(Family Features) Who says waking up your taste buds only happens in the morning? The novelty of breakfast for dinner can be a lively change for the whole family. And when you give them the added kick of picante sauce, you can create hearty family meals with variety.

Cooking with Pace Picante sauce adds texture and zest to a surprising number of traditionally "breakfast-y" foods. These tips and recipes will add ease, taste and fun to the table in a fast and budget-friendly way.

Breakfast for Dinner Tips

Simple Supper Solution: Spoon scrambled eggs or egg whites onto a warmed whole wheat flour tortilla. Add cooked, crumbled bacon or diced turkey sausage, cheese and picante sauce. Fold the tortilla around the filling and you've got a fast and hearty dinner.

Hard-boiled Eggs Made Easy: To hard-cook eggs, place eggs in a saucepan (do not crowd) and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Drain, cover with cold water and let stand 5 minutes before peeling. This causes the egg to shrink away from the shell, making peeling a snap.

Morning Fun at Dinnertime: Invite the family to dress for dinner - in PJs, of course. Add fruit as a garnish to different foods. Use strawberries and bananas to make a friendly face next to crêpes. Cookie cutters aren't just for cookies - use them to cut an omelet or breakfast pizza into hearts, stars and other fun shapes.

Wake up to these and other recipes at pacefoods.com.

Ham Spinach Fiesta Crêpes

Makes: 8 servings (2 crêpes each)
Prep: 10 minutes
Chill: 30 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes

• 1 1/2 cups nonfat milk
• 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 eggs
• 1 package (15 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
• 1 jar (16 ounces) Pace salsa con queso
• 8 slices (1 ounce each) smoked fully-cooked ham
• 1 cup Pace Picante sauce
• 4 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese (about 1 cup)

1. Place milk, flour and eggs into a blender. Cover and blend until mixture is smooth. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
2. Stir spinach and salsa con queso in a medium bowl.
3. Pour about 3 tablespoons of batter into a hot, greased nonstick skillet or crêpe pan, swirling skillet to spread batter over bottom of skillet. Cook for 1 minute or until crêpe is golden on both sides. Remove crêpe from skillet. Repeat, making 16 crêpes in all and stacking cooked crêpes.
4. Place 1/2 slice ham onto each crêpe. Top each with 3 tablespoons of spinach mixture. Roll up crêpes around filling. Place filled crêpes seam-side down into 2 (2-quart) shallow microwave-safe baking dishes. Top with picante sauce and cheese.
5. Microwave, one dish at a time, on high for 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Tip: Chill time is important for this recipe, because it allows bubbles in batter to subside, which makes crêpes less likely to tear during cooking.

Tomato-Feta Frittata

Makes: 6 servings (1 wedge each)
Prep: 20 minutes
Bake: 40 minutes

• 7 eggs
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup cooked regular long-grain white rice
• 3 ounces crumbled feta cheese (about 3/4 cup)
• 2 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese (about 1/2 cup)
• 1/2 cup Pace Picante sauce
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed
• 3 Italian plum tomatoes, sliced

1. Heat oven to 400°F. Heat greased, oven-safe 10-inch skillet in oven for 5 minutes.
2. Beat eggs and water in large bowl with a fork or whisk. Stir in rice, feta cheese, Cheddar cheese, picante sauce, cilantro and oregano. Pour egg mixture into skillet. Arrange tomato slices on egg mixture.
3. Bake for 40 minutes or until eggs are set. Cut frittata into 6 wedges.

Tip: You can use any type of cooked rice for this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover rice from your take-out Chinese dinner.

Breakfast Pizza

Makes: 6 servings (1 slice each)
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Bake: 5 minutes

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped Canadian bacon
• 1 (12-inch) prepared pizza crust
• 8 eggs, beaten
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3/4 cup Pace Picante sauce
• 2 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese (about 1/2 cup)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves

1. Heat oven to 400°F.
2. Heat butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add onion, pepper and bacon, and cook until vegetables are tender.
3. Place pizza crust onto a pizza pan or baking sheet. Place in oven to warm.
4. Stir eggs and black pepper into skillet. Cook and stir until eggs are set. Spoon egg mixture onto pizza crust. Top with picante sauce. Sprinkle with cheese.
5. Bake for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with cilantro. Cut pizza into 6 slices.

