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Cabbage Salad

Cabbage Salad

Dill, mustard, and lemon juice give this crunchy salad a zesty dressing. Make the dressing ahead to save time later.

Celery with Apricot Blue Cheese Spread

Celery with Apricot Blue Cheese Spread

Ingredients 2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese 3 tablespoons fat-free cream cheese 1/2 cup fat-free yogurt (plain) 4 dried apricots 4 dried figs or dates 1/4 cup pecans 8 stalks celery Directions Chop dried fruit and pecans. Mix blue cheese, cream…

Cabbage Stir Fry

Cabbage Stir-Fry

Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 cup chopped onion 2 green peppers, medium (chopped) 1 small head cabbage (chopped) 2 cloves garlic (chopped, or 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder) 2 tablespoons soy sauce, low-sodium Directions Wash hands with soap and…

Cafe Mocha

Cafe Mocha

Jazz up this hot drink by adding cinnamon.

California Avocado Super Summer Wrap

California Avocado Super Summer Wrap

Ingredients 1 ripe avocado (seeded, peeled, and cut into chunks) 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt 1 teaspoon lime juice 1/2 cup blueberries 1/2 cup carrots (grated) 1/4 cup red onion (chopped) 2 cups fresh arugula (chopped) 12 ounces cooked…

Candied Yams

Candied Yams

Enjoy this side dish for a Thanksgiving treat or anytime yams are in season.

Cantaloupe Cooler

Cantaloupe Cooler

Ingredients 1 cantaloupe (ripe) 2 1/2 cups orange juice (cold) 2 tablespoons sugar (granulated) ice (crushed) Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Cut melon in half. Scoop out seeds, remove rind and discard. Cut melon into 1-inch cubes. In…

Brunswick Stew

Brunswick Stew

Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 onion (medium, chopped) 2 cups chicken broth, low-sodium 2 cups chicken or turkey (cooked, diced and boned) 2 cups tomatoes, canned or cooked (low sodium) 2 cups lima beans, canned or cooked 2 cups…

Brussels sprouts

Brussel Sprouts, Cranberry and Bulgur Salad

Ingredients 1/3 cup dried bulgur 1 cup boiling water 2 cups Brussels sprouts (1/2 pound) 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup chopped nuts (any type) 1/4 cup orange juice 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons vinegar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4…