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Liz’s Sparkling New Year’s Cider

Liz’s Sparkling New Year’s Cider

Ingredients 2 cups 100% apple juice 1/2 teaspoon star anise 2 whole cloves 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 4 cups sparkling water (unsweetened) Directions Combine the first five ingredients in a pot and cook over medium-high heat for about…

Low Fat Ranch Dip

Low Fat Ranch Dip

Ingredients 1 can great northern beans (15 ounce, rinsed and drained, low sodium) 1/4 cup water 1/2 cup yogurt, low-fat plain 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon chives (fresh, chopped) 1 tablespoon…

Macaroni & Cheese with Broccoli

Macaroni & Cheese with Broccoli

Ingredients 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni 4 tablespoons flour 2 cups milk (1%, low fat) 2 cups cheddar cheese, low-fat shredded 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 cups broccoli (cooked and chopped) Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Cook macaroni, following…

Magic Mix

Magic Mix

Ingredients 3 cups dry milk, nonfat 1 cup flour 1/3 cup margarine 1 salt (optional) Directions 1. Combine dry milk, flour, and salt in a large bowl. 2. Cut in margarine with two knives until the mixture looks like cornmeal.…

Magical Fruit Salad

Ingredients 1 can pineapple chunks (20 ounce) 1/2 pound grapes, seedless, red or green 2 bananas 1 3/4 cups milk, non-fat or low-fat 1 package pudding mix, instant, lemon or vanilla (3 1/2 ounce) Directions 1. Drain off the juice.…

Mango Salsa

Mango Salsa

Ingredients 1 mango (peeled, pitted and diced (or 1 cup thawed frozen chunks)) 1 tablespoon onion, red (diced) cilantro (1 Tablespoon, optional, fresh or dried) 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons lime juice (bottled or fresh) Directions 1. Combine all ingredients…

Lemon Potatoes

Lemon Potatoes

Ingredients 3 medium potatoes 1 lemon, juiced (about 1/4 cup of lemon juice) 1 clove garlic (minced) 2 tablespoons oil (olive, canola, vegetable) Directions Heat the oven to 375 degrees. Combine ¼ cup lemon juice, 1 minced garlic clove and…

MyPlate Kitchen

Lemon Velvet Supreme

Ingredients 2 cups yogurt (vanilla, fat-free) 1 ounce pudding mix (instant, lemon, 3 Tablespoons) 8 graham crackers (rectangles, crushed) 1 cup mandarin orange (4 ounce, slices, drained or your favorite fruit) Directions 1. Combine vanilla yogurt and pudding mix; gently…

Leftover Turkey Casserole

Ingredients 6 slices bread, whole wheat 4 ounces cubed turkey 1/2 cup onion, chopped 1/2 cup celery, chopped 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 1/2 cups milk, 1% 1 can cream of mushroom soup, low-sodium (10.75 ounces) 2…

Lemonade

Lemonade

Ingredients 1 lemon 3/4 cup water 1 tablespoon sugar Directions 1. Cut lemon in half crosswise. 2. Place lemon half on juicer. Push and twist to squeeze out the juice. 3. Pour juice into glass. Add about 3/4 cup water.…