Fiesta Breakfast Casserole

Makes: 6 servings (about 1 1/2 cups each)
Prep: 15 minutes
Chill: 2 hours
Bake: 45 minutes

• 1/2 pound bulk pork sausage
• 12 slices Pepperidge Farm White Sandwich Bread, cut into cubes
• 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup Pace Picante sauce
• 4 eggs
• 3/4 cup milk

1. Cook sausage in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat until well browned, stirring often to separate meat. Pour off fat.
2. Spoon sausage into 2-quart shallow baking dish. Top with bread cubes and cheese. Beat picante sauce, eggs and milk in medium bowl with fork or whisk. Pour picante sauce mixture over bread mixture. Stir and press bread mixture into picante sauce mixture to coat. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours or overnight.
3. Heat oven to 350°F. Uncover baking dish.
4. Bake 45 minutes, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

Tip: Prepare dish the night before and pop into oven in the morning. It's great when you have overnight guests. Add a simple side of sliced melon and breakfast is ready!

Source: Pace Foods

(Family Features) The most important meal of the day deserves to be special, so enjoy a fresh take on some classic recipes and infuse delicious gourmet flavors into every bite.

Biscuits should be bursting with mouth-watering flavor, not boring or bland. Try this recipe for biscuits infused with Salted Caramel and Warm Cinnamon Graham flavors using the Wilton Treatology Flavor System.

Or, boost a breakfast staple with a tropical twist on the traditional pancake using warm, Toasted Coconut flavor concentrate to infuse bold new flavor into pancake batter. Then, hot off the griddle, slather generously with caramel-infused butter amped up with brown sugar for a salty-sweet combination worth waking up for.

Treatology makes it easy to infuse new flavor combinations into countless recipes for every meal from breakfast through dessert. Use the Wilton Treatology Flavor System to mix drops of flavor and create your own recipes. For more recipe ideas, visit www.wilton.com/treatology.

Cinnamon Raisin Biscuits with Caramel Glaze

Makes: 1 dozen biscuits

Biscuits:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup cold butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1/4 teaspoon Wilton Treatology Warm Cinnamon Graham Flavor Concentrate
• 1 cup raisins

Glaze:

• 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 tablespoon half and half
• 4 drops Wilton Treatology Salted Caramel Flavor Concentrate

1. Heat oven to 450°F. Prepare cookie sheet with parchment paper.
2. In large bowl, stir together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder and salt. Using a pastry blender or two forks, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. In measuring cup, stir together milk and Warm Cinnamon Graham Flavor Concentrate. Stir milk mixture and raisins into flour mixture until a dough forms.
4. Turn dough out onto floured surface and knead 3-4 times or until dough comes together. Roll dough to 1-inch thickness and cut biscuits using a 2-inch round cutter, re-rolling dough as necessary. Place biscuits onto prepared pan.
5. Bake 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool on pan on cooling grid 5 minutes.
6. For glaze, whisk together confectioners' sugar, half and half and Salted Caramel Flavor Concentrate. Spoon glaze over biscuits and serve warm.

Coconut Caramel Pancakes

Makes: 12-15 pancakes

Pancakes:

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 1 egg
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Wilton Treatology Toasted Coconut Flavor Concentrate

Flavored Butter:

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
• 1/4 cup firmly-packed dark brown sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon Wilton Treatology Salted Caramel Flavor Concentrate
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

1. In large bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, baking powder and salt.
2. In medium bowl, combine milk, egg, butter and Toasted Coconut Flavor Concentrate. Create well in center of flour mixture and pour in milk mixture. Whisk until all ingredients are incorporated.
3. Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly spray with vegetable spray. Pour 3 tablespoons batter onto hot skillet, flipping once when pancake stops bubbling and sides are dry.
4. In small bowl stir together butter, brown sugar, Salted Caramel Flavor Concentrate and salt until combined.
5. Serve pancakes warm with flavored butter.

Source: Wilton Products

(Family Features) Make it easy to stick to your resolutions by starting every morning with a breakfast with more protein. Did you know the average breakfast bowl or plate contains on average only 13 grams of protein, yet some nutrition experts recommend getting 20-30 grams at each meal?

