| Basic Mashed Potatoes | Makes: 4 Servings
1. Wash 4 (5-to 6-oz.) whole potatoes and place into microwave-safe dish—do not puncture skin. Cover dish. (If covering dish with plastic wrap, poke small hole in plastic.)
2. Microwave on HIGH for 10 to 12 minutes. Use oven mitts to remove dish from microwave; carefully remove cover and mash well.
3.Stir in ½ cup each plain yogurt and low-fat milk, 1 ½ tablespoons butter spread, salt and pepper to taste. |
4.Cook for a minute or 2 more to heat, if necessary.
 Recipe courtesy of the United States Potato Board |
| Microwave Roasted Potatoes |
1.Wash 4 (5- to 6 oz) potatoes. Cut into 1-inch cubes and place into microwave safe dish.
2. Drizzle 2 tablespoons or small amount of olive oil over potatoes and sprinkle with seasonings of choice.
3.Toss evenly to disperse oil and seasonings. |
4.Cover with lid or plastic wrap. (If covering dish with plastic wrap, poke small hole in plastic.)
5. Microwave on high for 10 minutes. Use oven mitts to carefully remove from microwave.
 Recipe courtesy of the United States Potato Board |
| Fruit and Cheese Bites | Makes: 18 (can be doubled)
1/2 cup shredded reduced-calorie cheddar cheese, at room temperature
4 ounces light cream cheese
4 drops hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)
1/2 cup dried apple, chopped
1/3 cup dried apricot, chopped
1/4 cup dried pineapple (such as Sunsweet Philippine Pineapple), chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
1. Beat together cheddar cheese, cream cheese and hot pepper sauce in a small bowl until blended, about 1 minute.
| 2. Stir in dried apple, apricot and pineapple with a wooden spoon. Using a tablespoon, form mixture into balls, then roll between palms. Coat balls in chopped nuts.
Per bite 55 calories; 3 g fat; 2 g protein; 5 g carbohydrate; 85 mg sodium; 7 mg cholesterol
 By Family Circle (c) 2007 Meredith Corporation. First published in Family Circle Magazine. Reprinted with permission |
| Oven-Baked Harvest Apples | Makes: 4 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 1 hour
4 large McIntosh or golden delicious apples, cored
3 Tbsp. firmly packed light brown sugar
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 Tbsp. dried cranberries
1 Tbsp. finely chopped pecans
4 tsp. Promise ® Buttery Spread
2/3 cup water
Also terrific with Promise Light Spread.
1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Peel top third of apples. In 8-inch baking dish, arrange apples peeled-side up; set aside.
2. In small bowl, combine sugar, cinnamon, cranberries, pecans and cinnamon; evenly spoon into center of apples, then evenly top each with Promise ® Buttery Spread. Pour water around apples. Bake uncovered, basting occasionally, 1 hour or until tender.
| Microwave Directions:
Peel apples as above. In microwave-safe pie plate, arrange apples. Cover with waxed paper. Microwave at HIGH 2 minutes. Meanwhile, combine sugar mixture as above; evenly spoon into apples, then top each with 1 teaspoon Spread. Cover with waxed paper and microwave an additional 2 minutes or until apples are tender. Let stand 5 minutes.
Per serving Calories 200, Calories From Fat 40, Saturated Fat 0.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Total Fat 4.5g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 35mg, Total Carbohydrate 43g, Sugars 34g, Dietary Fiber 6g, Protein 1g, Vitamin A 6%, Vitamin C 16%, Calcium 2%, Iron 4%
 This recipe is an Eat Smart recipe. Eat Smart recipes can help reduce your intake of saturated fats, trans fats, sugars, sodium and cholesterol.
Recipe courtesy of www.promisehealthyheart.com and reprinted with permission from Unilever. |
| Parmesan-Crusted Sweet Potato Fries | Makes: 8 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 35 minutes
2 lbs. sweet potatoes or yams, peeled, halved lengthwise and cut into thin wedges
1/3 cup I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!® Spread
2/3 cups Italian seasoned dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line 2 jelly-roll pans with aluminum foil, then spray with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
2. Combine sweet potatoes with I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!® Spread in large bowl and toss to coat*.
3. Combine bread crumbs with cheese in large resealable plastic bag. Add potatoes and close bag. Shake potatoes, separating any clumps, until coated. Arrange potatoes in single layer on prepared pans.
4. Bake 20 minutes. Rotate pans and bake additional 15 minutes or until potatoes are golden and crisp. Serve, if desired, with Wish-Bone® Ranch Dressing.
| *TIP: Can be made 1 day ahead up to this point. Cover and refrigerate. Continue as above.
Cost per recipe*: $4.43.
Cost per serving*: $.55.
*Based on average retail prices at national supermarkets.
Per serving Calories 200, Calories From Fat 60, Saturated Fat 0g, Trans Fat 0g, Total Fat 7g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 320mg, Total Carbohydrate 30g, Sugars 5g, Dietary Fiber 4g, Protein 4g, Vitamin A 330%, Vitamin C 4%, Calcium 8%, Iron 6%
 Smart Choices Program approved recipes were developed to bring nutrition to your kitchen with delicious recipes that help you make positive changes in your diet through a variety and balance of food choices from each of the major food groups.
Recipe courtesy of www.icantbelieveitsnotbutter.com and reprinted with permission from Unilever. |
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Recipe Courtesy of Seasons 52. Reprinted with permission by Chef Cliff Pleau.
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