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Cook It Quick Newsletter - October 2011
This month's Cook It Quick Newsletter features a collection of recipes from eXtension.org Families, Food, and Fitness Community of Practice. Find more of their quick and healthy recipes here.
Questions or Comments? Email Alice Henneman, MS, RD, Extension Educator
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| Get your fruits and veggies in this salad made with cabbage, oranges, pineapple and apples! Feel free to vary the amounts of fruits and veggies according to your personal preference. (Source of recipe and photo: extension.org Quick and Healthy Recipes) | The "secret" ingredient in this recipe is CRUNCH! Combining fruit with granola makes for a satisfying combo of flavors and textures. (Source of recipe and photo: extension.org Quick and Healthy Recipes) | Why wait until Thanksgiving to enjoy pumpkin pie. Make this vitamin A-rich light pumpkin pie, NOW! Easy-to-make crust from ginger snap cookies! (Source of recipe and photo: extension.org Quick and Healthy Recipes) |
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| To keep sodium amounts down, look for lower sodium cheese and spaghetti sauce. (Source of recipe and photo: extension.org Quick and Healthy Recipes) | A very colorful veggie dish and easy to make! (Source of recipe and photo: extension.org Quick and Healthy Recipes) | A reviewer comment on this recipe states: "I love this party mix ... the dried apricots give great texture and a hint of sweetness." |
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Chicken and Tropical Fruit Salad Prepare extra chicken one night and then enjoy it a day or two later in this easy-to-make salad. (Source of recipe and photo: extension.org Quick and Healthy Recipes) | Use apples, pears, or peaches in this easy-to-make crisp recipe. (Source of recipe and photo: extension.org Quick and Healthy Recipes) | Feel free to get creative with this recipe! For example, omit the tomato paste if you don't have any on hand. Add extra of one of the vegetables if you wish to omit one of the vegetables in the recipe. (Source of recipe and photo: extension.org Quick and Healthy Recipes) |
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| Apple pie, the classic American dessert, is loaded with fat and calories, much of which is found in the pie crust. Try a crust-less alternative -- apple crisp.
| Bean Salad
(Source of recipe and photo: extension.org Quick and Healthy Recipes) | Brussels Sprouts with Pecans and Dried Cranberries A very colorful recipe, using just 5 ingredients! (Source of recipe and photo: extension.org Quick and Healthy Recipes) |
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