by admin | Oct 6, 2014 | Grown Up
Apples and winter squash are the two October Foods of the Month! Have you ever eaten apples and winter squash together before? The sweetness of apples and the savory flavory of winter squash makes a great pairing. We find this combination to be so delicious, in fact, that we have two ways this month for you to prepare these foods. The first one is a sweet dish. Adding a little bit of maple syrup and brown sugar (two yummy fall ingredients) bring out the sweetness of these two foods. (more…)
by admin | Sep 15, 2014 | Grown Up
Whole grain bread is a September Foods of the Month. Now that school is back in session, snacks afterschool are an important part of childrens’ diets. Make sure they are healthy by incorporating whole grains, lean meats and fresh vegetables. Here are some whole grain sandwich ideas that meet all the requirements mentioned above. The best part about them? They all take 15 minutes or less to make!
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by admin | Sep 12, 2014 | Grown Up
Have you ever tried a yummy tomato bruschetta appetizer at your favorite Italian restaurant? We are excited to share with you our healthy version of this tasty dish! Using tomatoes, a September Foods of the Month, and whole wheat French bread as your base, this will have your mouth watering!
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by admin | Sep 8, 2014 | Grown Up
Who loves pizza?!?! We do! With tomatoes and whole grains, this whole grain pita pizza is the PERFECT September Foods of the Month entree. Make this healthy pita pizza for dinner tonight – we guarantee that you and your kids won’t be sorry! (more…)
by admin | Sep 5, 2014 | Grown Up
Fall is just around the corner. One reason we can tell is that football season has arrived! Whether you are an avid football fan or not, you can still enjoy the opportunities that are presented to gather with friends and family to bond over the games or better yet, the food. We have previously shared some really tasty and healthy recipes that would be great for these gatherings and have compiled them all here. You can start making menu plans now for hosting your own football party or deciding which healthy dish you want to take to your friend’s house. 🙂
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