April is National Grilled Cheese Sandwich month. A grilled cheese sandwich is an American comfort food. Many families have their favorite way to make them - there's no right or wrong way! You start with a couple of slices of bread, add a little cheese, and then heat. Easy peasy! Did you know you can… Continue reading Kids Create // Upgrade A Grilled Cheese
What if I told you fresh, locally grown, naturally ripened produce was right at your fingertips? What if I told you that you might be eligible to get that produce for free? Sounds like a tasty deal, doesn't it! Over twenty farmers markets across the state of Utah accept SNAP EBT benefits. Bring your SNAP… Continue reading A Tasty Deal! // Double Up Food Bucks
Do you have picky eaters at your dinner table? Trying to please all the taste buds in the house leads to extra planning, cooking, and sometimes tension at the dinner table. This may leave you feeling like you want to abandon dinnertime all together. The Family Dinner project offers a few ideas to help ease… Continue reading Pick Your Battles with Picky Eaters // Sloppy Joe
Has your daily routine been altered due to COVID-19? Has it changed the way you eat? Many people are stocking up on packaged foods and cooking more from home. If your eating style has changed, it is a good time to look for ways to eat more healthy. The Nutrition Facts Label is a great… Continue reading Understanding The Facts // Rainbow Wraps
Did you know that your body needs fat? Dietary fats are essential for a healthy body. Fats give you energy, support cell growth, protect your organs, and keep your body warm. The trick to using fats in a healthy way is knowing which ones you should be eating. There are four major dietary fats: Saturated… Continue reading Dietary Fat – Love, Limit, or Lose? // Strawberry and Avocado Tostada
August is National Sandwich month! A long time staple in many kitchens, a sandwich can make a great meal. The possibilities are endless. With the right choices, a sandwich can be the perfect addition to your day as it fuels your body with the nutrients it needs. To create the perfect sandwich, follow the steps… Continue reading Sensational Sandwiches // Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich and More!
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics designates March as National Nutrition Month. It is a great time to focus on the basics of a healthy diet, and set a few goals to be more healthy. A healthy lifestyle doesn't happen over night. Pick one or two things to work on now. Once you have those mastered,… Continue reading National Nutrition Month – Five Tips for a Healthy Lifestyle // Chicken Avocado Burger
It's the New Year! Have you chosen your resolutions? Consider taking a less is more approach with your nutrition and physical activity goals this time of year. If you start out with a lofty goal, it may be hard to see progress. You may feel like you are constantly reaching, but never obtaining. Instead, set… Continue reading Twelve Months To A Healthier You // Cabbage Chicken Salad
Your thoughts may be all about the turkey this week, but don't forget about the sweet potatoes. As a child, my impression of sweet potatoes was that they were vegetables with marshmallows on top. That didn't sound appetizing to me, and I never gave them a chance. As an adult, I realized that sweet potatoes… Continue reading Hold the Marshmallows // Top Ten Ways to Enjoy Sweet Potatoes
If family mealtime is your least favorite part of the day, you are in need of a family mealtime survival guide! Families need time together to reconnect. Regular family mealtime provides the opportunity to learn, to grow, and to teach. Even 15 minutes a day will add up to hours over time, and those hours… Continue reading Surviving Family Mealtime // Crunchy Hawaiian Chicken Wrap
Summer in Utah means heat! When it is hot outside, it is hard to find motivation to cook. A picnic is the perfect solution. Whether you spread a blanket in the back yard, or take the kids to the park, a picnic can provide a healthy meal and some relaxation. The simplest of ideas can… Continue reading The Simplest Of Ideas // Buffalo Chicken Bites
Did you know that the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States is actually the most preventable? February is Heart Health Month and a great time to focus on preventing this widespread killer knows as heart disease. According to the Center for Disease Control, approximately 1 in 4 deaths… Continue reading Be Healthy For Good // Strawberry Avocado Wrap
Do you ever get tired of eating the same old foods? With a simple twist, food can become exciting again! Try adding a waffle iron to your kitchen appliance arsenal. You'll never believe all the ways you can use it. Check out these five fun ways to use waffles: 1. Waffle Tacos - I think it is… Continue reading Make Food Exciting Again // Waffle Recipes
Have you sat down to dinner with your family lately? A favorite quote of mine comes from Lori Borgman, author of All Stressed Up and No Place to Go. She says, "Dinner is where you put together the puzzle of the world and sometimes the puzzle of yourself. In the midst of all the shuttling and… Continue reading Free Family Mealtime Cookbook // Sloppy Joes
Don't be confused by thinking food safety is a practice only for the kitchen. It is just as important to practice good food safety habits when eating outdoors at picnics, barbecues, and neighborhood parties. It is said that salmonella causes about 1.2 million illnesses in the United States each year. An even scarier statistic is… Continue reading Safe for the Summer // Buffalo Chicken Sliders
Take a flavorful trip to the Mediterranean with our mouthwatering chicken gyro plate. Packed with juicy chicken, fresh veggies, and creamy tzatziki in a warm pita, each bite is a burst of Greek-inspired goodness. Join us as we dive into what makes this dish so delicious! Jump to where you want: Ingredients for a Medditerainian… Continue reading Indulge in a Delicious Mediterranean Chicken Gyro Plate
