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September 25th, 2008

Quick Apple Crisp

I have a quick and easy recipe for apple crisp. Instead of mixing up several ingredients for the crisp, I use instant oatmeal cereal (like Quaker(tm), Kashi(tm), or the store brand).
Here’s my quick apple crisp recipe:

6-8 medium apples
3-4 packets of quick oatmeal cereal ( cinnamon or maple- brown sugar flavor)
1-2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 cup […]

By Linette Gerlach -- 6 comments

September 11th, 2008

Stuffed Baked Apples

This is a recipe I came up with for stuffed baked apples. I think it’s a combination of several recipes I’ve had through the years. I didn’t really have a written recipe for it until tonight. I just throw everything together and throw them in the oven.
Here’s my recipe for stuffed baked apples

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By Linette Gerlach -- 5 comments

August 13th, 2008

Easy Almond Recipes

Looking for something a little elegant, yet easy and healthy to serve your family, your boyfriend, or at your next dinner party? Food Network star and cookbook author, Robin Miller offers two ideas–a goat cheese salad and a creamy yogurt dessert. Take a look:

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By Sandy Mitchell -- 0 comments

July 1st, 2008

Berry Fond Fourth of July Memories

This month the Lifestyle’s Network is reflecting on their 4th of July memories, so I thought I’d reflect on my favorite Independence Day food.
When I think of food at the 4th of July I think of the infamous flag cake, with it’s blueberry stars, and a strawberry stripe. The 4th of July is […]

By Linette Gerlach -- 19 comments

June 19th, 2008

10 Healthy 4th of July Dessert Ideas

Holidays are the hardest time to stay focused on eating healthy. The dessert table at a pot luck or party is the toughest. This 4th of July holiday, volunteer to make the dessert.
Here are some easy, healthy 4th of July (or summer cookout) dessert ideas:

Grilled Mixed Fruit
Fruit and Yogurt Parfaits
Star Spangled Dessert
Berry Frozen […]

By Linette Gerlach -- 0 comments

June 12th, 2008

Strawberry Rhubarb Crunch

Strawberry rhubarb crunch is one of my favorite summer desserts. Strawberry season is in full swing here. One of my favorite summer desserts is strawberry rhubarb crunch, with ice cream. 
Strawberry rhubarb crunch is a great alternative for strawberry rhubarb pie. There’s still a little sugar, and oil, but there’s plenty of fiber and […]

By Linette Gerlach -- 24 comments

June 9th, 2008

Product Review: Haagen-Daz Fat-Free Sorbet

I think I’ve found a new friend for the summer! In Ohio, we’re in the third day of 90+ degree heat and the air-conditioning in my century home just isn’t keeping up. Fortunately, I found this little gem on the bottom shelf of my grocery ice cream section–Haagen-Daz’ fat-free sorbet. With just 120 calories […]

By Sandy Mitchell -- 2 comments

May 24th, 2008

Creamy Berry Fruit Mold

This summer dessert sounds complex, but it’s really quite simple. It takes ten minutes max to prepare, then just pop it in the fridge for a couple hours to chill.
Ingredients:
2 - 15 oz. cans of peaches in light syrup (or their own juice)
3 packets of plain gelatin
1 cup silken tofu (or cottage cheese)
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By Linette Gerlach -- 4 comments