Here's an appealing new take on a summertime classic. Our kids like the crunchy texture of Granny Smith apples and toasted pecans, while we like the ease of using a packaged coleslaw mix.
Deciding to start eating healthy, I took a classic carrot and raisin salad recipe and lightened it up, then added apples for extra flavor. I took this dish to a weight-loss group meeting...and they loved it! --Kim Jones of Collinsville, Illinois
This Apple Maple Turkey Burgers with Maple-Dijon Sauce recipe contains ground turkey breast, mayonnaise, real bacon bits, chunky applesauce, maple syrup and more.
For a satisfying last-minute supper, it's hard to beat a sweet potato zapped in the microwave. The fragrant filling of beans and tomatoes adds protein. Be sure to eat the skin, which is full of fiber, as well.
This Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Pecan and Marshmallow Streusel recipe contains sweet potatoes, pecan pieces, light brown sugar, all-purpose flour, miniature marshmallows and more.
Note: This recipe calls for moderately ripe plantains. Look for ones that have mottled yellow-black skins, avoiding those with green skins (which are unripe) or black skins (which are too ripe). You may have to visit a...
Thai inspired chicken coconut curry soup. Easy to make and comforting to eat. Perfect for a cold winter's night, this soup will soon become a family favorite!
