Makes 12 Servings Now that the holidays are behind us and the kids are back into their usual routines, we thought you’d appreciate our recipe for Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins. It’s one of those perennial Meal Makeover Mom favorites: All of our kids have been enjoying this recipe since our first cookbook was published (“back [...]
Posted in Recipes on 06. Jan, 2010
Makes 8 Servings What’s your family’s New Year’s resolution? If you’ve decided to eat a healthier diet – you know, packed with whole grains, lean meats and seafood, beans, and fruits and veggies, and fewer take-out meals and prepared foods – then you’re going to love this Meal Makeover Moms recipe for Mexican Lasagna. Made [...]
Makes 6 Servings The Meal Makeover Moms first created this recipe for Nick Jr. Family Magazine. Though the magazine is no longer in publication, they still make this recipe for their families. It’s super easy – especially on busy nights when making a meal may feel like a chore, and with the addition of pureed [...]
Posted in Recipes on 16. Dec, 2009
Makes 3 dozen cookies The Meal Makeover Moms would like to wish the Manic Mommies and all their listeners a happy and healthy holiday season. To celebrate in style (and with good nutrition in mind), we cooked up a delicious batch of Ginger Drizzle Cookies. Made with canola oil versus butter, our cookies are saturated-fat [...]
Posted in Recipes on 10. Dec, 2009
Makes 6 Servings Here in New England, the chill of winter is definitely in the air. To warm up our kids, we created this rich yet surprisingly light potato soup. To turn this into a vegetarian dish, simply substitute vegetable broth for the chicken broth. 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 very small onion, [...]
Posted in Recipes on 09. Dec, 2009
First, I should state this is not a Meal Makeover Moms recipe. In fact, the original recipe calls for shortening which I know the Moms do not advocate using. So I substituted a combination of healthy canola oil and butter to see if the cookies would taste as good. To me, they’re even better. A [...]
Posted in Recipes on 02. Dec, 2009
Makes 5 Servings Our version of the classic kid favorite has a lot more nutrition than any store-bought brand we’ve ever seen. It’s made with a whole wheat blend pasta, reduced-fat (real) cheese, and baby-sized bits of carrot. 8 ounces dried whole wheat blend elbow pasta 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into ¼-inch dice [...]
Posted in Recipes on 11. Nov, 2009
Makes 5 Servings The Manic Mommies Escape in Napa was amazing! Whether you were there in person or in spirit, we thought you’d enjoy the recipe we demonstrated on Sunday afternoon. This fast & easy dish includes two veggies — a finely diced bell pepper and corn kernels — and is jam packed with kid-friendly [...]
Posted in Recipes on 28. Oct, 2009
Makes 12 Cupcakes Erin’s note: Before I share this terrific recipe, I’d like to give a shout out to the Meal Makeover Moms who have been nominated for a Food Buzz blogging award. If you like the Moms’ recipes, please take a moment to show them your love with a vote here. Now, on to [...]
Posted in Recipes on 24. Oct, 2009
Makes 4 Servings Salmon is the king of the sea when it comes to good nutrition. It’s an excellent source of protein and is one of nature’s richest sources of heart-healthy omega-3 fats. For this easy weeknight dish, we cook the fish, snow peas and carrots all at the same time. The result: Each fish [...]
Posted in Recipes on 14. Oct, 2009
Makes 6 Servings by the Meal Makeover Moms When Kristin recently posted her family’s favorite recipe for Fish Chowder we thought it looked yummy, but as dietitians, we found the recipe’s 3 cups of cream and half a stick of butter a bit hard to swallow! After reading Kristin’s post, we sent her an email [...]
Posted in Recipes on 08. Oct, 2009
Baked Apples with Walnut & Dried Fruit Filling Makes 4 Servings Growing up, Liz’s mom made baked apples every fall. The aroma was intoxicating and to this day, the smell of apples baking in the oven brings back fond memories of those crisp autumn days. Apples are rich in fiber – yes, an apple a [...]
Posted in Recipes on 30. Sep, 2009
Serves 6 This may be hard to digest: A typical pot pie made with a shortening-laden crust can have a staggering 10 grams of trans fat and 20 grams of saturated fat per serving. To slash the artery-clogging fats, we created a crust-less pot pie using egg roll wrappers to hold the savory filling. Our [...]
Posted in Recipes on 24. Sep, 2009
Makes 8 Servings This cake is so healthy, it’s perfect for breakfast. Liz was inspired to create it after making the Raspberry Buttermilk Cake from the June issue of Gourmet magazine. Gourmet’s recipe called for a cup of flour, half a stick of butter, half a cup of buttermilk, and 2/3 cup sugar (among other [...]
Posted in Recipes on 17. Sep, 2009
Makes 4 Servings To expand your child’s veggie repertoire, consider parsnips. They’re packed with potassium and fiber—both important for heart health—and when turned into oven-baked fries, their crisp exterior and soft, creamy interior make them a surefire winner with kids. Serve with ketchup for dipping. One 1-pound bag parsnips 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil [...]
Posted in Recipes on 09. Sep, 2009
There is certainly no shortage of store-bought granola bars to choose from at the supermarket, and some are certainly better than others when it comes to their nutritional merits. We decided it would be fun to create our own granola bar from scratch … something that was easier said than done as we soon found [...]
Posted in Recipes on 26. Aug, 2009
Makes 1 Serving If your kids are back at school (ours started this week), you’re probably back in the swing of packing school lunches every day. To make your life a little bit easier, try this easy-to-make sub. Since deli meats tend to be on the salty side, ask for lower-sodium versions at your deli [...]
Posted in Recipes on 26. Aug, 2009
I saw this post on The Kitchn this morning and thought, “If only my kids would eat some of these snacks.” Can someone please explain to me why the woman who doesn’t like to cook has kids who will eat fish chowder? Kristin, my dear friend, you killed me with that last post! Fish chowder. [...]
It is well known that I don’t cook. (yes, I don’t like to cook, clean or do laundry – I’m pretty sure my husband didn’t marry me for my domestic flair). My usual excuses are that I don’t have time to meal plan, and that my husband only buys lunch fixings. I will also admit [...]
Posted in Recipes on 19. Aug, 2009
Makes 6 Servings Whether you’re a vegetarian or not, we hope you’ll give our tofu pie a try. The combination of flavors – the garlic, Parmesan and Cheddar cheeses, and the veggies – overshadows the mild (or shall we say, bland) flavor of the tofu, making this a super yummy dish your entire family will [...]
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