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Cherries, a good source of cancer-fighting antioxidants, add a surprising fruity flavor to this chunky classic from Terry Conlan of Lake Austin Spa Resort in Austin, Texas. Bonus: Walnuts provide healthy fats.

 INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup lowfat mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon or 1 1/2 tsp dried
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups chopped roasted chicken breast
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1/3 cup chopped dried cherries
• 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup chopped shallots
• 4 lettuce leaves
• 8 slices toasted whole-grain bread

 

 

 

PREPARATION

Combine mayonnaise, tarragon, lemon juice and pepper in a bowl. Toss chicken, celery, cherries, walnuts and shallots in another bowl. Stir in mayonnaise dressing. Place 1 lettuce leaf each on 4 slices of bread. Divide chicken salad among sandwiches; top with remaining bread.

The skinny

454 calories per serving, 14.3 g fat (1.2 g saturated), 49.4 g carbs, 11.2 g fiber, 34.8 g protein

Sesame Green Beans

Making your daily veggies exciting!

Ingredients
8 ounces fresh green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
1/2 tablespoon miso paste
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted [Read more]

Orange Rosemary Chicken

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups orange juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
3 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (2.5 pound) whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces [Read more]

HOLIDAY RECIPES -Hazelnut Cookies

These crispy cookies are made with Piedmontese staples—hazelnuts and eggs packed with a nutty burst of flavor.

Ingredients

2 cups hazelnuts, toasted and skinned
1 1/4 cups sugar
4 large egg whites
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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HOLIDAY RECIPES -Ham&Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Ingredients
1/4 cup grated Swiss, Monterey Jack or part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons chopped ham
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, (1-1 1/4 pounds total)
1 egg white
1/2 cup plain dry breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

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Strawberry Salad

Test
6 servings (serving size: 1 1/2 cups)

Ingredients
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons light mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fat-free milk
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 (10-ounce) bag romaine lettuce
1 cup sliced strawberries
2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted [Read more]

QUICK 1-MINUTE SNACKS

Honey-Whipped Cottage Cheese With Melon

INGREDIENTS
8 ounces low-fat cottage cheese
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 cup chopped cantaloupe
1/2 cup honeydew melon
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

DIRECTIONS
Make it: In a blender, combine cottage cheese and honey until smooth. Top with melon and mint.

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Okanagan Peach Soup

Enjoy this Healthy but Quick Snack on the go!

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Getting Ready for Valentine’s Day with THE JUDGE GROUP RECIPES

Whole Wheat Sugar Cookies

Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 12 minutes
Chill: 4 hours
Makes 24 (3inch) cookies

Cookies

1 ¼ cups flour
¼ cups whole-wheat flour
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
4 ounces unsalted butter, softened
1/3 cups granulated sugar
1/3 cup light brown sugar
1 egg white
1 ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon pure almond extract

Icing

2 cups confectioner’s sugar, sifted
2 large egg whites
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

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Coconut Chiffon Cupcakes with Marshmallow Frosting

Prep: 35 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Cool: 20 minutes
Makes: 24 cupcakes

Cupcakes

1 1/3 cups cake flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
5 large eggs, separated
1 ¼ cups sugar, divided
½ cup water
½ cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup sweetened coconut
½ teaspoon cream of tartar

Frosting

2 large egg whites
1cup sugar
¼ cup water
1 ¼ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup unsweetened coconut

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