Apple-Stuffed Squash
All you need is a microwave to cook this delicious and seasonal side dish.
Topic 5 Ingredients or Less
Applesauce
Ingredients 7 apple (cut in quarters) 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup sugar Directions 1. Wash and then cut apples in quarters. Apples can be peeled, but fiber will be decreased. 2. Combine apples and water in saucepan. Heat to boiling.…
2-Step Chicken
The ultimate in simplicity, this recipe calls for chicken and cream of chicken soup. Pair it with a salad, or roasted mixed vegetables for a colorful dinner. Even better, 2-step around the kitchen while it is heating up, getting some physical activity while you cook!
3-Can Chili
Ingredients 1 can beans, low-sodium undrained (pinto, kidney, red, or black 15.5 ounces) 1 can corn, drained (15 ounces, or 10-ounce package of frozen corn) 1 can crushed tomatoes, undrained (15 ounces) chili powder (to taste) Directions 1. Place the contents…
A Simple Mexican Salad
Ingredients 2 cucumbers 2 oranges 1 lemon or lime (the juice) 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon salt Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Wash the cucumbers, oranges and lemon or lime under cold running water. Slice the cucumbers.…
Angel Food Pastry with Fresh Berries and Whipped Cream
Ingredients 1 ounce angel food cake mix (3 tablespoons) 1/8 cup yogurt, low-fat vanilla (2 Tablespoons) 3 cups raspberries (about 3 ) 2 strawberries, sliced 1 1/2 tablespoons lite whipped topping (can use 1-2 Tablespoons) Directions Scoop 3 Tablespoons of…
Any Days a Picnic Chicken Salad
Ingredients 2 1/2 cups chicken breast (cooked, diced) 1/2 cup celery (chopped) 1/4 cup onion (chopped) 3 packages pickle relish (2/3 tablespoon) 1/2 cup mayonnaise (light) Directions 1. Wash hands with soap and water. 2. Combine all ingredients. 3. Refrigerate…
Apple Banana Salad with Peanuts
Ingredients 12 ounces lettuce mix 2 ripe bananas 2 1/2 medium apples, sliced (14 oz. of sliced apples) 3/4 cup unsalted dry roasted peanuts Directions Whisk together dressing ingredients. Slice bananas. In a large salad bowl, toss mixed greens, banana…
Delicious Tropical Smoothie
Serves 2 Fruits and Vegetables: 1/4 cup per serving Ingredients 1/2 cup 100% orange juice 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt, non-fat or low-fat 1/2 cup strawberries (or any fresh or frozen berry mix) 1 banana, medium, peeled ¼ cup mango, chopped…
Farmer-Style Tomato Sauce
Serves: 6 Fruits and Vegetables: 1 cup per serving Ingredients Use 10 large tomatoes (about 5 pounds) Directions Wash tomatoes. Cut out and remove the stem and any bruised spots. Chop the tomatoes into large chunks and puree (including skin and…