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!
Kale Adds Flavor & Good Nutrition to Simple Meals!
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!
Meals & Snacks with Soup!
Warming Up with Soup! When I want to warm up, my 'go to' is soup. What about you? There are childhood favorites like chicken-noodle or beef and barley. There are more adult flavors like lentil soup or mushroom soup. But, no matter what meal or snack, soup can be your healthy and delicious solution! January is Soup Month! January is Soup Month and that means it's time to get out your pot and ladle. Soup can come in a can, but it can also be made easily with a few basic staple foods on hand. It's a great time to step out, armed with your soup staples and reap the tasty, warm … [Read more...] about Meals & Snacks with Soup!
Citrus Flavors Make Home Cooked Meals Tastier!
Citrus Tops the List! There are some truly fresh flavors that cost little and go a long way to perk up home cooked meals. In my kitchen, citrus fruits such as grapefruit, oranges, lemons and limes top the list. Citrus & Good Nutrition! You might know that one big nutritional feature of citrus fruits is its vitamin C. What you might not know is that citrus fruits are an excellent source of fiber, potassium and they are low in calories. One orange, for example, has about 80 calories, 4 grams of fiber, and 150% of the daily recommended intake for vitamin C. The same orange also has … [Read more...] about Citrus Flavors Make Home Cooked Meals Tastier!
Salad Adds Color, Crunch and Flavor to Meals
Salad Begins with Crispy Greens...or Does It? The color green comes to mind when I think about salad. What about you? Do you start a salad with Romaine, spinach or leaf lettuce? Do you use shredded green cabbage? Typically, crispy greens are at the center of my tossed salad, so I was surprised by this All American Salad recipe. Who knew there could be such an interesting variety of colors, textures and flavors? Exploring the Possibilities Salads are easy to put together in the kitchen. Kids, teens and adults can put their own 'spin' on their salad creations. And, if eaten the next … [Read more...] about Salad Adds Color, Crunch and Flavor to Meals
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