Wild Rice and Mixed Roasted Vegetables

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),...

Oatmeal Raisin Walnut Cookies

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...

A Holiday Salad for Pear Month

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...

Holiday Salad Wreath

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...

Holiday Oatmeal Cookies in a Jar

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...

Red Velvet Chocolate Beet Cake

Red Velvet Chocolate Beet Cake This delicious cake is so moist and it can be served as an elegant red velvet cake for holidays. This cake has 60% fewer calories than a regular slice of frosted red velvet cake. It uses beets instead of red food color. 3 large beets4...