Tips to Protect Your Skin This Winter

Stay hydrated: The key to protecting skin is to keep in check with everyday habits, such as getting good nutrition, enough sleep and plenty of water. Drinking at least 8 glasses of water every day is necessary not only for your skin, but also for your body's overall health. During the winter, try incorporating hot tea with lemon into your recommended daily serving of water to keep warm when...

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Sage and Cheddar Potato Gratin Recipe

Ingredients 2 teaspoons McCormick® Rubbed Sage 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Black Pepper 3 pounds potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced 1 large onion, thinly sliced 1 package (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese (2 cups) 1 cup vegetable broth 1 cup heavy cream Preparation Preheat oven to 400°F. Mix sage, salt and pepper in small bowl. Layer 1/3 of the potatoes and 1/2 of...

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Spicy Caribbean Vegetable Stew Recipe

Ingredients 1 tablespoon peanut oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, cut into 3/4-inch chunks 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon Caribbean jerk seasonings 3 cups vegetable broth, divided 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch chunks (1 lb.) 2 small zucchini or yellow squash (or 1 of each), sliced (1/2 lb.) 1/4 cup 12% fat peanut flour 1 (15 or 16 ounce) can red beans, rinsed,...

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Rice Pilaf with Parmigiano Reggiano Recipe

Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup slivered almonds 4 scallions, thinly sliced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 cup white rice 2-1/4 cups vegetable broth 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill Preparation In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, melt butter. Add almonds, cook, and stir 3 to 4 minutes, until golden. Add scallions and garlic, cook 3 minutes or...

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Citrus Salad with Honey Nut Dressing Recipe

Ingredients 1/4 cup grape seed oil (can substitute canola oil) Juice from two juice oranges Juice from one lemon 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 1 tablespoon honey 1/4 teaspoon pepper Salt to taste 8 cups baby arugula (can substitute mixed greens) 1 pink grapefruit, in segments 1 orange, in segments 1 cup cold green grapes 1/2 cup dried, sweetened cranberries (such as Craisins) 1 cup pecans,...

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Fruit & Yogurt Elbow Salad Recipe

Ingredients 1 box Dreamfields Elbows 1-1/2 cups low-fat vanilla yogurt (see notes below) 1 tablespoon honey (optional) 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 4 cups fruit (see notes below) 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint (optional) 1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted Preparation Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain again. Place in large bowl. Meanwhile, in medium bowl,...

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KALE PINEAPPLE GINGER SMOOTHIE RECIPE

Ingredients 1 cup pineapple chunks 6 slices of fresh ginger or ½ teaspoon ground ginger (or to taste) ½ cup sliced celery 3 cups Nature’s Greens Kale Preparation In a blender add pineapple, ginger, celery and kale. Turn blender on high and process for 2 minutes. You may have to stop blender once to press kale into blades. Continue blending until smooth. Serves Servings Makes two 8 oz. portion. Compliments...

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Green Bean Roll Ups Recipe

Ingredients 1 container of prepared dinner roll dough 2 cups lightly cooked Florida green beans cut into 3-inch pieces 2 teaspoons dried basil Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Roll out each dinner roll and sprinkle with equal amounts basil. Place 5 to 6 green beans on the dough and roll up. Place rolls on baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes or until rolls are browned. Let cool and...

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Fruited Barley Salad with Georgia Pecans, Granola Croutons & Maple Yogurt Dressing Recipe

For convenience, the barley can be made the night before and refrigerated, leaving just a few quick steps to make this healthy salad ready for a morning meal. Ingredients 2 cups water 1 cup quick-cooking barley 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 (1.23-oz.) granola bars 2/3 cup Georgia pecan halves 1/2 cup plain low fat yogurt 1/4 cup maple syrup 1-1/2 cups chopped mixed fresh fruits – Recommend kiwi, strawberries...

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Grape Recipes

Holiday Buffets Taste and Look More Festive with Grapes Chocolate Toffee Grapes Recipe Ingredients 25 green or red seedless grapes 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips or chopped semisweet chocolate 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1/2 cup finely chopped toffee bits Preparation Put toothpicks into grapes, set aside. Line baking sheet with wax paper or parchment. In small double boiler, melt chocolate...

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Grape Roquefort Canapés Recipe

Holiday Buffets Taste and Look More Festive with Grapes Ingredients 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup crumbled Roquefort or other blue cheese, at room temperature 1/4 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon chopped tarragon 20 red seedless grapes 1/3 cup finely chopped toasted pistachios or toasted walnuts Preparation Line small baking sheet with waxed or parchment paper. Set aside. In small...

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Vegetarian Lasagna Skillet Recipe

Fast-Fix Dinners Ingredients 8 ounces dry bowtie pasta, uncooked 2 tablespoons Olive Oil 2 cups quartered, sliced zucchini 1 (15-ounce) can Great Northern beans, drained, rinsed 1 (16-ounce) jar light Alfredo pasta sauce 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt 2 (14.5-ounce) cans Hunt's Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes, drained well 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Preparation Cook pasta according...

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Apple-Raisin Stuffing Recipe

Holiday Classics with a Twist Ingredients 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter 1 stalk celery, chopped (about 1/2 cup) 1 small onion, chopped (about 1/4 cup) 1 can (10 1/2 ounces)Vegetable Broth 4 cups Herb Seasoned Stuffing 1 medium apple, cored and chopped (about 1 cup) 1 1/4 cup raisins 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Preparation Heat butter in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add celery and onion...

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Caramelized Onion with Pancetta and Rosemary Stuffing Recipe

Holiday Classics with a Twist Ingredients 6 tablespoons butter 2 large sweet onions, diced (about 3 cups) 1 package (4 ounces) cubed pancetta (about 1 cup) 2 stalks celery, diced (about 1 cup) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves 3 cups vegetable Broth 1/4 cup sherry 1 package (14 ounces) Herb Seasoned Stuffing Preparation Heat the oven to 350°F. Heat butter in 3-quart saucepan over...

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Grape Relish Recipe

Holiday Buffets Taste and Look More Festive with Grapes Ingredients 2 cups finely chopped red and green seedless grapes 2 tablespoons minced shallot 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar 1 teaspoon safflower or vegetable oil 1/4 teaspoon each salt and freshly ground pepper 1 baguette, sliced thinly Preparation In medium bowl, combine chopped grapes,...

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Green Bean Corn Casserole Recipe

Holiday:Savory Side Dish Ingredients 1 bag frozen French-style green beans 1 cup celery, chopped 1/2 cup sour cream 1 can cream of celery soup 1 can corn, drained 1 green pepper, chopped 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated (or more) 1 sleeve butter crackers, finely crushed 3 tablespoons melted butter Preparation Preheat oven to 350°F. In large mixing bowl, combine first 7 ingredients and place...

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