‘Nutrition’ Archives
Pumpkin Bars
Ingredients: Bars: 4 eggs 1 2/3 cups granulated sugar 1 cup vegetable oil 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 15-ounce can pumpkin Icing: 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 2 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar 8-ounce package cream cheese, [...]
Deviled Eyeballs
Prep Time: 15 Mins Cook Time: 15 Mins Ready In: 30 Mins Servings 12 Ingredients: 6 eggs 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard (such as Gulden's®) 1 teaspoon yellow mustard 1 teaspoon white sugar salt and pepper to taste 6 black olives, cut in half 2-3 drops blue food coloring [...]
Can I Put My Child On A Vegetarian Diet?
Due to concerns over where food is coming from, what is going into foods and childhood obesity, many parents are opting for vegetarian diets for their children. Gone are the days when pediatricians objected this type of diet and provided little assistance to parents wishing to use a vegetarian diet. Now pediatricians have become more educated [...]
10 Ways to Get Your Kids to Eat Vegetables
We all want our kids to eat their vegetables. We are told they have to eat them in order to grow and thrive so we do what we can from camouflage to making unrealistic threats and demands. My kids eat all their vegetables, ok that is not true, they don't eat them but they do get them. I know I am to blame that is what all the good "experts" say. [...]
Ronald McDonald making kids fat?!?!
I have to seriously question the intelligence of people sometimes. I like to believe that it is just ignorance but daily I get reminded that pure stupidity exist everywhere. Why do I think this?? Well there a few groups who are trying to pressure McDonald into getting rid of Ronald McDonald. I am not kidding, I wish I was but I am [...]
Fruit Dips
Here are some fruit dips that kids and adults will love. They are great for snacks or parties. These dips are easy to make and fun to eat. Feel free to add to any of the recipes to make it fit your families tastes. Fruit Salad Dressing Recipe Ingredients: 1 TBS flour 1/3 cup sugar 1 egg (well beaten) ½ cup pineapple juice [...]
Mini Meat Loafs
Prep Time: 20 Mins Cook Time: 1 Hr 20 Mins Ready In: 1 Hr 40 Mins Servings 8 kid friendly servings Ingredients 1/2 cup ketchup 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon prepared mustard 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 [...]
Homemade Mac & Cheese
Prep Time: 10 Mins Cook Time: 45 Mins Ready In: 55 Mins Servings 6 Ingredients 1 (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni 1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 1 (12 ounce) container small curd cottage cheese 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream 1 cup milk 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese salt [...]
Deviled Eggs
Prep Time: 15 Mins Cook Time: 15 Mins Ready In: 30 Mins Servings 12 Ingredients: 6 eggs 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard (such as Gulden's®) 1 teaspoon yellow mustard 1 teaspoon white sugar salt and pepper to taste paprika for garnish (optional) 6 pimento-stuffed [...]
Chicken Crisps Lollipops
Prep Time: 15 Mins Cook Time: 20 Mins Ready In: 35 Mins Servings 10 Ingredients 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1/2 inch cubes 1 egg 2 tablespoons milk 2 cups crushed potato chips any variety and flavor lollipop sticks from a craft or party store (avoid sharp skewers with small [...]