Mexican Wedding Cookies 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened ½ cup powdered sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup pecans, toasted, coarsely ground 1½ cups powdered sugar ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon Using a stand mixer and…

Spinach Artichoke Lasagna 2 cups marinara sauce 9 whole-wheat, no-boil lasagna noodles  Spinach and artichoke mixture: 2 cups (16 ounces) low-fat ricotta cheese 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup chopped red onion ¼ teaspoon salt 4 cloves garlic, pressed or…

Crock Pot Sweet Potato Turkey Stew 1 yellow onion, diced 1½ cups carrots, sliced into large chunks 5 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 teaspoon avocado oil 1 teaspoon dried ginger 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons dried oregano…

Spinach and Cheddar Cornbread Bites 1 package (8.5 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 2 eggs 1/3 cup milk 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1/4 cup butter, melted 1 package (10 ounces) frozen…

Table manners matter at the family table, and we hope our children use those same good manners at the school lunch table with their classmates. It’s our duty as parents to teach our children to be food curious, to try…

Reaching into your pantry and grabbing an old jar of dried herbs to top off that special dish you created can quickly muddle your mood. When you opt for fresh herbs, you boost your positive cooking energy and your nutrient…

Raise your hand if dessert is the favorite part of the meal at your house, too. These sweet dishes taste fantastic, and Eating Bird Food’s recipes are simple to make and healthy, too. If you’ve been trying to coax your…

So you’re not touring Europe, visiting the birthplace of civilization, checking in with our southern neighbors, or traveling to Thailand this summer? To explore the world in a less extravagant way, try shopping locally and eating globally with your family.…

Lots of us have special go-to family recipes and meals. The right ingredients and food choices can turn any meal into a healthy one – even those multi-generational family favorites. For instance, while many recipes include meat, vegetarian chili is…

Skip the Takeout! Whether you live on a farm or in the city, have a gourmet kitchen or a quaint kitchenette, you realize the importance of sitting down together for a family meal. Unfortunately, my saying that doesn’t make it any…