Peanut butter is chock full of health benefits!
Peanut butter is chock full of health benefits!

Nine Surprisingly Healthy Foods
Eating healthy may be virtuous, but it just doesn't seem like that much fun. Don't despair: not all of those seemingly unhealthy choices actually are bad for you.
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What's Cooking Now? Happy Birthday, George
For Washington's Birthday, Celebrate with the Best Cherry Pie
The story about George Washington confessing to his dad after cutting down a cherry tree is an American myth, but it's a durable myth. So, in honor of Washington's birthday on Feb. 22 we present the best cherry pie along with a collection of viewer-submitted recipes, all using cherries as an ingredient. 
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Cherry Yum-Yum
Cherry Angel Delight
Cherry Cream Cheese Pie
Cherry Chocolate Cupcakes
Cherry or Apple Brownies
Ambrosia
Dr Pepper Jello Salad
Hawaiian Salad
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Healthy Cooking
Eating well can start right in your own kitchen. See inside for great recipes and easy steps to eating right.
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Appetizers and Nibblers
Planning a party?  Or maybe just in the mood for a special snack... you'll love these tasty recipes.
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Main Dishes to Make Your Mouth Water
Click here for a whole list of our favorite entree recipes.  Check out some of our top picks!
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Side Dishes to Complement Any Meal
Our great side dishes are sure to please.  We've highlighted a few of our favorites!
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Divine Desserts
Do you have a craving for something sweet?  Try one of these yummy treats!
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Beverages
If you're not in the mood to cook, quench your thirst with one of these luscious drinks.
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Featured Recipes
Featured Recipes from Johnny's Italian Steakhouse
Click here for recipes featured on WQAD-TV-DT NewsChannel 8. Starting February 5th, Johnny's Cooking Segments will move to Mondays and Wednesdays at 8:58AM.
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Recipes from Good Morning Quad Cities
Did you see a dish on the show you'd like to make? Click for a list.
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The Nutrition Corner
Heather's Tips
Heather Bauer is an RD specializing in the interrelation between eating habits, metabolism, and lifestyle.
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Got Priobiotics?
Probiotics, found in some yogurts and other foodsm, are friendly bacteria that live naturally in our stomach and intestines,  keeping us healthy and functioning.
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Nu-Train's Recipes of the Month: Healthy Valentine Parfaits
Nine Surprisingly Healthy Foods
The Healthy Fast Food Pantry
Million Dollar Recipe Contest!
The Pillsbury Bake-Off� contest has been around for nearly 60 years, and is the largest cooking contest.  You can compete this year for a million dollar grand prize!  (Produced for General Mills)
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Why Citrus Fruits are Good for You
Citrus fruits are not only tasty, but, healthy.  They are low-calorie and high in water and fiber--which helps suppress hunger and increase fullness.  They also provide lots of Vitamin C and other benefits. (Produced for Sunkist)
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Throw the Best Superbowl Party!
It's almost Superbowl time!  And, of course, a big part of the fun, is hosting the ultimate party.  (Produced for General Mills)
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Eat Smart for a Healthy Heart
Prevention remains the best weapon against heart disease. You can lower your risk if you just stop smoking, control your weight and watch what you eat. (Produced for General Mills)
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Plate Perfect Potatoes
Everyone's looking for that great idea that will impress guests and make them feel welcome during this special time of year. So the big question is, "What can you do that hasn't been done before?" (Produced for General Mills)
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How Sweet It Is!
Step inside a candy factory to see how caramel corn, saltwater taffy, and milk-chocolate treats are made.
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Reduce the Risk of Cancer: Eat Your Fruits and Veggies
Remember when your mom told you to eat your vegetables? When you couldn't get up from the table until you'd finished your broccoli, peas and carrots? When there was no dessert until you ate your green beans? It seems that mom might have been on to something.
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