Real Mom Nutrition
A no-judgments zone about feeding a family.
Full disclosure: I never ate a Brussels sprout until I was in my 30s. Growing up, they weren’t something my family ever had. And let’s face it, back then they were served hopelessly overcooked in most households, thus earning the little cabbages the reputation as Child’s Worst Dinnertime Nightmare. Luckily, we know better now. We know how …
I was asked to participate in the #PastaFits campaign as a member of the Healthy Aperture blogger network. I was compensated for my time. As always, all opinions expressed are my own. At our house, pasta is a regular staple, especially for weeknight meals. It’s fast, healthy, budget-friendly, and can be served in different ways on …
Slow cookers tend to see a lot of action in colder temperatures for soups and stews and get shelved in the summertime. But summer is actually a perfect time to use the slow cooker. After all, who wants their oven blazing when it’s 85 degrees outside? And there’s a whole lot more your slow cooker can do than churn out hearty, …
I found myself standing in front of the open refrigerator yesterday at 5:30 with a package of chicken breasts in my hand, wishing I could think of something new to do with them. Then I remembered this recipe. It was developed by the Cooking Light test kitchen for my book Cooking Light Dinnertime Survival Guide: …
This crowd-pleasing Pepperoni Pizza Bread recipe is easy to make and perfect for dinner, lunch boxes, or snacks. Thanks to Applegate for sponsoring this post! Ever had a week of dinner fails? Last week I made mashed cauliflower for the first time. And then avocado pudding. To be honest, neither went over particularly well. Sometimes …
I’ve been on a mission with my homemade pizza since visiting my friend Amy a few years ago. I had no idea homemade pizza could taste so good! Since then, mine has come a LONG way–and these five changes made the biggest impact. Try them for yourself and take your pie to the next level! 1. Find a new …
I’ve got a thing for restaurant salads. But I’ve also got a thing called a budget. So I try not to eat out very often, recreating my favorite salad combos at home instead. At Cosi, the Signature Salad is my go-to order. The salad base is easy: A bed of mixed greens topped with Gorgonzola cheese …
Now that Brussels sprouts are in vogue, they might be showing up alongside stuffing and mashed potatoes this week for Thanksgiving. (These Roasted Balsamic Brussels would make a killer side dish.) But you could also serve them raw in a Brussels sprouts salad. I got this recipe from a friend of mine, who brought a bowl full …
Poor, maligned Brussels sprouts. They’ve long been a punchline, shorthand for “yucky healthy food that nobody wants to eat”, and a dinnertime villain in children’s books–most likely because they were served boiled-to-mush one too many times by well-meaning parents. Now Brussels sprouts are finally getting their due. Roasting has become one of the most popular ways …
Are you a fan of the popular blog Snack Girl? You should be. Author Lisa Cain dishes up recipes and strategies for healthy eating in a way that’s smart, funny, and best of all, totally nonjudgmental. You’re not getting Wisdom From On High, from someone who naturally prefers kale over cookies (and can’t believe everyone …
Who takes kale salad to a potluck picnic? I do! (Is that weird?) Wherever I take it, this salad gets rave reviews–and many requests for the recipe. Now it’s featured in my new book Cooking Light Dinnertime Survival Guide. Bonus: This salad actually gets better with time, as the lemony dressing softens the leaves. Speaking of …
There are many reasons I love this recipe from my new book Dinnertime Survival Guide: I can skip the questionable ingredients in bottled barbecue sauce and use four pantry staples instead. It cooks under the broiler (or on the grill) in no time. I can mix up a big batch of the rub and keep …
