Archive for the ‘Recipes’ Category

The Ultimate Cookies

Saturday, November 26th, 2011

It’s the most wonderful time of year: the frenzied, frenetic time we call the holidays. At the risk of overloading your plate, I suggest adding another activity: building new memories that will last for years. What better way than by baking up a batch of homemade cookies and learning new (and delicious) decorating techniques. I recently ...Read More...

An Easy Taste of Fall

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) 1 ...Read More...

Brain Power!

Wednesday, September 7th, 2011

It’s back to school time! All month we'll look at ways to power up you and your kids to make the most of your day. It's a perfect time to make sure you’re serving "brain food" so that your kids are the class geniuses and you are too (even if it’s been years since you ...Read More...

These Are The Salad Days

Wednesday, August 24th, 2011

All this month we've been highlighting quick & easy summer recipes. The added bonus in each recipe? Super-charged nutrition! Let's continue the trend with salad suppers. Summer's heat makes it a perfect time to make more salads. They take very little effort and won't heat up your already hot kitchen. And they can be one of ...Read More...

Pesto-palooza!

Wednesday, August 17th, 2011

Summer always brings a bounty of fresh vegetables that leave us scrambling for ways to use them all. Quick & easy recipes are the focus this month. We'll maximize the taste while boosting your diet with nourishing food that will not only taste great, it will help fight disease too. Herbs Are Vegetables Too Herbs are the ...Read More...

Simple Summer Eating

Saturday, August 13th, 2011

We're in the dog days of summer. Time for a little healthy inspiration. All this month, we'll load you up with recipes that take advantage of the season's healthy bounty. Talk about eating your way healthy! Every bite is delicious and supplies the nutrients we need for disease prevention and overall good health. Did you ...Read More...

Summer’s Healthy Perks

Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011

Summer gives us a bounty of fresh fruits & vegetables. A walk through your local farmer's market is like a trip to a candy store: all bright colors and fresh flavors. The bonus? All of summer's "candy" is good for you too! All month, we'll load you up with delicious recipes that make the most of ...Read More...

Planting Super Hero Seeds

Wednesday, July 27th, 2011

We're wrapping up a month of Super Hero Foods (check out previous postings here , here , here, and also here). This week, we focus on the good things that come in small packages: seeds You've probably heard about flax seeds and their health benefits: they're high in fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, making them important ...Read More...