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 ...
Why Your Kids Need Family Meals Together
Family Meals Matter Want to give your kids a boost in life? Then sit down at the table and eat together as a family more often. At least three family meals together every week provides benefits that will last a lifetime. That’s right - just three. You don’t even need to eat together every single day like my childhood friends did - they grew up on farms and daily family dinners were as much a priority as feeding the cows and pigs. Three ways your kids get a boost: Better Behavior ...
Living downtown Indianapolis = Super Sized Excitement
Living in downtown Indianapolis right now is one mega, super-sized serving of excitement. That’s right - I live less than a mile from Lucas Oil Stadium, home of Super Bowl XLVI on February 5. Since Super Bowl is apparently the #2 eating event for Americans, I’d like to share my ideas for serving great-tasting, nutrient-rich and decadent foods for this super-sized occasion. Menu Smoky Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Chipotle-Lime Mayonnaise on Whole Grain Mini Buns Good Luck Salsa with Whole ...
Living downtown Indianapolis = Super Sized Excitement
Living in downtown Indianapolis right now is one mega, super-sized serving of excitement. That’s right - I live less than a mile from Lucas Oil Stadium, home of Super Bowl XLVI on February 5. Since Super Bowl is apparently the #2 eating event for Americans, I’d like to share my ideas for serving great-tasting, nutrient-rich and decadent foods for this super-sized occasion. Menu Smoky Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Chipotle-Lime Mayonnaise on Whole Grain Mini Buns Good Luck Salsa with ...
Stir-fry for Three
One cooking experience + two adults = three meals. Day 1: Cook whole-grain brown rice on the stove-top while you’re cutting, chopping and prepping nutrient-rich vegetables and lean protein-rich chicken breasts. Stir-fry the veggies and chicken in an electric wok. Eat and enjoy. Day 2: Heat and enjoy leftovers for Dinner. Day 3: Heat and enjoy remaining leftovers for Lunch. Only one day of prep and cooking, yet three meals filled with whole-grain goodness and antioxidant-rich vegetables! ...
Comfort Food Balance: Soup & Biscuits
Aside from being incredibly nutrient-rich, lentil soup is very low fat. So it’s the perfect time to enjoy biscuits, which are typically higher in fat. Lentil soup is so easy to make and unlike other legumes, dry lentils don’t need soaking beforehand. A basic lentil soup recipe (lentils, onions, carrots, celery, diced tomatoes) is done in about 50 minutes. While it simmers, you can whip up a batch of delectable Cheddar Chipotle Biscuits! Many different ingredients complement a basic lentil ...