March 31, 2009

Healthy Desserts and Dressings, No Fooling! Pull a fast one in the kitchen this April Fool’s Day. With simple substitutions of puréed canned fruits and veggies, Mealtime.org shows you how to deliver a big nutrition boost to classic recipes.   Sweet Potato Pecan Waffles with Praline Peaches Whip up this better batter. Puréed, canned sweet potatoes load these delicious waffles with flavor and beta carotene. Enjoy them for breakfast, brunch or even dessert! Golden Potato Salad with Creamy Harvest Dressing Toss together a healthful potato salad with mouth-watering golden potatoes, onion, celery and bacon. The creamy, yet fat-free, dressing is mostly fruit and veggies. German Chocolate Cake Say “auf Wiedersehen” to fat. Canned pears, applesauce and sauerkraut replace some of the oil and butter, allowing you to serve up a healthful dessert that has a half cup of fruit and veggies per slice! From kid-friendly fare to tailgating feasts, we have Mealtime solutions for you. Every week you'll find new canned food tips and recipes that fit your personal lifestyle needs. From making meals on the go, to cooking for a crowd, Mealtime.org has you covered. Simply click on the lifestyle that defines you, and you'll find valuable information to arm you in the kitchen. Happy cooking! Quick Cooking: Don't have a lot of time? Get quick recipe ideas. Healthful Flavors: Nutritious recipes and tips to help you eat well. Eats for Entertaining: From tailgate to hors d'oeuvres, entertain with ease. Family Fare: Satisfy a hungry bunch with recipes that pack a nutritious punch. Sign yourself or a friend up to receive a complimentary subscription to Mealtime.org's CANnection e-mail featuring Mealtime.org's latest recipes, cooking tips, sweepstakes news and more delivered directly to your inbox. Don't lose touch with us! To ensure that CANnection e-Newsletters reach your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add canfood@mealtime.org to your e-mail address book.