Category: Wellness

Ingredients 4 thin slices whole-grain bread 2 large eggs (alternative: 1/2 cup egg substitute ) 1/4 cup skim milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons reduced-fat cream cheese 2 tablespoons apricot preserves Cooking spray 2 teaspoons powdered sugar 1/4 cup warm maple syrup Directions Preheat oven to 300°F. In a bowl or baking dish large…

Ingredients 1 pound crabmeat 2 egg whites 1/3 cup finely chopped red bell pepper 1/3 cup finely chopped green onions (scallions) 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley 3 tablespoons bread crumbs Directions Shred crabmeat. Mix with all other ingredients. Form into 8 patties. Refrigerate for an hour. Spray a nonstick pan with cooking spray or an…

Sugar-free crust 1/3 cup butter-flavored vegetable shortening 1 cup flour 3 tablespoons ice water Pumpkin filling 1 15-ounce can pumpkin 1/2 cup egg substitute 3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1 12-ounce can evaporated skim milk Directions Put flour and shortening into a small…

Ingredients 8 oz. fresh mushrooms 8 oz. lump crabmeat 1 tbsp. olive oil 1/2 cup minced onions 1 tbsp. skim milk 4 oz. reduced-fat cream cheese (Neuchâtel), softened 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley Directions Brush mushrooms to remove any soil that may be clinging to them. Rinse under cool water and drain. Trim stems and…

Ingredients 1 quart red wine vinegar 1 handful rosemary sprigs 2 thoroughly clean 16-ounce jars with plastic lids Directions Wash and dry rosemary. Crush lightly to release fragrance, then divide into 2 jars. Pour vinegar into a nonreactive pan (almost anything but aluminum) and bring just to the boiling point (about 8 to 10 minutes at medium-high…