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1	pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker® sugar cookie mix
1	cup graham cracker crumbs
1	cup butter or margarine, melted
3	cups milk chocolate chips (18 oz)
4 1/2	cups miniature marshmallows

 

1. 1 Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, stir together cookie mix and crumbs. Stir in melted butter until soft dough forms. Press into ungreased 13x9-inch pan.
2. 2 Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until set. Immediately sprinkle chocolate chips over crust. Let stand 3 to 5 minutes or until chocolate begins to melt. Spread chocolate evenly over crust.
3. 3 Set oven control to broil. Sprinkle marshmallows over melted chocolate. Broil with top 5 to 6 inches from heat 20 to 30 seconds or until marshmallows are toasted. (Watch closely; marshmallows will brown quickly.) Cool 10 minutes. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Serve warm. Store any remaining bars

biotin and folic acid ( vitamins)

Did you ever try biotin and folic acid taken daily to help new hair growth?? I have and found that it works.I began using the products combined about 5yrs ago.Around the temple area i noticed new hair growth.I continue even now and find that as we age our hair can use a little help. So try if you wish and perhaps it will help you with thinning hair.       thanks for reading     maggie

stuffed bell peppers

Ingredients
Makes 8 servings, 2 stuffed pepper halves per serving
8 red, yellow, or orange bell peppers or a mixture of all (about 4 lbs)
2 tbsp canola or olive oil, divided
1 medium-sized yellow onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tbsp ground cumin
16 oz fresh Italian turkey sausage, removed from casing or lean ground turkey (You can use pre-cooked turkey or slices of deli turkey cut into small pieces and use it in place of the turkey sausage, if desired.)
1 (16 oz) jar chunky salsa, mild or hot
2 cups fresh baby spinach, rinsed and chopped or 1 (10 oz) package chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed to remove moisture
1 cup cooked quinoa (optional)
1 cup cooked brown rice
1 cup low-fat cheddar cheese
2 large avocados, peeled and pit removed, sliced
1/2 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves

Directions
Preheat oven to 375°F. Cut the peppers in half lengthwise, slicing from the stem to the bottoms, leaving the stems intact. Remove the white pithy ribs near stem and down length of inside. Remove the ribs and seeds and discard. Place the peppers in a shallow 13 x 9 inch baking dish. Drizzle the peppers with 1 tablespoon of the oil. Cover the dish with foil, and bake the peppers 15 to 20 minutes, until they start to soften.

Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic, salt, black pepper, chili powder, and cumin; cook until the vegetables are softened, about 3 minutes. Add the sausage to the skillet. Cook, breaking it up with a slotted spoon or potato masher, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the salsa and the spinach, and cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the cooked brown rice and quinoa (optional).

Carefully fill the pepper halves with the turkey mixture. Cover the dish with foil, and bake until the filling is hot and the peppers are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove foil, and sprinkle the cheese over the top of the peppers. Return to oven; bake, uncovered, until cheese has melted, about 7 to 10 minutes. Top the peppers with a heaping tablespoon of the yogurt. Place slices of the avocado on top of each pepper. Sprinkle with the basil. Serve immediately.

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NUTRITION AND EXERCISE

Is your waist circumferance more than 35 inches for (WOMEN) and 40( MEN) "belly fat" ( called visceral fat) is easier absorbed by the body than other body fat which increases your chances of  cardiovascular disease dramatically.Is your body mass index,which defines the average weight and height more than 25?Check your BMI on line which will determine if you are overweight.If you are just making a few changes to your eating habits can make a difference.Such as smaller portions,eating healthier snacks, putting more veggies and fruit in your diet.      thanks for reading      MAGGIE

DREAMSCICLE DRINK

Creamy Orangesicles

Eat these right out of the freezer, or use them to make a creamy, dreamy smoothie! Just take out the sticks and put two pops in a blender with a half-cup of low-fat milk, and blend until smooth. Pour into a glass and enjoy!
Ingredients:

• 1 package orange-flavored gelatin (four-serving size)
• 3/4 cup low-fat milk
• 1 6-ounce container low-fat vanilla yogurt*
• 1/2 cup boiling water
*Substitute an 8-ounce container if desired

Instructions:

1. Wash your hands.
2. Put the gelatin mix in medium-size bowl. Add boiling water. Stir until gelatin mix is completely dissolved.
3. Add milk and yogurt after mixture cools a little bit.
4. Stir until all ingredients are blended.
5. Spoon into freezer-pop molds or 5-ounce paper cups. If using paper cups, cover with foil and insert a wooden pop stick. Freeze for several hours until firm.
6. Enjoy!

Makes 6 serving
Nutritional Facts per Serving
97 Calories
18 g Carbohydrates
4 g Protein
4 g Fat
85 mg Calcium (8% DV)