Spreading out your protein throughout the day (rather than in one large amount) can help optimize how your body uses it. That means getting enough protein at breakfast! A breakfast with enough protein can help you feel fuller longer so you’re more likely to stick to your healthy eating routine. One easy way to get eight grams of high-quality protein is to add milk to your breakfast routine – whether in a cup, bowl and in your favorite recipe, an 8-ounce glass of milk contains 8 grams of high-quality protein!

Here are eight delicious breakfast ideas with protein to kick-start your new year.

Savory Oatmeal with Sunny Side Up Egg + Bacon

Make your oatmeal with milk instead of water to add milk’s high-quality protein to your morning meal. This twist also adds the classic combo of bacon and eggs to shake up your morning routine – serving up a total of 25 grams of protein.

Grab-and-Go Mini Breakfast Casseroles with Cheddar and Spinach

Need a quick breakfast for busy mornings? These grab-and-go mini casseroles have a few simple ingredients, like lowfat milk, spinach and cheddar cheese – with a ton of palate payoff. Pair two mini casseroles with a cup of milk for 24 grams of protein.

Apple-Cinnamon Whole-Grain Pancake Muffins

Try this yummy twist on your morning go-to pancakes filled with delicious apple slices and cinnamon and made with 100% whole-grain pancake batter. Pair with an 8-ounce glass of milk to add an extra 8 grams of protein to the meal, for a total of 13 grams.

Spinach Mushroom Breakfast Crepes 

These savory crepes made with milk and filled with veggies and Swiss cheese for a delicious way to kick-start your day with 23 grams of protein.

Skillet Eggs and Polenta 

Breakfast takes a flavorful twist in this recipe that uses traditional Italian flavors of polenta and marinara to create a delicious dish. Pair with a glass of milk for 25 grams of protein.

Creamy Green Goddess Smoothie 

Lowfat milk and avocados make this smoothie extra creamy for 7 grams of protein per serving, and it’s packed with spinach, pineapple and bananas so it’s a choice you can feel good about.

Nutty Blueberry Quinoa Oatmeal 

Spice up your morning meal by adding quinoa and blueberries. Pair this dish with a glass of milk for 21 grams of protein power to start your day!  

Chicken Sausage Scramble

Sweet potatoes, lowfat milk and chicken sausage combine in this tasty egg scramble to give you a protein boost to start your morning right. Add a cup of milk for 22 grams of protein.

For more recipes, visit MilkLife.com or check out Pinterest.

Source: Milk Life

(Family Features) This cake delivers a mild sweetness and crunchy topping that can delight nearly any guest.  Serve it warm with a side of ice cream or a light dusting of powdered sugar.

Find more dessert recipes at culinary.net.

Watch video to see how to make this delicious recipe!

Cinnamon-Pecan Streusel Coffee Cake

Nonstick cooking spray

Topping:

• 3/4         cup old fashioned rolled oats
• 1/3         cup flour
• 1/3         cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1/4         cup pecans, chopped
• 1/2         teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4         teaspoon salt
• 5             tablespoons butter, softened

Cake:

• 1-1/2     cups flour
• 3/4         teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2         teaspoon salt
• 1/4         teaspoon baking soda
• 8             ounces cream cheese
• 3             tablespoons butter, softened
• 1/2         cup sugar
• 1             whole egg
• 1             egg yolk
• 5             tablespoons milk
• 2             teaspoons vanilla extract

1. Heat oven 350°F.
2. Spray 9-inch round baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
3. To make topping: In medium bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, pecans, cinnamon and salt.
4. Using pastry blender, cut butter into mixture until blended.
5. To make cake: In small bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda.
6. In large bowl, mix cream cheese, butter and sugar. Beat mixture until smooth.
7. Add egg and egg yolk, milk and vanilla extract. Beat mixture until smooth.
8. Combine flour mixture with cream cheese mixture. Spread mixture in pan. Sprinkle topping over batter.
9. Bake 35-40 minutes. Serve warm with ice cream or dust with powdered sugar.

Recipe adapted from Wilton.

