As you might know, yesterday was Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday. As the name implies, this day is all about going overboard with unhealthy foods before the long Lenten season of sacrifice. Today, some of you may be starting a commitment of giving up certain foods or habits until Easter. Whether or not
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 Although it’s been a mild winter in Wisconsin so far (knock on wood!), that doesn’t mean I’m any less ready for warm, sunny weather. I think a lot of you will agree that it would be nice to trade in our coats and boots for shorts and sandals. Unfortunately, I can’t change the Egg bakes hold a special place in my heart. Not only do they remind me of family get-togethers and relaxed brunches, but they are also a delicious and easy way to add vegetables into your day. Egg bakes are so versatile; you can add whatever vegetables you have on hand and swap out any vegetables
Now that the cold and snow have hit, we want something warm and comforting to eat throughout the day. The trouble with comfort food, however, is that it is usually high in calories and low in fruits and vegetables. This is why we love this new spin on the Tuna Winter certainly has a reputation for heavy, hearty meals. While hearty meals are comforting in these cold months, sometimes they’re not the most nutritious. Why not spice up your supper menu with a summer inspired recipe? We love the recipe below from Allrecipes.com because it incorporates healthy protein, whole grains, fruit and vegetables all into Trying to find food that is both family-friendly and healthy can be a challenge, especially when trying to fit in fruit, vegetables, and whole grains at every meal. Finding recipes that include these aspects can be a great solution. This is why we love the below recipe from Quaker Oats so much! As the cold sets in, the thought of a warm (and easy!) dinner sounds better and better. While “made from scratch” recipes are fantastic, everyday life gets busy and can interfere with even our best intentions to make everything that way. Sometimes, you have to improvise and go for “semi-homemade” instead. Stuffed peppers are a pretty common dish here in the Midwest. Take a meatloaf-type mixture, stuff it in a bell pepper, top it with some cheese and/or tomato sauce, and bake. They are fairly straightforward and not overly difficult to prepare, but they’re not always the healthiest of dinners. This week we decided to feature Christmas has come to pass, and at this point in the week, most of us are ready to move on from the ham, turkey, goose, or turducken that graced the table for your holiday feast. With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season winding down, we now have the New Year to look forward Quiche is a food that is notorious for being less-than-healthy. Traditional quiches are often loaded with heavy cream, greasy bacon, and loads of cheese, all tucked inside a butter-laden pie crust. Do your family a favor this year by skipping the Quiche Lorraine; instead, serve a healthy veggie quiche that will give them the energy |
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