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We love to be pampered. Admittedly, we each spend a lot of time cooking meals for our families, so the thought of breakfast in bed on Mother’s Day is pretty appealing. Heck, having someone make us breakfast at the kitchen table would be a bonus. We’ll definitely be dropping a few hints to our hubbies [...]
It’s been one of those weeks. Liz’s 13-year old son Simon got a concussion playing soccer and big brother, Josh, broke his big toe lifting weights. (Note to Josh: Always listen to your mom when she tells you to wear sneakers before you walk into the basement weight room.) After multiple trips to the pediatrician, [...]
What’s your take on Paula Deen’s announcement last week that she (a) has Type 2 Diabetes and (b) she’s now a spokesperson for drug company, Novo Nordisk? We’re conflicted. On the one hand, we suspect Paula’s style of high fat, high sugar, high calorie cooking/eating may have contributed to her condition. And she certainly doesn’t [...]
Happy holidays everyone! To celebrate another delicious year over at Meal Makeover Moms’ Kitchen, we tackled one of our toughest makeovers ever for Seven Layer Bars. These luscious holiday treats are typically made with 2 cups of chips — chocolate and butterscotch — sweetened condensed milk, nuts, lots of shredded coconut, and a crust of [...]
People often ask us where we get our recipe inspiration. Well, it comes from two places: We either see a recipe that looks great but could use a makeover (perhaps simple or perhaps extreme) or the idea comes out of left field! The inspiration for this family-pleasing apple squash lasagna actually came from Giada De [...]
This summer, we’ve both been spoiled with an abundance of beautiful, farm-fresh produce. As members of a CSA — Community Supported Agriculture — every week we have each received more vegetables than we’ve often known what to do with. That’s a good thing! To celebrate the season’s bounty, we created this nutrient-rich summer soup, brimming [...]
Cheeseburgers piled high with lettuce, tomato, and mayo or ketchup are a staple at backyard cookouts, but this summer, we decided to shake things up with a burger that’s made with no meat at all. Our vegetarian burger made with portobello mushrooms is light and healthy, and our kids love it. In fact, Liz’s son, [...]
Did you know May is Mediterranean Diet Month? To show our appreciation for the foods and flavors of this sun-drenched region — fruits, vegetables, whole grains, seafood, nuts, legumes, and olive oil — we created these D.I.Y. pita pizzas. Set up a pizza station with the ingredients portioned out in individual bowls, and then let [...]
Did you happen to see the article Kim Severson wrote for the New York Times last week? In her Sweet Potatoes Step Out From Under Marshmallows story, Severson says sweet potatoes are “hip” and that this year, American farmers will harvest a record two billion pounds. As dietitians, we couldn’t be happier. Sweet potatoes are [...]
Tell your kids they’re having prunes for dinner and we’re pretty sure they’ll run for the nearest jar of peanut butter. You might have more luck if you call them “dried plums,” but then again, the thought of cooked fruit might make any child squeamish. For our easy-to-make, whine-free slow cooker dinner, we promise that [...]
When we first launched our website, Meal Makeover Moms, this hard-to-resist snack cake was one of the first recipes we created for the site. Since then, we have sampled it at cooking classes, delivered it to new neighbors, and served it to kids at more play dates than we can count. Bottom line: these bars [...]
The Meal Makeover Moms sent me this post, I don’t know, probably a month ago! I forgot about it until today when I was packing the kids’ water bottles for camp and downing an 8oz glass of cold water myself. One thing that’s similar about Rochester and Boston: It’s damn hot this week. Kids and [...]
Makes 8 to 10 Servings Now that school is out and summer is officially here (yippee), chances are you may have a few backyard barbecues planned as well as summer camp lunches to pack. This recipe does it all: It’s perfect for picnics, and it’s a nice alternative to the usual PB&J or turkey and [...]
Makes 4 servings 2 cups frozen mango (one 10-ounce package) 1 1/2 cups mango juice, tropical juice, or orange juice 1 cup lowfat vanilla yogurt Directions 1. Place the mango, 100% juice, and yogurt in a blender. Blend until well combined. Pour into individual glasses and serve with a straw. Nutrition Information per Serving: 150 [...]
If your children are tired of the same old PB&J or turkey and cheese sandwiches, it may be time to bust through their brown bag boredom by adding some fun, flavorful and nutritious foods to the lunch box. Here are a few ideas from The Meal Makeover Moms’ kitchen: Brown Bag Basics for Lunches & [...]
Makes 6 Servings When Liz was a kid, her mom’s signature dish was an amazingly delicious baked ziti. Made with a pound of ground beef, half a pound of ziti, two cans of Campbell’s Tomato Soup, and a ton of cheese, it was a hit with the entire family (even Liz’s two sisters, who were [...]
Makes 5 to 6 Servings (about 18 pancakes) Every Sunday, Janice’s husband, Don, makes pancakes for breakfast. These pancakes are one of Don’s go-to recipes because Leah and Carolyn love them, and they’re easy enough for dad to make! The fact that they’re rich in fiber and calcium makes Janice happy too. 2/3 cup all-purpose [...]
At least once a week I try to bake a quick bread or a coffee cake that I can slice up and put into the kids’ lunchboxes for morning snack. Since the Meal Makeover Moms are off this week, I thought I’d share this favorite recipe of mine from good ol’ Betty Crocker. (Note: it’s [...]
Makes 4 Servings If your family likes BLT sandwiches, consider our hearty BLT soup. Made with tomato soup, tortellini, baby spinach, and bacon bits, it’s a fun way to turn soup into a main meal. For the bacon, you could use vegetarian bacon bits or simply cook up a few slices of your favorite bacon [...]
Chocolate Pudding with Toppers Makes 6 Servings One of the easiest ways to make chocolate pudding is to grab a 50-cent box of instant pudding mix. It’s convenient, but for us, the artificial flavors and colors – namely the red 40, yellow 5, and blue 1, are a turn off. For an all-natural, calcium-rich alternative, [...]
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