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Yield:  4 servings (serving size: 1 1/2  cups)               Ingredients 1  (5-ounce) package gourmet salad greens (about 6 cups) 1  red pear, thinly sliced 1/4 cup   (1 ounce) crumbled blue cheese 3 tablespoons   fat-free raspberry vinaigrette (such as Maple Grove Farms) 2 tablespoons   finely chopped walnuts Preparation Combine first 3 ingredients in a large bowl. Add dressing, and toss gently. Spoon onto plates, and sprinkle evenly with walnuts. Nutritional Information Calories per serving: 98 Calories from fat: 47% Fat per serving: 5.1g Saturated fat per serving: 1.8g Monounsaturated fat per serving: 1g Polyunsaturated fat per serving: 1.9g Protein per serving: 3.1g Carbohydrates per serving: 11g Fiber per serving: 2g Cholesterol per serving: 6mg Iron per serving: 0.7mg Sodium per serving: 140mg Calcium per serving: 72mg

Prep Time:  4 minutes Yield:  4 servings (serving size: about 2/3 cup berries and 1/4 cup maple cream)                   Ingredients 3/4 cup   fat-free sour cream 1/4 cup   maple syrup 1 cup   fresh blueberries 1 1/2 cups   fresh raspberries Preparation Combine sour cream and maple syrup in a small bowl; stir with a whisk. Combine berries, and spoon into dessert dishes; pour maple cream over berries. Nutritional Information Calories per serving: 140 Calories from fat: 3% Fat per serving: 0.4g Saturated fat per serving: 0.0g Monounsaturated fat per serving: 0.1g Polyunsaturated fat per serving: 0.2g Protein per serving: 2.2g Carbohydrates per serving: 31.4g Fiber per serving: 4.1g Cholesterol per serving: 8mg Iron per serving: 0.6mg Sodium per serving: 64mg Calcium per serving: 86mg

                    Prep Time:  10 minutes Cook Time:  15 minutes Yield:  Makes 4 servings (serving size: 1 1/4 cups) Ingredients 2 tablespoons   honey or agave nectar 3/4 teaspoon   dried lavender 1/8 teaspoon   freshly ground black pepper Pinch salt 1 tablespoon   fresh lime juice 1  peach, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick wedges 1  nectarine, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick wedges 1  large plum, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick wedges 1 cup   raspberries 1 cup   blackberries 3/4 cup   blueberries 1 tablespoon   small whole mint leaves Preparation 1. Combine honey, 1/3 cup water, lavender, pepper, and salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until honey has dissolved. Remove from heat, and cover; let steep 10–15 minutes or until room temperature. Strain into a serving bowl; discard lavender and stir in lime juice. 2. Ad...

                        Prep Time:  15 minutes Total Time:  15 minutes Yield:  Makes 4 servings (serving size: about 1 cup)    Ingredients 2  red plums, pitted and sliced 1 cup   raspberries 1 cup   blueberries 1 tablespoon   sugar 1 tablespoon   fresh orange juice 1/2 teaspoon   cinnamon 2 tablespoons   unsalted shelled pistachios, chopped 3  mint leaves, coarsely torn (about 1 tablespoon) Preparation 1. Toss plums, raspberries, and blueberries with sugar, orange juice, and cinnamon; let stand 15 minutes. Serve sprinkled with pistachios and mint. Nutritional Information Calories per serving: 90 Fat per serving: 2g Saturated fat per serving: 0.0g Monounsaturated fat per serving: 1g Polyunsaturated fat per serving: 1g Protein per serving: 2g Carbohydrates per serving: 18g Fiber per serving: 4g Cholesterol per serving: 0.0mg I...

Berry Good Shake with Yogurt Serves 4 1/2 cup strawberries 1/2 cup blueberries 1/2 cup raspberries 1/2 cup yogurt 1 cup whole milk 1/2 cup ice cubes Sugar, depending on the sweetness of berries and yogurt Blend the ice, yogurt, milk, and other berries together until a smooth drink is formed. Pour into a cup and enjoy this healthy smoothie.

Cupcakes with Vanilla Frosting and Raspberries Serves 4 For the Frosting 1 3/4 cups cups confectioners sugar, plus 2 tablespoons for dusting 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled pinch of salt 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 tablespoon milk For the Cupcakes 1/2 cup good quality cocoa powder 1 cup boiling water 1 1/3 cups all purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder pinch of salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1/2 cup fresh raspberries In the large mixing combine 1 1/4 cups confectioners sugar, butter, salt, and vanilla using an electric mixer. Add milk and continue mixing until well combined. Use a spatula to scrape the mixture from the sides of the bowl. With the mixer running, slowly add remaining 1/2 cup confectioners sugar, mixing until well combined. Preheat oven to 375° F. Line 16 muffin cups with paper li...