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RECIPE: HONEY-HERB CHICKEN

Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 pound) Juice of one lime (about 2 tablespoons) 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped 1 tablespoon honey Directions With a mallet (the bottom of a heavy coffee mug works, too) pound each breast half to about 1/2-inch thick. Combine lime juice, coriander, and honey in […]

Herb Roasted Potatoes (Gluten-Free)

Ingredients 4 to 6 very small new potatoes, red or purple 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced (or 1 teaspoon dried) Directions Preheat oven to 450°F. Wash and cut potatoes in half or quarters, depending on size. Put oil on a 15-1/2-by-10-1/2-by-2-inch baking pan. Heat three minutes on the lowest oven rack. […]

Do-It-Yourself Minestrone Soup

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small onion (about 1/2-cup chopped) 2 medium carrots, sliced 1 stalk celery, sliced 1 clove garlic (or 1 teaspoon garlic flakes) 1 tablespoon pot herbs 1 14-1/2-ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth (about 2 cups) 1 14-1/2-ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes plus 1 can of water 1 19-ounce can cannellini […]

Tortilla Pizza

Help your kids maintain a healthy weight by keeping them active and trying some new low-calorie, kid-friendly recipes. This one provides 1 cup of healthy vegetables per serving! Ingredients 12 small corn or flour tortillas Vegetable oil 1 16-oz. can refried beans 1/4 cup chopped onion 2 oz. canned green chili peppers, diced (optional) 6 […]

Tiny Fruit Tarts

Tiny Fruit Tarts – gout friendly Ingredients: 1 large tart apple, such as Cortland or Granny Smith 1 tablespoon Splenda brown sugar blend 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 12 wonton wrappers Butter-flavor cooking spray Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grate the apple, skin included. Sprinkle with Splenda and cinnamon. Drain excess moisture. Line a nonstick mini muffin pan […]

Do-It-Yourself Trail Mix

Snacking can get out of control over a long cold weekend. Be prepared with some homemade trail mix that will satisfy your cravings for something sweet and crunchy. Ingredients 1 cup wheat cereal 1/4 cup dried fruit: raisins, blueberries, cranberries, chopped apricots, plums, or peaches, or a mixture 1/4 cup cashews (1 ounce) Directions Mix […]