GET IN THE KITCHEN AND STIR SOME THINGS UP! RECIPES FOR MY ROUTE TO HEALTH 1

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RECIPES FOR MY ROUTE TO HEALTH GET IN THE KITCHEN AND STIR SOME THINGS UP! RECIPES FOR MY ROUTE TO HEALTH 1

HELPFUL INFO FOR YOUR KITCHEN COOKING CONVERSION CHART Unit: Equals: Also equals: 1 tsp 1/6 fl. oz 1/3 Tbsp 1 Tbsp ½ fl. oz 3 tsp 1/8 cup 1 fl. oz 2 Tbsp 1/4 cup 2 fl. oz 4 Tbsp 1/3 cup 2¾ fl. oz ¼ cup plus 4 tsp 1/2 cup 4 fl. oz 8 Tbsp 1 cup 8 fl. oz ½ pint 1 pint 16 fl. oz 2 cups 1 quart 32 fl. oz 2 pints 1 liter 34 fl. oz 1 quart plus ¼ cup 1 gallon 128 fl. oz 4 quarts Source: United States Dept. of Agriculture (USDA). RECIPES FOR MY ROUTE TO HEALTH 2

WELCOME This recipe book is designed for your body and mind. Simply turn the pages and you will find recipes that are easy to prepare, help you watch your waist line and stay within your budget. We ve also included the nutritional information for each recipe so you know what you are making as you prepare it and you can share the nutritional facts with your family. So cook up, eat well and enjoy! DISCLAIMER. This book provides general information about various nutrition, exercise and health-related issues. This information is not intended to be used as a solitary reference on the subject matter, for the diagnosis or treatment of a health problem, or as a substitute for consulting a licensed health care professional. Consult with a qualified health care practitioner to discuss specific individual issues or health needs, and to professionally address personal, emotional, health, physical or medical concerns. You should consult a qualified medical professional before beginning any exercise program. USDA does not endorse any products, services, or organizations. 2012 Centene Corporation. All rights reserved. All materials are exclusively owned by Centene Corporation and are protected by United States and international copyright law. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, displayed, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Centene Corporation. You may not alter or remove any trademark, copyright or other notice. RECIPES FOR MY ROUTE TO HEALTH 3

LAURIE S TURKEY OR CHICKEN CHILI WHAT YOU NEED 1 lb ground turkey (can be white meat or dark/white meat combo) or 1 pound ground chicken, or 2-3 chicken breasts, cooked and cut into 1 chunks 2-3 tablespoons (tbsp) vegetable or canola oil (to brown ground turkey or ground chicken) 2-3 tablespoons salt free butter (optional) 1 cup red bell pepper, chopped 1 red or yellow onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon (tsp) salt 1 tsp black pepper 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes 1/2 to 1 tablespoon chili powder 1/8 tablespoon ground cumin 1 tsp oregano leaves 1/2 to 1 tsp for taste of one of these: Mrs. Dash Southwest Chipotle blend or Mrs. Dash Tomato Basil Garlic spice blend 1 large can chopped tomatoes (28 ounce can) 1 small can tomato sauce (8 ounce) 1/2-1 can tomato paste (1/2 or whole 6 ounce can) 1 can kidney beans, drained 1 can pinto beans, drained Optional: small can Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce (7 ounce can) (optional amount to taste) Optional: water HOW YOU MAKE IT Serves 4-6 or more, depending on your appetite! Brown ground turkey or ground chicken in large frying pan in oil (and butter, if using). Add bell pepper, onion until softened (3-5 minutes). Add minced garlic, stirring often to prevent garlic from burning. If using a large enough frying pan, then add all remaining ingredients, otherwise transfer turkey or chicken mixture to large stock pot and then add remaining ingredients. Add water (1/4 cup to 3 or 4 cups) as necessary, depending on how thick or thin you want your chili. Cover and simmer on stovetop for 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally. Serve with any of the following: rice, bread, cornbread, crackers, baked potatoes, Fritos, cheddar cheese, chopped onions, etc. RECIPES FOR MY ROUTE TO HEALTH 4

