Have you ever tried a frittata? These egg dishes are similar to omelets, except they are cooked in the oven at the very end. The baking brings out the flavors and creates a dish that can be eaten for any meal of the day and stored in the fridge to be eaten as leftovers. You can really throw any type of veggie, lean meat or reduced-fat cheese into a frittata, but here are some of our favorites.
As a May Foods of the Month, spinach packs a powerful nutrition punch and sautéeing is a healthy way to prepare it! The extra-virgin olive oil provides good fat to help us feel full. Try this sautéed spinach dish as a side with your dinner tonight!
As a May Foods of the Month, eggs are a very versatile food. Be sure to check out our blog all month long to see how we are preparing eggs. To begin, we are sharing a tasty egg salad recipe with you. Step it up a notch and try making this egg salad sandwich open faced for a fun spin on this typical lunch: (more…)
Nuts, an April Foods of the Month, are a versatile food. They can be eaten alone or mixed in with other ingredients for tasty snacks. We recently discovered the option of making “nut nuggets” – small rolled balls containing nuts, dried fruits, oats, and peanut butter to hold everything together. Not only are these nut nuggets delicious, but they also come in the perfect kid-friendly size. Even better, these are so easy to make that you can involve your kids in the process. Remember, these nuggets are definitely delicious but you should limit your serving size to 1 nugget at a time. Here are some of our favorite combinations to get you started.
Fresh beans are an April Foods of the Month. Foods like fresh green beans, lima beans, fava beans (also known as broad beans) and edamame are bite size, healthy alternatives to typical snacks like chips, pretzels or cookies. Here are some ideas to get snacking with fresh beans in April!
