Apricot Crumble Recipe From Smart Snacks
A recipe for apricot crumble begins by simmering dried apricots with water until tender. The fruit is pureed with its liquid and brown sugar, then combined with flour brown sugar salt and cinnamon to form a crumb topping.
Snack Sense for a Healthier Diet
The article urges mindful snacking with energy and nutrient focus. It notes Americans exceed fat intake guidelines and fall short on fiber, recommending low fat, high fiber choices like dried and fresh fruit, whole grains, and fortified cereals. Plan ahead with a snack list and make more home made healthful snacks. Dried figs and apricots provide fiber and flavor, with orange fig muffins and apricot bars offered as low fat, fiber rich options that store well.
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Microwave cooking boosts summer vegetable prep
Norma Schonwetter notes vegetables peak in summer with garden and market abundance. The microwave cooks vegetables quickly while preserving nutrients and color, often without water. cook covered on high until crisp tender, then let stand. Recipe uses zucchini squash, salt free broth, white wine, minced onion, and Dijon mustard.
Micro Magic Squash with Thyme Sauce
Slice squash then microwave until crisp tender. Mix broth wine onion mustard cornstarch thyme and pepper. microwaves until thick and bubbly. Stir in margarine then pour sauce over squash and toss. Serves six with 41 calories per serving. Turn to 2B Micro Magic.
Peach Ice Milk Dessert Recipe
A cool peach ice milk dessert combines skim milk dry milk powder and egg with sugar and extracts. The mixture thickens on the stove then chills before folding in amaretto vanilla and almond and serving in bowls.
No thanks I am happy with what I have now
A dieting guidance card offers polite comebacks to resist temptations. It suggests phrases like no thank you, maybe later, and I’m watching my calories to maintain self control.
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