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roasted eggplant topped with yogurt

Mediterranean Roasted Eggplant with Tomato Sauce

Ingredients 2 eggplant (medium) 1 cup pizza sauce (low-sodium, or low-sodium spaghetti sauce) 1/2 cup yogurt (low-fat plain) 1 garlic clove (finely chopped) vegetable oil spray (as needed) Directions 1. Wash hands thoroughly with warm water and soap. 2. Preheat…

Mango Shake

Mango Shake

Ingredients 2 cups milk (low-fat 1%) 1 fresh pitted mango (or 4 Tablespoons of frozen mango juice) 1 banana (medium) 2 ice cubes Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Put all ingredients into a blender. Blend until foamy. Serve…

Mediterranean Chicken and White Bean Salad

Mediterranean Chicken and White Bean Salad

Ingredients 1 cup skinless cooked chicken (diced into 1/2 inch pieces) 1 can 15.5 ounce low-sodium white beans (drained and rinsed with cold water) 1 cucumber (peeled and diced into 1/2 inch pieces) 1/4 red or white onion (peeled and…

Manhattan Clam Chowder

Manhattan Clam Chowder

Ingredients 3 celery (stalks, medium – washed & sliced) 1 onion (large, chopped) 1/2 cup tomato puree (low sodium) 1 1/2 cups potatoes (sliced) 1 1/2 cups carrot (washed and sliced) 2 cans clams (6 1/2 ounces each, chopped, drained)…

Melissa’s Slow Cooker Stuffing

Melissa’s Slow Cooker Stuffing

Ingredients 3/4 stick of light butter 2 cups chopped celery 1 cup chopped onion 2 1/2 teaspoons dried parsley 2 cups fresh mushrooms (sliced) 16 slices 100% whole-wheat bread, cubed 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1 cup chopped apple 1 teaspoon…

Melon Salsa

Melon Salsa

Ingredients 2 cups melon, honeydew, cantaloupe or watermelon (seeded and chopped fresh, use one kind or a combination) 1 cup cucumber (peeled, seeded and chopped) 1/4 cup onion, red or white (chopped) 2 cilantro or mint, fresh (2 Tablespoon, chopped,…

Marinated Beef

Marinated Beef

Ingredients 12 ounces beef round steak 1 garlic clove 2 tablespoons lemon juice 4 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Directions 1. Using a cutting board and sharp knife, cut round steak across the grain into…

watermelon and honeydew melon in a bowl with chopped mint

Melon and Mint

Ingredients 1 tablespoon lime juice 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves 6 teaspoons packed brown sugar (2 Tablespoons) 3 cups watermelon cubes 3 cups honeydew cubes Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Blend lime juice, mint leaves and brown sugar…

Mashed Parsnips and Potatoes

Mashed Parsnips and Potatoes

Ingredients 2 cups parsnips (medium size) 3 medium potatoes (1 pound) 1/2 cup low-fat milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon butter Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Scrub parsnips and potatoes under…

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