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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…

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…

Cinnamon Raisin Almond Balls

Cinnamon Raisin Almond Balls

Ingredients 1 cup almonds 1 cup raisins 1 teaspoon cinnamon Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Rinse the raisins and almonds with water. Toss them in the food processor with the cinnamon. When sufficiently mixed, form into balls or…

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