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I adore pasta, but when I'm looking for new ways to add more produce to my family's diet, I turn to veggie noodles instead of traditional pasta noodles. This recipe for Turkey & Carrot Meatballs with Zucchini Noodles (also known as "zoodles") adds a playful twist—and a serving of vegetables—to dinner. Most kids adore meatballs, which is why I use them as a vehicle for adding vegetables to the dinner hour. Shredding a carrot on the large holes of a ...
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4 Clever Ways to Add More Fruits and Vegetables to Everyday Family Meals and Snacks
Many families are becoming more interested in plant-based eating, but there’s something still missing from most kids’ and grownups’ diets: plants! If you're hungry for clever and creative cooking strategies for adding more fruits and vegetables to your family's everyday ...
Honeynut Squash Stuffed with Mushrooms, Chickpeas, Pistachios & Cranberries
If you're looking for a hearty and flavorful vegetable side dish for cold winter nights ... or a Thanksgiving side dish or main for the vegans and vegetarians at your table, look no further than this recipe for Honeynut Squash ...
Gluten-Free Pumpkin Mac & Cheese
Adding pumpkin to everyday dishes like mac & cheese provides good nutrition, warming flavors, and filling fiber. This recipe for Pumpkin Mac & Cheese is the ultimate autumn comfort food. This recipe for Gluten-Free Pumpkin Mac & Cheese calls for ...
Top 8 Highlights from my Trip to England
I traveled to England last week to celebrate my mother-in-law's 80th birthday. Since meeting Tim in 1988, I've been to the UK more times than I can remember, and every trip has its unique and best-of moments. From lunch at ...
Skillet Chicken with Goat Cheese Sauce
If you're at a loss for "what to make for dinner tonight," give this easy-does-it recipe for Skillet Chicken with Goat Cheese Sauce a try. It's hearty, healthy, kid friendly, and it takes the stress out of mealtime. I adapted ...
Tips for Making Family Dinners Happy and Healthy + a Recipe for Tofu Stir-Fry with Broccoli and Carrots
Keep your family happy and healthy at mealtime and score a dinner home run with this fast, fun, and hands-on recipe for Tofu Stir-Fry with Broccoli and Carrots. And while you're at it, read on for easy ways to bring ...
20 Easy & Delicious Ways to Eat and Enjoy Prepared Meat
This roundup of 20 easy and delicious ways to eat and enjoy prepared meat includes snacks made with pastrami, sandwiches stuffed with roast beef, family-pleasing suppers starring savory sausage and corned beef, and a whole lot more. Read on for ...
Scrambled Eggs & Stir-Fried Veggie Lettuce Cups: Dinner Eggs are a New Trend!
I received compensation from the The Incredible Egg for creating this Scrambled Eggs & Stir-Fried Veggie Lettuce Cups recipe and post. All opinions are my own. If getting a wholesome dinner on the table night after night is a mystery, ...
I’m Liz Weiss, a registered dietitian nutritionist, mom of two, and cookbook author.
I’m passionate about making healthy family food that’s fun for everyone, so I welcome you to explore my blog for recipes, nutrition insights, and mealtime inspiration.
