Resolution Food--January 3, 2019

We kicked off the new year with healthy eating at Recipe Club this month! January's theme was Resolution Food, focusing on healthy eating.

Mary B. whipped up some healthier mashed potatoes using a mix of potatoes and cauliflower! 

Rose Mary and Fred brought "BLT Pasta Salad with Avocado" and the dressing was a lightened up a bit.

Rose Mary and Fred also brought "Raw 'Twix' Bars." Made with all natural ingredients, these twix bars have a special ingredient that packs a kick, mesquite powder.

Karen made "Superfood Breakfast Bites." Made with dates, nuts, seeds, goji berries, this is a no-bake superfood powerhouse!

Anna made a "Winter Pasta Salad." This healthy dish is full of veggies and pasta, as well as a light and refreshing dressing.

Sue S. brought "Spinach Balls." These bite-size balls are perfect healthy appetizers served with hummus or marinara sauce!

I made "Sweet Potato Muffins." These muffins are perfect for the morning! They are made with sweet potatoes, the sweetener is maple syrup, and the flour is whole wheat.

Margene made "Mandarin Pasta Spinach Salad with Teriyaki Dressing." She loves this easy, healthy pasta salad so much, this is the second time she made it for Recipe Club!

Marie baked "Cranberry Nut Bread." This healthy quick-bread uses only 2 tablespoons of shortening and has tons of healthy cranberries!

Pat D. brought delicious turkey roll-ups! Using tortillas, turkey, lettuce, and Swiss cheese, this is a perfect snack or healthy lunch option!

Pat R. cooked "Marinated Turkey Breast."She marinated it and used the slow cooker to cook it.

Sue R. made "Winter Fruit Salad." This salad used fruits commonly available in winter and has a light and refreshing dressing made with lime juice and maple syrup.

Mary A. made a "Fresh Spinach Layer Salad." She made the dressing lighter by using light sour cream and light miracle whip.

Trudy L. made "One-Pot Pasta with Spinach and Tomatoes." She used whole wheat noodles and this is an easy recipe because it is made in just one pot!

Roger brought a healthy salad, full of spring mix, veggies, and a homemade dressing!

There were many great recipes shared and more to try next time! Getting hungry? Join us February 7 at 6:30pm at Franklin Public Library. The theme is Comfort Food--Warm up this winter season with hearty and delicious comfort food!

All you have to do to join is cook a dish from the monthly theme, and bring the dish and the recipe to the meeting! It's as easy as pie! See you soon!