Lentils are high in protein, fiber and folate and are one of the best vegetable sources of iron. In a nutshell, the more lentils you consume, the better. This soup freezes well so you can make a large batch and save some for later.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
My sister-in-law and her girls taught me how to make this healthy and kid-friendly snack. The rolls are easy to make and they’re a great way to disguise asparagus. And your kids can help you make the rolls.
Monday, May 10, 2010
My mother-in-law makes the best lemon meringue pie so I am thankful that she shared her recipe with me! As far as meringue pies go, it is fairly easy because her recipe calls for a box of lemon pudding as the base. But her secret is to add some butter and fresh lemon juice to the pudding mix. This makes the pie creamy and adds a burst of crisp lemon zest flavor that can only come from fresh lemons.
Saturday, May 8, 2010
In my most recent batch of these muffins, I added shredded coconut to half of them. The ones with coconut were everyone’s favorites. They remind me of macadamia nut pancakes with coconut syrup and leave me daydreaming of Hawaii.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Kids generally like sauces made with coconut milk so it is a great ingredient for disguising healthy fish and vegetables that aren’t typically kids’ favorites. Plus, new studies indicate that coconut milk itself is an extremely healthy ingredient. I love how simple the ingredient list is and how quickly this dish comes together.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with these festive enchiladas that look like the Mexican flag. Salsa verde, sour cream and red salsa (or red enchilada sauce) represent the three colors of the Mexican flag. They are quick and easy to make and each member of your family can eat their own enchilada flag.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
In our quest to re-create the burrito mojado from Café Río, one of our favorite Mexican restaurants, we made these chicken burritos. Burrito mojado is Spanish for “wet burrito” which translates into a burrito drenched in enchilada sauce and melted cheese.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
This chile poblano cream soup is a great starter for Cinco de Mayo or any other Mexican meal.
Monday, May 3, 2010
Carne asada literally means “roasted meat” in Spanish and is typically a flank steak or skirt steak that is thinly cut and roasted or grilled. These carne asada tacos were the closest that we have come to replicating the tacos from one of our favorite Mexican restaurants. The corn tortillas were tender and pliable and the steak was tender and juicy.
Saturday, May 1, 2010
These banana bars could be the best thing banana that I have ever eaten. They are not too sweet and have a delicate banana flavor. The cream cheese frosting adds a light creamy sweetness and definitely makes them a dessert. But we loved them without frosting, too.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
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