nutritious & delicious
I don’t really know how many different mac ’n cheese recipes I’ve tried, but there have been quite a few. Part of the challenge for me is keeping track of the good ones. Because of my ongoing obsession with cookbooks, our shelves are regularly stocked with the latest editions from our library. The resulting frequent …
If you’ve been thinking about trying steel-cut oats, this recipe may be just the inspiration you need. As noted in a previous post, this nutty, chewy whole grain is a nutritious treat. One serving (1/4 cup dry) contains only 170 calories plus 7 grams of protein and 5 grams of dietary fiber (20% Daily Value). …
One of the benefits of this blog is that I keep discovering new-to-us recipes that are true gems. The flipside is the duds, experiments my family members wish I had never tried. Matt and the children lucked out with this one, giving it a thumbs up—“way up”—from the youngsters. Boasting an entire can of peaches, …
In most of the recipes I’ve come across, wheat berries are utilized in savory side dishes, including salads and pilafs. They also appear in soups and breads. Wanting to feature them in a sweet breakfast dish, I came up with this recipe. Though little known and barely-used in “mainstream” recipes, hard wheat berries seem to …
If you thought the Protein Powered Peanut Butter Granola I posted last week would be too rich for your palate, this recipe might be just what you’re looking for. It is high in protein but does not have added sugar or honey. Unlike most of the recipes I’ve tried, this scrumptious granola forms crunchy-chewy clumps for …
If you have children and a bread machine, this nutritious and easy-to-make breakfast or snack bread may become a household favorite. It rises well and looks fabulous, especially to those who don’t like the appearance of denser, darker whole-grain loaves. Its firm but light texture and raisin-studded slices are reminiscent of the Pepperidge Farm bread …
I was skeptical about these at first, and my fears were somewhat well founded. Don’t get me wrong; I typically love banana-nut combos in baked goods. The problem is that bananas not only add sweetness and flavor but also moisture to such treats. Muffins, quick breads and cakes should be moist; biscotti shouldn’t. Of course, …
Before our youngest son began eating solid foods, this was our go-to morning meal. We revved up the bread machine to bake a loaf at least twice a week. And then came Timmy. If it’s a baked good, he’ll try it. If it contains walnut pieces, it will come back out. We tried a few …