May your grill be hot, your sky full of stars, and your festive side dish be Red, White, and Blue Salad! This refreshing recipe will make a spectacular dessert to celebrate the Fourth of July!
It’s quick to make – only taking 10 minutes to prep! Remember to keep it chilled until serving, especially on hot days, to keep it safe and enjoyable.
Try this fun, healthy, and easy recipe – Berry Fruit Skewers! This can make a great side dish for your Memorial Day weekend or a fun dessert this summer!
This simple recipe is perfect to involve children in the preparation process. Younger children can help with rinsing the fruit. Older children can cut the banana and strawberries. Not only does this recipe allow your family to help in the process, but it is also time-efficient too – only taking 10 minutes to prep! Remember to always store leftover food in the refrigerator within 2 hours or 1 hour when the temperature is above 90°F.
Earth Day is a wonderful reminder to Nurture the Nature, conserve and sustain for a healthier planet! Try our tasty MyPlate Pizza to nurture your health. The recipe has 4 of the 5 food groups of MyPlate – Vegetables, Grains, Protein, and Dairy. You can add the Fruit group with a tasty side of your family’s favorite “round” fruits like oranges, grapes, cantaloupes, or kiwi.
Valentine’s Day is a fun holiday where we shower our loved ones with affection, gifts, and tasty sweet treats. It’s easy to go overboard on the gifts and sweets come February 14th but moderation is always key.
There are endless options of hearts, flowers, cards, and sweet treats at the stores but skip the crowds and increased costs by making something straight from your heart. These dishes are packed with nutrients and are a healthy alternative to traditional treats you would buy at the store.
Save on money by using fruit you already have on hand and reduce calories by dipping the tips of the fruit or by adding a chocolate drizzle across it. With this simple dish, your kids can get involved with the dipping to show their love. Tip: Dip fresh fruits into lemon juice after cutting to prevent browning. This works for bananas, apples, peaches, or pears.
What better way to show your love than showering your kids with cool (and healthy) treats to eat! Your kids will remember these ‘Berry Good Pizzas’ and they’ll appreciate the thought and time you put into making their day truly unique and fun. Tip: Any variety of fresh fruit will work on top of the pizza: for less expensive options use fresh fruit that is on sale or canned fruit.
It’s that time of year again! Holiday meals and DESSERTS!!! These tasty treats are always around and hard to avoid. Remember, moderation is key!
Let’s talk pie. Apple pie is a classic holiday dessert. It’s thought to be “healthier” because it contains fruit and “an apple a day keeps the doctor away!”
Apples are good sources of vitamin C and potassium. Vitamin C produces collagen, keeps gums healthy, and helps heal cuts and wounds. Potassium helps maintain a normal blood pressure and is important for nerve and muscle function. Apples also provide fiber, which is important for the digestive system.
But not all apple pies are created equal!
Let’s look at the facts.
The homemade pie has fewer calories, total fat, saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars compared to a similar slice of a store-bought pie. You never know how much added sugar or additional ingredients are in pre-made pies. By making the pie at home, you are in control!
This holiday season make your own Guiltless Apple Pie!
According to USDA, fruit pies are food-safe at room temperature for up to two days and can be refrigerated for 2 additional days. They can be stored in the freezer up to four months.