There are days when you, as well as the kids, crave something crunchy & salty. Here is one of our favorite snacks that you can doctor up to suit your preferences: Try different vinegars, adding onions, and even red pepper flakes.
2010 – A Year to Savor the Thyme Tip # 7 – Cucumbers & Vinegar
Eating Well Wednesday – Onion Rings (Tip # 6)
In some circumstances, trying to replicate a fried favorite with baking, proves a failure but this is an exception. EatingWell has done an amazing job at creating a fantastic and satisfying baked onion rings recipe. Let me also say this: My husband was not thrilled when I said I making baked onion rings as he…
2010 – A Year to Savor the Thyme (Tip #5): Ham Steaks
Super Thyme Savor: Steamed Haricot Verts, Wax Beans & Baby Carrots with Olive Oil and Chives (& Tip #4)
Having a stocked freezer full of frozen vegetables is a great way to be able to make a multitude of side dishes quickly. It also helps alleviate the boredom of the same old veggies as you can mix them and change up the toppings. This is a perfect example: I mixed some favorite sides with…
2010 – A Year to Savor the Thyme (Tip #3) – Kids in the Kitchen
2010 – A Year to Savor the Thyme (Tip #3) – Kids in the Kitchen
Feta, Pecan & Apple Salad
I was looking forward to having some ‘long lost’ family over on New Year’s Day and realized after all the meal prep, that I had very little that would fall into the ‘Vegetable’ category. I literally, threw this salad together in 3 minutes. Ingredients: Mesclun Mix (organic) 1 Red Delicious Apple, thinly sliced Package reduced…
2010 – A Year to Savor the Thyme (Tip #2) – Kids in the Kitchen
Plan Ahead: 5 o’clock hits and you panic thinking “What’s for dinner?!” When this happens, the probability of less nutritious meals increases. So, whether you plan it each day, a few days at a time, or a week at a time, set the time aside to plan the meals. Work with the family’s schedule to…
2010 – A Year to Savor the Thyme (Tip #2) – Meal Planning
Plan Ahead: 5 o’clock hits and you panic thinking “What’s for dinner?!” When this happens, the probability of less nutritious meals increases. So, whether you plan it each day, a few days at a time, or a week at a time, set the time aside to plan the meals. Work with the family’s schedule to…