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Sweet Potato Pie

Sweet Potato Pie

Ingredients 4 egg whites 1/4 cup orange juice (fresh) 1 teaspoon cinnamon (ground) 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (ground) 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon orange rind 1/4 teaspoon allspice (ground) 1/2 cup skim milk 2 tablespoons unsalted margarine (melted) pinch salt…

Pimientos rellenos

Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients 5 bell peppers (red, orange, yellow, or green) 1 pound ground beef, 90% lean 3/4 cup brown rice 1/2 can diced tomatoes, low-sodium 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon allspice 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper Directions…

Stuffed Tomatoes

Stuffed Tomatoes

Ingredients 1 onion (small) 3 tomatoes (large) 1 cup bread crumbs (unseasoned) 2 teaspoons parsley (dried) 2 teaspoons basil (dried) 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/4 cup water (or more as needed) Directions…

Galletas de azúcar y especias (de la Mejor mezcla para hornear)

Sugar and Spice Cookies (from Better Baking Mix)

Ingredients 1 cup Better Baking Mix 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed (or white sugar) 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/3 cup raisins (optional) 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease baking sheet.…

Summer Breeze Smoothie

Summer Breeze Smoothie

Ingredients 1 cup plain yogurt (non-fat) 6 strawberries (medium) 1 cup pineapple (crushed, canned in juice) 1 banana (medium) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 ice cubes Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Place all ingredients in blender and puree…

Summer Fruit Salad

Summer Fruit Salad

Ingredients 1 cup strawberries (diced, fresh or frozen) 1 cup watermelon (cubed) 1 cup pineapple chunks, fresh or canned packed in natural juice (and do not drain) Directions Stir fruit together in a medium sized bowl. Cover and chill. Serve…

Summer Salad

Summer Salad

Ingredients 2 cups salad greens 6 green onions (thinly sliced, with tops) 6 mushrooms (large, fresh, thinly sliced) 1/4 cup walnuts (coarsely chopped) 3/4 cup parsley (fresh, finely chopped) 3/4 cup Tangy Dressing Directions 1. Wash and dry greens. Tear…

Sliced zucchini squash and grape tomato vegetable side dish sauteed in frying pan

Summer Squash Medley

Ingredients 1 onion, small 1 tablespoon olive oil (or canola oil) 1 1/2 yellow summer squash, small and sliced (can use 1-2 squash) 1 1/2 zucchini, small and sliced (can use 1-2 zucchini) 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder salt and pepper…

Summer Squash Stir Fry

Summer Squash Stir Fry

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil (or other vegetable oil) 1 small onion, chopped 2 cups summer squash (washed and sliced) 1 cup carrots, thinly sliced seasonings, to taste (optional) Directions 1. In a skillet (the larger the better), heat oil…

Strawberry Banana Parfait

Strawberry Banana Parfait

Ingredients 1/2 medium ripe banana, mashed 1/8 teaspoon vanilla 1/3 cup plain non-fat yogurt 1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries 1/2 cup bran and wheat flakes ready-to-eat cereal Directions Stir banana and vanilla into yogurt and combine well. In a 10-12…

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