Of course you’ll find the usual suspects in my pantry – foods you’d expect ANY dietitian to keep on hand. Like canned fruits, vegetables, beans, tuna, salmon, whole-wheat pasta and whole-grain cereal. But are you ready for some eye-opening revelations? Because certain foods are a pantry necessity in my balanced book of eating and enjoyment. They must always be on-hand for fast, easy and healthy meals and snacks. Sloppy Joe Sauce. What could be faster than opening a can of sloppy joe ...
Halloween Pizza Inspired Party
Halloween Party with Pizza-Inspired Foods for the Entire Family Notice I said "pizza-inspired" party, not just "pizza" party. That's because instead of just a bunch of traditional round pizzas, I thought it would be fun to throw together a main dish, side dish and dessert that all "resemble" pizza in one way or another. So my Pizza-Style Sloppy Joe's are like Pepperoni Cheese Pizza, but in a quick, stove-top skillet sloppy joe recipe. Italian seasoning, onion, garlic, ground beef and plenty ...
Perfect Halloween Menu for Procrastinators
Beef & Black Bean Chili. Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip with Pears & Apples. Ghosts in the Graveyard Pudding Dessert. No tricks – only treats with this fun, tasty and nutrient-rich Halloween menu. I’m reposting these recipes, because I realize many of you have waited until the very last minute to decide what to serve for your Halloween party. Plus, this also works for a quick dinner before the kids head out for Trick or Treating. Or for busy weeknights. Get the kids involved with the ...
Steps – and Phone Calls – Make a Difference
When it comes to losing weight or eating more healthfully, every small step adds up to make a big difference. Persistence with small steps means you'll eventually reach your goal. The same analogy applies to membership campaigns for Public Radio, my second passion behind cooking/eating/baking/reading about food. Every phone call – or online pledge – no matter how small, does contribute to the overall financial goal for the Spring Pledge Drive. Like the one going on at WJCT in ...