Fall is in the air! That means only one thing – apples and pumpkin inspired recipes will be in abundance. Everything about this recipe reminds me of fall. From the apples themselves to the ingredients of the dip (caramel and spices) fall is here. “Caramel Spice Apple Dip” is perfect for many occasions – it […]
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Chicken Pot Pies Muffins
Pot pie is a hearty dish served in many American households. Commonly the dish is served in a pie shape with a flaky crust. The filling of the dish is usually either chicken or turkey mixed with vegetables in a cream sauce. The description of a “cream sauce” should have been the first signal that […]
Low-Fat Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats
What happens when you make a delicious lower fat treat, but you can not stop eating it?! The answer is the treat is no longer lower in fat because you are exceeding the recommended portion size. By the way this was my story today as I was making these great treats! They are that […]
Fun Snack Creation “Fruit Fish”
One fish, two fish, red (I mean orange) fish, blue fish…. Summer may be coming to an end, but that does not mean your fruit intake should decline alongside. Remember fun and creative fruit presentations are an excellent way to excite your family about eating fruit. Now can you guess what fruits were used […]
Pozole Soup
A few months back I had dinner at a friends house and she made Mexican “Pozole Soup”. “Pozole” means foamy and is a traditional stew or soup from Mexico with historical significance. The soup is usually made with corn (hominy), meat (pork, chicken, turkey, etc), chili peppers, and various other seasonings and garnishes. The varieties […]
Zucchini Skins
Zucchini is one of my all time favorite vegetables to eat. I typically prepare zucchini by sauteing sliced pieces with onion, salt, and pepper. Today I decided it was time to spice up the preparation for my favorite vegetable. I saw a recipe on Pinterest for potato skins and “Zucchini Skins” were born! Zucchini skins […]