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• Homemade Granola Recipe

  This is a delicious and healthy granola recipe that can be enjoyed for breakfast with fresh fruit and yogurt or for a treat any time of the day! Sprinkle on fresh fruit, microwave for a few minutes to have instant fruit crisp. Ingredients: 4 cups old fashioned rolled oats 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flakes 1 cup natural bran 1.4 cup toasted wheat germ 1/4 cup chopped almonds 1/4 cup sesame seeds 1/4 cup sunflower seeds 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup hot water 1/2 cup honey 1 tsp Watkins vanilla extract 1 cup raisins or other dried fruit Watkins cooking spray Directions: Preheat the oven to 325 deg. F. In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients; oats, wheat, bran, wheat germ, nuts, seeds and salt together until thoroughly combined. In a separate little bowl, combine the water, honey and vanilla. Combine wet with the dry ingredients and mix well. Spray two baking sheets with Watkins cooking spray and spread the granola mixture on the pans. Squeeze or pat together to make small clumps. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until the granola mix is nice and golden. Stir occasionally to ensure even baking. Add raisins, stir again and bake for an extra 5 minutes. Let the granola mix cool and then fill it into airtight containers. - 7 days ago

• Readers Top 10 Favorite Recipes!

  Here are our readers current top 10 favorite recipes. The common theme among these is that they are fast and easy. Plus you'll find they are healthy too, several of the favs are made with organic foods and we even have a vegetarian recipe. #1. Hands down our reader's favorite recipe is Easy Baked Apples probably because they makes a quick, easy and healthy dessert. Apples are naturally low in carbohydrates, calories and salt, plus they are high in fiber! #2. The next most popular is Yogurt Cheese. If you've never heard of it before, it's a healthy, low fat substitute for sour cream and cream cheese to use in recipes such as dips and spreads. #3. It seems a lot of people are also looking for Recipes For Cooking Roast Beef and we give you two ways! You choose how you want to cook your roast; in the oven or a slow cooker along with veggies for a one pot meal. Mmm, roast beef is one my family's favorites too. #4 amp; #5 are both marinates, considering it's barbecue season I'm not surprised. Garlic Mustard Marinade is a personal favorite of mine, it's great for less tender beef steaks and it tastes wonderful. And you'll love this Spicy Citrus Marinade For Chicken as much as our readers do! Three of our top 10 recipes are organic recipes and I'm not surprised as more and more people are serving organic food to their family for health and/or environmental concerns. #6. Try these Organic Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers, for a delicious, meatless main course. #7. Perhaps you'd prefer an Easy Organic Meat Loaf, ah comfort food! This isn't your traditional meatloaf recipe thought. #8. And this Apple Honey Glazed Wild Salmon With Organic Baby Spinach is not only healthy, it's also a gourmet delight. Our reader's last two favs are both slow cooker recipes. Since so many people work a slow cooker is the solution to getting a healthy meal on the table in a hurry. We tend to think of slow cooker meals for the winter, however they are great for the summer too as this appliancce doesn't heat up your home. #9. Try our Hearty Beef Barley Stew In A Slow Cooker. This hearty stew is a delicious one pot meal that contains all the important food groups; vegetables, meat and whole grains. #10. Last but not least, a tasty and Easy Chicken Cacciatore. I hope you enjoy our latest top ten readers favorite recipes, feel free to leave a comment and let us know what you think. - 3 weeks ago

• Easy Coleslaw Dressing Recipe

  Coleslaw is a great salad for the summer or any time as it is can be made ahead and keeps well in the fridge for several days. This coleslaw dressing recipe is easy and super healthy too. It's low in calories, fat, cholesterol and sodium which is great if you are watching what you eat due to health concerns or if you are trying to lose weight. Cabbage contains lots of fiber and nutrients so enjoy this tasty salad with out worries! Coleslaw dressing ingredients: 1/3 cup plain nonfat yogurt 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar 2 Tablespoons honey Watkins black pepper to taste Stir together yogurt, vinegar, honey and pepper in a large bowl until well combined. Use immediately or store in a covered container in the fridge for several days. Coleslaw ingredients: 1 dressing recipe above 2 cups shredded or finely chopped cabbage #189; cup shredded carrots #188; cup shredded or finely chopped green pepper #188; cup finely chopped celery Prepare vegetables, add dressing and mix well.nbsp; Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes. You may want to drain liquid before serving. Makes about 4 servings. In a rush? Use 3 cups of already prepared, bagged coleslaw. - 3 weeks ago

• Easy Chicken Cacciatore

  Make this delicious and easy Chicken Cacciatore in your slow cooker this week. Cook up a pot of whole wheat pasta and you'll have a healthy, low fat nutritious meal to serve your hungry family. nbsp; Ingredients: 1 medium onion (thinly sliced) 3 lbs boneless/skinless thighs and breasts fresh mushrooms, sliced 1 (6oz) can tomato paste 2 Watkins bay leaves 1 (8oz) can stewed tomatoes Watkins black pepper to taste 1 tsp Watkins Italian Seasoning 1 tsp Watkins garlic granules 2 cups boiling water 2 teaspoons Watkins chicken soup base freshly grated parmesan or romano cheese, for garnish Instructions: Place sliced onions at bottom of crock pot. Add chicken and mushrooms. Stir together remaining ingredients (except cheese) and pour over chicken. Cook on low 7-9 hours or high 3-4 hours. Serve chicken, mushroomsnbsp; and sauce over pasta of your choice, garnish with freshly grated cheese and add a green salad for a well rounded meal. - 5 months ago

• Recipes For Cooking Roast Beef Two Ways

  You can't beat cooking roast beef and gravy for Sunday dinner or any day of the week. It's a great one dish family meal or to serve when you have guests. One of things I like about cooking a roast is the left overs, to make another meal and for sandwiches. 1 - 2 tablespoons Watkins grapeseed oil 1 large onion, cut into wedges 3 pound beef roast of your choice, choose boneless top round or rump roast for the slow cooker version 3 - 4 carrots, peeled and thinly cubed 3 medium white potatoes, cubed 2 bay Watkins leaves 2 - 3 tablespoons Watkins onion soup mix 2 cups boiling water 1/4 cup all purpose flour Instructions for Oven Roast: Place the beef and onion wedges, carrots, potatoes and bay leaves in a roasting pan.nbsp; Mix onion soup mix in 2 cups of boiling water until completely dissolved.nbsp; Pour over top of the meat and vegetables.nbsp; Place covered roaster in the oven, cook at 350 deg F for about 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until vegetables and meat is fork tender.nbsp; Remove the cover half a hour before the roast is done to brown it.nbsp; Instructions for Slow Cooker: In a large fry pan over medium heat grapeseed oil.nbsp; Place the beef and onion wedges in the hot oil.nbsp; Brown the beef turning to brown each side.nbsp; Once meat is browned place meat and onions in the slow cooker.nbsp; Add carrots, potatoes and bay leaves.nbsp; Mix onion soup mix in 2 cups of boiling water until completely dissolved.nbsp; Pour over top of the meat and vegetables.nbsp; Cook on high about 3 1/2 hours or until meat is fork tender.nbsp; Instructions for Gravy: Mix 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil with flour in a medium saucepan.nbsp; Stir until mixture becomes a paste, add a teaspoon of oil at a time if needed. Gradually add 2 cups of broth from the meat.nbsp; Bring to a boil stirring constantly until liquid thickens into desired consistency.nbsp; Add more broth if it's too thick. - 5 months ago