Grapes/Cheese (if you have time, make it into a kabob. Kids love kabobs!) Trail Mix – Make a batch of your own. Keep some in your car, at work, anywhere to keep you from buying processed snacks. Nuts of choice raisins/craisins dried fruit/mulberries cacao nibs/choc chips seeds – pumpkin/sunflower, etc Turkey (or ham)...Read More

This is a great recipe to get your kids to eat vegetables!   1 bunch fresh carrots (rainbow carrots from a farmer’s market would be perfect!) 3 T olive oil 1/2 t. coarse salt Directions: Heat oven to 400. Wash, but don’t peel, the carrots. If carrots are large, slice in half. Toss them in...Read More

I was never a big fan of broccoli – until this recipe! I also love to eat this raw as a salad. 3-4 crowns broccoli 3-4 cloves garlic, sliced 1 t. sea salt 2 T. olive oil 1/2 lemon   Directions: Heat oven to 425. Trim broccoli into bite-size pieces, add to bowl with salt...Read More

1 cup uncooked quinoa, follow directions on package 12 oz Kielbasa or sausage of choice, sliced into 1/2 inch pieces 1 yellow onion, chopped 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage 1 cup organic apple or pear hard cider 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1 teaspoon fine sea salt 2 cups chopped kale or spinach   In a...Read More

Serves 4 16 oz fresh green beans, washed/pat dry 2 T olive oil 1 t. kosher salt 1/2 t. freshly ground pepper 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/4 C parmesan cheese   Preheat oven to 425. Add all ingredients (except cheese) in a bowl and toss evenly to coat. Arrange beans in one layer on...Read More