Chicken Nuggets “These are super good! [The kids] don’t even notice the vegetable puree in there.” (J. McCurdy) Ingredients 1 cup panko breadcrumbs 1/2 cup flaxseed meal 1 Tbsp grated parmesan 1/2 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp onion powder 1 cup broccoli or spinach or sweet potato puree 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast rinsed, dried and cut into small chunks 1/2 tsp salt Nonstick [...]

This morning, I cooked apple butter pancakes and fried bananas for breakfast.  Parker LOVED it!  Try it out. Just use Bisquick Shake ‘n Pour Pancake Mix.  Add water as directed.  Add four or five tablespoons of apple butter. Shake as directed. Hand the container to your toddler, and let him/her shake it.  Parker loves this part!  Cook as directed.  [CAREFUL!  Burned pancakes make the house smell like... burned pancakes!]  For the fried [...]

Need a break from the McDonalds line? I stocked my work fridge this afternoon and created a masterpiece worthy of sharing.  Spread a thin layer of pimiento cheese on top of a whole grain spinach wrap. Top with spinach, chopped avocado, sliced ruby tomatoes, diced cucumber, chopped red, yellow and green peppers (I bought one of the containers of them pre-sliced), chunked pre-grilled chicken strips (I bought a bag on [...]

When it’s cold outside, I crave steaming hot soup for supper.  On the menu for tonight is a low-fat and relatively simple to make Taco Soup.  How fabulous is it going to be to curl up on the couch after my son goes to bed with a warm fuzzy blanket, two dachshunds, a bowl of taco soup and Grey’s Anatomy on tv?!  5:30, where are you?!   Taco Soup Ingredients [...]