Source: Culinary.net

(Family Features) The trend of farm-to-table foods is becoming increasingly popular, leading many to ask: Where is my food really coming from? With so many available options in the grocery store, it is important to serve your family nutritious, high-quality foods to ensure healthy eating habits.

Milk is one of the original local, farm-to-table foods. It's a product from farm families who care about their cows. In fact, 97 percent of dairy farms are still family owned and operated - passed down from generation to generation.

For dairy farmers, "farm to table" is more than just a buzzword - it's a part of their livelihood. They value the trust consumers have in them to produce a high-quality product that is farm fresh and locally sourced. In fact, most milk is produced from cows within 300 miles of where it's sold.

Not only is milk farm fresh, it's naturally nutrient-rich. The ingredient list is short: milk and vitamins A and D. These simple ingredients, plus minimal processing for safety, make milk and milk products a wholesome part of a nutritious, balanced diet. Add milk at mealtime to ensure your family is getting high-quality protein and other essential nutrients, including 8 grams of protein per every 8-ounce serving.

For a trendy twist on the original farm-to-table food, and a tasty way to start your morning right, try this Lavender Honey Flavored Milk recipe. It's a delicious way to serve wholesome and natural flavors with milk. For more recipe ideas and milk facts, visit milklife.com.

Lavender Honey Flavored Milk

Recipe courtesy of Emily Caruso of Jelly Toast
Servings: 1

Lavender Honey Milk:

• 8 ounces fat free milk
• 1 ounce Lavender Honey Syrup (Recipe below)

Lavender Honey Syrup:

• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons culinary lavender blossoms, dried

1. To make syrup: In small sauce pan, combine honey, water and lavender. Set saucepan over medium-low heat and stir constantly until mixture is hot, but not boiling, and honey is melted.
2. Remove from heat and allow syrup to cool completely. Strain syrup through fine mesh sieve and discard lavender. Refrigerate syrup in lidded jar until ready to use. Note: Makes about 6 ounces of syrup.
3. Pour 8 ounces milk into glass. Stir in 1 ounce Lavender Honey Syrup until well combined.

Variation: Stir in 1 teaspoon matcha green tea powder into Lavender Honey Milk for added flavor and color.

Nutritional information per serving: 170 calories; 5 mg cholesterol; 8 g protein; 35 g carbohydrates; 105 mg sodium; 302 mg calcium (30% of daily value).

Source: MilkPEP

(Family Features) Macaroni and cheese, the classic American comfort food staple beloved by kids and adults alike, just got easier to prepare. No, not packaged or frozen-from your own stovetop (no baking) in under 30 minutes.

Stovetop Mac & Cheese begins with Dreamfields pasta, a premium pasta made from durum wheat semolina - just like traditional pasta, but with a healthful twist. A one cup serving of Dreamfields not only tastes great, but also has only five grams of digestible carbohydrates and five grams of fiber - which is twice the amount in traditional pasta. The fiber comes from inulin, a 100 percent natural prebiotic fiber (which may help promote healthy digestion) found in common foods like asparagus, raisins and chicory root.

To prepare this one pot, four ingredient, stovetop mac and cheese, simply cook the pasta according to package directions, drain, then add the prepared light Alfredo sauce, shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese and nonfat milk. Stir for a couple of minutes and you'll be rewarded with a creamy, delicious dish.

Many people don't realize how versatile this iconic favorite is. Try different cheeses -Colby, Swiss, goat, Gouda, blue, or a combination. Don't stop there. Vegetables like broccoli florets, green peas and cherry tomatoes make great stir-ins, as do protein choices such as cooked turkey, chicken or ham, even meatballs. It's a deliciously doable winner...one pot, four ingredients, on the table in under 30 minutes.

For this and more amazing recipes, visit www.dreamfieldsfoods.com.

Stovetop Mac & Cheese

Makes 6 servings
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 13 minutes

• 1 box Dreamfields Elbows
• 1 cup prepared light Alfredo sauce
• 2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese or part-skim mozzarella cheese or a combination
• 1/2 cup skim milk

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and return to pan; remove from heat.
2. Immediately add Alfredo sauce, cheese and milk to pasta; stir constantly until cheese is melted. Add additional milk if necessary for desired consistency. Serve immediately.

