Star Ingredient Dried Fruit Health Benefit: By adding a 1/4 cup of dried fruit (cranberries, raisins, or figs) to your diet counts as one of the two to four servings of fruit that you are suppose to be getting each day. Try It: Dried fruit is more concentrated than fresh which makes it sweeter. This can help satisfy a sweet craving that is healthy by using the dried … [Read more...]
Vanilla Spice Oatmeal
Ingredients 3 1/2 cups water 1/4 teaspoon salt, optional 2 cups old-fashioned oats 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped, optional 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch nutmeg 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar, plus more, to taste 1 cup lowfat milk, divided 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon Directions In a medium saucepan, bring the water and salt to a boil. Stir in the oats and … [Read more...]
Strawberry and Mozzarella Salad
2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 heart romaine lettuce, torn or cut into bite-sized pieces (3 cups lightly packed) 1 8-ounce container of strawberries, hulled and sliced 3 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, diced (about 3/4 cup) 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, cut into ribbons Directions In a small bowl whisk … [Read more...]
