If you’re a chocolate lover, you already know chocolate is a huge hit when it comes to meeting your sweet tooth needs. Now keep reading for some great news! Cocoa, an ingredient in chocolate, has been shown in research to…
Peppermint Bark 9 oz dark chocolate baking chips 9 oz white chocolate baking chips 1 teaspoon peppermint extract 3 regular-size candy canes Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper. I cut two pieces and have one going in each…
Chicken with Caramelized Apples and Pears 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs ½ teaspoon pepper 3 tablespoons butter ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced 1 medium pear, thinly sliced 1 medium Gala apple, thinly sliced 2 teaspoons brown sugar ½…
Mexican Street Corn Kale Salad 4 cups shredded/chopped kale 1 avocado, chopped into chunks and divided 2 tablespoons lime juice 1/8 teaspoon sea salt 2 grilled chicken breasts, sliced or chopped into bite-size pieces 1/3 cup crushed tortilla chips Cotija…
Looking for a great way to bring the family together? Declare a pizza night! Pick a night when you will have some extra time. Next, find age-appropriate tasks – from helping with the dough to cutting the toppings to doing…
Southwest Sausage Skillet 1 pound mild sausage links 1 small onion (diced in ½-inch pieces) 2 medium sweet potatoes (peeled and cut in ½-inch cubes) 1 small red bell pepper (diced in ½-inch pieces) ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground…
Candied Pecans ½ cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon salt 1 egg white 1 tablespoon water ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract 3 cups pecan halves (12 oz) Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Line a large, rimmed baking…
Healthy Apple Crisp with Oatmeal Pecan Topping About 6 medium apples, peeled and thinly sliced (recommend a mix of sweet and tart apples) ¼ cup pure maple syrup 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder (or cornstarch) 1 teaspoon…
Beet Hummus 1 large or 2 small beets, roasted and peeled 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 2 tablespoons tahini 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice 3 tablespoons olive oil ½ teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon salt Add beets to the…
Few things have come more sharply into focus for the family than cooking and eating during these last months spent at home. Food comforts us, brings us together, and reminds us of our primal needs. As parents, we have to…
