TIP OF THE DAY -- #1 WEIGHT LOSS FOOD

Health editor Janice Kerr came across an interesting study recently in the Journal of the American Medical Association. According to Harvard School of Public Health lead researcher Dariush Mozaffarian, M.D., people who ate at least one serving of yogurt a day lost almost a pound every four years. Those who skipped a serving each day gained weight.  The study was run over a twenty year period with nearly 120,000 participants. 

COOKING WITH CLORIS--CREAM CHEESE AND YOGURT CRAB DIP

Cloris is back today with another great dip, perfect for summertime entertaining. And because it’s made in part with yogurt, you don’t have to feel guilty about indulging. -- AP

CREAM CHEESE AND YOGURT CRAB DIP
Ingredients:
1 can crab, drained
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
6 oz. Greek plain yogurt
1 T. milk
1 clove of garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. dill

Beat cream cheese, yogurt, garlic, dill, and milk until blended. Add crab and blend well. Chill at least 2 hrs. Serve with crackers or spread on bagel chips. This dip also works well as a baked potato topper.

Thanks, Cloris! So who’s going to try this yummy crab dip? Let's hear from you. Everyone who posts a comment this week is entered in the drawing for a book from our Book Club Friday guest author -- AP

COOKING WITH CLORIS -- BLUEBERRY YOGURT MOLD

Today Cloris offers up an easy-to-make dessert that's the perfect light ending to a summer barbecue. -- AP


BLUEBERRY YOGURT MOLD


2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1/8 tsp. salt
1/4 cup water
2-8 oz. containers vanilla yogurt
1-12 oz. pkg. frozen blueberries, thawed


In a medium saucepan mix gelatin, salt, and water. Stir over low heat until gelatin is dissolved. Remove from heat. Stir in yogurt and blueberries until blended. Pour into 3-cup mold. Chill until set. Unmold to serve.


Sounds yummy, doesn't it? Just make sure the mold is totally set before you unmold it! Sad to say, I'm speaking from experience here, kitchen klutz that I am. What's your ideal dessert after the hot dogs and hamburgers? Let's hear from you. You could wind up winning a book from our Friday Book Club author. -- AP