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  Eggplant Parm is spun in to a pizza with grilled eggplant, marinara, fresh basil and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Ingredients 1 small eggplant (about 12 ounces) cornmeal, yellow, dry for dusting 3/4 cup(s) marinara sauce 2 tablespoon basil, fresh chopped 1 clove(s) garlic medium, minced 3/4 cup(s) cheese, Parmigiano-Reggiano thinly shaved 3/4 cup(s) water plus 2 tablespoons (lukewarm 105-115 F) 1 package(s) active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons) 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon 1% milk 1 cup(s) flour, whole-wheat 1 cup(s) flour, bread or all-purpose flour, plus additional flour for dusting 2 tablespoon cornmeal, yellow, dry Instructions To Prepare Pizza: 1. Preheat grill to medium-high. (For charcoal grilling or an oven variation, see below.) 2. Cut eggplant into 1/2-inch thick rounds. …

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French fries are one of the ultimate comfort foods, and while there’s no denying how satisfying a salty serving of fried potatoes can be, enjoying a serving of fries doesn’t have to be a guilty pleasure. It’s easy to make healthier fries at home, and branching out from your usual spuds is a great way to up the nutritional value and slash calories while still enjoying the comfort food favorite. Steer clear of your local drive-through window and bake a big batch of one of these nutritious veggie French fries that everyone will flip for. 1. Roasted Carrot Fries Ingredients: 1 pound fresh carrots, cup into ½-inch sticks 2 teaspoons olive oil ½ teaspoon salt Directions: Place carrots in a greased …

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So you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time at the pool… 1. Mac and Cheese With Bacon Ingredients: 3 cups elbow macaroni 4 strips bacon 3 tbsp butter 2½ cups shredded cheddar cheese 1 can cheddar cheese soup 1 cup milk salt and pepper Directions: Coat crock pot in non-stick spray Combine all ingredients in the crock pot and stir together Cover and cook on low for 2 hours, stir every half hour to evenly distribute the cheese 2. Guinness Pulled Pork Try it piled into sliders or tacos, on top of salads, or on its own. Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. smoked paprika 2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. crushed red pepper 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. …

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Ask anyone what their favorite breakfast is, and you’ll likely get answers ranging from veggie omelets to sugary cinnamon buns. But how many people can say their favorite morning meal is oatmeal? Well, that’s all about to change. Not only is oatmeal super healthy (it’s packed with belly-filling fiber), but it’s also incredibly versatile. Whether you prefer the grains sweet or savory — or packed with protein or healthy fats — we have the right recipe for you. And remember that no matter which flavor combination you choose, one thing is guaranteed: You’ll never look at oatmeal the same way again. Chai Oatmeal Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups 2% or whole milk 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander 1/4 teaspoon …

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You may have seen the social media buzz about the ‘sand pudding’ recipe. As the ‘healthy recipe police,’ we were inspired to ask our dieticians to offer a healthy twist on this delicious favorite, without losing out on the flavor to satisfy our sweet-tooth. Enjoy this amazing, dietician-approved dessert! Ingredients: • 1 container (4 oz.) ready-to-eat vanilla pudding snack (this could be substituted with vanilla yogurt) • 1 square HONEY MAID Honey Graham, crushed • 3 TEDDY GRAHAMS Honey Graham Snacks • 2 ring-shaped chewy fruit snacks Instructions • TOP pudding snack with graham crumbs for the sand. • DECORATE with graham snacks and fruit snacks. • GARNISH with a paper umbrella, if desired.