All About "side dishes"
Butternut Squash Risotto
Rice and pasta dishes tend to be popular with fussy children, so it's a good idea to combine these with nutritious ingredients. Butternut squash is very rich in vitamin A, which is important for healthy skin, eyesight and fighting infection.
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Ratatouille
This is my recipe for ratatouille and we like it very much at room temperature with a baguette or served with a simple sautéed chicken breast.
Read MoreItalian-Seasoned Green Beans
How about an oldie but goodie to add to your healthy food repertoire? One product my cabinet is never without is Mrs. Dash®. Mrs. Dash® seasoning blends are something my family has used for years. It adds a burst of flavor with no calories, sodium or fat. What other product does all that? While we enjoy the entire line of Mrs. Dash®, our favorite is Garlic and Herb. We love it on bagels with cream cheese, steamed or sautéed veggies, soups, stews, salads -- just about everything.
Read MoreTortellini Salad
Saturday was my husband's work picnic, and we took the five youngest kids while the two older girls hid in their rooms to read the newest Harry Potter book. The picnic was fun, the kids playing in water and jumping around in a 'moonwalk' bouncer. It was nice to sit and have someone else cook for a change! I did, however, bring a really good tortellini salad to share.
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