This guest blog is by Kaylie Teague. To read Kaylie’s earlier blog, Healthify Your Breakfast, click here. To read Kaylie's blog, Healthify Your Lunch, click here. Healthify Your Dinner Dinner is often difficult to plan or thrown together last minute after a long day at work or school. Here are some ways you can healthify your meal and become re-inspired for dinnertime! Spaghetti and marinara sauce →spaghetti squash with marinara sauce and veggies Side of mashed potatoes with butter →side of baked sweet potato with almond butter Stir fry with white rice →stir fry with brown rice … [Read more...] about Healthify Your Dinner!
Holidays with Flavor!
Smart Choices for Holidays with Flavor! The fall & winter holidays are here and coping with all the food occasions can be rough. Here are 3 tips to help you enjoy the season with tons of flavor & without going overboard on rich appetizers, desserts and…stuffing. Thanksgiving Dinner Tip: Don't come to the holiday table over-hungry. Have a light meal no more than 4 hours before the feast. It will prevent you from over-eating and regretting it. Really. Christmas or Hannukah Dinner Tip: Try making a lighter version of traditional recipes. For example, substitute lower fat dairy … [Read more...] about Holidays with Flavor!
Recipes with Memories ~ Baked Custard
Memory of Beulah Beulah was my neighbor across the street. She was already in her 80's when I moved to town and started getting to know her as a dear friend. She was a kind & caring woman which explains why she became lovingly known to my son as 'Grandma Beulah.' So far, Beulah is the only person I've known to live past 100 years old. She was a college professor in her earlier years and a huge sports' fan. And, Beulah made awesome baked custard! Beulah's Baked Custard - 6 servings This simple-to-make dessert consists of only 6 ingredients. That's how they did it in the 'old days' … [Read more...] about Recipes with Memories ~ Baked Custard
Frozen Banana Pops in 3 Ways!
Frozen Banana Pops are the perfect solution to a kids' party, family party, baby shower, or any special occasion. They're fun, filling, nutritious and easy to make! Frozen Banana Pops – in 3 Ways! Makes 1 serving What you will need: Peanutty Banana ½ banana 2 tablespoons peanut butter 3 tablespoons chopped walnuts Breakfast Banana ½ banana 3 tablespoons vanilla greek yogurt 3 tablespoons granola Chocolate Confetti Banana ½ banana ¼ cup dark chocolate morsels ¼ teaspoon coconut oil 2 tablespoons rainbow sprinkles Note: Skewers and Parchment … [Read more...] about Frozen Banana Pops in 3 Ways!
Grow a Garden of Green!
Grow a Garden of Green Growing a small garden is so much fun. It can be in your yard or in a pot on your deck and always a sunny spot is best. Don't worry about getting dirty. Don't worry about getting wet. Don't worry about getting the rows straight or every weed pulled out. Instead, think about how delicious your garden greens will taste when it's time for dinner. Garden Month The spring is a perfect time to celebrate Garden Month and also a perfect time to plant. Here are 5 easy steps to get started: Go to the plant store or seed store. Pick out a few plants or … [Read more...] about Grow a Garden of Green!
Mediterranean Style Snacks!
10 Mediterranean Style Snacks Hummus with colorful vegetables makes a fun appetizer or anytime snack. Here is my easy recipe for homemade hummus. Sugar snap peas, raw out of the bag (washed, of course) are a sweet nibble. Yogurt layered with fruit is yummy for breakfast or dessert. Here is my easy recipe for a yogurt and fruit parfait. Whole grain crackers with goat cheese are full of flavor. Add a grape or slice of melon to the top for even more 'wow.' Oat granola, nuts & low fat milk, piled high with fresh berries. Sandwich pinwheels with colorful vegetables. Here is … [Read more...] about Mediterranean Style Snacks!