Dress up your everyday quesadillas (or sandwiches) by cutting them into Easter egg shapes and letting your kids decorate them. My son has just as much fun decorating healthy food as he does cupcakes and sugar cookies. And it’s just one more way to make healthier fare fun and festive.
Monday, November 14, 2011
The rich flavors in this pumpkin ravioli complement many meats or roasts but the pasta also makes a hearty main meal.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Pierogi (also commonly spelled perogi) are Eastern European dumplings that are filled and then either boiled, baked or fried. As with other dumplings found around the world pierogi vary with each chef and can be stuffed with sweet or savory fillings. This Polish version of pierogi comes from my husband’s Grandmother who was of Polish descent. They are filled with a typical Polish filling of boiled potatoes, cottage cheese and onion.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Tempura is a popular Japanese dish consisting of battered and fried seafood and vegetables. It is light and lacy, different than the typical heavily-fried items we find in the states. It is a unique and fun way to get your family to eat vegetables and seafood.
Friday, April 30, 2010
Lentils are part of the legume family and though they are small they pack a nutritional punch. They are high in protein so are often a staple in vegetarian diets. Lentil dal is an Indian dish made of stewed lentils that is usually seasoned to taste. Serve with rice or naan bread.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
The tortilla española is similar to a frittata and nothing like the tortillas used in Mexican food. Tortillas de patatas, filled with thinly sliced potatoes, are one of the most popular kinds of tortilla that you will find but you can also add the veggies and meats of your choice.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Cauliflower and cheese is the British take on the popular comfort food: macaroni and cheese. What a clever way to disguise cauliflower. We recently had some friends over for dinner and I made this dish…nobody missed the pasta! I can’t wait to try this with broccoli, carrots and other vegetables. What veggies wouldn’t be good with a cheesy Mornay sauce?!
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Sourdough starter gives pizza crust a light airy texture and a subtle sourdough tang. One of the keys to this type of pizza is cooking it at an extremely high heat. We place the pizza stone on bricks in the bbq so that the heat can circulate on the bottom and top of the pizza, allowing the top of the pizza to char before the bottom burns. The result is pretty darn close to a perfect Neapolitan pizza! Let everyone in the family choose the toppings for a pizza.
Sunday, April 1, 2012
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