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Cooking heart healthy recipes requires no secret ingredients. It simply means making dishes that are lower in saturated fat, cholesterol, total fat, and reduced in sodium. There are many things you can do with any recipe to give it a “healthy heart makeover”. For instance – use fat free milk instead of whole and use herbs/spices in replacement of salt. Below are some great recipes that are healthy for your heart. Try them tonight!

Recipes use the following abbreviations:
C..........cup
lb..........pound
oz.........ounce
pt..........pint
qt..........quart
Tbsp.....tablespoon
tsp........teaspoon

Nutrient lists use the following abbreviations:
g..........gram
mg.......milligram
%........percent

Appetizers and Soup
Mexican Pozole Soup
Pupusas Revueltas with Chicken
Corn Chowder Soup

Main Dishes
Chicken Gumbo
Spicy Southern Barbecued Chicken
Stir Fry Beef and Potatoes

Side Dishes
Oriental Rice
Italian Vegetable Bake

Desserts
Mock-Southern Sweet Potato Pie
Apple Coffee Cake