What You Need: 2 C of fresh spinach 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 C Parmesan cheese, grated 1/4 C walnuts, chopped 1/4 C olive oil 8 celery stalks, trimmed and rinsed How to […]
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Healthy Easter Treats Part 1
One of the most common things associated with Easter treats is chocolate. Every year, children receive baskets full of chocolate treats that are hard on their teeth and bad for their health. This Easter, consider […]
Festive Fruit Bowl
A wonderful party favorite you can enjoy all year round. 1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple, with juice 2 (4 oz.) pkgs. raspberry gelatin 1 (16 oz.) can whole berry cranberry sauce 1 apple, chop […]
Creamed Grapes with Sweet Pecans
What You Need: 1 (8 oz.) pkg. low fat cream cheese, room temperature 1 C low fat sour cream 1/3 C sugar 2 t vanilla extract 2 lbs. seedless green grapes 2 lbs. seedless red […]
Frozen Banana Berry Salad
What You Need: 1 (20 oz.) can pineapple tidbits with juice 5 bananas, sliced 1/2 C sugar 1 (16 oz.) can whole cranberry sauce 1/3 C pecans, chopped 1 (8 oz.) container whipped topping, thawed […]
Iceberg Lettuce isn’t Your Only Choice Part 1
What goes in a salad? 90 percent of the time it starts with crisp, green lettuce. The question ism what type of greens do you like on your salad? It doesn’t just have to […]
Crisp & Fresh Lettuce Storage Tips Part 1
You’re hungry and you know there’s something you’re craving. Why not try a salad? You run to the fridge, open the vegetable crisper only, to find the lettuce you bought 2 days ago is […]
Romantic Raspberry Rendezvous
A fun drink to get you in the mood for your special Valentine’s celebration. What You Need: 1/2 tub Raspberry Ice Drink Mix 1 C cranberry juice, cold 1 C water, cold 2 C […]
Valentine’s Day Dinner for Two Part 2
Fancier Fare Some of you may use Valentine’s Day as the time to stretch your cooking repertoire. In that case, you want to tantalize your sweetie with a feast for the eyes and the […]
Valentine’s Day Dinner for Two Part 1
No one takes the day off for Valentine’s Day, so dinner is usually the meal of choice for couples to share. This year, instead of eating out, use your extra cash to create a bistro […]
Healthy Valentine’s Meal Ideas Part 2
Toss a salad to go with dinner. Instead of store bought croutons on the top, use cubed pieces of wheat bread. Wash them with a little butter or reduced fat margarine and pop them into […]
Healthy Valentine’s Meal Ideas Part 1
Everyone used to look forward to Valentine’s Day. They got to eat sweets from their sweetie. But now that we are trying to be a bit more health conscious these days, so that holidays won’t […]