Keeping it Simple! I am a big believer in keeping it simple, especially in the kitchen. Simple ingredients with simple step-by-step preparation results in bold and healthy flavors along with really good nutrition. Over the years, I've learned to keep it simple when I make homemade soup, chili and sauce by using a common recipe as my starter. The Recipe Starter for Soup, Chili & Sauce! Grocery List: Garlic, onions, 2 -3 colorful Bell peppers, olive oil. Recipe Starter: 1. Get out a large skillet. Add 1-2 tablespoons olive oil and heat to medium high heat while preparing … [Read more...] about Healthy Recipe Starter for Homemade Soup, Chili, Sauce!
Mediterranean Meals are Healthy and Satisfying!
Mediterranean Meals Begin with Mediterranean Ingredients I often recommend meals made from Mediterranean ingredients. Why? They are full of flavor, full of nutrition and easy to learn to cook. Also, they use familiar ingredients that you can find quickly and inexpensively at an American supermarket. For a start, look at the ingredients in my photo at the left. More Mediterranean Ingredients To learn more ingredients that are used in the Mediterranean area of the world, think of the flavors of Greece, Turkey, Italy, Spain, France, North Africa and what grows locally there. The list … [Read more...] about Mediterranean Meals are Healthy and Satisfying!
Simple & Healthy Broccoli with Cheese Recipe
Broccoli with Cheese Here's a broccoli recipe the whole family will love! Kids can help by measuring the ingredients and sprinkling the cheese, with supervision. Makes 6 servings 4 cups Broccoli 1 cup Cheddar cheese, natural, shredded or grated 1 tsp Paprika (optional, adds natural color) Wash broccoli well in cool tap water. Shake off extra water. Trim any dry ends from broccoli stalk. Cut entire broccoli bunch into bite-size pieces. Place into a microwave-safe dish and add about ½ inch water. Cover dish with microwavable lid or waxed … [Read more...] about Simple & Healthy Broccoli with Cheese Recipe
Grocery Shopping 101: Whole Grains
Why Whole Grains? Good nutrition is all about enjoyment and variety. Whole grains are a notch healthier as they provide more fiber, B-vitamins, folic acid and iron than their refined counterparts. Whole grains typically are lower in calories than other starchy foods and they can help fill you up, too. By powering up nutrients and powering down calories, you can lower blood pressure, reduce joint pain and be less susceptible to type 2 diabetes. Grocery Store Tips 1. Come to the store with a list of whole grains to try. For starters, you might try whole wheat pasta, quick-cooking … [Read more...] about Grocery Shopping 101: Whole Grains
Spring in the Supermarket & Kitchen is Simple, Nutritious
Spring Favorites: Step 1: Shop for nutritious fruits and veggies: kale to lightly saute, radishes for a salad, late season oranges/tangerines for a snack Step 2: Shop for nutritious whole grains: farro for a side dish, barley for a soup, light popcorn for a snack Step 3: Shop for nutritious dairy foods: plain yogurt to mix with fruit, 1% milk for homemade coffee latte, string cheese for a snack Simple Meals for Spring: Step 1. Breakfast: Whole grain toaster waffle + vanilla yogurt + berries + herb tea Step 2. Lunch: Whole wheat tortilla wrapped around canned tuna or salmon + … [Read more...] about Spring in the Supermarket & Kitchen is Simple, Nutritious
Valentine’s Dinner Tip: Fish For the Heart
Learning About Fish There's a lot about fish you may not know. Jake learned that tilapia is a vegetarian fish that loves to eat algae. Jackie was interested in how wild salmon is caught in the waters off Alaska, flash frozen and transported to her home town. Their younger brother, Rocco, was most interested in watching the live lobsters in a tank at the other end of the seafood department. Who could blame him? Fish Can Protect Your Heart Fish is a powerful protein food that can add quality to everyone's meals and snacks. Not only that - fish contributes omega-3 fat to your plate and, … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Dinner Tip: Fish For the Heart