NUTRITIONAL FACTS Recipe Laurie s Turkey Chili Servings 5 Calories (kcal) 432.53 Saturated Fat (g) 6.07 Trans Fat (g) 0.38 Total Fat (g) 21.73 Cholesterol (mg) 83.88 Sodium (mg) 1,671.07 Potassium (mg) 1,035.61 Dietary Fiber (g) 8.93 Sugar (g) 13.98 Other Carbs (g) 12.39 Protein (g) 24.92 Water (g) 388.26 Vitamin A (DV%) 33.6 Vitamin C (DV%) 58.75 Calcium (DV%) 38.28 Iron (DV%) 22.78 RECIPES FOR MY ROUTE TO HEALTH 5

KELLIE S DILL POTATOES WHAT YOU NEED 4-5 red potatoes (or your favorite potato) 2 tbsp of olive oil 1 tbsp of dill Salt and pepper to taste HOW YOU MAKE IT In a baking dish, layer sliced potatoes, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with dill and salt and pepper. Bake in oven at 400 degrees for 25-30 minutes. RECIPES FOR MY ROUTE TO HEALTH 6

NUTRITIONAL FACTS Recipe Kellie s Dill Potatoes Servings 4 Calories (kcal) 249.28 Saturated Fat (g) 1.02 Trans Fat (g) 0 Total Fat (g) 7.17 Cholesterol (mg) 0 Sodium (mg) 163.24 Potassium (mg) 1,242.95 Dietary Fiber (g) 4.77 Sugar (g) 2.67 Other Carbs (g) 35.34 Protein (g) 5.24 Water (g) 215.67 Vitamin A (DV%) 1.28 Vitamin C (DV%) 38.96 Calcium (DV%) 4.25 Iron (DV%) 13.9 RECIPES FOR MY ROUTE TO HEALTH 7

JENNIFER S BROILED CATFISH WITH GRAPEFRUIT JUICE WHAT YOU NEED 1 tbsp butter 2 tbsp grapefruit juice 1/2 tsp salt, optional 1/4 tsp pepper 1/4 tsp garlic powder 4 catfish fillets HOW YOU MAKE IT Melt butter in a saucepan. Stir in juice, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Remove from the heat and set aside. Place fillets in a shallow baking pan. Baste fillets with juice-butter sauce. Broil for 5-8 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Plate the fish and pour pan juices over each fillet. RECIPES FOR MY ROUTE TO HEALTH 8

NUTRITIONAL FACTS Recipe Jennifer s Broiled Catfish w/grapefruit Juice Servings 4 Calories (kcal) 183.27 Saturated Fat (g) 3.87 Trans Fat (g) 0.09 Total Fat (g) 11.5 Cholesterol (mg) 60.93 Sodium (mg) 72.61 Potassium (mg) 340.03 Dietary Fiber (g) 0.05 Sugar (g) 0.88 Other Carbs (g) 0.24 Protein (g) 35.35 Water (g) 92.59 Vitamin A (DV%) 2.92 Vitamin C (DV%) 1.18 Calcium (DV%) 1.71 Iron (DV%) 3.46 RECIPES FOR MY ROUTE TO HEALTH 9

KELLIE S LEMON CHICKEN WHAT YOU NEED 1 lb chicken breasts 1 lemon 2 tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper HOW YOU MAKE IT Drizzle bottom of baking pan with 1 tbsp of olive oil. Place 4-5 lemon slices on bottom of pan. Place chicken on top of lemon slices. Drizzle top of chicken with 1 tbsp of olive oil. Place remaining slices of lemon on top of chicken. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Bake in oven at 400 degrees for 25-30 minutes. RECIPES FOR MY ROUTE TO HEALTH 10

