Red White and Blue Muffins

Fresh fruit and berries are abundant during these warm Summer months. Or - you can usually find an assortment of healthy berries in the frozen food isle of your local store. The vitamins and antioxidants berries provide are good for your health. And they can add a wonderful flavor to any meal or snack.

Try these delightful blueberry muffins at your Fourth of July celebration or for a delicious treat anytime!

Here's all you'll need:

1 1/4 cups flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup buttermilk, low-fat
2 Tablespoons melted margarine
1 slightly beaten egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup blueberries and coarsely chopped strawberries (or you can substitute your favorite fresh or frozen fruit or berries!)


Let's get cookin:

Use butter or PAM to grease your muffin tin.

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and baking soda. Stir well until all ingredients are blended.

In another bowl, combine buttermilk, margarine, egg, and vanilla. Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients - the flour and sugar mix from the prior step.

Using a large spoon, gently stir ingredients just until moist (don't over mix). Add the blueberries and chopped strawberries.

Stir gently (avoid over-mixing).

Spoon batter evenly into 9 muffin cups.

Bake at 400 for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.

Enjoy these nutritious little wonders with your friends and family this 4th of July or anytime! Enjoy eating healthy foods this Summer and year round!

Happy 4th!

Salmon - The Best Source of Omega-3 Fat

Cold Water wild caught salmon is one of nature's richest treats! We strongly suggest avoiding any farm raised fish. Fresh caught Pacific salmon is one of the healthiest choices you can make. Health and nutrition experts recommend eating fish two or three times a week. The Omega-3 fats in salmon are great for your heart and your brain!

Try this simple and nutritious baked salmon and you can taste for yourself the rich flavor salmon has to offer!

Here is all you'll need:

1 pound salmon fresh or frozen

1/4 teaspoon paprika

1/4 teaspoons onion powder

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

1/8 teaspoon dried oregano

1/8 teaspoon dried thyme

1 Tablespoon lemon juice

2 1/2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

If using frozen fish, thaw in refrigerator according to package directions.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Separate (or cut) fish into 4 pieces. Place fish in a 9x13x2 inch baking pan.

Combine paprika, garlic and onion powder, pepper, oregano, and thyme in a small bowl.

Sprinkle herb mixture (step 4 mixture) and lemon juice evenly over the fish. Then drizzle olive oil on top.

Bake until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 20 to 25 minutes.

Or try these easy to make salmon patties for a healthy meal anytime!

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