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Italian Spinach Zucchini Meatballs

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Nobody puts baby SPINACH in the corner, but nobody said we couldn’t be sneaky about it. Check out this Italian Spinach and Zucchini Meatball recipe that will quickly become a favorite in your household!


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  1. Wash your hands, clean your preparation area, and rinse fresh fruits and vegetables under cool running water.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  3. In a large bowl, add ground turkey, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella, shredded zucchini, chopped spinach, egg whites, and all seasonings.
  4. Combine until ingredients are well mixed
  5. Split mixture into 4 sections. Aim to make 6 meatballs from each section to get you 24 total meatballs.
  6. Add meatballs to an oven-safe dish.
  7. Bake for 40 minutes at 350 degrees.
  8. Remove dish from the oven, add 1 cup mozzarella cheese, and bake for 5 more minutes, or until cheese is melted.
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Strawberry Banana Shortcake

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Summertime was made for fun in the sun and the occasional sweet after an evening meal. You don’t have to discourage desserts at the dinner table when it comes to this low-fat dessert: Strawberry Banana Shortcake.

The Angel Food Cake recipe comes from our friends over at the USDA, check out the original recipe here, dress it up a little bit with our toppings!


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Angel Food Cake
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Angel Food Cake
  1. Preheat oven to 325F. In a large bowl, beat the egg whites until they are foamy (not stiff).
  2. Add the cream of tartar, and beat until stiff.
  3. Gradually beat in ½ C of sugar at a time until smoothly combined.
  4. Mix in vanilla.
  5. Mix in Salt.
  6. Gently fold in the flour.
  7. Pour the angel food cake mixture into an angel food tubular pan.*
  8. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the top is nicely browned.
Strawberry Banana Topping
  1. Add 1 lb. sliced strawberries and 3 sliced bananas to a bowl. Mix with 1 Tbsp. lemon juice.
  2. Add to the top of cooled angel food cake. Top with a dollop of whipped cream. Enjoy!
  3. Tips: *For easy cake pan removal, try using parchment paper in the bottom of the pan.
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Pistachio Cake

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A delightful pistachio cake! This green cake is sure to liven up the dessert table and light up everyone’s face! Our skinny pistachio cake is the perfect dessert for any springtime gathering and St. Patrick’s day!

 

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly spray a 9 X 11 baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, use a mixer to combine cake mix, pudding, yogurt, egg whites and water. Mix together for 2-3 minutes until well blended.
  3. Pour batter into cake pan and bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  4. While baking, combine ingredients for frosting. Use a mixer to beat milk and pudding on medium speed. Let rest for a few minutes and fold in thawed whipped topping. Place in refrigerator until cake has cooled.
  5. Top cake with frosting. Serve or store in the refrigerator until ready to enjoy.
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For a fun festive St. Patrick’s Day dessert, add some green food coloring to the batter or frosting, or both!

Leek and Potato Frittata

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This Leek and Potato Frittata is a yummy breakfast option either to feed a crowd or prep for a busy week.Leek and Potato Quiche a recipe by Dinner Tonight

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This dish sounds fancy, but it is simple and quick to make. If you do not want to use leeks use sweet onions
Servings Prep Time
6 (1 slice each) 10 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 (1 slice each) 10 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Leek and Potato Quiche a recipe by Dinner Tonight
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This dish sounds fancy, but it is simple and quick to make. If you do not want to use leeks use sweet onions
Servings Prep Time
6 (1 slice each) 10 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Servings Prep Time
6 (1 slice each) 10 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Add oil to a salute pan over medium heat. Add leek and sauté 4 minutes. Add spinach and potatoes; sauté for 2 minutes or until spinach wilts.
  2. Combine milk, seasoning, salt and pepper, 4 eggs and 4 egg whites; stir well with a whisk. Add leek mixture. Pour into a 9.5 inch round baking dish or pie plate coated with cooking spray.
  3. Sprinkle with cheese and breadcrumbs. Bake at 350 degrees fro 20-25 minutes. For a golden brown top, broil for 4 minutes after baking.
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Leek and Potato Frittata Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 slice (210g) servings per container 6 Amount per serving Calories 170 % Daily Value Total Fat 6 g 8 % Saturated Fat 2.5 g 13 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 130 mg 43 % Sodium 410 mg 18 % Total Carbohydrate 17 g 6 % Dietary Fiber 2 g 7 % Total Sugars 3 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 12 g Vitamin D 6 % Calcium 20 % Iron 15 % Potassium 15 %