NUTRITIONAL FACTS Recipe Kellie s Lemon Chicken Servings 4 Calories (kcal) 195.68 Saturated Fat (g) 1.59 Trans Fat (g) 0.01 Total Fat (g) 9.79 Cholesterol (mg) 72.58 Sodium (mg) 278.06 Potassium (mg) 465.44 Dietary Fiber (g) 1.41 Sugar (g) 0 Other Carbs (g) 0.2 Protein (g) 24.46 Water (g) 109.6 Vitamin A (DV%) 0.87 Vitamin C (DV%) 37.1 Calcium (DV%) 2.46 Iron (DV%) 4.44 RECIPES FOR MY ROUTE TO HEALTH 11

KATHY S ORANGE SURPRISE SALAD WHAT YOU NEED 1 package Sugar-Free Orange Jello 1 cup boiling water 1 tsp lemon juice 1 8-oz can crushed pineapple, with juice 1 cup peeled and grated carrot HOW YOU MAKE IT Dissolve Jello in boiling water. Add the remaining ingredients and pour into a serving dish. Chill in refrigerator until set. Serves 4. RECIPES FOR MY ROUTE TO HEALTH 12

NUTRITIONAL FACTS Recipe Kathy s Orange Surprise Salad Servings 4 Calories (kcal) 51.44 Saturated Fat (g) 0.02 Trans Fat (g) 0 Total Fat (g) 0.12 Cholesterol (mg) 0 Sodium (mg) 35.86 Potassium (mg) 165.52 Dietary Fiber (g) 1.27 Sugar (g) 10.33 Other Carbs (g) 0.92 Protein (g) 0.52 Water (g) 77.42 Vitamin A (DV%) 92.36 Vitamin C (DV%) 13.53 Calcium (DV%) 1.79 Iron (DV%) 0.97 RECIPES FOR MY ROUTE TO HEALTH 13

KELLIE S FRUIT AND VEGGIE SLAW WHAT YOU NEED 1 lb bag (16 oz) shredded cabbage or slaw mix 1/2 cup raisins 1 cup shredded carrots 2 Granny Smith apples, thinly sliced 1/3 cup vinegar 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup walnuts, toasted HOW YOU MAKE IT In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, sugar and oil and set aside. In a large bowl, mix together cabbage, carrots, apples, raisins. Pour mixture in small bowl over mixture in large bowl and top with walnuts. Serve chilled. RECIPES FOR MY ROUTE TO HEALTH 14

NUTRITIONAL FACTS Recipe Kellie s Fruit and Veggie Slaw Servings 8 Calories (kcal) 175.74 Saturated Fat (g) 0.96 Trans Fat (g) 0 Total Fat (g) 9.31 Cholesterol (mg) 0 Sodium (mg) 22.82 Potassium (mg) 321.15 Dietary Fiber (g) 3.39 Sugar (g) 14.5 Other Carbs (g) 3.61 Protein (g) 1.73 Water (g) 116.9 Vitamin A (DV%) 55.4 Vitamin C (DV%) 45.18 Calcium (DV%) 4.23 Iron (DV%) 3.82 RECIPES FOR MY ROUTE TO HEALTH 15

FAYE S ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLES WHAT YOU NEED 3 tbsp olive oil Salt & pepper 3 large carrots peel, cut into 1½ inch pieces 1 large sweet potato peel, cut into 1½ inch pieces 1 small butternut squash peel, seed, cut into 1½ inch pieces 1 large apple peel, core, cut into 1½ inch pieces HOW YOU MAKE IT Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line two large baking/cookie sheets with foil. Wash hands and all vegetables prior to cooking. Combine carrots, sweet potatoes, butternut squash and apple in a large bowl. Add olive oil to fresh cut winter vegetables. Salt and pepper to taste. Mix until vegetables are covered with olive oil. Pour winter vegetables onto each baking sheet and place in preheated oven. Bake for 20 minutes, turn vegetables over to cook evenly. Bake an additional 15 minutes, turn vegetables over again. Check progress stick a fork into vegetables should be firm but not crunchy in the center. Bake 5 to 10 more minutes if needed. Remove from oven, let set for 5 minutes before serving. Serves: 6 RECIPES FOR MY ROUTE TO HEALTH 16

