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Monty Cristo Waffle 'Wiches
Help kids show the love with this hearty Father's Day treat. Treat Dad to Love Triangles for breakfast.
Monty Cristo Waffle 'Wiches
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Wrap up Mother's Day
Treat mom to a delicious grilled meal this Mother's Day by making Tunisian Steak Lettuce Wraps. Kids will enjoy helping assemble these easy-to-make wraps-and time a... Read more
Sunny French Toast
If you plan to have Mother's Day breakfast at home, this French toast is easy and delicious enough for the whole family to make together.
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My friend Caroline recently lamented that all too often, she finds herself wandering the supermarket aisles at day's end in desperate search of something - anything! - to serve for dinner that night. Something quick. And easy. But healthful, too, of course. After all, she isn't willing to compromise on her children's health -- or her own. Fortunately, with more and more supermarkets catering to hurried, no-time-to-cook shoppers, it's easier than ever to find dinner fixings without resorting to overly processed, sodium-laden convenience foods.
The intriguing fresh flavors and textures of Tunisian Steak Lettuce Wraps will impress your friends and family. A new take on the classic London Broil recipe, marinated beef top round steak is grilled to medium rare perfection (145 degrees F). Leafy lettuce cups cradle the thin slices of steak and crisp vegetable slaw. Add an accent of the date spread, sprinkle with fresh mint and roll!
Not only is beef top round steak readily available and affordable, it's also one of the 29 cuts of beef that meet government guidelines for lean. Lean beef is a naturally rich source of nine essential nutrients, including protein,
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Is Organic Really Better?
By Jessica Goldbogen Harlan
Ever since my toddler started eating table food, I've fallen prey to the dilemma with which so many modern moms struggle: whether or not to buy organic. Scary headlines about toxins in our food (not to mention the environment) are everywhere I turn, and each time I go grocery shopping -- whether it's at my neighborhood farmer's market or the Wal-Mart across town -- organic offerings beckon. But is organic really better? And can I afford it on my already overstretched grocery budget?
If you've asked yourself these same questions, here are five important insights I've learned a
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Eggs & Bacon Candy
by Amanda Formaro
Make this fun treat while on your next camping trip or any old time. It's cute, it's tasty and the kids will love it! This is a fun project for 4H, Scouts or just for a lazy summer day.
What You Need
fruit leather candy
white chocolate for melting
yellow M&Ms
scissors
What you do
Use scissors to cut a piece of fruit leather in to strips.
Lay the strips in a criss cross shape onto a plate.
Melt white chocolate over the campfire in a skillet with a parent's help, or in a microwave.
This breakfast recipe is gooey but tasty and can be a lot of fun to make. It was always a challenge for mom to keep us from picking, prodding, and poking at this fun breakfast treat while the bread dough was rising. And even more of a challenge to keep us from burning our hands and mouths on it after this sticky, gooey treat came out of the oven. It gets its name from the fact that the pieces you put into it look like bubbles. It is a good recipe to make for brunch since the dough takes some time to rise. Hint: Think Father's Day!
When it's hot and you're hungry, there are few meals more satisfying than a chilled pasta salad. This contemporary combo of salmon and pasta, with accents of refreshing mint and a lightly lemon vinaigrette, comes together in a breeze.
Salmon Pasta Salad with Mint and Lemon Vinaigrette abounds with color, flavor and nutrition. Fresh farmers market fare - cucumbers, cherry tomatoes and mint - pairs perfectly with your favorite salmon preparation - grilled or broiled, smoked or canned. And it's easy, too. Just whisk up the dressing, toss and serve.
Summer's bounty of fresh veggies and fruit can make meal time fun. Colorful plates prevail as flavorful fruits and vegetables can be added at any meal. Serving these fresh treats with high-quality protein foods like eggs, lean meat and cheese will help keep appetites satisfied longer for hours of fun-in-the-sun this summer.
Protein fuels physical activity and helps muscles recover and rebuild after exercise. It also aids in weight loss efforts by keeping your appetite satisfied longer. This summer, remember to pair fresh fruits and vegetables with protein-rich foods like nature's own miracle food, the egg.
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