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Copycat Chef Experiment: Duplicate (or Improve!) Your Favorite Restaurant Dishes

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Blog, BossKidsCook, Cooking Newbies, Healthy Eating
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Everyone loves dining out. Eating at restaurants is a great way to spend time with loved ones and enjoy yummy food! While it’s fun to eat out, restaurant fare can sometimes be expensive, might not be allergy friendly, and may not always offer healthy options. And, what if you get a craving for a restaurant favorite when you’re not able to go!? Not to worry. This blog post is all about recreating restaurant favorites at home.

A Complete Guide to the Easiest and Healthiest Pancakes You’ll Ever Make

Although delicious, most pancakes would make more sense on the dessert menu rather than the breakfast table! If you love pancakes but want a breakfast that will actually fuel your morning, then this recipe is for you. Not only do these pancakes only require a few ingredients, but they’re super easy to make, too. Grab your supplies and get to cooking!

Make Your Day Greener: How to Build a Nutrient Packed Green Smoothie

We understand it can sometimes be a challenge to squeeze in enough green vegetables each day. Luckily, we have a solution. Green smoothies! Not only are green smoothies nutritious and full of flavor… they’re fun to make, too! You don’t even need a recipe. Just read through the guidelines below and get creative with your own, unique smoothie blend.

Farm to Table: The Easiest Produce You Can Grow Yourself

More and more people are learning about and appreciating the benefits of getting your produce fresh from local vendors. If you haven’t yet, make sure to check out our blog post about the benefits of buying your food locally. This “farm to table” concept isn’t just reserved for restaurants or grocery stores. You can grow some of these delicious fruits and veggies right in your own backyard. Here are some easy ones to get started with:

Veggie Mix Up, Mash Up: Fun and Tasty New Twists on Plain Veggies

By HLCBlog
Blog, Cooking Newbies, Healthy Eating, Picky Eaters
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We’ve heard it a million times: you’ve got to eat your vegetables! But no one ever said those veggies have to be boring! Veggies can still be super nutritious and delicious at the same time. If you’re looking for some tasty new ways to eat more veggies, we’ve got you covered! Try these creative ideas and then share them with us on our Facebook page!

Five Easy Steps to an Indoor Winter Herb Garden

Fresh herbs add flavor and antioxidants to almost any dish. While it’s true that herbs are “in season” throughout summer, it’s quite easy to grow an herb garden during winter, too. Just follow these five simple steps for growing your own indoor winter herb garden. This project is a great way to teach little ones about how plants grow and are maintained. Even better, your kiddo can contribute to each family meal with his/her home grown herbs!

Five Simple Switches For Healthier Plates

By HLCBlog
Blog, Cooking Newbies, Healthy Eating, Picky Eaters
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You want your family to be healthy, and you know a key component of that is through quality nutrition. But sometimes, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all of the information out there. It might seem like a daunting task. Rest assured, there’s no reason to overhaul your families eating habits overnight. These simple switches will help get you started towards building healthier plates for you and your family.