Recent Posts in Recipes Category

Fall is almost here. That means cooler temperatures (we hope), football, foliage, and pumpkin-spice everything. It's the official color and fruit (yes, you heard that right) of the season, pumpkins are used in multiple ways: jack-o-lanterns, pie, or ...

Crunch... crunch... sluurrrrpp... mmm.... There's nothing like the crispy KA-RUNCH of the first juicy apple of the season. Packed with fiber, potassium, and vitamin C, apples make a great on-the-go snack. Adding a protein like nuts, cheese, or peanut ...

When you are trying to eat right, you go for the salad, right? But did you know that some salads have more than 1,000 calories in them? Gasp! That is more than 3 oz lean beef, green beans and a potato side! You can get to 1,000 calories in a hurry with ...

One month into 2017, many resolutions have come and gone. Some faithful dieters are still sticking to their guns and cutting calories and increasing exercise. Often by the time the Big Game rolls around the first Sunday in February, healthy habits can go ...

We live in a culture of busy....in fact we claim busyness as a badge! In a world of saying 'yes' to everything, no wonder everyone is so tired. Of course we'd all love to sleep 8 hours a night, but hey, let's be honest, 8 hours is a DREAM for most folks. ...

When the weather turns chilly, I look forward to three things: pulling out my well-worn, favorite pair of boots, enjoying the glow of the fireplace, and making some soul-satisfying comfort food. I'm sure you're thinking a hearty bowl of chili or maybe ...

Your mom gave good advice when she told you to eat your fruits and vegetables. The importance of produce is something you never outgrow. Eating a balanced diet with plenty of fruits and veggies can lower the risk for heart disease, type 2 diabetes and some ...

Many kids have not associated yummy with "school lunch," and if Mom says its "healthy," the likelihood of that homemade lunch getting eaten diminishes from slim to none. Nowadays it's easier to sneak in nutritious substitutes to your child's lunchbox, or ...

For optimal liver health, most of us know that we should watch our weight, drink alcohol in moderation, and limit the fatty foods that we eat. But did you know that a diet rich in fiber can also promote a healthy liver? That's right. Fiber, beneficial in ...

Before you fill someone's Easter basket with eggs and chocolate bunnies, consider saving the eggs and chocolate for something better: a delicious individual chocolate soufflé. Not only are soufflés the ideal complement to your Easter-themed dinner setting, ...

No matter if you're short on time, budget, cooking skills, or all three, you can still put together satisfying, heart-healthy meals that are perfect for kids, company, or dining on your own. One of the keys to heart-healthy eating is planning. If you ...

For game day snacks, my favorite recipe is chicken wings. Instead of frying the wings, I make them healthier by baking them and serving them with a reduced-fat blue cheese. I share my favorite recipe below. - John Phillips, President, Methodist Mansfield ...