Nutrition

Many people choose to switch to a vegetarian diet instantly, and completely give up all meat, poultry, and fish. Others make the transition by gradually eliminating those foods from their diets. There is no right or wrong process, so do...

Honey Pumpkin Mousse   Ingredients: 4 eggs, separated 3/4 cup honey 16 ounces fresh pumpkin puree 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon salt   Directions: In top...

Maple Baked Ham   Ingredients: 2 teaspoons dry mustard 2 teaspoons lemon juice 3/4 cup pure maple syrup 6 to 8 thick ham slices     Directions: Mix the mustard and lemon juice, and stir until smooth. Add maple syrup...

Green Bean Vinaigrette   Ingredients: 3 cups fresh green beans or 1 (1 lb.) bag frozen green beans, thawed 1 (14 oz.) jar pimentos, drained 1 tablespoon minced chives 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, or to taste...

Honey Apple Pudding   Ingredients: 2 cups stewed apples 1 cup honey 1/2 cup brown sugar 4 tablespoons shortening 2 cups fine bread crumbs 1 1/2 cups flour 2 tablespoons baking powder 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon cloves   Directions:...

Pumpkin Pancakes   Ingredients: 1 cup cooked pumpkin 2 eggs 1 1/2 pints milk Salt Flour (enough to make a good batter) 2 teaspoons baking powder   Directions: Mix together the cooked and cooled pumpkin, eggs, milk, baking powder, a...

Squash with Pecans and Cranberries   Ingredients: 1/4 cup pecans 1 tablespoons dried cranberries 1/2 cup boiling water 1 cup vegetable broth 1 cup diced or julienned butternut squash 1 cup diced or julienned acorn squash 1 cup diced or...

Sweet Potato Muffins   Ingredients: 8 ounces plain mashed sweet potatoes 2 cups dry oatmeal 1 cup egg whites 1 whole egg 1 tablespoon vanilla 1/4 cup splenda Cinnamon to taste   Directions: Mix all ingredients in a mixing bowl....

Olive Paste and Red Bell Pepper Bruschetta   Ingredients: 2 large red bell peppers (about 1 pound) 1 1/2 cups pitted black olives 2 ounces capers, rinsed and pat-dried 4 large garlic cloves, minced 1/2 lemon, juiced 1/2 cup olive...

Homemade Protein Bars Power up for your workouts with these homemade protein bars from the authors of the popular The Body Sculpting Bible for Men.   Ingredients: 2 cups dry old-fashioned oats 4 scoops whey protein powder 1/2 cup all-natural...