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 ...
Fall & Football Favorites
Touchdown! All these fall favorites - apples, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, chili, cornbread - score big time at your next celebration or tailgate party. Intercept ho-hum tailgate sides with a batch of Maple Apple Baked Beans. Pass the apple and pear slices for my Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip. Huddle for more whole grains with my Skillet Cornbread. And tackle that bag of apples you bought by turning them into Homemade Chunky Applesauce. Forward pass to my Recipe page for all four recipes and get in ...
Red Velvet, Green Apple & Hot Wings on Game Day
Still haven’t figured out the line-up for your Super Day of Eating menu? Consider these crowd-pleasing ideas. Dessert: Red Velvet Brownies with Cream Cheese Icing. Simple to make and so much easier to cut into bite-size portions than a huge Red Velvet Cake. You’ll still get rich red velvet flavor with irresistible cream cheese icing, though. Appetizer: Hot Wings Hummus. Fast, easy and a fantastic substitute for the more calorie-and fat-laden but oh-so-delicious Hot Wings or Buffalo ...
Grain Goodness: From Barley to Brown Rice
The fruits and vegetables of fall - cranberries, apples, pears, sweet potatoes and winter squash - pair beautifully with all types of grains. Barley is filled with heart-health promoting soluble fiber and when combined with cranberries, raisins and pecans gives you all kinds of health-boosting nutrients. Try my "Curried Barley with Cranberries, Raisins and Pecans." Or maybe you'd enjoy my "Brown Rice with Pears, Walnuts and Gorgonzola." It's a gluten-free grain, those pears are filled with ...
Football Strategy for Winning Weeknight Meals
Game Plan: Create nutrient-rich - and tasty - family meals. Defensive Strategy: Tackle tasteless foods before they end up off-sides….and off the plate for Mom, Dad and the kids. From entrees and side-dishes, salads and desserts, nothing can be so low in fat or seasonings that it lacks the MVP of family meals: great flavor! Offensive Strategy: Half your Plate Fruits and Vegetables. Increase/add nutrient-rich ingredients in every dish if possible, too. Serve whole grains and lean proteins like ...