Anti-Inflammatory Chicken Salad

1 12.5oz can chicken

1/3c plain Greek yogurt

1/3c mayonnaise

½c chopped dill or sweet pickle

½c chopped celery

½c chopped almonds

½c craisins or raisins

1T or more ground turmeric

Turmeric has been found to be helpful in reducing inflammation in the body. Drain and break up chicken in a small glass mixing bowl. Combine with remaining ingredients, then chill several hours or overnight, to rehydrate the craisins/raisins. Serve as is, on lettuce, or in a sandwich. . .Lin

Oatmeal-Craisin Breakfast Bars

½c softened butter

½c white sugar

½c dark brown sugar

1 egg

2T half & half

1-2t pure vanilla

1c very soft craisins or raisins

¾c unbleached organic flour

½t baking soda

¼t salt

1-2t cinnamon

2c quick or old fashioned oats*

Beat the first 6 ingredients together, in a big bowl, mixing and fluffing well. Add craisins and continue to beat mixture. In a medium bowl combine the remaining ingredients with a wire wisk. Add dry ingredients to the big bowl, mix well then spoon into a greased 9x9” glass baking pan. Bake 40-50minutes in a 325° oven. (or use a 9x13" pan and bake for less time.)  Cut into squares and serve while warm. . .Lin *Quick oats create a more cohesive bar while the old fashioned oats remain more separate for a more chewy bar.