Perfect Family Pizza Night
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…
Winter Wonders for Your Mouth
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…
Homemade for the Holidays
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…
Fall’s Favorite Flavor
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…
Getting Snack Happy!
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…
Life Lessons Around Food
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…
It’s Breakfast Time Anytime
Broccoli and Aged Gouda Quiche Pastry: 1 cup, plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt 1 stick (4 oz) unsalted butter, cold and cut into ½-inch pieces 1 large egg, cold and lightly beaten In…
Your Kitchen Starter Guide
Between traditional media and digital resources – think Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook – we are inundated with beautiful photos of food, along with videos of people cooking wonderful dishes and complete meals. If you’re just starting out, it can be a…
Love in an Instant!
The rising popularity of the instant pot has many family cooks evaluating wants versus needs in the kitchen. I will be the first to say you don’t need an instant pot, but it has been my favorite tool for more…
4 Vegetarian Show Stoppers
Cheesy Broccoli Quinoa Casserole 1 cup uncooked quinoa2 cups water or low sodium broth (for cooking quinoa) 4 cups fresh broccoli florets 2 tablespoons butter 1-1/2 cups chopped yellow onion 6 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons oat flour (all-purpose will…
