If it does not thicken to desired level within a minute or two, repeat cornstarch and water step. Serve hot over pancakes and waffles.

— "Delicious Meets Nutritious"

SIMPLE COLESLAW

Dressing:

1/8 cup canola or olive oil

1/4 cup vinegar (white rice, white or apple)

1/3 cup Xagave

1/2 cup Miracle Whip or mayonnaise

1 teaspoon celery seed

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon pepper

Slaw:

1/2 head shredded green cabbage

1/2 head shredded red cabbage

2 carrots, grated

Whisk dressing ingredients together until smooth and creamy. In a large bowl, combine cabbages and carrots. Add dressing and mix. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.

Tip: Prepackaged coleslaw mix can be substituted for the cabbage and carrots.

— "Delicious Meets Nutritious"

FRESH GRILLED PEACHES

1 peach per person being served

Xagave for drizzling

Peel, halve peaches and remove pit. Place open side of each peach half on the grill. Cook 1-2 minutes. Remove from grill and drizzle with Xagave.

If desired, top with whipped cream that's been sweetened with Xagave.

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