Snacks, for most people, are a reality of life. These are some tips for choosing the right ones to help your heart health.   Fresh fruits and veggies – carrots, berries, oranges, grapes and apple slices are just a few. Pass on trans fats – found in cookies, pies, cakes and breads. Raise bad cholesterol.  Read more »

COCALATTAS   1 c. melted butter 3/4 c. granulated sugar 3/4 c. brown sugar, firmly packed 1 tsp. baking soda 2 tsp. coconut extract 1/2 tsp. salt 2 beaten eggs 1 c. finely chopped coconut  (from approx. 2 cups coconut flakes) 2 1/4 c. flour 1 c. chocolate chips (6 oz. pkg) Melt butter. Mix  Read more »

MACARONI & CHEESE WITH SPINACH   1 3/4 c. low-fat (1%) milk 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour 2 c. grated extra-sharp Cheddar cheese 1 c. low-fat cottage cheese 1/8 tsp. nutmeg 1/2 tsp. salt Freshly ground pepper, to taste 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen spinach 2 c. (8 oz.) whole-wheat macaroni 1/4 c. toasted wheat germ  Read more »

                                   CHILI BURGERS 1 lb. ground beef 1 large onion, chopped 1 (16 oz.) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 (14 1/2 oz.) can diced tomatoes, undrained 1 (14 1/2 oz) can beef broth 1 Tbsp. chili powder  Read more »

Monday, Jan. 23rd, is National Pie Day so here come the pies! They are such fun.   CASSEROLE BEEF PIE    2 lbs. round steak 1/3 c. flour 1 tsp. paprika 1 1/2 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. pepper 1/4 c. shortening 2 medium onions, separated in rings 1/2 c. water 1 can condensed cream of  Read more »

HOT DOG SURPRISE   1 lb. hot dogs 2 medium onions, chopped 2 Tbsp. margarine or oil 1 Tbsp. chopped parsley 2 tsp. chopped basil 1/2 tsp. powdered garlic 1 (15 oz.) can tomatoes, drained or 2 tomatoes,chopped 2 cans condensed cream of mushroom soup 1 lb. elbow macaroni, cooked and drained Slice hot dogs  Read more »

  We’re into the second week of a new year; hopefully, this year will be good for all of you!  If you are searching for new recipe ideas, call or e-mail and I’ll see what can be found. A reader from Cold Spring (he reads the Dairyland Peach) has requested the recipes featured this week,  Read more »

BROCCOLI SALAD SUPREME   10 c. broccoli florets 1 c. sliced celery 6 c. seedless red grapes    (about 3 lbs.) 6 green onions, sliced 2 c. mayonnaise 2/3 c. sugar 2 Tbsp. cider vinegar 1 lb. sliced bacon, cooked, crumbled, 1 1/3 c. slivered almonds, toasted In a large salad bowl, combine broccoli, grapes,  Read more »

CHRISTMAS MORNING WIFE SAVER   16 slices bread, crusts removed 6 eggs 16 slices bacon or ham, cooked 1/2 tsp. salt 16 slices sharp Cheddar cheese 1/2 tsp. pepper 1 tsp. dry mustard 1/4 c. onion, minced 3 c. milk 1/4 c. green pepper, finely chopped 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 1/4 lb. butter 1 dash  Read more »

TAFFY APPLE SALAD 1 (16 oz) can pineapple chunks, diced, save juice 2 c. miniature marshmallows 1/2 c. sugar 1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. white vinegar 1 egg, well beaten 1 (8 oz) container frozen whipped topping, thawed 4 medium-size apples, peeled, diced 1 1/2 c. dry roasted peanuts, chopped fine Refrigerate marshmallows and  Read more »

MERRY SANTA CAKE  1 (18 1/2 oz) pkg. yellow cake mix Flaked coconut 2 small black gumdrops Red glossy decorating gel Red colored sugar 1 black licorice string 1 large red gumdrop Peppermint Butter Cream Prepare cake mix according to pkg. directions. Pour batter into two greased and floured Santa-shaped cake pans. Bake according to  Read more »

EGGNOG BREAD PUDDING   4 large eggs 1 qt. refrigerated eggnog 10 slices raisin-cinnamon  swirl bread Whisk eggs in large bowl until blended. Whisk in eggnog. Cut four slices bread in 1-inch cubes; arrange over bottom of a two-quart shallow baking dish coated with nonstick spray. Pour half of eggnog mixture over top. Cut remaining  Read more »

CRANBERRY SAUCE   1 Tbsp. butter 2 tsp. grated fresh ginger 1 (12 oz) pkg. fresh or  frozen cranberries (3 c.) 3/4 c. sugar 2/3 c. orange juice 1/4 c. chopped candied  orange peel 1/8 tsp. ground allspice In medium saucepan melt butter over medium heat. Add ginger to hot butter; cook and stir for  Read more »

 CRANBERRY FRUIT MOLD 2 c. boiling water 1 (8 serv. size) or 2 (4 serv. size) pkg. cranberry sugar-free low calorie gelatin dessert 1 1/2 c. cold juice, ginger  ale, lemon-lime carbonated beverage, seltzer or water 2 c. halved red or green seedless grapes 1 (11 oz.) can mandarin orange segments,drained Stir boiling water into  Read more »

Now that it is November, we’re thinking ahead about the upcoming holidays. We’ll be having  recipes for you as we prepare for Thanksgiving and Christmas, so If you have any you would like to share with our readers, send them in, we’d love to have them! SPICED PUMPKIN MUFFINS 2 c. all-purpose flour 1/3 c.  Read more »