Knowing Your Oats
Oats are inexpensive and very nutritious. Half a cup of porridge (cooked oats) has only 62 calories and only 1 gram of fat. Oat bran offers even more nutrition because for only 40 calories you also get a high fibre cereal. Watch what you add on top, though. If you load on cream and sugar you're loading on the fat and calories. Try a little maple...
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The Buzz on Honey
Honey is a sweet treat that is incredibly versatile. It lends a wonderful flavour to cooking and baking, and it is good for you. In addition to being a great source of energy, researchers now know that honey can contribute to our daily intake of vitamins, essential minerals, and amino acids. Honey can even be used to help treat minor cuts and burns.
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Carrot and Walnut Crunch
Ingredients:
1 11-ounce can mandarin oranges, drained
1-1/2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
2-1/2 cups shredded carrots
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup golden raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 8-ounce Dannon Light lemon or vanilla yogurt
red cabbage leaves
Directions:
Mix all ingredients except yogurt and cabbage leaves; chill 2 hours. Stir...
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Honey Soda Bread
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 cup golden raisins
2 teaspoons caraway seeds
1 cup nonfat yogurt
1/3 cup honey
2 Tablespoons 2% low-fat milk
Directions:
In large bowl, combine flours, baking soda and salt until thoroughly mixed....
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Southwestern Chicken Pasta Salad
Ingredients:
2 cups rotini pasta, cooked
4 ounces chicken breast, cooked and diced
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/3 cup seasoned rice wine vinegar
2 teaspoons chili seasoning
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Directions:
In a large bowl, combine...
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Black Bean and Salsa Salad
Ingredients:
1/4 cup red wine vinegar dressing
1 16- or 20-ounce jar mild salsa
1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 15-ounce can corn, drained
1-1/2 cups chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Directions:
Mix the dressing and salsa. In a separate bowl, mix remaining ingredients. Pour dressing...
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Red Cabbage
Ingredients:
1 large red cabbage, shredded
1 tin cranberry jelly
1 diced apple
2 tbsp vinegar
½ tin water
*bacon bits are optional
Directions:
Simmer all ingredients in a large skillet on top of the stove for 1 hour or until cabbage is tender.
Serves 6.
Recipe from Super Tasting Allstar Recipes from the parents, students and teachers...
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