What's your healthier eating goal for the New Year? Maybe it's eat more fruits and vegetables, add more whole grains or pack in more protein for satiety. If it's all three, I have a few easy ways to accomplish that right away. From party appetizers and entrees for entertaining, to weeknight meals and breakfast meats, there's a pork pick for everyone! Goal: Eat more whole grains and vegetables. My Ham Party Pinwheels help you easily do that. And they're the perfect no-bake, no-cooking, ...
Pizza Hummus
Dive into a bowl of Pizza Hummus if you're trying to eat more vegetables. And who isn't? From moms and dads trying to get their kids - and themselves - to eat more nutrient-rich vegetables, it's time for a family-friendly solution. Pizza Hummus is one of the easiest ways to "eat more vegetables" because hummus counts as a vegetable. That's right. It's made from garbanzo beans, a vegetable. And my Pizza Hummus has even more vegetables, since it includes sun-dried tomatoes and tomato paste. ...
Celebrate with Hot Reuben Dip
Whether it's for a St. Patrick's Day or March Madness party, you'll score with guests when you serve my Hot Reuben Dip. So with both luck of the Irish and March Madness spirit, I'll explain why this is a winning dish at your next gathering. Three point play: party foods that are easy to make, taste great and please even the pickiest fan. Rebound: with my Hot Reuben Dip. Half court defense and offensive: soften cream cheese on the counter for about 30 minutes. Shred Swiss cheese (or open ...
Hot, Spicy, Sweet & Smokey Mixed Nuts
Perfect party food for me means easy to make and easy to serve. And of course, filled with healthy nutrients for my guests as well. Oven-roasting mixed nuts is so easy. Just toss a bunch of sweet, hot, and smokey spices together in a bowl, then stir into your favorite nuts. Add a couple tablespoons of oil so the spices will stick to the nuts. Oven-roast. Watch closely and stir a couple times so they don't burn. Cool. Enjoy. These freeze well. Store in tightly covered container or ...
How to Make Perfect Deviled Eggs Every Time
Ever been frustrated trying to peel hard-cooked eggs so your Deviled Eggs will turn out picture perfect? I have numerous times. But with these simple tips, you'll have a better chance of more eggs turning out picture perfect - rather than rough and ripped. How to Make Perfect Hard Cooked Eggs: Start with 1 dozen large eggs. Older eggs are better than fresher eggs to peel surprisingly. Place eggs in a single layer in a large saucepan. Don't stack the eggs. Add enough cold water to cover the ...
Holiday Nibbles Bites & Sips
Aiming to maintain, not gain, this holiday season? Well then pay attention to those nibbles, sips and bites. Because they can really add up fast and before you know it, you’ve enjoyed hundreds of extra calories in one day. And many don’t offer nutrient perks – only extra calories. Take a look at these approximate calories: Bite of those iced sugar cookies in the break room = 30 calories. A big sip of pumpkin spice caramel macchiato = 55 calories. Whittle away at co-worker’s famous ...
3 Reasons Canned Foods Fill My Pantry
1. Budget-friendly and nutrient-rich. Not only are canned foods one of the most affordable ways to meet the Dietary Guidelines goals on MyPlate, they contain comparable nutrients to fresh, frozen and dried forms. Think about it. They are picked at their peak and packed immediately which means valuable nutrients are retained. In some cases, however, canned choices may have even more nutrients than their fresh counterpart. Peaches are my favorite example. Research shows that canned peaches ...