Picnic Perfect // Triple Berry Salad
Summer in Utah is a great time for a picnic. Take advantage of the fresh produce of the season for a colorful, tasty, and healthy meal. A picnic basket packed […]
To Freeze Or Not To Freeze – Part II // Three Bean Chili
A bit of green has started to poke its head up from the soil in my garden. And it is not just weeds! Summer harvest time will be here soon. […]
To Freeze Or Not To Freeze? // Banana Ice Cream
Every once in awhile, you might find yourself with extra produce on hand. If you are like me, you hate to see a good thing go to waste! Learning a […]
Tis The Season // Scrumptious Strawberry Sherbet
Do you want juicier tomatoes? Sweeter strawberries? More flavorful squash? The key to juicier, sweeter, and more flavorful produce is to buy fruits and veggies “in season”. Each fruit and […]
Get It While It’s Fresh! // Cucumber and Tomato Salad
June is National Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Month. It has warmed up in Utah, and locally grown, fresh produce is easy to find! Whether you are harvesting from your own […]
Safe for the Summer // Buffalo Chicken Sliders
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, […]
Cooking In Season // Asparagus
Asparagus is one of the first vegetables to surface as winter dies down and spring begins to bloom. When I was a little girl, wild asparagus grew along the railroad […]
Has Your Step Lost It’s Spring? // Overnight Oats
Grass is growing, trees are blooming, and birds are chirping. Spring is officially here! It’s a great time to reevaluate your fitness goals and put that spring back in your […]
Halt the Salt // Greek Pasta Salad
Salt, also known as sodium, tends to get a bad rap in the nutrition world. Your body actually needs salt. The problem is that most people get much more than […]
Coconut Oil – The Great Debate // Applesauce Bread
Have you heard the buzz lately about coconut oil? Some people are all for it. Some people are against it. Many of us might be on the fence. Eatright.org shares […]
National Nutrition Month // Chicken Gyros
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics designates March as National Nutrition Month. It’s a great time to focus on the basics of a healthy diet and set a few goals to be […]
National Pancake Week // My Favorite Pancake Recipes
It’s National Pancake Week! To celebrate, add pancakes to your weekly menu. Avoid the additives and preservatives from a store bought mix by making one from scratch at home. It’s easier […]
The Skinny on Fats // White Chili
February is American Heart Health Month. According to the Center for Disease Control, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. […]
National Corn Chip Day // Green Pea Guacamole
Friday, January 29, 2016 is National Corn Chip Day! Corn chips rank high on my list of favorite foods. To keep my diet in check, I avoid store bought tortilla chips […]
Let’s Create! // Huevos Rancheros Tacos
I think it is safe to say that tacos are high on my list of favorite foods. Today was my first time trying Huevos Rancheros Tacos. I can now add […]
Wonderful Winter Salads // Citrus Chicken Salad and More!
It is not uncommon to have lots of sugary treats around the house this time of year. It is important to balance holiday treats and sweets with a well-balanced nutritious […]
Did You Say Beans? // Black Bean Brownies and More!
You might have heard about using applesauce or yogurt in baked goods to reduce the amount of fat, but have you ever heard of using dry beans? Beans are know […]
You Say Yam, I Say Sweet Potato // Black Bean and Sweet Potato Stew
Do you know the difference between a yam and a sweet potato? It is quite possible that you have never actually tasted a yam. Yams are mostly grown in the […]
Slow It Down // Slow Cooker Roast Beef Dinner and More!
Do you ever wish you could slow it all down? Life seems to get busier and busier by the minute, as we try to meet the demands of work, school, […]
Let’s Create! // Cabbage Patch Stew
Cabbage Patch Stew is one of my favorite recipes. It is hearty and flavorful with just a hint of sweetness. To make Cabbage Patch Stew, start by gathering your ingredients. You […]
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