NUTRITIONAL FACTS Recipe Faye s Roasted Root Vegetables Servings 6 Calories (kcal) 121.37 Saturated Fat (g) 0.96 Trans Fat (g) 0 Total Fat (g) 6.89 Cholesterol (mg) 0 Sodium (mg) 146.08 Potassium (mg) 109.47 Dietary Fiber (g) 2.8 Sugar (g) 7.58 Other Carbs (g) 4.79 Protein (g) 1 Water (g) 78.37 Vitamin A (DV%) 224.67 Vitamin C (DV%) 14.45 Calcium (DV%) 2.93 Iron (DV%) 3.17 RECIPES FOR MY ROUTE TO HEALTH 17

DEENA S TUNA MELTS WHAT YOU NEED 1 can tuna packed in water 4 slices whole wheat bread 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1 stalk of celery, chopped Approx. a tbsp of chopped onion 2-3 tsp olive oil 1 tomato, sliced into 4 slices 1 lemon HOW YOU MAKE IT For tuna melts: open can of tuna and dump into colander, rinse thoroughly. Place tuna in bowl and gently break up chunks with fork, squeeze in lemon juice and add olive oil 1 tsp at a time to bowl, mixing thoroughly with a fork, adding salt, pepper, chopped onion, and chopped celery while mixing. Once mixed, scoop mixture onto the 4 slices of whole wheat bread and put on oven safe pan, lay a slice of tomato on top of each and sprinkle generously with mozzarella cheese. Bake in oven at 450 degrees (or under broiler) just until cheese is good and melty. (You don t want your tuna too warm.) To appeal to kids, you can substitute American cheese (WIC item). Whole wheat bagels or English muffins can be used in place of bread, as well. RECIPES FOR MY ROUTE TO HEALTH 18

NUTRITIONAL FACTS Recipe Deena s Tuna Melts Servings 4 Calories (kcal) 194.29 Saturated Fat (g) 2.52 Trans Fat (g) 0.23 Total Fat (g) 7.65 Cholesterol (mg) 19.05 Sodium (mg) 357.6 Potassium (mg) 201.92 Dietary Fiber (g) 2.14 Sugar (g) 1.96 Other Carbs (g) 0.89 Protein (g) 17.58 Water (g) 63.2 Vitamin A (DV%) 3.61 Vitamin C (DV%) 3.88 Calcium (DV%) 14.01 Iron (DV%) 7.19 RECIPES FOR MY ROUTE TO HEALTH 19

CAROL S GARLIC MASHED CAULIFLOWER WHAT YOU NEED 8 cups bite-size cauliflower florets 2 tbsp of minced garlic 1/3 cup nonfat buttermilk 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tsp butter ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp of ground pepper 1 cup cheddar cheese HOW YOU MAKE IT Place 1 cup of cheddar cheese in a microwave safe bowl, add florets and garlic with 1/4 cup water, cover and microwave on high for 3 to 5 minutes. Place the cooked cauliflower and garlic in a mixing bowl. Take a fork and smash together until lumpy. Next, blend with a mixer until smooth. Add buttermilk, 2 teaspoons oil, butter, salt, pepper and cheddar cheese. Continue mixing until all ingredients are mixed together and creamy. RECIPES FOR MY ROUTE TO HEALTH 20

