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Mini Berry Cream Pies

Ingredients ¼ cup whipping cream 2 teaspoons sugar ¼ cup nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt 15 frozen mini phyllo cups (1.9-ounce package) 15 fresh blueberries 15 fresh raspberries       Directions Beat cream in a small bowl until soft peaks form. Add sugar; beat until stiff. Fold in yogurt. Divide the yogurt cream among phyllo… Read More »


Cherry, Wild Rice & Quinoa Salad

 Ingredients ¾ cup wild rice ½ cup quinoa (see Tips), rinsed if necessary ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil ¼ cup fruity vinegar, such as raspberry or pomegranate ¾ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 cups halved pitted fresh sweet cherries (see Tips) 2 stalks celery, diced ¾ cup diced aged goat cheese, smoked… Read More »


Blueberry-Beef Burgers

Ingredients 2 slices whole-wheat country bread, crusts removed, torn into pieces ⅓ cup fresh or frozen and thawed blueberries 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 2 cloves garlic, minced ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste 12 ounces 90%-lean ground beef Freshly ground pepper, to taste Directions Place bread in… Read More »


Red, White & Blue Corn Chip Bites

 Ingredients ¾ cup fresh salsa 24 blue corn tortilla chips ¼ cup finely crumbled cotija cheese         Directions: Drain any excess liquid from salsa. Top chips with the salsa and sprinkle each with cheese. Serve immediately.


EatingWell Flag Cake

 Ingredients Cake • 1¼ cups granulated sugar • ⅓ cup canola oil • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature • 4 large eggs, at room temperature  • 2 cups whole-wheat pastry flour or all-purpose flour • 1 cup cake flour • 1½ teaspoons baking powder • ½ teaspoon baking soda • ½ teaspoon salt… Read More »


Apple Nachos

 Ingredients: 1/3 cup dried, unsweetened cranberries or raisins 1/4 cup sliced almonds (unsalted) 2 Tbsp hulled, unsalted sunflower seeds 3 red or green apples, cored and thinly sliced into about 12 pieces each 1-2 tsp lemon juice 2 Tbsp water 1/4 cup reduced-fat, smooth peanut butter 1 Tbsp honey   Directions 1. In a small… Read More »


Asian Marinated Vegetable Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

  For the Citrus Vinaigrette: – 1/2 cup sugar-free, 100% orange juice OR juice from 2 medium oranges – 1/4 cup fresh cilantro OR 2 Tbsp dried cilantro – Juice from 1 lime OR 1 Tbsp lime juice – 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil – 1 tsp honey – 1 tsp Dijon mustard – 1/2… Read More »


Beef Sliders with Avocado, Roasted Poblano Pepper, and Cotija Cheese

Ingredients  2 large poblano peppers 3/4 lb extra-lean ground beef 1/4 tsp salt 8 whole-wheat slider buns (lowest sodium available) 1 Tbsp plus 1 tsp crumbled cotija cheese 1 large Italian plum (Roma) tomato (about 3 inches), cut crosswise into 8 slices 1 medium avocado (mashed with a fork) Directions Preheat the oven to 500… Read More »


Blueberry Mango Smoothie

Ingredients    3/4 cup plain, fat-free Greek yogurt    3/4 cup fat-free milk    3/4 cup frozen, unsweetened blueberries    3/4 cup frozen mango chunks    1 tablespoon honey    splash vanilla extract   Directions Add all ingredients to a blender. Process until the mixture is completely smooth. If the smoothie is too thick, add… Read More »


Why is Walking the Most Popular Form of Exercise?

When it comes to simple ways to be healthy, walking is all the rage. Follow these tips getting started and learn more about fitness walking with the AHA.   You can get active in lots of ways, but walking is one of the easiest! For most people, it’s safe, easy to stick with, and low-… Read More »


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