What’s for Thanksgiving Dinner?

Get your bellies emptied out so you can fill them back up on Thanksgiving. Here are our staffs’ favorite recipes. Let’s Start with a Cocktail: Here are 10 of our Favorite Festive Cocktails. Or would you prefer a glass of wine… T H E  B I R D Easy & Healthy Lemon Garlic Roast Turkey w/White Wine […]

Low-Cal Steamed Bok Choy

Bok choy is a type of Chinese cabbage but it doesn’t look like your typical ball of cabbage; its dark green leaves are connected to stalks. There are only 9 calories per steamed cup and that cup is packed with protein, dietary fiber and 100% of your recommended dietary allowance of A. Directions Put your bok choy in a steamer basket and place the basket over […]

Jiffy Japanese Tortellini Soup

Very quick soup for all of you on-the-go families.  Just a few ingreds. to throw into the pot, and presto!

Roasted Brussels Sprouts w/Balsamic Glaze & Pancetta

Think you’re not a fan of brussels sprouts?  Think again.  Prepared with pancetta (or bacon) and roasted with balsamic vinegar will undoubtedly change your mind.  Still not buying it?  How about a little fresh thyme thrown in?   Now...

Charred Corn Salad w/ Basil & Tomatoes

Summertime in a side dish of farm fresh veggies. Grilled/charred corn mixed with tomatoes, onions, basil and thyme are even tastier with a bit of lime juice. Goes with everything.

Roasted Ratatouille Lasagna

This lasagna dish is loaded with flavor and meat-free. Here are 3 Ways to Make it Faster: • Use no-boil lasagna noodles. • Roast the vegetables for a short time to speed-up the process of assembling this dish. • Use your favorite jarred...

Smoothie Anyone?

Smoothies are a delicious, nutritious and filling option for breakfast, on-the-go snack and totally kid-friendly. Here are several options to satiate the crave. This is a truly simple and easy recipe. Get creative with berries! BERRY SMOOTHIES   Get out the blender and gather the family around for a breakfast smoothie. BREAKFAST SMOOTHIES     Try Tammy’s […]

Thanksgiving Shepherd’s Pie

Got leftovers? Try taking a little bit of everything to create a Thanksgiving Shepherds Pie.

Vegetarian & Gluten-Free Quinoa Chili

For all of you meat-lovers out there, this is a chili to be reckoned with! Don’t let the title fool you! Just a slightly healthier option, guilt-free yet guilty of loaded flavor and texture. Dive in on a cold winter’s night or better yet...

Roasted Root Vegetables w/Rosemary

Eat your vegetables!!  And they will when you roast them.  Their flavor intensifies and they become slightly sweeter.  Keep that sweetness in mind when trying to get your kids to eat their veggies.  Check out these other sites for more...