Recipes

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This smoothie tastes so good it should be served in a champagne glass. The frozen yogurt gives it a creamy texture like a milkshake. You can add Splenda if you want a sweet dessert drink. Ingredients: 1 can apricots canned in juice,

As an appetizer or light lunch, this tart goes well with a tossed salad and glass of Chardonnay. Ingredients: cooking spray 1 pre-prepared Pillsbury pie crust (unfold, fill and bake) 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 medium sweet onion, thinly

This rich autumn soup takes only 30 minutes to make, yet is filling and warm on a cool autumn evening. Tastes great with cornbread and a salad (Sesame Ginger Coleslaw would be a great accompaniment!). This soup is especially high

So simple, yet so flavorful, the toasted almonds bring this dish to life! Especially good with Chicken n’ Mushrooms in Sherry Cream Gravy. Ingredients: cooking spray 1/3 cup almonds 1 tablespoon butter 2 pounds green beans, trimmed

This soup is so creamy and full of vegetables that it’s almost a stew, yet has the rich flavor of the classic comfort-food soup. Ingredients: 1 (49.5-ounce) can fat-free chicken broth 1 pound chicken breast, skinless and boneless