When I first entered the world of dietetics (it seems eons ago), steaming vegetables was all the rage. I still have my little metal steam basket, and I do use it – just not as often. Why? I’ve fallen in love with roasted vegetables. Roasted asparagus, roasted Brussels sprouts, roasted broccoli, and my new favorite…
Do you ever find yourself making things more complicated than they need to be? I do. Lately, when I make sweet potatoes, I’ve been peeling, cutting, chopping, seasoning, and then roasting or grilling them. They’re wonderful – full of flavor and a healthy dose of nutrients. The other night I made cinnamon-maple roasted sweet potatoes;…
Can you imagine Thanksgiving dinner without cranberry sauce? I can’t. I have too many memories of my mom’s fresh, homemade sauce gracing the Thanksgiving table each year. But for many people, serving cranberry sauce means deciding between jellied or whole cranberry, then opening the can, and sliding it out into a dish and onto the…
When apple season rolls around, one of my family’s favorite dishes is homemade applesauce. It doesn’t last long around here and everyone agrees it’s better than store-bought. Applesauce is easy to make, tastes great, loved by kids, and a healthy addition to any meal or snack. Apples are a good source of fiber and low in calories, sodium,…
Fresh fruit is healthy addition to any meal or snack. Pick any array of fruit and you’ll find good sources of vitamin C, fiber, beta-carotene, potassium, or anti-oxidants. Including fruit in your diet is definitely a healthy choice. Fruit kebabs are a great way to prepare a variety of fresh fruit for special occasions, to have with the…