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  This is either great news or it’s terribly upsetting, depending on your preferences. By Kristen Aiken If you think a doughnut is one of the most sugar-laden breakfast choices you could make, you’d be wrong. This isn’t to say a doughnut is ever a nutritious choice....

By Ralph Flores People who regularly eat peanuts are in for a treat: A study in the Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolismrevealed that those who snack on peanuts – in particular, women – significantly cut back on their total snack consumption. In...

Kids will love this fun take on eggs and toast. Rounded out with yogurt and fruit, this breakfast is a well balanced meal.   Serves 2 Ingredients 2 slices whole-wheat bread 2 tablespoons butter, softened 2 large eggs kosher salt and pepper 1 cup berries (such as...

Enjoy Maple-Pecan Sticky Buns without skimping on size. Our secret is a low-fat roll mix that creates extra indulgent--and easy--sticky buns. Mornings just got brighter! Yield: Makes 16 rolls Hands-on:20 Minutes Total:1 Hour, 30 Minutes Ingredients Sticky Bun Syrup...

Spice up your summer barbecues – literally. By Leslie Bonci   YOU DON'T HAVE TO DO much to make grilled foods taste good. After all, the grilling process itself brings a mouthwatering aroma, texture and flavor to foods. But if you're the grill master this summer,...

  Anti-Stress Banana Smoothie - just what some of us need in the middle of the day.  Ingredients: - 2 ripe spotty bananas - 1 cup ripe mango, chopped - 1 cup young thai coconut water - 3 pitted medjool dates - 1/2 tsp. vanilla bean powder - 1 cup cucumber - 3 celery...

LAURA KINIRY If Stonehenge Monument were an ice cream, it would be a delicious bowl of vanilla blended with bits of oats and hazelnuts and honey swirls. At least according to Hannah Spiegelman, a small-batch ice cream maker in Baltimore who explores the sweet — as...

  There are many variations of pancake recipes. There are also many names: griddle cakes or griddle cakes or hot cakes or flapjacks. We are sure that recipes vary some by region, but what is probably more consistent is the use of the various names. we believe...

With so many using their grills today, perhaps a little hot dog history.  Dachshunds, Dog Wagons and Other Important Elements of Hot Dog History Sausage is one of the oldest forms of processed food, having been mentioned in Homer's Odyssey as far back as the 9th...

  Absurdly Easy Chocolate Cake, so says Bryan Daniel... And can easily be made into cupcakes.   Serves 6-8 3 Cups/375g US all purpose flour 2 Cups/383g granulated sugar 6 tablespoons/42g cocoa powder 2 teaspoons/9g baking soda 1 teaspoon/5g salt 3/4...

Bring something different to that upcoming BBQ. An interesting dessert can be the perfect fit. Try these chocolate oatmeal moon pies! Prep Time: 20 minutes   Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Yield: 18 sandwich cookies INGREDIENTS 1 1/4 cups all-purpose...

  Vegan, Gluten Free BBQ Sauce1/2 cup/125ml ketchup 3 Tablespoons/45ml/41g Earth Balance 2 Tablespoons/30g fresh squeezed lemon juice 1 Tablespoon/15g chili powder 1 teaspoon/5ml salt 1 teaspoon/5ml s dry mustard 11 teaspoon/5ml paprika 1/2 teaspoon/2ml freshly ground...

  COOK TIME:5 minutes   PREP TIME:15 minutes   SERVINGS:6   The combination of orange and oregano makes this skirt steak very summery and bright, and the mango adds a sweet juiciness. Technique tip: Marinating the steaks for several hours or...

  It is always best to use day old bread.  If you can get some from your baker that is great, if not try and buy o loaf the day before. As last resort cut into rounds and place in a slow oven (300F/150C)  for 15-20 minutes or just drying out a bit. serves 8  1...

Here's a healthy drink to get the day going. 2 cups/500ml milk or water or alternative milk substitute 2 bananas, large, frozen, cut into pieces 1 1/2 cups/340g cherries, frozen 2 tablespoons/30ml honey *optional

This amazing ice cream cookie sandwich has no dairy and no added sugar. It contains just two simple, healthy ingredients that combine to make a delicious frozen treat. . 2 ripe bananas 1 cup/120g rolled oats Vegetable oil spray Makes 2 ice cream cookie sandwiches. ....