My Fall Favorites (Quick, Easy & Delicious Soups)

As the holiday season approaches, we get busier and busier and finding time and energy to prepare meals becomes more difficult. Quick soups and stews are a great option during this hectic time. They do not take long to prepare and you can enjoy them for a few days or freeze them for the next hectic day, when there is no time …

My Fall Favorites (Quick, Easy & Delicious Soups)

A family member posted a picture of her version of Fideo on Facebook a few weeks ago, which inspired me to try it for myself. I consulted her, as well as a friend for tips. I took their recipes and added my own twist. This is the result. My husband was quite impressed; he went back for seconds and didn’t even mention the lack …

My Fall Favorites (Quick, Easy & Delicious Soups)

This week's recipe is a great idea of how to use that leftover turkey from Thanksgiving. I love chicken and dumplings, but I don't have time (and I'm too lazy) to make them the way mom does (she hand rolls the dumplings). So last year, I came up with this version of Turkey and "Dumplings". As I mentioned before, I'm lazy; …

On Thanksgiving the average American consumes 4,500 calories (more than two entire days’ worth!) and gains an average of 1-2 pounds. This might not seem like a ton of weight, but including the holiday’s through-out the year your weight gain can add up. There are many easy fixes that can be done to enjoy Thanksgiving meals without all the calories included. A balanced …

Friendsgiving is all about celebrating Thanksgiving with your closest friends – either on Thanksgiving or the weeks before or after. Whether your family is far away, or you just love to throw a dinner party with pals, Friendsgiving is the perfect excuse to enjoy delicious cranberry dishes and cocktails with your besties!

The Friendsgiving Planner Checklist: (also …

November is National Diabetes Month.  This year’s theme for American Diabetes Month® is “Eat Well, America!”  According to the American Diabetes Association, Diabetes affects nearly 30 million children and adults in the U. S. today – nearly 10 percent of the population.  Every 19 seconds someone in the U.S. is diagnosed with diabetes. As dietitians,  we want to help …

Halloween is just around the corner.  That probably means a busy night filled with fun, trick-or-treating, and of course, lots of candy.  Why not fill up on a delicious bowl of soup to help warm and energize your family for the evening?There’s something magical about a homemade pot of soup simmering over the stove or in a slow cooker, with the savory flavors melding …

Our last recipe for Vegetarian Awareness month is the Mediterranean Crescent Ring. Filled with spinach, artichokes, olives peppers and of course cheese, it's a delicious and filling way to provide a vegetarian meal for you and your family.

Mediterranean Crescent RingYield: Serves 16 portionsFor the filling:1 (10 oz) package chopped spinach, thawed and water …