2 Freezable Make-Ahead Breakfast Recipes

Following up on my post from last week, here are two fun breakfast recipe ideas that can be made in muffin pans and frozen to eat later. Which makes them conveniently portioned and easy to take on the go! Baked oatmeal cups Baked oatmeal cups look similar to a muffin, but they are made with […]

Kale Chips

A tasty “chip” with lots of health benefits! Yes, it’s true. And before you turn your nose up because the title contains the word kale…know that these chips are loved by almost everyone who tastes them, kids included! I first started making kale chips when I was working at a kid’s cooking camp. I was […]

Easy Lentil Soup

This week’s macronutrient blog focused on protein. Many Americans get most of their protein from animal products, but it’s important to include other types of proteins in your diet. Beans and legumes are great plant-based proteins that also provide fiber and nutrients. Lentils provide 18g of protein per cup, the highest in the bean and […]

Pan-Seared Salmon

This week’s macronutrient blog was a spotlight on fat. This week’s recipe gives you a healthy dose of the essential omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fats provide the starting point for making hormones that regulate blood clotting, contraction and relaxation of artery walls, and inflammation. Omega-3 fats have been shown to help prevent heart disease and stroke, […]

Harvest Muffins

Happy Halloween! I hope you are having fun preparing for all the trick-or-treaters that are going to flood the streets tonight! My kids are excited to trick-or-treat in our new neighborhood filled with lots of kids. We have been teaching my two-year-old how to trick-or-treat. We practiced yesterday, and he is just excited to get […]

Southwest Quinoa Salad

On Wednesday I discussed carbohydrates in the diet, why they are needed and how your body uses them. Give this salad a try for a healthy carbohydrate pick-me-up snack or as a side for your next lunch or dinner. Add some more protein for main dish or taco filler! This dish keeps well, so you […]