Looking for a fun, fresh way to serve beets? Why not prepare them Hasselback style? You will have instant elegance and even the non-beet eaters in your house may be tempted to break off a piece and taste it. I have always loved beets. I have fond memories of my mom serving beets fresh from […]

Here are 6 steps to help you get dinner started. After all, sometimes getting started is the hardest part. There are so many days when I just wish dinner would magically appear. But being the main cook in the house, I know my whole family is counting on me for dinner. And while I make […]

These chocolate energy bites are the perfect pick-me-up for when you need a little something sweet, but healthy. Whether it’s a mid-afternoon snack or fuel for your bike ride, these bite-sized treats will give you the calorie boost you need to keep going. You will see variations of this recipe all over the internet. They […]

These chocolate chip granola bars are easy to make and healthier than store-bought ones. They are also vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, egg-free, and dairy-free, making them suitable for a variety of diets!  “Mmm, these are good.” Proclaimed my 9-year old son when he tasted one of these homemade granola bars. “And they look like the ones […]

Making your own hummus is really simple and so much tastier than store-bought. All you need is a food processor or blender and in 5 minutes you have fresh, homemade hummus. It’s a really fun, quick-cooking activity to do with kids. Use the below recipe as a guideline and then adjust it to your liking. […]