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Spicy Quinoa Chickpea Patties (Quinoa Falafel)

The following recipe was originally published on RebelGrain.com.Visit the website for more great ideas and cooking tips!I dont know where my love of chickpeas comes from – but it runs deep.I love them rinsed and raw and tossed in a saladI love them sauted in some olive oil, fresh garlic, herbs, and seasonings for a warm power snackI love them bakedI love them in soupsI love to …

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“Make Ahead” Meals for Busy Moms

The following is a guest post fromLaura Cipullo, RD, CDE and Mom,www.MomDishesItOut.com The Modern Mom – is there anything she can’t do? From shopping for healthy groceries to shuttling the kids to soccer practice, sometimes, it can be hard to imagine maintaining a career while also putting a wholesome, home-cooked meal on the table (at least three times a week at that!); and yet many of us do.

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Jet-Set With Your Picnic Basket! Fun Theme Ideas for Lunch

The following is a guest post fromLaura Cipullo, RD, CDE and Mom,www.MomDishesItOut.com Have you planned a big, fun, family picnic to celebrate summer? I love the sun and heat. And while yes, we may be braving temperatures in the high 90’s here in New York City, the rising mercury hasn’t driven us indoors just yet.

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Culinary Adventures at Summer Camp

One of my mom-mandates is that Im easy when it comes to food. My job is to put out nutritious items; the kids job is to eat what they like. Having survived a bout of anorexia as a teenager, I have zero tolerance for pressuring kids to eat or not eat. I have a loose definition of nutritious.