This is a staple in our family, and oh, so easy...tender, juicy, yet plain enough that your children will love it!  I discovered this recipe years ago when I was following a chicken salad recipe from The Barefoot Contessa.  Once I had baked the chicken,...

Who doesn’t love croutons? Kids love crunchy food and croutons are one way to entice healthy eating. Yes, add croutons to salads, atop veggies or as a stand-alone side and watch your kids gobble them up! Plus, what better way to use stale...

Elizabeth Ward has done it again! Registered dietitian, author and media extraordinaire, Ward has written a book to help you understand, and adopt the MyPlate guidelines. MyPlate for Moms, How to Feed Yourself and Your Family Better decodes the...

Nachos aren't for football games or weekends anymore! As one of my favorite indulgences, nachos are one of those foods I have a hard time quitting on. And, I admit, as much as I advocate for meal planning ahead of time, sometimes I have days that are...

By now, you've sent your children off to many school days. You may have already packed several dozen lunches by now. You might even be slipping into familiar territory: the same old lunch, and the same old breakfast. Yes, this can happen, even to...

This is a guest post from blogger and registered dietitian, Katie Morford, from Mom's Kitchen Handbook. I go to Katie's website for recipe inspiration, and I tell you, her photos alone get me excited, and I am sure will inspire you too! Today she writes...

Fall is definitely my favorite season, and Halloween is by far the best part!  Creepy costumes, pumpkin carving, and making Halloween goodies are traditions every kid (and adult) wants to take part in.  I came across the idea for Caramel Apple Monster...

I am always looking for ways to get kids into the kitchen. You know how important I think that is, not only for self-esteem but for skill building, as well. Not to mention, preparing your child to be an adult. How many of you lack the confidence or...

Are you a busy parent that wants to make healthful meal planning a family affair?  You need the Keep The Beat Recipes:  Deliciously Healthy Family Meals cookbook. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) partnered with the National...

Whole grains are an important part of a healthy diet. Heart health, digestive health, weight management benefits and the filling factor should be reason enough to find ways to get whole grains on the table. But sadly, statistics show that children (and...