Archive for the ‘Meal Preparation’ Category
Monday, November 14th, 2011

I love this easy recipe (slightly adapted) from Real Simple. It makes my kitchen smell like fall and it's a delicious way to eat one of the season's best offerings: butternut squash. Pair this with roasted chicken or fish and some sautéed greens. Enjoy!
Roast Butternut Squash Puree
Serves 6 - 8
3 butternut squash (2 pounds each)
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Tuesday, September 13th, 2011

Do you shudder at the sound of "What's for dinner?" because only a short-order cook can satisfy everyone? Do you send your child off to school with what you feel is a healthy and appealing lunch, only to have it returned at the end of the day, barely touched? You are not alone. It’s possible ...Read More...
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Monday, May 9th, 2011

Meal time can be a challenge. Even if you set aside time to prepare food ahead, it's still work and for many, it's a true chore. Wouldn't it be great to be able to make three dishes, but wind up with six different dishes for the week ahead? It's possible, if you team up.
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Tuesday, April 26th, 2011

I'm always looking for new breakfast ideas. Lately, I've been playing around with different grains like quinoa. Quinoa (say "keen wa") is a non-wheat grain that's considered a complete protein because it supplies the nine essential amino acids that we have to eat because our bodies need them but can't make them.
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Monday, April 4th, 2011

People ask me all the time: "What's your favorite cookbook?" As if I could pick only one. It would take me a long time to count how many I have and I buy new ones at the drop of a hat.
I tend to recommend books with a vegetarian theme for a couple of reasons. I ...Read More...
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Thursday, September 9th, 2010

September is a busy month for everyone. Even if you don't have kids back in school, chances are you've had to snap out of the "it's summertime and the livin' is easy" mode. You still have to eat, so here are some great ideas for yummy & healthy meals you can make in no time.
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