet. Bring edges of foil together over top of fish then seal well by rolling tightly and crimping foil. Bake 30-35 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork. To check carefully, open package if necessary and reseal and continue to cook until fish is done.