Cooking with the Moms

There's so much to love about summer: the beach, the sun, the farm-fresh produce. Thanks to farmers' markets, CSAs, and backyard gardens, we're eating lots of fresh produce and interesting, nutrient-rich recipes this season. On our show this week, we celebrate summer's best recipes with Roasted Pickled Beets, Pickled Cucumbers, and this Wild Rice Summer Salad, which is vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free and perfect for camp lunches! For more information, visit the Moms' website and blog at http://www.mealmakeovermoms.com.

There's so much to love about summer: the beach, the sun, the farm-fresh produce. Thanks to farmers' markets, CSAs, and backyard gardens, we're eating lots of fresh produce and interesting, nutrient-rich recipes this season. On our show this week, we celebrate summer's best recipes with Roasted Pickled Beets, Pickled Cucumbers, and this Wild Rice Summer Salad, which is vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free and perfect for camp lunches! For more information, visit the Moms' website and blog at http://www.mealmakeovermoms.com.

The most popular day for picnics in the United States is July 4th, so we're just in time with this roundup of healthy and delicious picnic-friendly recipes. On this week's show, we serve up our Watermelon Strawberry Punch, Blueberry Banana S'mores, and six other must-make summer recipes from fellow food bloggers around the web. Whether you like your picnics beachside, lakeside, or at your neighborhood playground, the key is to pack along refreshing sides, mains, and desserts your family will love. For more information, visit the Moms' website and blog at http://www.mealmakeovermoms.com.

The most popular day for picnics in the United States is July 4th, so we're just in time with this roundup of healthy and delicious picnic-friendly recipes. On this week's show, we serve up our Watermelon Strawberry Punch, Blueberry Banana S'mores, and six other must-make summer recipes from fellow food bloggers around the web. Whether you like your picnics beachside, lakeside, or at your neighborhood playground, the key is to pack along refreshing sides, mains, and desserts your family will love. For more information, visit the Moms' website and blog at http://www.mealmakeovermoms.com.

What's your biggest dinnertime dilemma? Lack of time and resources? Picky eaters who refuse what you've made? Mealtime boredom? Fellow dietitian, Sally Kuzemchak is here to the rescue with her new book, Cooking Light Dinnertime Survival Guide. The book is filled with real-world tips for getting healthy meals on the table night after night and recipes kids will love. On the show, we dish about Sally's recipes for Pasta Primavera with Zucchini, Cherry Tomatoes, and Ricotta and Asian Lettuce Wraps. For more information, visit the Moms' website and blog at http://www.mealmakeovermoms.com.

What's your biggest dinnertime dilemma? Lack of time and resources? Picky eaters who refuse what you've made? Mealtime boredom? Fellow dietitian, Sally Kuzemchak is here to the rescue with her new book, Cooking Light Dinnertime Survival Guide. The book is filled with real-world tips for getting healthy meals on the table night after night and recipes kids will love. On the show, we dish about Sally's recipes for Pasta Primavera with Zucchini, Cherry Tomatoes, and Ricotta and Asian Lettuce Wraps. For more information, visit the Moms' website and blog at http://www.mealmakeovermoms.com.

Last week Liz traveled to Zurich and the surrounding countryside with her mom, two sisters, and brother-in-law where breathtaking views greeted them at every turn and Swiss chocolates, brezels, and local produce--everything from strawberries to green and white asparagus--treated their taste buds. Liz shares all the delicious highlights on this week's show along with a new recipe for Springtime Asparagus Quiche. For more information, visit the Moms' website and blog at http://www.mealmakeovermoms.com.

Last week Liz traveled to Zurich and the surrounding countryside with her mom, two sisters, and brother-in-law where breathtaking views greeted them at every turn and Swiss chocolates, brezels, and local produce--everything from strawberries to green and white asparagus--treated their taste buds. Liz shares all the delicious highlights on this week's show along with a new recipe for Springtime Asparagus Quiche. For more information, visit the Moms' website and blog at http://www.mealmakeovermoms.com.

People with diabetes can essentially eat the same foods as everyone else, though it's important they pay especially close attention to their total daily carbohydrate consumption. The same tenants of a healthy diet apply to all: Eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, and calcium-rich dairy; also, maintain a healthy weight and keep a watchful eye on sodium. On this week's show, we explore the latest diabetes diet recommendations with dietitian and chef, Jackie Newgent, dish about her latest cookbook, The With our Without {Meat} Cookbook, and dig into two of her recipes: Roasted Cauliflower Steaks with Mushroom Sauce and Szechuan Edamame. For more information, visit the Moms' website and blog at http://www.mealmakeovermoms.com.

People with diabetes can essentially eat the same foods as everyone else, though it's important they pay especially close attention to their total daily carbohydrate consumption. The same tenants of a healthy diet apply to all: Eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, and calcium-rich dairy; also, maintain a healthy weight and keep a watchful eye on sodium. On this week's show, we explore the latest diabetes diet recommendations with dietitian and chef, Jackie Newgent, dish about her latest cookbook, The With our Without {Meat} Cookbook, and dig into two of her recipes: Roasted Cauliflower Steaks with Mushroom Sauce and Szechuan Edamame. For more information, visit the Moms' website and blog at http://www.mealmakeovermoms.com.

Getting kids to try, eat, and love vegetables can be a challenge, especially when they're finicky about the foods that cross their lips. But when children are allowed to play with their food, it's amazing what they'll happily eat. On this week's show, we dish about a program called, Kids Cooking Green, share recipes for White Bean & Roasted Garlic Dip and Liza's Delicious Dipping Sauce, and serve up clever tips for getting kids to eat more vegetables. For more information, visit the Moms' website and blog at http://www.mealmakeovermoms.com.

Getting kids to try, eat, and love vegetables can be a challenge, especially when they're finicky about the foods that cross their lips. But when children are allowed to play with their food, it's amazing what they'll happily eat. On this week's show, we dish about a program called, Kids Cooking Green, share recipes for White Bean & Roasted Garlic Dip and Liza's Delicious Dipping Sauce, and serve up clever tips for getting kids to eat more vegetables. For more information, visit the Moms' website and blog at http://www.mealmakeovermoms.com.

We love cooking with heart-healthy oils, which is why we often turn to canola oil. On this week's show, we dispel common myths about canola oil and share two new recipes: Mini Blueberry Cornmeal Muffins and Japanese Sesame Slaw made with broccoli slaw. Tune in to find out how canola compares to other popular cooking oils and how it's harvested and produced. For more information, visit the Moms' website and blog at http://www.mealmakeovermoms.com.

We love cooking with heart-healthy oils, which is why we often turn to canola oil. On this week's show, we dispel common myths about canola oil and share two new recipes: Mini Blueberry Cornmeal Muffins and Japanese Sesame Slaw made with broccoli slaw. Tune in to find out how canola compares to other popular cooking oils and how it's harvested and produced. For more information, visit the Moms' website and blog at http://www.mealmakeovermoms.com.

Even though we're months away from summer, we're talking tomatoes on this week's show. Tune in for valuable tomato tips, new recipes for Rustic Tomato and Cheese Pie and adorable Chicken Salad Tomato Bites, and find out why our families are eating a lot of tomatoes now despite the tundra-like weather outside! For more information, visit the Moms' website and blog at http://www.mealmakeovermoms.com.