NUTRITIONAL FACTS Recipe Carol s Garlic Mashed Cauliflower Servings 8 Calories (kcal) 108.24 Saturated Fat (g) 3.57 Trans Fat (g) 0.02 Total Fat (g) 6.72 Cholesterol (mg) 16.51 Sodium (mg) 167.55 Potassium (mg) 377.92 Dietary Fiber (g) 2.71 Sugar (g) 2.66 Other Carbs (g) 2.4 Protein (g) 6.24 Water (g) 113.16 Vitamin A (DV%) 3.29 Vitamin C (DV%) 86.22 Calcium (DV%) 4.1 Iron (DV%) 3.01 RECIPES FOR MY ROUTE TO HEALTH 21

DEENA S HAM AND BEAN SOUP WHAT YOU NEED 1 lb Northern beans 4 cups water 1 standard carton chicken broth 1 regular pkg cubed ham chunks 1 cup of chopped carrots 1 cup chopped yellow onion 1 tsp minced garlic Salt and pepper to taste HOW YOU MAKE IT Rinse and prepare your Northern beans according to package instructions then drain, add water, chicken broth, carrots, onions, garlic and beans to large soup pot on high heat. Stir well and bring to a boil. Reduce to low and simmer for 60 minutes. Sear cubed ham in hot skillet until sizzling. Drain any excess grease and stir into simmering soup. Season soup with salt and pepper to taste. Note: If you like a creamier texture and you have a blender: before adding ham, remove 1/2 the soup and puree in blender, then add it back along with your ham chunks. Serves 8-10, freezes well. RECIPES FOR MY ROUTE TO HEALTH 22

NUTRITIONAL FACTS Recipe Deena s Ham and Bean Soup Servings 8 Calories (kcal) 260.28 Saturated Fat (g) 0.64 Trans Fat (g) 0.01 Total Fat (g) 2.06 Cholesterol (mg) 24.24 Sodium (mg) 734.47 Potassium (mg) 1,029.70 Dietary Fiber (g) 12.37 Sugar (g) 3.57 Other Carbs (g) 23.92 Protein (g) 24.25 Water (g) 246.26 Vitamin A (DV%) 53.86 Vitamin C (DV%) 4.14 Calcium (DV%) 11.68 Iron (DV%) 20.49 RECIPES FOR MY ROUTE TO HEALTH 23

YVONNE S GLAZED ROSEMARY CARROTS WHAT YOU NEED 5 cups of fresh baby carrots (If using frozen carrots, use only 1/4 of the stock) ¼ cup of fresh or dried rosemary ½ cup honey ½ cup brown sugar 2 tbsp butter ½ cup of low sodium chicken stock (optional you can use water instead) ¼ cup dried cran-raisins for garnish HOW YOU MAKE IT Melt butter in a large skillet. Add rosemary and sauté for 2 minutes to infuse butter with the rosemary. Add carrots and sauté for 3 minutes to caramelize carrots. Add the stock and cover with lid until carrots are tender, about 4 minutes on low heat, making sure the stock does not cook out. Once the carrots are fork tender, stir in brown sugar and cran-raisins, let simmer for 4 minutes to allow mixture to come together. Serving size: 5 one-cup servings. RECIPES FOR MY ROUTE TO HEALTH 24

NUTRITIONAL FACTS Recipe Yvonne s Glazed Rosemary Carrots Servings 5 Calories (kcal) 270.93 Saturated Fat (g) 2.18 Trans Fat (g) 0.09 Total Fat (g) 3.75 Cholesterol (mg) 5.94 Sodium (mg) 99.42 Potassium (mg) 91.28 Dietary Fiber (g) 4.3 Sugar (g) 52.26 Other Carbs (g) 3.81 Protein (g) 2.26 Water (g) 131.83 Vitamin A (DV%) 337.04 Vitamin C (DV%) 16.57 Calcium (DV%) 9.05 Iron (DV%) 6.6 RECIPES FOR MY ROUTE TO HEALTH 25

