Archive for August, 2010
5 Vegetables a Day, the Easy Way
I thought my kids were getting plenty of fruits and vegetables, until a healthy habits survey at Caitlin and Ellie’s annual check-ups revealed we were a serving short each day. Not terribly slouchy, but why not get all the health benefits you can? Besides, I’d rather cement the habit before the teenage years when the [...]
Annabel Karmel’s Tips for Feeding Picky Eaters
Anyone with children knows that when it comes to eating, fuss is often high on the menu. It’s not surprising then that we can lose heart when our children turn their noses up at anything with greens in it, or when they will only allow plain pasta with grated cheese to pass their lips! But [...]
Mango Fro-Yo Pops
We were trying to recreate the awesome mango shakes we’d gotten from an Indian restaurant — these perfectly creamy, cold, and mango-y lassis. And they’re incredible. You’re kids will love them, because one bite of this luscious, tropically fragrant pop is like a mouthful of summer. Not to mention they’re packed with nutrition from the [...]
Roasted Cauliflower Salad
Roasting brings out the incredible sweetness of the vegetables in this dish. Feel free to swap in some broccoli, as I did here, though if you use all broccoli, you’ll miss the velvety, luxurious tenderness of the cauliflower. Something crunchy is a nice addition: butter-fried bread crumbs or toasted pine nuts. But it’s also lovely [...]
Hurry-Up Black Bean Soup
By the time you open the cans, this delicious, nourishing soup is half made. Put out little bowls of help-yourself garnishes, and it’s a dish fancy enough for company. Total time: 20 minutes Yield: 6-8 servings Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, finely diced 3 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped 1 teaspoon each [...]
White Bean Dip
Inexpensive, nearly instantaneous, and deliciously wholesome, White Bean Dip is a creamy, tasty alternative to hummus or pinto bean dips. As my 8-year-old son put it affectionately, “It’s really our main dip.” And dinner’s a party when appetizers become the main course. Note on Dippers: Serve the most wholesome dippable food you can get away [...]
Broccolini with Lemon and Garlic
Broccolini’s long, tender stalks are completely edible and their mild-tasting loose florets and occasional yellow flowers are wonderfully delicious. I like to serve it simply, tossed in a bit of olive oil with a squeeze of lemon juice, so that its fresh flavor shines through. Hands-On Time: 5 minutes Ready In: 15 minutes Yield: 4 [...]
Golden Chicken with Spicy Refried Beans
Kids love this combination of refried white beans and chicken tenders. If you’re concerned about making it too spicy, omit the jalapeno. Serve with extra cheese to sprinkle on top. Prep Time: 35 minutes Ready in: 35 minutes Yield: 6 servings Recipe Ingredients 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons ground coriander 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground [...]
Gnocchi with Zucchini Ribbons & Parsley Brown Butter
Thinly sliced ribbons of zucchini and nutty brown butter make for a gourmet supper. Make it a meal: Round out the plate with steamed broccoli rabe sprinkled with parmesan. Prep Time: 20 minutes Ready in: 20 minutes Yield: 4 servings, 1 1/2 cups each Ease of Prep: Easy Recipe Ingredients 1 pound fresh or frozen [...]
Lasagna Rolls
Crumbled tofu replaces the ricotta in our Italian-style vegetarian meal. Prep Time: 45 minutes Ready in: 45 minutes Yield: 6 servings, 2 rolls each Ease of Prep: Easy Recipe Ingredients 12 whole-wheat lasagna noodles 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic , minced 1 14-ounce package extra-firm water-packed tofu , drained, rinsed and crumbled [...]