Kid Friendly food

Strawberry-Mozzarella Stuffed French Toast

September 3, 2010
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Why have one favorite when you can have two? When I don’t know what to name a recipe I dream up all the possibilities and then explode with a title. In this case we have grilled cheese. Then it is dipped in an egg batter. It is then toasted in a hot pan until it [...]

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Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Herbed Olive Oil

March 22, 2010
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Anyone can make these Baked Sweet Potato Fries…..I mean anyone. You won’t miss out on fattening “fried” fries once you get a taste of these babies. No the recipe isn’t genius, but the flavor sure is. Baked sweet potato fries should be an essential in everyones recipe box.  They are simple and quick to prepare. You [...]

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Fruit and Egg Skillet Oatmeal

March 14, 2010
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We love a great bowl of steamy oatmeal over here. There are countless ways you can add flavor and more texture to a bowl of oats. In this recipe I include lots of lean protein, healthy fats and flavor to get you going and to keep you going until your next meal. Apples and oats [...]

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Marla Gets Cracking! Egg Farm Tour {& Giveaway}

March 5, 2010
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My folks are very supportive.  They generally hop on board my whimsical ideas and offer up token parental guidance.  They are fans of my blog ’cause I’m their kid.  My dad likes the “pictures” and my mom thinks my recipes are “interesting.” Growing up we would spend each summer together as a family on my [...]

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Tempeh Wild Mushroom Sauté – Vegan

February 8, 2010

Sometimes a meatless meal is in order and tempeh is the perfect lean protein choice. It adapts perfectly to sauces and flavor combinations. It is vegan and vegetarian and super simple to prepare in a pinch. The wild mushrooms add lots of earthy flavor to this dish.

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Skinny Peanut Butter & Cocoa Mousse “Cake”

January 11, 2010

Decadent meets skinny….just the way I like it. I crave sweets daily. So do my kids…..I think most of us do come to think of it. Tasty rewards are something to look forward to….right?? For me everyday mindful lifestyle treats need to be clean, high energy goodies. You guys might think I have gone a [...]

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Chinese 5 Spice Harvest Chili with Bison

November 29, 2009

Recently I was at a friends party. She is the ultimate party planner.  This gal has style and sass unlike any other. When it comes to party planning….she owns it. For dinner she had a medley of chili. There were turkey, beef and vegetarian options. The guests could choose from a plentiful array of  toppings to [...]

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Chai Tea Applesauce

October 31, 2009

All of the stress of the day melts away with the smell of apples, cardamom, and cinnamon filling your home. It’s true,  warm and cozy feelings take over. I was a kinder, gentler person while this was bubbling away on the stove. Admittedly, my husband was a bit disappointed when he walked in, he thought I [...]

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Meatball Lollipops

August 22, 2009

These meatball lollipops are a cinch to make & they are great appetizers. Your kids will love them & adult party guests will dig ‘em too. Have fun seasoning these meatballs in all different ways. I have listed some suggestions below.

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The Sushi Roll

August 9, 2009

OK, this is between us. Please don’t ever share my re-creation of the sushi roll with any sushi chef master as they would cringe at my non-traditional ingredient list. On my constant quest to keep everyone in our house trying new flavors and eating a balanced diet I introduced my kids to one of my [...]

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The Rice Bowl

August 5, 2009

How could something so simple be satisfying for all???  I don’t know but it was a great hit on Sunday night with my kids and my husband.  The kids had diced pieces of organic chicken hot dogs on theirs and my husband and I had slabs of seasoned, pan seared Sockeye Salmon.  Smiles and happy [...]

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Grilled Potato Wedge French Fries

August 2, 2009

Grilled Potato Wedge French Fries Makes as many as you want it to, figure about 2 ounces per person NOTES: I always leave the skins on my potatoes for the extra nutrients and flavor. INGREDIENTS 1-2 lbs Potatoes: Potato varieties include but not limited to: Red skinned New Potato, Russet, Yukon Gold and Garnet Yams aka [...]

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Grilled Lemon Garlic Chicken

July 24, 2009

I always make my Grilled Lemon Garlic Chicken in a large quantity  so we have plenty to grab throughout the week. I mention over and over how important it is to have fresh, healthy food on hand so you don’t fall off the wagon and eat the wrong stuff. Chicken breast is lean and jam [...]

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