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Win the Junk Food War
Only 18 percent of children are eating the recommended three or more servings of fruits and vegetables each day, according to a Produce for Kids study released by the... Read more
Quick Fix Dinners
Explore new ways to make cooking at home simple, satisfying and nourishing with time-saving tips and recipes from Robin Miller, bestselling cookbook author, nutrition... Read more
Easy Entertaining--Marzipan Mice
This candy recipe is so easy even the most timid candy-makers among us can whip up festive and yummy Marzipan Mice---courtesy of Every Day with Rachel Ray.
MAK... Read more
America has been called a sandwich nation - and with over 45 billion sandwiches eaten each year, it's easy to see why. They are portable, nutritious, satisfying and offer a variety of tastes to suit just about every palate.
The sandwich's lasting popularity derives from the creativity food lovers have shown over the years to find new ways to house a meal between pieces of bread. A little imagination can turn a platter of sandwiches into a sensational assortment of unexpected pairings of meats, cheeses, vegetables, fruits and spreads. Here's how to dream up and create a sandwich of your own:
A twist on traditional gingersnaps, these chewy triple-ginger cookies with a hint of orange have whole-grain goodness from whole-wheat flour. All three types of ginger -- dry, refrigerated minced, and crystallized -- provide powerful antioxidants with anti-inflammatory effects that may help relieve pain from arthritis, nausea and migraines.
Just one teaspoon of ground ginger contains more antioxidants than one medium carrot! Fresh minced ginger is in the produce area and crystallized ginger is in the spice aisle right next to the ground ginger. Orange Gingersnaps.
Spring Celebrations
If you're looking for a way to jazz up a bridal shower or graduation party without spending a lot of money, give your guests a fun spread of finger foods. Appetizers that are easy to make and easy to eat can pack a lot of flavor - and fun - into any gathering.
Set out some colorful bowls, trays and baskets and have fun filling them with things such as:
Olives - There are a lot of flavorful olive varieties you can offer just on their own. You can also get them marinated or stuffed with garlic, almonds or cheese. Cheese - Move beyond the basic cheddar or Swiss, and tr
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Monthly Meal Planner is Back
We're pleased to reintroduce Jessica Mostak's Monthly Meal Planner, filled with menu ideas & recipes for every day of the month. Right now, you can see what's cooking in February.
Jes Mostak, a Twin Cities resident and creator of Monthly Meal Planner has this to say about the all-important family dinner:
Experts agree that one of the most important things we parents can do for our children is to make family dinner time a priority; it gives parents, and kids alike a chance to unwind, recharge and bond over a hot meal. Stud
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Big Breakfast Helps You Lose Weight
by Nicole Gregory
It's those cravings that do us in -- cookies, ice cream, potato chips. The answer, however, is not to banish snacks from your home or to force yourself to resist those cravings through sheer strength of will. The key, according to a surprising new study, is to eat a big breakfast high in complex carbs and protein.
Eating a big breakfast helps us feel full and satisfied for the remainder of the day, cutting down on our urge to overeat. Any diet's success depends on its ability to reduce the craving for carbohydrates and help a person feel satisfied, notes lead researcher Daniela Jakubowicz
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March Madness: Mix it Up With Jenny
Jenny Harper
I don't know about you, but things get a little crazy at my house this time of year. Between basketball fever and the early onset of spring fever, the excitement keeps us buzzing!
That's why I like to put a little excitement on the table, too. After a long winter, we're ready for something warm and lively. Nacho-Style Soup and South-of-the-Border Chicken Bake are great for game-watching parties as well as everyday dinners. Set out a variety of toppings (including hot sauce choices) and let everyone create their own game winning dishes.
What better way to be a good friend on Valentine's Day than by baking up some chocolate treats? This big, frosted chocolate chip Heart Cookie is a perfect way to appreciate a teacher, coach or friend. Using refrigerated dough and a heart-shaped pan mean it's no trouble at all to make. And it also leaves time to make some gorgeous Red Velvet Cupidcakes for an extra special Valentine. The color may be red, but the flavor is all yummy chocolate!
You can find more ways to bake from your heart with the recipes at VeryBestBaking.com.
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