When I was growing up, my mother served our meals “family-style.” We would do the nightly “set the table” with plates, glasses and silverware, and my mother would place our meal components in the center of the table. My father would start with the...

Who doesn’t like pizza?! Maybe you don't, but for many Americans, pizza is as coveted as apple pie. In this Dinner Bar, you will find that pizza is a vehicle for health and nutrition. Loaded with veggies and light on fat, this Dinner Bar is...

[caption id="attachment_1185" align="alignright" width="200" caption="Children mimic your behaviors!"][/caption] Contrary to popular belief, children hear what you say and see what you do.  Your behaviors and comments can leave a lasting impression. ...

In an ongoing quest to communicate with the American public about nutrition, the USDA has released a new symbol of healthy eating—MyPlate. [caption id="attachment_1545" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="The New MyPlate for...

We are rounding out this series with Vitamin K, a fat-soluble vitaminthat plays a starring role in blood clotting. Clotting is important—it helps bleeding stop. In fact, Vitamin K is responsible for producing 4 of the 13 proteins required for blood...

In a society that places a high focus on food (both healthy and unhealthy), it’s easy to get mired in the black and white thinking of “good foods, bad foods". Parents easily fall into this trap while they are in the midst of  “getting food right”...

Remember the walking taco from those long days of summer ? A clever convenience, designed to eat on the go and a mimic of the taco with a fun twist. The "old" walking taco consists of an individual size bag of Fritos corn chips topped with taco...

Preparing Shamrock Crispy French Toast with Green Fruit is a simple way to add a St. Patrick’s Day touch to your breakfast table and Eat Right with Color, this year's National Nutrition Month theme.  No green food coloring is required, so you can serve...

This Dinner Bar features a quick stress-free meal that will be fun for the whole family.  If you have never tried a pizzadilla, you are in for a treat!  As its name suggests, it is simply a marriage of pizza and quesadilla which is especially easy to...

As a working mother, I am always trying to streamline and work faster in the kitchen, while keeping food quality and taste a top priority.  And to be honest, while I like to cook, I often find the joy of cooking lost during the work week. To my delight,...