nutritious & delicious
This one-dish meal is a great way to use leftover pasta and broccoli. Variations of it usually include onions, but not this one. (Sorry, but the only way they make an appearance in our kitchen is if the children bring in ornamental ones from the garden.) Anyway, my first renditions of this—including the one pictured—included …
I considered using “surprise” in the title to represent the broccoli hidden within these scones. I’m sorry to report, however, that the surprise was on me. My children won’t eat them. (Argh!) They like ham; they like cheddar; they like scones; they even like broccoli, but they won’t touch these. They won’t explain why, so …
Though ideal for lunch, this bread is great at any time of day. It’s tasty on its own, sliced and toasted with a touch of butter, but you could also serve it with soup or salad to make a meal. Our kids love this, and we’re always happy to “sneak” a serving of fruit or …
Brioche (bree-o-sh) is traditionally a French bread with a high egg and butter content. This recipe is a family favorite, and it’s one of the easiest I’ve found for hand-shaped breads. Though not low in fat, the eggs and cheese provide a protein boost, while the whole wheat flour offers the typical benefits of whole …