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Recipe

• Curried Barley Pilaf

  Make a healthy side dish exotic by swapping plain rice for barley and spicing it with curry.

• Farro Salad With Cucumber and Tomato

  Farro, a nutty and sweet whole grain, makes for a deliciously light and filling salad at barbeques and picnics.

• Irish Soda Bread

  Make this hearty Irish treat healthy by using whole wheat flour and low-fat buttermilk.

• Hummus With Whole-wheat Pizza Crust Wedges

  Get your pizza fix -- minus the fat! This fiber-rich dip is sure to please at your next party.

• 3-grain Waffles With Fresh Strawberries

  One taste of this triple whole-grain goodness and you'll never go back to frozen waffles again.

• Red Rice Salad With Apples, Walnuts and Gorgonzola

  Red rice and red walnuts give this easy-to-make rice salad out-of-the-ordinary pizzazz.

• Pear and Cheese Quesadillas

  The best snacks are those with a variety of nutrient-rich food groups represented. This quesadilla fits the bill because it contains fruit, dairy and whole grains.

• Crunchy Yogurt Breakfast Bowl

  Instead of the usual small cup of yogurt for breakfast, start your day with a more filling and nutrient-rich meal...and one that contains nearly two-thirds of your daily calcium!

• Hit the Trails Snack Mix

  Pack this salty-sweet, antioxidant-rich energy treat for your next bike or hike.

• Israeli Couscous With Grilled Peaches and Pistachios

  Pair savory pistachios and onions with sweet, juicy in-season peaches for this flavor-packed picnic accompaniment.

• Cherry Almond Scones

  Whether for breakfast or a snack, these 100 percent whole-grain scones are packed with wholesome goodness.

• BBQ Chicken Pizza

  Keep everyone happy -- and healthy -- on Family Pizza Night by trying different combinations with less fat. This BBQ chicken pizza is ready in a flash because it has only five ingredients.

• Spinach, Arugula and Walnut Pesto With Whole-wheat Linguine

  This reduced-fat pesto is high in antioxidants. Pair it with whole-wheat pasta for a fast, filling and nutrient-rich meal.

• Banana-macadamia Pancakes

  Hearty banana-nut pancakes get heart-healthy with whole-wheat flour, flaxseed and oats.

• Gnocchi With Pumpkin Rosemary Sauce

  Pair a hearty seasonal fruit with whole-wheat gnocchi for this fast and nutrient-rich winter dinner.

• Sage and White Cheddar Biscuits

  Bake warm and savory biscuits for brunch or enjoy as a party snack with this healthy whole-grain, high-calcium recipe.

• Smoked Salmon, Lemon and Dill Pinwheels

  Salty, zesty and heart-healthy, this crowd-pleasing appetizer is an easy accompaniment for your upcoming holiday festivities.

• Maple-Shallot Pork Chops with Spiced Couscous

  Pair lean pork with sweet maple syrup-shallot sauce and spiced couscous for a quick and festive autumn meal.

• Spiced Pear-Walnut Muffins

  Rich, filling muffins get heart-healthy with whole grains, pears and walnuts.

• Thai Beef Burgers with Grilled Ginger Pineapple

  Lean burgers go global with tangy grilled pineapple and spicy Thai sauce.

• Quinoa Salad With Black Beans and Grilled Squash

  Optimize seasonal summer vegetables with this protein-packed quinoa and squash salad.

• Whole-wheat Corn Muffins

  Begin your day with these tasty, low-fat delights. You can prepare them in hardly any time at all and your family will love them.

• Sweet and Sour Shrimp With Asian Vegetables, Pineapple and Brown Rice

  This balanced meal in a bowl is high in protein, whole grains and taste -- but low in preparation effort.

• Whole-grain Macaroni and Cheese

  Say goodbye to boxed mac and cheese with this reduced-fat version that’s high in calcium and comfort value.

• PB, B and K Sandwich

  You may never go back to the old peanut butter and jelly after tasting this fruit-infused powerhouse on a plate.

• Orange Gingersnaps

  The whole-wheat flour and antioxidant ginger in these cookies make munching guilt-free.

• Super Sloppy Joe's

  Sloppy Joe's are great for a crowd. Keep them super healthy (lower fat and lower sodium) by using lean turkey breast and no-salt-added tomato sauce.

• Hearty Cinnamon Oatmeal With Apricots

  This hearty oatmeal breakfast is all you need to get you started on a cold winter morning.

• Winter Squash Soup

  Just one cup of this flavorful antioxidant-rich soup will instantly warm you up, and provide all your vitamin A for the day!

• Oatmeal Orange Mini Muffins

  These refreshing, bite-size muffins are perfect for breakfast or snack time. They're even festive enough for special-occasion brunches during the holidays.

• Whole-grain Sweet-potato Pancakes

  Fresh-cooked, or even canned, sweet potatoes combined with whole-wheat flour transform this easy recipe into a delicious vitamin-packed meal.

• Pasta Shells With Creamy Peanut Sauce

  Whole-wheat pasta is healthy, wholesome and filling. Combined with this creamy sauce, it makes for smaller portions full of flavor -- a balanced meal for the whole family.

• Whole-grain Couscous With Green Onions and Garlic

  Couscous, a traditional North African grain, is a tasty and versatile complex carbohydrate substitute for white rice. It's also a quick and easy option to make with any protein.

• Oatmeal Raisin Date Bars

  Need to satisfy that sweet tooth? Here's a fiber- and nutrient-rich twist on an old favorite, the oatmeal cookie.

• Herbed Orzo Salad With Corn

  Who wants to cook on a hot summer day? This simple, healthful recipe takes mere minutes. Works great as a side dish or tossed in cooked chicken or grilled salmon for a complete meal.