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How to Eat a Pomegranate
November 12, 2009 at 12:00 PM by Cafe Kim - Comments (5)
During the fall, we eat a lot of pomegranates in my house—sprinkled over salads, mixed into yogurt, in cranberry sauce. I love the taste, and it's a great source of antioxidants. But removing the seeds from the pomegranate is tricky business...
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Cranberry Sauce: Take It or Leave It?
November 11, 2009 at 2:51 PM by Cafe Kim - Comments (9)
I love cranberries, but I know lots of people—particularly kids—can't handle the sourness. Still, with the right amount of sugar, I think this tart 'n' tasty fruit has potential to be more than a tired Thanksgiving side or a forgotten muffin. Check out the New York Times article about the underrated cranberry; then read on for an easy cranberry sauce recipe guaranteed to sweeten up your Thanksgiving spread. (None of that canned stuff allowed!)
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One Pot Tortilla Soup: Warm Up on Cold Nights
November 11, 2009 at 7:00 AM by Cafe Kim - Comments (4)
Happy One Pot Wednesday!
Today I'm sharing a one pot recipe that we make often in our house: Tortilla Soup! The original recipe is from Epicurious.com, but I like to add a few handfuls of frozen corn during the cooking process, as well as top with sliced avocado and shredded cheese. It's got tons of flavor without being too spicy. Serve with a salad and you're good to go. Enjoy!
FILED UNDER: dinner, family meals, food, healthy choices, mexican, one-pot, recipes, vegetarian
Would You Raise Your Hand for Chocolate Milk?
November 9, 2009 at 3:25 PM by Cafe Kim - Comments (16)
The creators of the "Got Milk?" ads launched a new campaign today to convince schools to continue to serve chocolate milk to students. Their reasoning? Sugary flavorings are the only way to get kids to drink milk.
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November 9, 2009 at 7:00 AM - Comments (136)
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Healthy Fast Food Both Moms and Kids Agree On
November 4, 2009 at 3:43 PM by Cafe Kim - Comments (1)
The following is a guest post by Ideal Bite's Mama Bite contributor Jennifer Orr. My girls love, crave, go nuts for junk food...basically anything with little or no nutritional value. To satisfy their cravings and my must-be-good-for-you standards, I've learned some tricks to turn their favorite fast food into a somewhat healthy dinner (and for healthier snacks, try these makeovers).
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One-Pot Meal: Garlic Pot Roast and Sweet Potatoes
November 4, 2009 at 7:30 AM by Cafe Kim - Comments (1)
Happy One-Pot Wednesday!
We eat a lot of sweet potatoes in my house because they're high in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and fiber. Plus, yams taste great because they're naturally sweet! We'll be trying this easy recipe for one-pot Garlic Pot Roast and Sweet Potatoes from Betty Crocker. Just combine ingredients in the crock pot and leave it to cook all day.
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What's for Dinner? Sweet and Sour Chicken Strips
November 3, 2009 at 12:45 PM by Cafe Kim - Comments (3)
My MIL made us yummy (but healthy!) Sweet and Sour Chicken Strips for dinner last night. It's a quick, little recipe that you can mix up the night before, marinade overnight, and then grill on skewers or broil in about 10 minutes. Serve with rice and a veggie, and you've got an easy meal! I've also included her recipe for Dipping Sauce—which is optional, but I find goes quite nicely with the strips.
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Fall Recipes: Applesauce in the Crock Pot
October 23, 2009 at 7:58 AM by Cafe Kim - Comments (3)
Got a lot of apples lying around? One of my favorite things to make in the fall is homemade applesauce. It's so easy to do in the crock pot, and it makes your whole house smell like autumn deliciousness.
My favorite way to eat homemade applesauce? Warm and on top of vanilla ice cream! Yum!
FILED UNDER: desserts, food, healthy choices, kid-friendly, one-pot, recipes
Halloween Recipes: Snack-o-Lantern Fruit Cups
October 21, 2009 at 7:35 AM by Cafe Kim - Comments (8)
Not all Halloween treats have to rot our kids' teeth. Pennies on a Platter has instructions for how to carve oranges into cute, little "Snack-O-Lanterns." Fill 'em up with fruit salad for a sweet treat of the natural variety.
What's your family's favorite healthy Halloween recipe?
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