(NewsUSA) – Let’s face it. When the holidays come around, budgets can get tight. So feeding an entire family a festive meal requires knowing how to stretch a dime. One key: inexpensive side dishes. This California Raisin Bacon Brussels Sprouts recipe is a money-wise example. …
(NAPS)—Can’t make it home for the holidays? Consider hosting a Fun “Friendsgiving” day with colleagues, dorm mates, neighbors and pals. Luckily, it can be easy to do—even in small apartments, offices or college kitchens. Don’t worry about a lot of extra equipment. It’s easy to …
(NAPS)—Many Americans want to treat family and friends to a holiday meal with a bit of tradition to it. Making that easier is a delicious recipe for roast turkey that harks back to Colonial times. “Thanksgiving is about re-creating family traditions, about taking time to …
(NewsUSA) – Studies suggest home-cooked meals could help against the swell of childhood obesity-a problem that has tripled among children and adolescents. The health consequences are already emerging. Critical diseases, like Type 2 diabetes, hypertension and cancer, are more prevalent among kids. Even though homemade …
(NewsUSA) – Some parents look forward to the back-to-school rush, handling it like the school-shopping, scheduling pros they are. Even planning school snacks is part of the agenda. When it comes to school snacks, one easy place to start is watermelon. Watermelon is 92 percent …
(NewsUSA) – Down-home favorites made with cornbread create hearty meals that warm bellies and satisfy the most selective taste buds. What’s more, your creative cornbread recipe could put some cash in your pocket. “Look to your own dinner table for the perfect source of inspiration …
(NewsUSA) – Crunch, munch, dip, dunk, sip and savor. We are a nation of snack fanatics! In fact, in a national survey among moms conducted by California Raisins, half said their kids enjoy at least one to two snacks each day, with another 44 percent …
(NewsUSA) – Some of my earliest memories are of being in the kitchen with my grandma. While listening to her stories, I didn’t even realize I was learning. I started to make connections between feeling good and eating well and have found incredible joy in …
(NewsUSA) – Do you know how good omega-3 fatty acids are for you? Among other benefits, omega-3s help reduce the risk of heart disease and may support your memory as you age. The American Heart Association actually suggests people eat fish rich in omega-3s — …
(BPT) Many people opt for whole wheat bread as a healthier option than the white version. But for meals that go beyond a standard sandwich, whole wheat tortillas can serve as a versatile ingredient that’s more nutritious than white flour tortillas. Whole wheat tortillas typically …