Want to whip up a healthy lunch in a flash? Find out how to make a light and fresh kale salad – with homemade croutons! Ingredients 1 large bunch of kale 1/4 loaf of rustic bread Olive oil Salt Parmesan cheese Freshly ground black pepper to taste Lemon Dressing Ingredients
Avocado Egg Salad Recipe
This salad is so tasty and filled with healthy protein to keep you going! YUM. Ingredients: 2 avocados 4 Israeli cucumbers 2 hard boiled eggs Olive oil Parsley Directions: Dice the cucumber. Cut the avocados into chunks (do not mash). Chop the hard boiled eggs (make sure they are cool). Drizzle with olive oil. Add…
Put a Fresh Spin on Your Labor Day BBQ Menu
Labor Day is the last hurrah before school starts and summer officially ends. But after Memorial Day and the Fourth of July, not to mention all the other summer parties, how can you make your Labor Day barbeque something memorable and unique? Instead of the usual burgers and hot dogs, try a few of our favorite family recipes. Theyre sure to wow your guests and send them back-to-school with great memories of summer. Note: each recipe serves six, so halve, double, or triple the recipe as you need. Santa Maria Tri-Tip Barbeque
Healthy Pizza Recipe For Picky “Just The Crust” Kids
The other day my kids were out with a friend whose family took them to pizza for dinner. One of my daughters is picky, and its not always easy to get her to eat food with a lot of nutritional value – shed be happy to eat crackers or candy all day!The other mom reported back to me excitedly that my daughter had eaten a ton – lots of the dough of the pizza …
Healthy Zucchini Fettuccine Alfredo
Do you love Fettuccine Alfredo but hate the calories? We have created a lighter, healthier version of this fabulous Italian classic! The traditional contains heavy cream, butter and parmesan cheese. We use Greek yogurt rather than regular because it has a thicker, creamier texture and is higher in protein. We love to lighten up our…
Fruit Salad Recipes With Fewer Than Five Ingredients
Fresh, light and oh so tasty! Fruit salad is one of my family’s favorites! To make the perfect mix, start with the freshest fruit available.For crunch and a more savory flavor add your favorite nuts. (If there are nut allergies in the family, or to be on the safe side, use sesame seeds instead.) Then add a sweet dressing and you’re done! Here are five recipes for your next springtime picnic or impromptu brunch with the neighborhood moms – all made with just a few basic fruits: Berry-licious Fruit Salad
Summer Sipper – Cantaloupe Cooler Recipe
Happy summer!Last week Joy and I came up with a great drink we call the Summer Sipper!! This one is quite refreshing served ice cold. It is simply a cantaloupe melon mixed with sweet fresh mint. Melon is very hydrating, full of vitamins C and A and rich in antioxidants. They are very low in…
Bacon Wrapped Corn on the Cob and Brie Cheese Corn
This 4th of July, make sure you have the best menu possible with this amazing recipe for corn on the cob, with a twist! Here are two creative ways to make an ordinary side dish even more delicious:
Easy Cake Pops Recipe
My name is Erica Tucker and I am the owner of Sweet Es Bake Shop! Were a custom bake shop in Los Angeles. Im going to walk you through making cake pops – an instant favorite! Never heard of it? Well, its kind of new to the dessert world, but its my shippable version of a yummy cupcake! This is a great recipe to do with your kid because it requires getting a bit messy, which kids love to do! Even if youre not the best artist or baker, Ill share a few tricks with you to make your baking experience fun, creative, and easy. Ingredients
4th of July Exploding Ice Cream Surprise
Practical jokes are always fun… especially when MOM is perpetrator! I decided to freak out my kids out a little bit by putting Pop Rocks as a dessert topping on their ice cream. It looked like candy sprinkles, so they were unsuspecting, but lo and behold, they ate it and started screaming and giggling at the same time! BINGO, score one for mom. So if you want to give your friends and family a fun 4th of July dessert, bring on the fire works with an “exploding” ice cream surprise! With just a little sprinkle, this sweet treat gives you a ton of bang for your buck!