These burgers are cooked in the skillet or on the grill - perfect for some late fall football watching! The star in this recipe is the mushrooms which are a great addition to meals, and can be a nice alternative to meat products such as ground beef.

Mushrooms are often substituted for some of the ground beef in hamburger patties because they can have a meaty flavor and …

Weight management is always a hot topic, but especially so during the holidays. Unfortunately, many people interpret dieting to mean they have to eat bland and boring foods and that they are going to be hungry all the time. The fact of the matter is that if you are constantly hungry and feeling deprived, attempting to lose or manage your weight will be miserable and unattainable. …

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen. 

Visit her full blog or find out more about her here. 

Thanksgiving.

This word evokes memories unique to your own past experiences and how “it” has always “been done.”

There’s nothing like gathering around a table with loved ones and continuing the traditions of the past. There is not one …

Sometimes nuts get a bad reputation because they are full of calories and fat. And although this is true, there is way more to their story that needs to be told!

For example, it is true that about 80% of the calories in nuts come from fat, however most of the fat found in nuts is monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fat, or what we would consider “good” fat. The fact of the …

Did you know that cauliflower is a member of the cabbage family? That’s right, cauliflower, broccoli, Brussel sprouts, and cabbage are all cruciferous vegetables that make up the cabbage family. All of these vegetables are also considered non-starchy foods, which means that they have very little carbohydrates per serving. Therefore, they won't raise your blood sugar very much! …

There is nothing like a warm bowl of soup on a chilly fall evening! This recipe for Tuscan White Bean Soup, full of Italian inspired flavors and hearty nutrition, is sure to warm you to the core! Beans are an inexpensive ingredient that add bulk to recipes, along with an array of nutrients that will keep you full and satisfied throughout the day.

Beans, including the …

Post and images by guest blogger, Rebecca White, of A Pleasant Little Kitchen. Visit her full blog or find out more about her here.

If food could be considered a love language, cheese would be mine. If I’m rushed in the morning, what do I grab to eat for an on-the-go breakfast? Cheese. It’s time to make dinner, but I’m hungry. I forage in the fridge and emerge with what? …

It’s that time of year again for tricks, or more likely treats.  While enjoying some of those treats can be fun, not all treats have to be full of sugar.  Consider this fun lunch or dinner idea to get everyone off to a good start.

These Candy Corn Tostadas have just a few simple ingredients and are easy to make.  The cheese is a tasty way to sneak in some protein and calcium. …