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“Hearty dark rye bagels can be made at home. Rye flour, cocoa, coffee, and caraway seeds make these taste so good!” Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups warm water 1 cup whole-wheat flour 4 teaspoons active dry yeast 1 cup rye flour 1/2 cup molasses 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules 1 tablespoon caraway seeds 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 gallon water Directions:

“This delightfully light smoothie makes for the perfect start to a summer day.” Ingredients: 1 large peach, sliced and frozen 1 banana, cut into pieces and frozen 1/2 cup orange juice 1/2 cup soy milk 1 tablespoon ground flax seed (optional) Directions:

“This is a smoothie packed full of veggies. Even your picky kids will love these ‘fruity’ smoothies.” Ingredients: 2 cups baby spinach 2 apples, peeled, cored, and chopped 2 bananas, sliced 1 cup chopped carrots 1 cup orange juice 1 cup fresh strawberries 1 cup ice Directions:

“These are just what they say: big, soft, gingerbread cookies that stay soft. This healthier version of the original recipe uses butter instead of margarine, less sugar, and some white whole wheat flour.” Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup white whole wheat flour 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup unsalted butter 3/4 cup white sugar 1 egg 1 tablespoon water 1/4 cup molasses 3 tablespoons natural (raw) sugar Directions:

“This will definitely be the biggest hit at the party! This is such an easy appetizer to make and it tastes just like the jalapeno poppers you wish you could make yourself! We use light mayonnaise and light cream cheese, less Parmesan, and added cilantro to make this recipe healthier. But remember, it’s only healthier if you don’t eat it all by yourself! Serve with sliced sourdough baguettes, tortilla chips or crackers.” Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) packages reduced-fat cream cheese, softened 1 cup light mayonnaise 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained 2 ounces canned diced jalapeno peppers, drained 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Directions:

“A very simple soup that gives off a complex aroma and flavor. One taste of these prawns in the spicy and sour broth will send your taste buds to the tropics.” Ingredients: 1 pound tiger prawns with shell 4 cups chicken stock 3 stalks lemon grass 3 tablespoons fish sauce 1/4 cup lime juice 2 tablespoons chopped green onion 10 kaffir lime leaves, torn in half 1 cup straw mushrooms 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 4 red chile peppers, seeded and chopped 2 green onions, chopped Directions:

“No one else in my family could make focaccia like Grandma did, and when she passed away we thought she took the recipe with her. Then one day I found it in an old recipe box and gave it a try. If Grandpa says it’s just like Grandma’s, then it must be.” Ingredients: 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 cup reserved potato water 2 pounds all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon salt 1/2 (0.6 ounce) cake compressed fresh yeast 1 (29 ounce) can crushed tomatoes 1 large onion, thinly sliced salt to taste 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 (2 ounce) can anchovy fillets, chopped dried oregano to taste Directions: