Eating Orange

Brown Butter Pumpkin Soup

…mean orange food is out. Looking at fruits and vegetables alone, there’s a panoply of orange to be munched. During the month of October, Kitchen Smarts will be exploring in-depth…

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Smooth Carrots

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Root vegetables and nuts are the abundant this time of year, and you might not think it, but they make great partners for a robust and filling smoothie as well….

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Beat the Holiday Frenzy

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…How about an interesting salad (check out our Guiding Stars recipe section for some terrific ideas) or a simple vegetable platter with a three-Guiding Star, non-fat Greek yogurt based dip?…

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Meet My New Family

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vegetables as well as better snack alternatives, which are made with whole grain and free of artificial sugars. They were quick to tell me, however, that this doesn’t always mean…

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The Nextover Generation

Chicken Eggplant Casserole

…into bite-sized pieces and cooked spaghetti in it, adding water as needed to keep it from drying out. We ended up with a vegetable-forward spaghetti that was enough different from…

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The New Lunch Standards

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…-Elimination of full-fat milk -Increased calorie mindfulness -Concentrated focus on reducing saturated fats, trans fats and salt in foods -More fresh fruits and vegetables I’ll tell you what: I approve….

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