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Collard Green Gumbo with Ham Hock

Collard Green Gumbo with Ham Hock

Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 large onion (peeled and diced) 3 celery stalks (chopped) 2 cloves garlic (peeled and minced) 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon chopped red pepper flakes 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 2 tablespoons…

Colorful Quesadillas

Colorful Quesadillas

Ingredients 8 ounces cream cheese, fat-free 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 8 flour tortillas (6″ across) 1 cup sweet red pepper (chopped) 1 cup low-fat cheese (shredded) 2 cups spinach leaves (fresh, or 9 oz. frozen, thawed and squeezed dry) Directions…

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Confetti Bean Salsa

Ingredients 1 can black or red beans (15.5 ounce) 1 can corn (12 ounce) 1 cup salsa Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Drain and rinse the beans. Drain the corn. Combine beans, corn, and salsa in a medium-size…

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Cookie Cutter Appetizers

Ingredients 1 whole wheat tortilla 2 tablespoons cream cheese, low-fat 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 cup chopped vegetables (recommended: broccoli, carrots, red pepper, green onion) Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut out multiple shapes…

Corn Casserole

Corn Casserole

Ingredients 1/2 cup onion, chopped 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 can low-sodium cream style corn (about 15 ounces) 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal 1/2 cup 1% low-fat milk 4 tablespoons dried egg mix (or 2 eggs) (or 2 eggs) 1/4…

Chili Popcorn

Chili Popcorn

Ingredients 4 cups popped corn 1 tablespoon margarine (melted) 1 teaspoon chili powder teaspoon garlic powder (dash) Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Mix popcorn and margarine in a bowl. Mix seasonings thoroughly and sprinkle over popcorn. Mix well.…

Chili macaroni with a cast iron skillet in the background

Chili Tomato Beefy Macaroni

Ingredients 3/4 pound ground beef 1 1/2 cups water 1 cup uncooked macaroni 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes (NOT drained) 2 teaspoons chili powder (optional) 1/2 cup Eating Smart seasoning mix 2 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded (1/2 cup shredded)…

Macarrones con chile y tomate

Chili Tomato Macaroni

Ingredients 3/4 pound ground beef, 85% lean 1 1/2 cups water 1 cup macaroni, uncooked 1 can diced tomatoes, drained (15 ounces) 2 teaspoons chili powder, mild 8 servings Eating Smart Seasoning Mix (1/2 cup) salt (optional, to taste) Directions…

Chocolate Chip Yogurt Cookies

Chocolate Chip Yogurt Cookies

Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar (firmly packed) 1/2 cup margarine 1/2 cup yogurt (non-fat, plain) 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 3/4 cup flour (all-purpose) 1 cup flour (whole wheat) 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup chocolate chips (miniature,…

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Frozen Bars

Ingredients 2 packages sugar-free chocolate pudding (1.3 oz each, instant or cook and serve type) 3 1/2 cups skim milk 1/4 cup peanut butter 13 1/2 graham cracker rectangle (break into 27 2-1/2 inch squares) Directions Wash hands with soap…