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Ingredients 1⁄2 pound winter squash, diced (or 1⁄2 can, about 8 ounces,low-sodium sweet potatoes, drained) 1⁄2 pound turnips, diced (or 1⁄2 can, about 8 ounces, low- sodium sliced potatoes, drained) 1⁄2 cup onions, diced 21⁄2 cups low-sodium tomato juice 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon paprika (if you have it) 1 can (about 24 ounces) canned beef 1⁄4 cup (about 2 ounces) canned apricots, drained and diced Directions In a…

Ingredients: Nonstick cooking spray 4 tablespoons applesauce 1⁄4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons egg mix 2 ripe bananas, mashed 2 tablespoons water 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour 1⁄4 cup whole wheat flour 1⁄4 cup quick cooking oats 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda 1⁄4 teaspoon salt 1⁄4 cup blueberries or strawberries (fresh or frozen) Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 12-cup muffin panwith nonstick cooking spray. In…

Ingredients: 21⁄2 cups 1% low-fat milk 21⁄4 cups cooked long-grain white rice 1⁄4 cup raisins 1⁄4 teaspoon salt 1⁄4 cup brown (or white) sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon Directions: In a medium-size pot, combine milk, rice, raisins, and salt. Bring pot to a boil. Lower heat and cook for 15 minutes. Stir pot every 3 minutes. Add sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon to pot. Mix well. Cook…

Ingredients: 1 can (about 15 ounces) low-sodium pumpkin 3 cups fat-free or low-fat vanilla yogurt 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1⁄4 teaspoon ground nutmegGranola: 1⁄4 cup raisins 1⁄2 cup quick cooking oats 1⁄2 cup rice crisps 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1⁄4 cup brown (or white) sugar Directions: Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. In a blender or with a fork, blend the pumpkin until smooth. Mix pumpkin, yogurt, and spices in…

Makes: 6 servings Total Cost:$ Tasty turkey bacon and frozen black-eyed peas are the star ingredients in this recipe. Add a little chipotle pepper and sauce, cayenne pepper, or jalapeños if you prefer some additional heat.   Ingredients 4 slices turkey bacon (chopped) 5 1/2 cups black-eyed peas, frozen (about 2 pounds) 2 cups water 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon sugar Directions 1. Place a pot over medium high…