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When life gives you eggnog…

…make an EGGNOG PIE!

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What could be more delicious, easy to make and super festive???

Ingredients
1 Keebler Ready Graham Cracker Crust
1 box Instant Vanilla Pudding
1 1/4 cup Eggnog (full fat)
1 tsp Captain Morgan’s Spiced Rum
1 tub Cool Whip

Directions
1. Gently mix the pudding mix, eggnog and rum together in a mixing bowl
2. Fold in the Cool Whip
3. Spoon the delicious filling into the pie crust
4. Refrigerate overnight

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Scrumptious Spinach

Spinach is rich in iron, vitamin C and E, potassium, and magnesium which helps support immune function and aids the digestive system. To help you increase your intake of spinach, I am sharing a few of my favourite recipes.

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Spinach Smoothie
Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Spinach Soup
Easy Spinach Salad
Spanakopita for Beginners

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Best Brownie Recipe

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Ingredients

2 eggs
1 cup sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup butter (melted)

Directions

  1. Beat the eggs, sugar, salt and vanilla together for 1 minute
  2. Add butter; mix
  3. Add flour, cocoa; mix until well combined
  4. Pour batter into a microwave safe dish
  5. Microwave on high for 5 minutes

    TIP: Use a coffee flavoured frosting for the ultimate sweet treat!
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Glorious Green Beans

Green beans helps fight inflammation, they help regulate blood pressure because they are rich in folate and potassium. Additionally they are a good source of protein and fiber which help lower cholesterol. To help you increase your intake I am sharing my favourite recipes.

Balsamic Green Bean Salad
Italian Green Bean Salad
Creamy Hungarian Green Bean Soup
Green Bean Almondine
Green Bean Casserole

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A+ Apples

Apples possess key nutrients, like fiber and antioxidants. They offer health benefits, including lowering blood sugar levels and are good for heart health. To help you increase your intake I am sharing my favourite recipes.

Acorn Squash & Apple Soup
Hungarian Apple Pie
Apple Strudel Muffins
“The Best Applesauce Recipe”
Spicy Apple Salsa

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Perfect Pumpkins

Pumpkins are rich in beta carotene which is converted by your body into vitamin A, which wards off germs, and helps your reproductive system. Pumpkins also help your heart, lungs, kidneys, and other organs stay healthy. To help you increase you intake, I am sharing my favourite recipes.

Simple Pumpkin Soup
Roast Pumpkin Salad with Feta, Pine Nuts & Spinach
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Curried Pumpkin
“Pumpkin Dessert”

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Zesty Zucchini

Zucchini is rich in vitamins, minerals, and plant compounds and offers several health benefits, from improved digestion to a lowered risk of heart disease. It also helps your bones, thyroid, and prostate. To help you incorporate more into your diet I am sharing my favourite recipes.

Zucchini Pie
Italian Baked Zucchini
Tex Mex Chicken & Zucchini
Chocolate Zucchini Brownies
Lemon Zucchini Cake

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Terrific Tomatoes

It’s summer and you know what that means…tomatoes are ripe for the picking. Tomatoes are very beneficial to your health. They offer protection for brain, heart, and gut health. The vegetable, which is also considered a fruit, is a solid source of nutrients like vitamin C, potassium, and antioxidants. To help you incorporate more tomatoes into your diet, I have found some amazing recipes over the years that I can’t wait to share with you!

The Best Italian-American Tomato Sauce
Mediterranean Tomato Feta Salad
Gazpacho
Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato Pizza
Tomato Quiche

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Cool Corn

It is officially summer and you know what that means…Corn is in season. It contains many B vitamins, as well as essential minerals, including zinc, magnesium, copper, iron and manganese. To help you incorporate more corn into your diet and to help you feel fuller longer, I have found some amazing recipes over the years that I can’t wait to share with you!

Corn & Roasted Red Pepper Soup
Ina Garten’s Fresh Corn Salad
The Secret Behind Grilling Corn
Fiesta Corn Tart
Sweet Corn Pudding

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Amazing Apricots

It is officially summer and you know what that means… APRICOTS. In addition to being delicious, apricots contain lots of  vitamin A, beta-carotene, and other carotenoids, apricots which are essential in the promotion of eye health. To help you increase your intake, try these yummy recipes.

Tomato, Apricot, Feta & Mint Salad
Toasted Chickpea and Apricot Salad
Apricot Crisp
Stonefruit Sangria
Apricot Jam

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