CAROL S BANANA SMOOTHIE WHAT YOU NEED 3 bananas 1½ cup pine-orange banana juice 1½ cup fat free milk HOW YOU MAKE IT Bananas are a very versatile fruit. Use them to make muffins, bread, cakes & cookies. A favorite is a banana smoothie at breakfast with an Elvis Banana French Toast sandwich. Peel bananas and place into a plastic quart-size bag. Place into freezer and allow to freeze overnight. In the morning, take the bananas out and cut into ½ slices. Pour the pine-orange banana juice and milk into the blender and add the frozen bananas. Blend until smooth. Makes 4 one-cup servings. RECIPES FOR MY ROUTE TO HEALTH 26

NUTRITIONAL FACTS Recipe Carol s Banana Smoothie Servings 4 Calories (kcal) 254.45 Saturated Fat (g) 0.22 Trans Fat (g) 0.01 Total Fat (g) 1.07 Cholesterol (mg) 1.85 Sodium (mg) 49.19 Potassium (mg) 520.79 Dietary Fiber (g) 4.15 Sugar (g) 45.84 Other Carbs (g) 9.3 Protein (g) 6.14 Water (g) 160.51 Vitamin A (DV%) 19.17 Vitamin C (DV%) 196.34 Calcium (DV%) 21.66 Iron (DV%) 4.67 RECIPES FOR MY ROUTE TO HEALTH 27

KAREN S BLACK BEAN SOUP WHAT YOU NEED 2 cans black beans, any brand, drained and rinsed, 15 oz 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies, 15 oz 1 can (15 oz) chicken broth, or 2 cups of water 1/2 packet of taco seasoning mix 1/2 cup of uncooked Minute Rice HOW YOU MAKE IT Rinse both cans of beans; place one in a soup pan, the other in a blender with the chicken broth or water. Puree the beans slightly. Put the pureed beans in the pot with the whole beans, tomatoes and green chiles, uncooked rice, and taco seasoning. Stir together gently. Bring all ingredients to a boil, stirring occasionally. Cover, and simmer for 10 minutes. Top with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt, shredded cheese and chopped green or white onions. This can also be cooked in a crock pot on low for 4 hours. This recipe is easily doubled. It is even better the next day. To increase protein in this meal, add 1/2-1 cup of chopped ham or chicken. RECIPES FOR MY ROUTE TO HEALTH 28

NUTRITIONAL FACTS Recipe Karen s Black Bean Soup Servings 6 Calories (kcal) 122.81 Saturated Fat (g) 0.24 Trans Fat (g) 0 Total Fat (g) 0.9 Cholesterol (mg) 0.79 Sodium (mg) 710.33 Potassium (mg) 140.66 Dietary Fiber (g) 4.39 Sugar (g) 3.4 Other Carbs (g) 14.35 Protein (g) 7.74 Water (g) 209.2 Vitamin A (DV%) 2.5 Vitamin C (DV%) 18.13 Calcium (DV%) 7.06 Iron (DV%) 12.22 RECIPES FOR MY ROUTE TO HEALTH 29

CAROL S PEANUT BUTTER AND BANANA FRENCH TOAST WHAT YOU NEED 2 eggs 8 slices of bread 8 tsp of peanut butter 2 bananas Cooking spray ½ cup of milk HOW YOU MAKE IT Mix eggs and milk in a medium size mixing bowl. Butter each slice of bread with 1 teaspoon of peanut butter. Slice banana into ¼ inch slices. Take 4 slices of the peanut butter bread and arrange the bananas on top of bread slices. Take the other 4 slices of peanut butter-spread bread and top with the banana slices. This forms 4 sandwiches. Spray a frying pan with cooking spray and set on medium heat. Place sandwich into egg mixture and coat on both sides. Lay into frying pan, brown each side about 1 1/2 minutes. Serves 4 RECIPES FOR MY ROUTE TO HEALTH 30