Stir-ins: Cooked chicken, turkey, ham cubes, hot dog pieces, meatballs, cooked chicken or turkey sausage, cooked broccoli florets, green peas, chopped tomato or halved cherry tomatoes.

Nutrition information (1/6 of recipe): 385 calories; 20 g protein; 11 g digestible carbohydrates*; 13 g total fat; 7 g saturated fat; 35 mg cholesterol; 570 mg sodium; 6 g total dietary fiber.

NOTE: If traditional pasta is used in this recipe there is a total of 51 g carbohydrate. For more information go to www.dreamfieldsfoods.com.

Source: Dreamfields Foods

(Family Features) Take advantage of warmer weather by hosting an outdoor brunch serving an egg-tastic recipe that's sure to please your friends and family. Eggs Benedict Casserole is a do-it-yourself version of the restaurant classic, combining traditional ingredients with a spicy twist. Requiring only one dish for baking and serving, this recipe is perfect for special occassions and celebrations, or casual weekend brunches at home.

Here's a list of items to consider when preparing for your outdoor brunch:

Angelic Eggs - Take hard-boil eggs, remove the yolks and combine with mayonnaise, chopped salmon, dill, Tabasco Original Red Sauce and salt; then refill the egg whites and serve.

Dog-Day Fruit Salad - Combine your favorite fresh fruits, such as strawberries, blueberries and raspberries, with orange juice, orange peel, and honey.

Classic Bloody Mary - Combine tomato juice, vodka, Worcestershire sauce, lime juice and Tabasco Original Red Sauce; stir, and pour over ice. Garnish with a celery stalk.

For more brunch recipes, visit www.Tabasco.com.

Eggs Benedict Casserole

• 6 cups French bread, cut into cubes
• 12 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 3 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 1/2 teaspoons Tabasco brand Original Red Sauce, divided
• 12 ounces Canadian bacon, chopped
• 1 (9-ounce) package Hollandaise sauce

1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
2. Place French bread cubes in 8-cup shallow casserole dish. Beat eggs, milk, chives, salt and 2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce in large bowl; stir in Canadian bacon. Pour over bread cubes. Let mixture stand 5 minutes. Bake 40 minutes or until mixture is puffed and set.
3. Meanwhile, prepare Hollandaise sauce as package directs. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon of Tabasco sauce. Keep warm until ready to use.
4. Serve casserole with warm Hollandaise sauce.

Source: Tabasco

(Family Features) When it’s cold outside and snow blankets the ground, try heating up the oven and whipping up a batch of Snowball Cookies.  These cookies are crisp on the outside and soft on the inside, and with a hint of coconut added to the frosting, your senses might think you’ve been transported to a tropical beach. 

For more cookie recipes, visit www.culinary.net.   

Watch video to see how to make this delicious recipe!

Snowball Cookies

• 1/2         cup shortening
• 1            cup sugar
• 1            egg
• 1            teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/2      cups flour
• 1/4         teaspoon salt
• 1/2         teaspoon baking soda
• 1/ 2        cup Greek yogurt
• 3 3/4      cups powdered sugar
• 1/2         cup butter
• 3            tablespoons milk
• 2            teaspoons coconut extract
• 1            cup shredded coconut

1. Heat oven to 400° F.
2. Cream together shortening, sugar, egg and vanilla extract.
3. Sift together flour, salt and baking soda.  Add mixture to wet ingredients, alternatively adding in Greek yogurt.
4. Flour surface and roll out cookie dough. Use top of jar or biscuit cutter to make round cookie shapes.
5. Bake 8 minutes.  Transfer to cooling rack immediately.
6. In medium bowl, using a mixer on low, mix powdered sugar, butter, milk and coconut extract until thoroughly combined.  Beat on high until frosting is smooth and fluffy.
7. Spread frosting on cookies.  Pour shredded coconut into small bowl.  Press cookies, frosting side down, into shredded coconut.
8. Store in airtight container.

Recipe adapted from Milk Means More.

