Tag: whole grains

Going Green: Mujaddara for Dinner

Going Green: Mujaddara for Dinner

Since we got married, Hubtastic and I have tried to cook at least one vegetarian meal a week for dinner. We both regard environmental care as a priority, so this was a natural baby step to take. But, as with anything I cook, I’m not 

But… what about nutrition?

But… what about nutrition?

“Hey, Annette, you live and breathe dietetics- why won’t you tell us if something is [insert health word here]?” Well, because, lots of things: Nutrition is incredibly personal.  Everyone has different needs- something that is healthy for someone with Cystic Fibrosis could be harmful for 

Pumpkin Mac ‘n’ Cheese

Pumpkin Mac ‘n’ Cheese

In a former life, I created a very popular recipe for “Macaroni and Cheese with a Secret” that was wildly popular with my friends and blog followers.  The “secret” was a can of pumpkin used to replace most of the cheese that would typically be 

Kitchen-Scraps Granola

Kitchen-Scraps Granola

I don’t do granola with yogurt often for breakfast, but I know a lot of people do.  Usually, both the yogurt and the granola are store-bought, which means they tend to have lots of added sugar (which isn’t required to be disclosed on labels- yet).