Frozen Fruity Treats

What You Need: 1 (8‐ounce) container nonfat lemon yogurt 2 cups cubed, seedless watermelon 1 pint fresh strawberries, tops removed 1 medium banana, peeled and sliced What To Do: Place yogurt and fruit in a blender. Cover tightly. Blend until smooth. Pour into muffin tin lined with paper cups. Freeze until frozen solid, at least … Read More


Try a pita pocket sandwich

Sandwiches are a common staple food on a lunchbox menu for children, but I’ve noticed sandwiches have gotten a reputation as being boring or bland because children get tired of eating the same old sandwich for lunch every day. Sure, spreading some peanut butter and jelly on bread or just slapping on a few cold … Read More


Who wants watermelon?

When I was growing up, watermelons were a favorite summer time fruit in our household. On a hot day, the taste of a cool slice of watermelon (with a pinch of salt) was not only refreshing, but also helped us stay hydrated. My mom, who is a lover of watermelons herself, very rarely purchased the … Read More


Quick and Healthy Homemade Pizza

When my children were young, they always asked for pizza, so I decided that we would start making our own. Ours were not only healthier pizzas, but also more economical. This also gave us an opportunity to “cook” together, providing us with another fun family activity. Here are some of my suggestions: Start with a … Read More


Strawberry Season

My family can’t eat enough strawberries at this time of year! They are a good value at the farmers markets and grocery stores. Be careful to only purchase what you will use within a couple of days, to avoid having the strawberries get moldy and go bad. If you plan to buy strawberries in bulk, … Read More


Break the Fast with a Frittata

Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day and I love to eat it any time of the day. One of my favorite childhood memories is my dad cooking dinner on Sunday nights after we came home from church. He always cooked us bacon and pancakes. He would cook each of us 2 big pancakes … Read More


Oven-Roasted Asparagus

   Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon chopped garlic or a pinch of garlic salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional) Slivered almonds (optional) Preparation Thoroughly rinse asparagus. Snap off and discard tough ends of asparagus. Place asparagus in a bowl and drizzle evenly with olive oil. Sprinkle asparagus … Read More


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