Chef Barb Peters and and our registered dietitian are committed to providing you with a maximum level of nutrition, presented in delicious and satisfying ways. The Heartland Spa Recipe Collection is available for purchase (Call 1-800-545-HTLD). We'd also like to offer you some recipes to try while you're waiting for your Recipe Collection to be delivered.

First, we'd like you to try our

Spiced Rice Pilaf
Servings: 4

¼ Cup onion, diced
¼ Teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 Teaspoons butter
¼ Cup brown rice
¼ Cup wild rice
¾ Cup chicken stock
¾ Cup water
¼ Cup dried apricot, sliced
2 Tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted
2 Tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

1. Sauté onion and cinnamon in butter in a large sauté pan over medium heat until soft.
2. Add brown and wild rice, and cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
3. Stir in stock and water, and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until rice is tender and all liquid is absorbed, 1 hour.
4. Stir in apricots, then cover and let stand off heat until fruit has softened, 10 minutes.  Stir in almonds, parsley, and salt to taste.

Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 150 Calories; 5g Fat (28.2% calories from fat); 4g Protein; 24g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 5mg Cholesterol; 427mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 Grain (Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; ½ Fruit; 1 Fat.

Then, take a look at a few more of our
Heartland Spa Recipes

• Grilled Maple Mustard Chicken
• Roasted Red Pepper Dressing
• Lime Tortilla Chicken Soup with Toasted Tortilla Strips
• Greek salad/ Greek salad dressing
• Spinach & Mushroom Pizza
• Heartland's Marinara Sauce
• Peanut Butter Spread
• Snicker Doodle Cookies

We'll help you learn how to transform recipes into quick, easy, healthy and nutritious meals for when you do go home. A healthy diet is pleasurable, even practical and can be incorporated into the busiest lifestyle.