NUTRITIONAL FACTS Recipe Carol s Peanut Butter and Banana French Toast Servings 4 Calories (kcal) 313.11 Saturated Fat (g) 2.7 Trans Fat (g) 0.48 Total Fat (g) 10.61 Cholesterol (mg) 108.19 Sodium (mg) 363.31 Potassium (mg) 527.7 Dietary Fiber (g) 6.22 Sugar (g) 14.08 Other Carbs (g) 22.12 Protein (g) 14.82 Water (g) 118.9 Vitamin A (DV%) 3.95 Vitamin C (DV%) 9.96 Calcium (DV%) 11.78 Iron (DV%) 12.23 RECIPES FOR MY ROUTE TO HEALTH 31

KRISTY S PASTA CARBONARA WHAT YOU NEED 1 lb whole wheat spaghetti ½ cup plain yogurt 4 eggs 2 tsp ready-to-eat real bacon bits 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables, thawed by running under cool water 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil Salt and black pepper, to taste ¾ cup grated parmesan cheese HOW YOU MAKE IT Cook pasta according to package instructions, about 6 to 9 minutes or until al dente. While the pasta cooks, combine the eggs, cheese, yogurt and olive oil in a bowl and beat with a whisk until completely mixed. For veggies, prepare as instructed on package. Drain pasta, toss with the egg and yogurt mixture, then add cooked bacon and mixed vegetables. Serve warm. Serves 4. RECIPES FOR MY ROUTE TO HEALTH 32

NUTRITIONAL FACTS Recipe Kristy s Pasta Carbonara Servings 4 Calories (kcal) 367.28 Saturated Fat (g) 4.59 Trans Fat (g) 0 Total Fat (g) 11.52 Cholesterol (mg) 226.2 Sodium (mg) 569.15 Potassium (mg) 239.35 Dietary Fiber (g) 6.89 Sugar (g) 3.03 Other Carbs (g) 2.91 Protein (g) 21.62 Water (g) 81.61 Vitamin A (DV%) 18.69 Vitamin C (DV%) 3.36 Calcium (DV%) 24.63 Iron (DV%) 17.51 RECIPES FOR MY ROUTE TO HEALTH 33

MY ROUTE TO HEALTH HELPFUL WEBSITES: http://www.choosemyplate.gov http://www.nutrition.gov http://www.eatright.org MY ROUTE TO HEALTH A very special thanks to the employees of Centene Corporation who graciously donated their time and stirred up some recipes for this book! RECIPES FOR MY ROUTE TO HEALTH 34

MORE HELPFUL INFO FOR YOUR KITCHEN EASY CONVERSIONS 1/16 cup = 1 tablespoon 1/6 cup = 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons 3/8 cup = 6 tablespoons 2/3 cup = 10 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons 3/4 cup = 12 tablespoons 1 cup = 48 teaspoons / 16 tablespoons 1 pint (pt) = 2 cups 4 cups = 1 quart 16 ounces (oz) = 1 pound (lb) 1 milliliter (ml) = 1 cubic centimeter (cc) 1 inch (in) = 2.54 centimeters (cm) Source: United States Dept. of Agriculture (USDA). RECIPES FOR MY ROUTE TO HEALTH 35

RECIPES FOR MY ROUTE TO HEALTH YOU WILL FIND GREAT RECIPES IN THIS BOOK, INCLUDING: Laurie s Turkey or Chicken Chili Kellie s Dill Potatoes Jennifer s Broiled Catfish with Grapefruit Juice Kellie s Lemon Chicken Kathy s Orange Surprise Salad Faye s Roasted Root Vegetables Deena s Tuna Melts Kellie s Fruit and Veggie Slaw Deena s Ham and Bean Soup Carol s Garlic Mashed Cauliflower Yvonne s Glazed Rosemary Carrots Carol s Banana Smoothie Karen s Black Bean Soup Carol s Peanut Butter and Banana French Toast Kristy s Pasta Carbonara ISBN:978-0-9828060-4-3 MADE IN THE U.S.A. Because Where s It @? Media cares about the environment, this book was printed on recycled paper. Created by Michelle Bain Designed by Sam Washburn RECIPES FOR MY ROUTE TO HEALTH 36