AUGUST, 2013
It's mid August, which means it's back to school time for millions of kids across the country. Our troops haven't hit the books just yet, but that hasn't stopped us from cooking up a bunch of new recipes for lunch boxes and fast family dinners.
Sweetie Pie Quesadillas: Packed in a lunch box warm or at room temp, these "I'll never trade them" quesadillas are filled with shredded sweet potato, black beans, salsa, and cheese.
Waffle Iron Grilled Cheese: When we say this sandwich is adorable, we mean it! The secret ingredient is thinly sliced Granny Smith apples. Try it ... you'll like it!
Cherry Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies: When the kids get home from school, serve up our better-for-you cookies with a tall glass of milk.
Corn and Spinach Fritters: This easy weeknight meal is a great way to celebrate seasonal produce and farm fresh flavors.
In other Meal Makeover Mom news ...
We're giving away a copy of BEST LUNCH BOX EVER by Katie Morford, RD. Scroll down for details on how to enter. Plus ... don't forget to get a copy of our cookbook, No Whine with Dinner. It's filled with nutrient-rich, family-pleasing recipes your kids will love!
Tune in to our latest Cooking with the Moms radio podcast episodes on Tart Cherries and Best Lunch Box Ideas.
Liz traveled to Iceland last month, and she's writing a four-part blog series to chronicle the trip. Head over to Meal Makeover Moms' Kitchen to read Part #1. She also had an opportunity to travel to Michigan for the tart cherry harvest. On our blog, learn all about the nutritional benefits of tart cherries and the beautiful part of the USA where they're grown.
Janice headed north to her parents' cottage in New Hampshire for some R & R. There's nothing like kayaking on a lake to de-stress! She also drove with Don and Leah to Washington, DC to pick up Carolyn who had just completed a summer internship. One of the highlights of the trip (besides revisiting the Julia Child exhibit) was dinner at Founding Farmers, a sustainable restaurant owned by American family farmers.
Happy lunch box packing everyone!
JANICE and LIZ
