Chicken, Pasta and Spinach Soup

Chicken, Pasta and Spinach Soup

This hearty soup recipe from the American Diabetes Association will warm and satisfy you on those chilly winter days. Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 (14-ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 (14.5-ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes 2 ounces whole grain or multigrain pasta (such as rotini) 2 cups cooked diced chicken breast 1 cup packed baby spinach …

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Banana Nut Bread

Banana Nut Bread

Bananas and low-fat buttermilk give this old holiday favorite its moistness and help lower the fat. 1/3 cup low-fat buttermilk 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup margarine 1 egg 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup chopped pecans Preheat oven to 350º F. …

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Down Home Apple Pie Popcorn

Down Home Apple Pie Popcorn

It’s time to celebrate popcorn — October is National Popcorn Poppin’ Month! Whole grain, naturally low in fat and calories and gluten free, popcorn is a good fit for today’s health-conscious consumer. Add in popcorn’s irresistible aroma, connection to good times and seemingly magical transformation, and it’s easy to understand why there’s a month-long celebration …

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Touchdown Mini-Meatloaves

Touchdown Mini Meatloaves

With fall comes football season and the requisite game day rituals. Whatever your favorite traditions may be, if you’re like most fans, the ultimate football experience is about sharing good food with good company — whether tailgating in the stadium parking lot or cheering from the comfort of home. Try this lighter, leaner version of …

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Simple Summer Smoothie

Simple Summer Smoothie

Try this refreshing and healthy smoothie, perfect for the warm summer months. Ingredients: 1 banana 1 cup frozen strawberries 1 cup frozen blueberries 1 cup frozen cherries 4 ice cubes 1/2 cup orange juice 3/4 cup vanilla yogurt 1/2 teaspoon honey (optional) Place the banana, strawberries, blueberries, cherries and ice cubes in a blender. Pour …

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Freshen Up Salads With Sweet And Juicy Pears

Freshen Up Salads With Sweet And Juicy Pears

Bring a sweet touch to your salads by adding fresh pears. Pears make a great addition to salads at any meal. An excellent source of fiber, pears are also a good source of vitamin C. Adding them to salads can help you pump up your meal’s nutrition content with one tasty ingredient. To tell if …

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Baked Salmon Provencale

salmon provelcale

Ingredients 4 salmon fillets 1 teaspoon unsalted butter 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 tablespoon garlic, minced 2 1/2 teaspoons dried tarragon 1 teaspoons dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon dried sage 2 bay leaves 1 cup plum tomato, coarsely chopped 9 Greek olives, pitted and chopped 2 1/2 cups white wine 1 cup fish stock 1 teaspoon …

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