Source: Culinary.net

(Family Features) As the weather cools down and routines ramp up, parents know it becomes increasingly challenging to keep the whole family on track. While most people know breakfast is the most important meal of the day, many don’t realize that protein in the morning is key to starting the day off right.

A protein-rich breakfast including milk can help energize your morning. Plus, protein at breakfast can help you feel full and satisfied, so you won’t feel hungry by mid-morning, which helps the whole family tackle work, errands, school, extracurricular activities or whatever else the day has in store.

One easy way to increase your family’s protein intake at breakfast is to simply add a glass of milk. Each 8-ounce serving has nine essential nutrients, including 8 grams of high-quality, natural protein. If mornings in your household are chaotic, plan ahead by making protein-rich breakfasts the night before that are easy to pair with milk, ensuring that the whole family can get out the door on time and fed in the morning.

“As a mom and a pediatrician, I’m focused on what I feed my kids each day,” said Dr. Jennifer Shu, pediatrician and author. “Milk is a simple, nutritious way to make sure they get high-quality protein at each meal, plus other nutrients like calcium, vitamin D and more.”

When thinking about the week ahead, consider tasty, protein-rich recipes the whole family will love that can be prepared in advance and eaten on the go – like these PB and J Protein Power Muffins. For more recipe ideas and morning inspiration, visit milklife.com/morningprotein.  

PB and J Protein Power Muffins

Servings: 6

• Nonstick cooking spray
• 1 3/4    cups milk, divided
• 1          cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed according to package directions
• 2          cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2       cup loosely packed brown sugar
• 1 1/2    teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2       teaspoon salt
• 1/4       cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
• 2          large eggs
• 1          teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4          tablespoons creamy reduced-fat peanut butter
• 1/4       cup strawberry preserves

1. Heat oven to 350°F and grease 12-muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In medium saucepan, stir together quinoa and 1 cup milk. Bring to boil over medium heat. Reduce to simmer, cover and cook 10-15 minutes until quinoa is tender and milk is absorbed.
3. In large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder and salt; whisk to combine. In medium bowl, combine remaining milk, Greek yogurt, eggs, vanilla and peanut butter; mix well. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until combined. Stir in cooked quinoa. Divide batter among muffin cups.
4. Drop 1/2 teaspoon of strawberry preserves into center of each muffin tin on top of batter. Bake 20-25 minutes until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
5. Allow to cool 5-10 minutes. Serve with 8-ounce glass of milk.

Nutritional information per serving: 540 calories; 8 g fat; 1.5 g saturated fat; 70 mg cholesterol; 25 g protein; 91 g carbohydrates; 4 g fiber; 520 mg sodium; 517 mg calcium (50% of daily value). Nutrition figures based on using fat free milk, and include an 8-ounce glass of milk.

Source: MilkPEP

(Family Features) From the celebrity on TV to your coworker at the watercooler, everyone is talking about turmeric. That’s because scientific evidence has been building around the potential health benefits, including anti-inflammatory properties, of curcumin, a compound in turmeric. These six tempting recipes – from a morning shake to baked chicken – will quickly make turmeric the new star of your spice cabinet. Find more tips for using turmeric at McCormick.com.

1. Chocolate Banana Shake with Turmeric and Cinnamon
   

   Take breakfast to go with a scrumptious shake made with a turmeric cocoa spice blend, roasted pistachios, frozen bananas and sweet dates.

2. Creamy Coconut Butternut Squash Soup
   

   This cozy classic balances the sweet and savory flavors of coconut milk and butternut squash.

3. Turmeric Vinaigrette

   Add earthy goodness to an everyday salad with this simple vinaigrette, made with turmeric, ginger, honey and sea salt.

4. Creamy Turmeric Dip
   

   Turmeric, sea salt, cinnamon, lemon juice and low-fat yogurt come together for a tasty dip that’s ready in just 5 minutes. Pack with vegetables and pita chips and take to work for a mid-afternoon snack.

5. Honey Mustard Turmeric Chicken
   

   Take baked chicken up a notch with a twist on everyone’s favorite sweet and tangy honey mustard marinade.

6. Golden Turmeric Milk
   

   Combine coconut milk, turmeric, vanilla and pumpkin pie spice to make this popular pick-me-up beverage.

Source: McCormick