Category Archives: Recipes

Ham and Cheese Breakfast Muffins

Posted on November 5, 2008 by Krista

I don’t know about you, but sometimes I need to grab breakfast on the run. And the easy solution too often ends up being a pop-tart or coffee-shop pastry, which only serves to set me up for blood sugar crash … Continue reading →

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Hummus

Posted on November 1, 2008 by Krista

1 can chickpeas (also called garbanzo beans) 1/3 cup tahini (sesame seed paste) 3 cloves roasted garlic Juice of 2 limes 1/4 cup water 2 Tbsp olive oil 1/4 tsp salt Pop all ingredients in a food processor. Pulse until … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Flax Muffins

Posted on October 29, 2008 by Krista

Diana Dyer is a Registered Dietitian and cancer survivor. She pursues a cancer-fighting diet that is chock-full of veggies and other healthy foods, including flaxseed. This is one of her recipes. 1 box chocolate cake mix 1 can (15 oz) … Continue reading →

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Easy Apple Dumplings

Posted on October 23, 2008 by Krista

This is one of those fun recipes that could serve as a breakfast or dessert. It’s also a great dish for kids to help with. Have them roll the apples in the dough for you, and they will feel as … Continue reading →

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Approximate Measures

Posted on October 22, 2008 by Krista

Sometimes you’re just in too much of a hurry to dig your measuring cups out from the bottom of the pile of dirty dishes in your sink, and wash and dry them before measuring. Here are a couple of quick … Continue reading →

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Cucumber Tomato Raita

Posted on August 13, 2008 by Krista

This is a good afternoon snack to get the kids used to consuming less sugar, without trading flavor. Place it on a plate with some carrot sticks in the late afternoon, and it just might disappear! 3/4 cup plain yogurt … Continue reading →

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Vege-tize your kids

Posted on August 12, 2008 by Krista

Are your kids picky eaters? Young children are notoriously finicky when it comes to eating stuff that’s good for them, but parents and caretakers are still in a position to influence the eating habits of the next generation. I read … Continue reading →

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