Fall, Pumpkins & Kids! There's nothing more fun than carving a beautiful, orange pumpkin into a fun jack-o-lantern. Kids love the funny faces while watchful parents guard the sharp knife. Everyone enjoys pumpkin season ~ picking one out ~carving it ~ cooking with it in the kitchen! Pumpkins Offer Great Nutrition! If you're looking for a vegetable that's low in calories and high in health-promoting antioxidants like vitamin A, then pumpkin is the answer. Pumpkins are a hard, Fall squash that offers powerful nutrition with tasty flavor. In seasons of the year when fresh pumpkins are … [Read more...] about It’s Pumpkin Time!
Need an Easy, Fall Dinner? Chili Works!
Colorful Peppers Add Flavor I have become a believer in colorful peppers this summer-into-fall. Not only are they a feast for the eyes, but they also add a sweet, rich flavor to your kitchen recipes. In the last month, I've chopped up colorful peppers for cold salads, cooked them in a stew, sauteed them for a side item, and made them into black bean chili. Beautiful, versatile, nutritious, delicious is what you can discover with peppers! Making Fall Chili with Peppers Making chili starts with a favorite recipe and there are plenty of them in cookbooks, online and in your family … [Read more...] about Need an Easy, Fall Dinner? Chili Works!
Thanksgiving Means Light & Healthy Appetizers
Tasty Meal Starters Appetizers are a fun start to any holiday meal. Tasty and light are the best choices because they whet the appetite without going overboard in calories that fill you up. The simplest appetizer is a colorful, crunchy and fresh platter of veggies or fruits that satisfies everyone's hunger as the turkey finishes cooking. Dip Away! Kids of all ages love to dip and opting for easy and homemade dips is a smart strategy. This is because dips that are pre-made typically are fatty and loaded down with calories. Here is a cucumber-yogurt dip, a guacamole dip and a creamy … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Means Light & Healthy Appetizers