Oatmeal Morning Goodness. OMG! Oats are on the list of heart-healthy foods. If you are eating grains, there is nothing more satisfying than a bowl of oatmeal to start your day. Steel-cut oatmeal is even better than the typical rolled-oat variety. Steel-cut oats have a nutty flavor and provide a bit more ‘chew’ than old fashioned READ MORE
Eat a Rainbow Cous Cous Salad
I love recipes that are versatile and engage in fun concepts like the rainbow. This recipe is also easy to prepare. Give it a try! Ingredients: For the salad: - 1 cup couscous (a tri-color couscous is fun for the Rainbow theme; use quinoa or millet if you are going for a gluten-free version of this recipe) - 1 can (rinsed READ MORE
Pumpkin Pecan Oatmeal
This Pumpkin Pecan Oatmeal uses the same spices that you’d find in pumpkin pie, making it a delectable and delicious way to start a brisk and busy day. You can even take this to the next level by topping it with a little maple syrup or whipped cream if you'd like to make it a special occasion! Ingredients: - 1 cup old fashioned READ MORE
Apple Pie Porridge
I talk A LOT about the importance of breakfast. And yes, I know mornings can be super hectic as everyone is trying to get out of the house. So I'm going to share with you a recipe from Nurture, a nonprofit organization I founded in 2008 to help families eat healthy and yummy foods on a budget. This recipe is a favorite for kids READ MORE
Barley and Pears
Feel like experimenting with different grains for breakfast? Here’s a fast, tasty recipe: Barley and Pears. (Think oatmeal and applesauce.) We prepare it in a rice cooker using barley flakes – barley kernels that have been sliced and rolled flat very much like rolled oats. They cook up light with a hint of nuttiness. A peeled, READ MORE
