Buttermilk adds flavor without adding fat

Buttermilk Pancakes
Restaurant-Style Cole Slaw
Contrary to popular belief, buttermilk is not high in fat like butter. Buttermilk originally got its name because it was the liquid leftover after butter was churned. Today, most of the buttermilk found in grocery stores is made by adding culture to skim milk and allowing it to ferment. No matter how [...]

Save stuffing mix for the day after Thanksgiving

Stuffing is a popular item on the Thanksgiving table, which means sometimes there isn’t enough of it left to go with all the leftover turkey. Keep a box of stuffing mix handy for the day after, and you’ll be able to make one of the following recipes. Use these recipes anytime you want a taste [...]

Include biscuits in your Thanksgiving menu

With all the food on the Thanksgiving table, it would seem like there would be no room for biscuits and rolls. Yet for many people, biscuits and rolls are as important to the meal as the turkey. Whether you start from scratch or from a can, serve your guests special biscuits fresh out of the [...]

Use canned pears to make deliciously different treats

Eating canned pears is a great way to get the recommended number of fruit servings in your diet. They are available all year long, and are not high in calories if you buy them in juice or light syrup. But pears don’t have to be only a healthy snack. In addition to being good straight [...]

Turn lean venison into a healthy meal

This fall’s deer population is looking good for hunters. Whether you get your own deer or have friends willing to share theirs, venison just might be featured on your dinner table sometime soon. Venison is lower in fat, calories and cholesterol than many cuts of beef, and is a tasty ingredient in a healthy meal.

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