Be sure to check out Healthy Recipe Mom Crystal’s Chicken and Shrimp Pasta made with the low gluten protein sourced organic white spelt spaghetti. It is loaded with a great mix of poultry, seafood, vegetables, whole grains, dairy and herbs.  “The children, ages 7 and 4, loved it because I added their favorite vegetables and shrimp, another family favorite.”   10 minutes to prepare, 15 minutes to cook and viola, you have a nutrient-packed delicious dinner.  Try it!

(Sign up to be a Healthy Recipe Mom too and receive free Kid Kritics Approved food. www.KidKritics.com)

… for the health of your family,
ellen and sally

We think that the posted Healthy Recipe Mom recipe is one of the best ever submitted.  Stephanie was innovative and yet made this one so simple, fast, easy and delicious!  Great finger food for kids. Be sure and try it!

… for the health of your family,
ellen and sally

Teaser: RECIPE – Grilled Pizza
                Buy a Pizza Stone (there are several sizes and shapes)
                Heat grill to medium heat
                Preheat stone until it is warm…not too hot
                Spread pizza dough on stone (pre-made, home-made, pita breads – thin is best)
                Pour desired sauce and toppings on top
                Place stone with pizza on grill
                Cook until dough is cooked with a bit crispy crust
                Serve!

KEY:  make this a social event among your family – kids can make their own.  At parties put out an array of toppings so everyone can custom make pizzas they love.  You can’t go wrong with this entertainment formula!

… for the health of families,
ellen and sally

Go to our NEW www.KidKritics.com website and sign up for a drawing… First, second and third place prizes… Convection Toaster Oven, Kitchen Gadgets, signed Books, FamilyNutrition Consultation  and more …  it is almost too easy to win! 

… for the health of your family,
ellen and sally

Check out our New Look.  We have moved things around on this home page to make it easier for you to find our great NEW RECIPES created by the Healthy Recipe Moms.  Moms have used Kid Kritics Approved products in their chosen recipes and emailed us their results to share with you.  You know Kid Kritics Approved products are healthier ones that they kids voted on and said, “Yes, they taste good!”  Now you have recipes using them that also have to meet our healthier recipe standards – AND – the moms and their families said, “They taste good!”  This is a WIN/WIN for everyone. 

You can be a Healthy Recipe Moms, too.  Simply go back to the Home page and sign up – receive a FREE e-book of 20 Family Approved Dinner Recipes!  Jaimie will contact you and ask about what product you want to use in your favorite recipe.

Try some of these recipes and let us know your opinion.  We love hearing from you!

… for the health of families,
ellen and sally

What jumped out of our conversation today is that she prepares and freezes a lot of her food in advance – even brown rice. During your busy days, all you have to do is move your food of choice into the refrigerator in the morning and it is ready to be heated and for last minutes touches when its time for dinner! She explaines this as your listen.

Ruth’s book is filled with answers and tips you have been looking for. We love it!

To learn more, look for this interview on itunes.com – its Free. (Family Food Experts – Blog Talk Radio Feed)

… for the health of families,
ellen

PREHEAT: Burner, medium

PAN: Medium to large sauce pan
TOOL: Immersion Blender, a soup maker’s best friend!

1 28 ounce can of Crushed Organic Tomatoes with Basil or Herbs

1 32 ounce carton of Organic Vegetable Broth, low-sodium

2 cups organic rice milk or organic heavy cream

Combine tomatoes and broth in sauce pan over moderate heat. When it begins to bubble, stir and add rice milk or cream. Reduce heat to low and let it continue to simmer gently for 15 minutes. Stir occasionally. Then take your immersion blender, place it in the middle of the pan, turn it on and blend until all the tomato bits are gone. Season as desired with sea salt. Sprinkle parsley flakes on top. Serve!

4 God-Made Colors: red, tan, white, green
4 Food Groups: fruit (tomatoes), vegetables (broth), grains or dairy, herbs

NOTES
We prefer the use of rice milk for a light and delicious soup. Heavy creamy is very rich and should be reserved for special dinners on occasion.

This soup is SO easy to make. The company making the organic crushed tomatoes with herbs has done the seasoning work for you. Enjoy it!

Tree of Life created this recipe and suggest you choose their brand of crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth. Go to www.treeoflife.com to find them in a store near you.

After the new year look for their new Gluten-Free line.  Then they will have something for everyone.

… for the health of your family,
ellen

The quick easy way to cook kale is to saute crushed garlic and chopped onions in olive oil.  Then add the torn pieces of kale and lightly stir fry –  add sea salt.  Stir it into pasta or rice – just a little will go a long way so go easy on the first serving.  Throw in some leftover cooked beef or chicken or turkey. Grate cheese on top or even melt it into this dish.  Cheese makes everything more appealing.  Be brave and try this! 

Remember, you have to have a positive attitude and eat it yourself to invoke a positive response from your kids!

… for the health of your family,
ellen

When you shop, go around the perimeter of the store for fresh food.  In the produce section, your best buys are likely to be the locally farmed fruits and vegetables. Buy in season, buy extra and freeze it for off season use. Even when organic squeezes your budget, there are three foods that are must buys for your health: hormone and antibiotic-free/free-range meats, eggs and dairy.  When meat is on sale, buy in quantity and freeze for future use.  The health of your family depends on this.

Buy in bulk.  Healthy rice, nuts, beans and so much more are cheaper when you fill your own bag. 

Portion control!  Plate sizes have grown with our waistlines.  We do not need to eat so much.

Get back to basics and start cooking again. There are lots of recipes for fast, easy and delicious healthier meals.  Check out www.earthfare.com for some great ones. Also, go to our website, www.FamilyFoodExperts.com.  Believe me, I don’t like to spend much time in the kitchen and I can do this!  Ask your kids to help, especially with the dishes.  Make “throw together” meals a family habit.  Many hands make for light work!

… for the health of your family,
ellen