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Enjoying time together around the dinner table can be beneficial to your family’s health. Recent research shows that families who share regular regular meals together eat a healthier diet. Let these recipes get your family started on the right track.




	Gear up your kitchen for healthy, fruit and veggie filled meals. Our registered dietitian has selected some of her heart-healthy favorites to get you started using light ingredients and, you guessed it, fruits and vegetables as the main ingredients.
	Holiday 2008 Favorites
	Healthier Green Bean Casserole Gingered Cranberry-Raspberry Relish Frozen Pumpkin Mousse Pie Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes Cranberry Juice Sparkler Make a low calorie, festive “sparkler” by mixing your favorite fruit juice with diet lemon-lime or diet ginger ale and garnishing with frozen berries, citrus slices and mint sprigs. Low sugar cranberry sauce 1 bag (12 oz) fresh or frozen cranberries Sugar substitute equal to 1 cup 1 cup water Orange zest Pick over cranberries, removing soft or damaged berries Add sugar substitute and water Bring to boil over medium-high heat Stir frequently until berries “pop” Cook until thickened, about 5-10 minutes Garnish with orange zest

	Spring 2008 Favorites
	Click here to view the following recipes Savory Roasted Salmon and Green Beans Philly Soft Pretzel Bread Pudding with Chocolate Lime Chicken with Black Bean Sauce Cornbread Pasta Primavera Fresh Fruit Clafouti Farmer's Market Vegetable, Beef, and Brown Rice Salad

	Winter 2007 Favorites
	Broccoli, White Bean and Cheddar Soup Cranberry Salsa Ham and Cheese Bake Spicy Apple-Filled Squash Texas Quick-Step Chili Tortilla Pizzas Yammy Muffins

	Summer 2007 Favorites:
	Gazpacho Fruited Rice Pilaf Simple Fish Tacos Lemon Walnut Green Beans "Chick-Chick" Salad

	Holiday 2006 Favorites:
	Holiday Wassail Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms

	Fall 2006 Favorites:
	Black Bean and Corn Soup Cowboy Casserole

	Spring 2006 Favorites:
	Springtime Cereal Pasta with Sweet Potato Sauce Vegetable Pasta Salad Refreshing Chicken Salad Berries with Baked Meringue

	Search for your own favorites with the following resources:


	The Cook’s Companion: A Guide to Healthy Eating Cooking the Heart Healthy Way Fruits & Veggies-More Matters™ Recipes Nutrition and Recipe Information for People with Diabetes