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Cooking Healthy Meals
Asked by A.B. from Spartanburg
on December 21, 2011
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Okay ladies I need some help. I have gotten into a rut in cooking for my family and I have to get out. I have very little knowledge about what is "good" and what is "b...
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- I REFUSE to cook "kid" food but always ensure their is rice, noodles or something they like on the plate. They do not get 2nds unless all the food on their plate is go...
- Well, I think Kraft mac and cheese, chicken nuggets and and frozen pizza are thought to be 'bad' foods. Have you tried the veggie mac and cheese? I saw it in the sto...
- Yeah, all those are pretty unhealthy. First off, we teach our kids about healthy eating and making healthy choices. They are 4 and 5, but we have been doing this since...
Healthy Fast Breakfasts
Asked by D.C. from Pittsburgh
on March 17, 2012
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Hi All,
I'm trying to eat healthier. Way too many carbs in my diet. Currently, breakfast for me is usually either a bagel and cream cheese or a nutrigrain bar - of...
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- Greek yogurt with some fruit! If you want to top it with something, try Kashi GoLean. The yogurt has about 14g protein, and the cereal has around 10g. They keep my ...
- peanut butter and honey sandwiches!! I also like to do home-made egg and sausage mcmuffins, I scramble the egg then fold it up like a little omlete, microwave the saus...
- lots of times I'll have a 45 calorie bread piece of toast, and a 5 oz piece of swiss cheese or mozz cheese, and a piece of fruit. And maybe a little glass of skim mil...
Great Dinner Recipes
Asked by R.C. from Dallas
on November 12, 2006
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I feel like I cook the same thing EVERY week. I was wondering if anyone knew of any great dinner recipes or a web site where I could get different ideas for dinner. ...
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- Check out Kraft.com, They have some great recipes..
- While I am cleaning house or dong whatever I put the TV on Food Network. I can always go to the website and look up a particular recipe by the show that it was for th...
- Go to www.foodnetwork.com. You can put in whatever sounds good and come up with a bunch of recipes for it. You might want it cajun, mexican, italian. Usually they'll...
"Healthier" Holiday Cookie Recipes
Asked by C.M. from Cincinnati
on November 21, 2011
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I have thought about making some cookies with my son to give out as gifts. However, our family is working on improving our eating habits, so I want to carry that over...
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- I make vegan chocolate chip cookies. Use 1 Cup wheat flour 1 Cup oat flour vegan chocolate chips about 1 cup, 1/4 cup applesauce in lieu of butters or oils, 1 cup wate...
- I think a oatmeal cookie is pretty good? I like to put dried cranberries, maybe white choc chips and walnuts in them.
- Can't you replace oil with an equal measure of applesauce? I think I've heard that. Obviously, I don't make the healthy version! They're Christmas COOKIES! LOL
Toddler-friendly Recipes
Asked by C.D. from Detroit
on August 29, 2009
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Can anyone recommend a good cookbook for toddlers/families? I'm not the greatest cook but I try. I do have one book by Annabel Karmel, but some of her recipes get a ...
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- I checked out The Sneaky Chef from the library and got some really good ideas. Maybe you could go to the library and check some out there. If you like recipes, make ...
- I had the same problem, but, I was in luck! One of my mom friends was a gourmet cook and suggested: Annabel Karmel: First Meals She has different cook books and...
- I commend you for looking for foods that are best for toddlers! A cookbook I don't have but I have several files and a CD that is good. You are welcome to these. ...
Healthy, Easy Dinner Ideas
Asked by A.D. from Great Falls
on August 26, 2008
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Ok moms! I need some help. My husband and I recently started a life-style change (I don't say diet, because this is something more than just losing weight, we want to ...
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- Go to Kraftsfoods.com or Campbells.com both sites are incredible offering up very healthy and easy meals. Most of the ingredients you may have on hand. You don't hav...
- I wanted to suggest using a slow cooker. The meals are easy, and delicious, and everything is ready when you get home. There are tons of recipe ideas online or in cook...
- Good for you! I did the same thing two years ago, and you won't regret it! Here's one of my fabulous comfort food easy super healthy recipies. Put a can of pinto ...
Looking for Good Waffle Recipes
Asked by B.C. from Joplin
on July 10, 2011
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We just got a good waffle iron and are interested in tried and true best loved recipes.
Would love to find one that uses some wheat flour and apples and cinnamon!
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- Try here (and read the recipe reviews): http://allrecipes.com/Search/Recipes.aspx?WithTerm=waffles
- http://www.williams-sonoma.com/m/search/results.html?words=waffles&activeTab=recipes This is a link to lots of waffle recipes. We love the sour cream waffles with ...
- This is going the opposite of healthy, but you can use cake batter to make dessert waffles! I just made waffles this morning with sliced bananas, blackberries, and ...
Healthy Ranch Dressing/Dip Recipe
Asked by L.D. from Las Vegas
on July 4, 2010
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Does anyone have a healthy homemade ranch dip/dressing recipe that they can share with me. My daughter loves ranch dip and it is crazy how much of it she could consum...
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- I use the ranch packets - one is for ranch dressing and one for ranch dip. I like the ranch dip one - it calls for just the packet and sour cream. I use the fat free s...
- This os my super healthy veggie dip for kids! http://weelicious.com/2010/05/18/veg-wee-dip/
- Get those ranch packets and mix it with plain yogurt instead of sour cream or mayo. It tastes pretty darn good and is much healthier. You could also mix half yogurt ...
Healthy Salad Dressings??
Asked by C.M. from Chicago
on August 14, 2010
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Hello, I'm trying to eat more salads for lunch and want to know what are some of the healthiest salad dressings out there. i didnt really like the "spray" dressings b...
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- Make your own. That way you KNOW what's in it. No preservatives. Sesame oil Rice wine vinegar (lighter taste than other vinegars) Garlic Five spice (asian spice...
- This may sound strange, but I love cottage cheese on my salads in place of dressing. Get the low fat or fat free kind and watch the portion size. Also, you can use...
- A little olive oil (use a light one - not the heavy rich tasting ones), squeeze some lemon juice, salt and pepper. Sounds simple but its delicious.
Easy Family Recipes
Asked by A.B. from Houston
on January 2, 2009
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Hello Mom's!
I am looking for some recipes for meals that can be made ahead of time and frozen or crock pot recipes. I work during the day and get home at 4:00 but...
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- I do lots of crock pot and easy recipes. A lot of times, I cook dishes overnight. This way if they need to cook longer I can leave it on while I go to work. The rec...
- Never let the sun set on an empty Crock Pot! This is a family favorite we like to call stoup(like a mix between stew and soup) I start with browned ground turkey(yo...
- I too am a big fan of the crockpot. What I do is plan the week on Saturday, hit the grocery store Saturday night or sunday and chop everything for the week Sunday. I a...
