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In this healthy version of the classic appetizer, we are using frozen spinach and frozen artichokes.  Unless you harvest the spinach right out of your garden, frozen is a good way to go because spinach rapidly looses nutrients after it has been harvested.  Frozen spinach is harvested and frozen right away, locking in the nutrients.  Artichokes...

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I’m a big fan of the sugar cookie recipe by Alton Brown of the Food Network. You can use your favorite cookie recipe or in a pinch use the pre-made dough from the store. These cookies are great for Valentines Day as well, just use heart shaped cookie cutters. If you are making your cookie dough, add 1/2-3/4 (depending on how minty you like...

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Sometimes you find a recipe that simply can’t be topped!  In this case,  I like to use a sugar cookie recipe by Alton Brown of the Food Network.  You can use your favorite cookie recipe or in a pinch use the pre-made dough from the store.  I like to give these cookies as a gift to co-workers or my UPS driver, and they are a perfect...

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I make the frosting up to 5 days ahead. Since the cookies are store bought I keep them on hand throughout the holidays so I always have a quick dessert on hand. Makes 1 dozen Ingredients 1/2 cup or 4 oz cream cheese, room temperature 2 Tablespoons pumpkin puree a scant 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1/4 cup brown sugar 24 ginger thins or...

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These Smore Tree Bars are a fun twist on rice crispy treats, make great gifts and can be made 5 days ahead. If you want to display them before serving I like to sprinkle shredded coconut around the base to look like snow. Makes 6-8 Ingredients 13 cups golden grahams 1 cup chocolate chips 5 Tablespoons butter 80 marshmallows hand full of red...

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Serves 10-15 Quick Tip: Assemble the veggies up to 1 day ahead and the dressing up to 2 days ahead. Ingredients 8 cups broccoli, cut into small florettes 3 red pepper, sliced into strips 4 medium zucchini, sliced on the diagonal 3 cups cherry Tomatoes 1 large head celery, sliced into 3 inch sticks Directions Bring a large pot of water to a...

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Make Ahead Tip: You can assemble the meatballs and place on a parchment lined cookie sheet. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap. Place in the freezer. Once frozen place in a freezer ziplock and store up to 2 months. Bake in a 400° oven on a parchment lined cookie sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165° If you...

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This treat is perfect for the holiday’s and so easy to make. Make Ahead Tip: You can make this candy up to 1 week in advance. Makes 2 cookie sheets of bark Ingredients 3, 12 oz package dark chocolate 3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract 3, 12 oz package white chocolate 12 candy canes Directions Line 2 jelly roll pans or cookie sheets a sit pat...

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Recipes featured on Q13 Fox morning news. Q13 Morning News, Healthy After School Snacks. When looking for inspiration for recipes for this mornings segment on Q13, I went to my 4 1/2 year old nephew and my 17 year old brother-in-law. I asked them what they like to eat, how they like to eat it and items they won’t go near. Once created,...

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