Mar 21, 2019
This delicious recipe mixes together black-eyed peas, savory smoked turkey ham, fresh vegetables, and a secret ingredient, kale, making this a great soup for bridging from winter to spring – especially on a chilly and wet day when you need a little extra warmth....
Mar 20, 2019
Happy first day of spring! Do you know that today is also Kick Butts Day? Every day, more than 3,000 kids under 18 try smoking for the first time and 700 kids become new regular, daily smokers. Tobacco use is still the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S.,...
Jan 16, 2019
No woman should die of cervical cancer, the most preventable of all gynecological cancers. To protect yourself against cervical cancer, get screened regularly starting at age 21. Cervical cancer is almost always caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), the most...
Dec 7, 2018
Au Gratin Potatoes 6 medium russet potatoes, thinly sliced1 cup onion, chopped2 tablespoons butter4 tablespoons all-purpose flour or white whole wheat flour1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon black pepper1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese2 cups milk, non-fat Preheat oven to 350...
Dec 7, 2018
Broccoli and Corn Bake 14.75 ounces cream-style corn (canned)3 3/4 cups broccoli, frozen (cooked)1 large egg, beaten1/c cup whole wheat crackers, crushed1/4 cup vegetable oil6 whole wheat saltine crackers, crushed1 tablespoon butter, melted Preheat oven at 350...
Dec 7, 2018
Wild Rice and Mixed Roasted Vegetables This is a recipe that can replace stuffing at your table and is based on one I prepared for my 5th grade local Native American history project. Over the years, I have added more vegetables (fill free to make your own changes),...
Dec 7, 2018
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Diabetic-friendly oatmeal raisin cookies with a lower glycemic index and added nutrients with a few simple swaps. Tip: (1) Freeze uncooked batter on baking sheets, then store in freezer bag labeled with type of cookie, oven temperature, and...
Dec 1, 2018
December may be a month dominated by the holidays, but did you know that it’s also Pear Month? This lovely winter salad is festive enough for any holiday table and it offers the spotlight to the fruit of the month as well. A Holiday Salad for Pear Month 4 Cups...
Dec 1, 2018
Here is an easy way to display salads, vegetables, and fruits as holiday wreaths. They make colorful and healthful centerpieces that will grace any holiday table. You can take them to parties, too. Holiday Salad Wreath 2 pounds mixed greens (ready to serve)1 beet1...
Dec 1, 2018
Holiday Oatmeal Cookies in a Jar Cookies in a jar make a great gift for teachers, friends, and neighbors. 1 decorative jar or cookie tin (must hold 4 cups of cookie mix)1/3 Cup brown sugar1/3 Cup granulated sugar1 1/4 Cups all-purpose flour1/2 Cup oatmeal1/2 Teaspoon...
