Get to Know Kale Since mid-March, spring greens are popping out of the ground for us in the Southeast. I used to think kale was just a pretty, green garnish that showed up on my plate in a restaurant. But now I know - kale is nutritious, easy to cook, full of flavor and it fits perfectly into my homemade meals. Kale Saute - Easy as 1,2,3 1. Buy a bunch of fresh kale, wash it in your sink and cut out the thick stems halfway up each leaf. Chop roughly. 2. Add 1 Tbsp oil and 1 tsp minced fresh garlic to a large pan on the stove. Pile the still-wet kale on top. Sprinkle … [Read more...] about Kale Adds Flavor & Good Nutrition to Simple Meals!
Need a Healthy Leftover Dinner – Try This!
Make Leftovers Part of Your Plan Planning meals will save you time and money and make it easier to eat healthy. You will probably feel less stress, too, as you drive home from work and know what's for dinner. If you've never planned a leftover meal, then here's how: Plan a Leftover Dinner Everyone Will Love 1. Find a simple and nutritious recipe. 2. Write down the ingredients you need for the recipe, after checking your dry pantry, fridge and freezer to see what's on-hand already. 3. Buy twice as much of each ingredient as you will need to serve your family the recipe … [Read more...] about Need a Healthy Leftover Dinner – Try This!
Are Nuts in Your Grocery Shopping Cart?
Are you Nuts for Nuts? There are many good reasons to add nuts to your grocery shopping cart. For example: Nuts are Flavorful Nuts are Versatile Nuts are Nutritious Are you Stuck in a Nut-Rut? Different varieties of nuts are easy to find around the grocery store: Produce Department: Nuts in the shell, some are unsalted Baking Aisle: Nuts out of the shell in packages, most are unsalted Peanut Butter & Jelly Aisle: Nut butters such as peanut butter, almond butter, cashew butter Are You … [Read more...] about Are Nuts in Your Grocery Shopping Cart?
3 Tips to Make Healthy Eating Resolutions Stick!
New Year's Resolution Time! Are you someone who makes a New Year's Resolution? Me, too! I try to make positive improvements to myself and my lifestyle an ongoing process. January is a perfect time to start fresh & healthier eating is a worthwhile goal for your resolution! Here are some inspiring stories from real people for you to think about. Need a Resolution? Try One of These! 1. I will eat one piece of fruit with my breakfast, every day. 2. I will drink low fat 1% or skim milk, or water, with my meals. 3. I will plan at least 3 home-cooked dinners every week, and I will … [Read more...] about 3 Tips to Make Healthy Eating Resolutions Stick!
Fresh Herbs Add Bold Flavors and Good Nutrition!
Fresh Herbs Taste Great! I speak from experience when I say that fresh herbs taste great! I use them frequently and generously in many tried-and-true, homemade recipes and I add them into first-time recipes, too. I grow fresh herbs in my sunny North Carolina garden so that I can cut, wash and toss them, immediately, into my cooking pot. Even now, in February, I have some fresh mint and fresh rosemary ready for harvest! Fresh Herbs are Full of Good Nutrition! There is every good reason to add a pinch or handful of fresh herbs to your next soup, chili, spaghetti sauce or salad. Why? … [Read more...] about Fresh Herbs Add Bold Flavors and Good Nutrition!
Back-To-School with a Healthier Macaroni & Cheese Recipe
A Home Recipe to Love I cannot imagine feeding a busy family without macaroni and cheese. It's just one of those comfort foods that everyone seems to love and it goes with everything. With the kids going back-to-school, wouldn't it be nice to find a less-processed solution than boxed mac and cheese? I hope you'll try my recipe and then teach your kids to make it, too! For other tips on making recipes healthier, click here. Super Duper Easy Mac & Cheese - Makes 8 servings Ingredients: 2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2-1/2 Cups Macaroni or Spiral Pasta, … [Read more...] about Back-To-School with a Healthier Macaroni & Cheese Recipe