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WINE & WHATNOT: No Champagne of New Year’s Day
by Allie Merrick i sip in a different way each and every new years day most look ahead to the future but i look behind to my past they pour champagne to celebrate as
Read More »SOUL FOOD: Chicken Broth with Mustard Greens and Tomatoes
Chicken Broth with Mustard Greens and Tomatoes Serves 4; 1 cup per serving 4 cups fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth 1 small carrot, thinly sliced 4 large mustard green leaves, coarsely chopped (about 4 cups)
Read More »Soul Food: Three-Cheese Macaroni Bake
Three-Cheese Macaroni Bake Serves 6; 1/2 cup per serving Cooking spray 4 ounces dried whole-grain elbow macaroni 1/2 cup grated low-fat mild Cheddar cheese 1/2 cup fat-free ricotta cheese 1/3 cup fat-free sour cream
Read More »SOUL FOOD: Vegetable Gumbo
Vegetable Gumbo Serves 4; 3/4 cup gumbo and 1/2 cup rice per serving 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped 1 medium rib
Read More »National Girl Scout Cookie Day Celebrates World’s Largest Girl-Led Business
“Girl Scout cookies are an American icon, but it’s more than just a sale – it’s a program that teaches girls essential skills that they carry with them throughout their lives,” explained Gloria Lara,
Read More »Blueberry TEAni
courtesy of Lipton® 2 cups boiling water 8 Lipton® white tea with blueberry & pomegranate flavor pyramid tea bags 1/2 cup sugar 2 cups vodka 1/2 cup cranberry juice cocktail 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
Read More »Salads To Feed The Senses
Carolyn O’Neil, M.S., R.D., and co-author of “The Dish on Eating Healthy and Being Fabulous!” recommends salads that appeal to all of the senses. O’Neil created these two recipes which are beautiful to look
Read More »Hot Cinnamon Apple Green Tea
courtesy of Lipton® 3 cups water 2 cinnamon sticks 2 Tbsp. sugar 5 green tea bags, any variety 1 cup unsweetened apple juice In small saucepan, bring water, cinnamon sticks and sugar to a
Read More »Going with the GRAIN: The Pastrami Reuben
Makes 6 sandwiches 12 slices rye bread 24 ounces sliced beef pastrami 12 slices Muenster cheese, thin 1 1/2 cups sauerkraut, prepared and drained 1/2 cup Thousand Island dressing 2 ounces butter, at room
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