½ cup cottage cheese

Drain beets; reserve ½ cup liquor. Combine with sugar, onion, salt, pepper, oil, vinegar and beet liquor. Cover; marinate overnight in refrigerator. Arrange in lettuce cups. Top each serving with a mound of cottage cheese. Serve with French dressing. 6 Servings

CREAMY BAKED BEANS

1 1-lb. can baked beans in tomato sauce

¼ cup sour cream

1 tablespoon Chili sauce or catsup

1 teaspoon minced onion

¼ cup grated Cheddar cheese (1 oz.)

Combine all ingredients in a 1-quart casserole. Bake in a moderate oven (350°F.) 25 minutes. 3 to 4 Servings

ASPARAGUS ON TOAST