To keep muffin batter from turning purple, toss frozen blueberries with flour before adding them to mix. If you don’t have buttermilk on hand, you can use 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice plus enough milk to measure 1 cup. Stir and let stand for 5 minutes. You can also use 1 cup of plain yogurt or 1-3/4 teaspoons cream of tartar plus 1 cup milk.

Sheet Pan Roasted Vegetables
Roasting vegetables is an easy way to prepare a delicious, flavorful side dish. To decrease sodium per serving, omit salt.

The Champions for Health Care Excellence
Together, our community has quietly built a best-in-class health care system. Now national influencers like U.S. News & World Report are taking notice.

Focus on Fashion with the Carroll Hospital Auxiliary
Join the Carroll Hospital Auxiliary for a fun afternoon of fashion and friendship at the Spring Fashion Show & Luncheon on Friday, April 17 from noon to 3 p.m. at Martin’s Westminster.

Warm Lentil Salad with Grapes, Feta and Mint
The complex flavors of this lentil dish’s ingredients make it a great side for a simple grilled fish or chicken.

Braised Eggplant
Served with a side of warm pita bread, this Greek-style eggplant recipe makes a satisfying meatless meal.

Follow the Mediterranean-style Eating Plan
I am often asked what the best diet is to follow, and my response is always the same. No short-term diet will lead to long-term weight management and health. And, for the third year in a row, U.S. News & World Report agrees.