Edamame Succotash

[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This dish is always a big hit so I thought I’d share it.  It’s a very easy, flexible recipe that evolved out of a hodgepodge of ingredients I had in my kitchen and some inspiration from an edamame dish I had at Whole Foods.  It gets rave reviews from both adults and kids and I’ll admit, it’s really fun to say “succotash”!  I apologize … Read more

Corn and Bean Tamale Pie

[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This recipe was adapted from ‘The Complete Idiot’s Guide:  Glycemic Index Cookbook’.  It’s simple to prepare and has a nice balance of heat from the green chiles and sweetness from the polenta and corn.  Nutritionally, it’s high in protein and fiber so it fills you up.  It’s also vegetarian and budget-friendly (a nice bonus with … Read more

Red Snapper Veracruz

[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This is my absolute favorite fish recipe!  Native to Veracruz, Mexico, this dish is healthy and full of flavor. The recipe calls for red snapper but you can use any light, white fish (i.e. tilapia, cod).  It’s fairly easy to make and big hit with those seafood lovers and tentative explorers alike.  Plus it has tomatoes which … Read more

Moroccan Lentils & Rice

[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This is my very own creation and it was a big hit with parents and kids this past weekend!  I love the Moroccan dish at the Big Fresh Cafe in Framingham so decided to try making it at home.  After looking over several recipes, this was what I came up with. Ingredients: 1 cup each: (chopped) carrots, … Read more

Sweet Potato Pizza with Onion and Rosemary

[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This is a great recipe.  It makes for a good appetizer or even a comple meal if you compliment it with some grilled chicken, tofu or other source of protein.  Definitely a crowd pleaser! Real Simple Recipe: Sweet Potato Pizza with Onion and Rosemary[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][vc_tweetmeme][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][vc_facebook type=”button_count”][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section]

Healthy Ideas for Kid-Friendly Meals

[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sloppy Joes and pepperoni pizza.  Check out these kid favorites made healthy at Eating Well.   Healthy Eating for Kids Recipes[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][vc_tweetmeme][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][vc_facebook type=”button_count”][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section]

Cooking at home; healthy and sustainable

[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Time getting in the way of healthy eating?  A few simple recipes you can make at home may be as quick as a trip through the drive-thru… and help the environment as well. See this article from the New York Times Sustainable Food – Three Recipes by Mark Bittman – NYTimes.com.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/6″][vc_tweetmeme][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][vc_facebook type=”button_count”][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section]

Lazy Day Spicy Chicken Bake

[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This recipe saved me yesterday.  Seeing as I had no interest in going to the store and a desire for something to eat other than leftovers or cookies, I was determined to find something to make from what we had it our kitchen.  Luckily we had some chicken in the fridge.  I leafed through my most basic cookbook and found this recipe.  We didn’t have canned … Read more