Delicious Ways to Savor Your Spuds

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The average American eats his weight (about 138 pounds) in potatoes every year. It's a shame most people associate potatoes with french fries, chips, or baked potatoes, loaded with butter and cheese. These starchy veggies contain 60 different kinds of phytochemicals and vitamins in their skins and flesh. Try these five fresh ways to savor your spuds.

Potato Cakes

These versatile mashed potato patties are a unique alternative to noodles, rice, and bread, and contain only 80 calories. Made with five simple ingredients, they complement everything from veggies to veal.

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Next: Italian Potato Torta

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7 Delicious New Ways to Enjoy Yogurt

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By Caroline Wright
From Health magazine

Yogurt can be a part of an appetizer, main course, and dessert. Who knew this protein-packed, dairy delight was so versatile? Follow these recipes to learn how you can make the most of your yogurt.

Raspberry Swirl Frozen Yogurt

Ingredients: Plain whole or reduced-fat (2%) Greek yogurt, sugar, vodka, raspberries

Calories: 211

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Next: Cucumber-Walnut Raita

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11 Delicious Mini Meals

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Sometimes we snack too much during the day or we don’t feel like cooking a huge dinner. These downsized recipes are your answer. The tasty nibbles have all the flavor of full-sized meals and desserts but half the calories.

Mini Quiches

Get the classic egg-and-cheese taste without slaving over the oven. This dish cooks in just 5 minutes, and for an added boost of veggies and a low-cal kick, serve with some salsa on the side.

Ingredients: Hard-cooked eggs, puff-pastry shells, fresh sage, fontina cheese, crumbled bacon

Calories: 320

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Next: Mini Shrimp Pot Pie

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