Sweet Potato Pie with KAMUT Wheat Crust
This makes a welcome change from the traditional pumpkin pie and is a “better-for-you” version with a delicious KAMUT® pastry crust – those with wheat sensitivities can often eat KAMUt®. I just love…
A Healthy Treat Your Child Will Love
When my daughter started preschool, as silly as it sounds, one of the things I looked forward to most was being able to make cupcakes for her class. I mean, I started making…
Endive and Pear Salad
The simplest salad ever. A perfect combination of crunchy endive and walnuts, with sweet, soft pears to balance the slightly bitter, sharp taste of the endives. This recipe serves 4-6. 6 3 1c…
High Fructose Corn Syrup, Food Dyes and Our Children
When I was pregnant with my daughter, like most parents to be, I spent hours with my good friend, “Dr. Google,” looking for advice and infromation on how to best care for my…
Broiled Bananas: Bananas Never Tasted So Good
As my daughter gets older, it is getting harder and harder to pass off fruit as a “treat.” She’s onto me, and while she loves strawberries, cantaloupe and grapes, she no longer falls…
Corn Chowder
This recipe is loaded with fresh, sweet corn and the best of summer produce. You absolutely cannot leave out the bacon, butter or cream, so if you are worried about calories then this…
Chicken Nuggets That Actually Contain Chicken
So, what kid doesn’t love chicken nuggets and chicken fingers? And for that matter, what grown up doesn’t like them as well? Let’s have a show of hands—who secretly hopes their little ones choose chicken…
Grilled Sea Scallops with Mexican Corn Salad
A wonderful way to use sweet, fresh summer corn and big, beautiful sea scallops. Quick and easy to prepare, it looks amazing and tastes even better. Sure to impress any guest! Best cooked…
Homemade Mac-n-Cheese
One of my daughter’s all-time favorites is homemade mac-n-cheese. This recipe was given to me by another mom, who swore by it. Once I made it for my own daughter, I understood why!…
Cannellini Beans with Roasted Tomatoes
The beauty of this lovely dish is that it can be prepared in advance and just left to sit at room temperature. The secret is in the tomatoes, cooking them to the point…
