Articles filed under Meredith, Leslie
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Color Easter eggs naturally, with a bit of help from kitchen staples
Mar 31, 2021 6:00 AM - It's natural that the egg has been a symbol of spring and rebirth in cultures worldwide for thousands of years. This year, why not try using natural spices, vegetables and kitchen scraps to dye your Easter eggs. -
Bright green and orange lasagna can brighten winter with comfort, too
Feb 24, 2021 6:36 AM - Bright colors found in this Green and Orange Lasagna will brighten up your winter dinner plate. -
January brings sunshine in the form of oranges, grapefruit, pomelos and more
Jan 28, 2021 9:43 AM - January is the peak season for citrus fruits, bringing a much-needed boost of juicy freshness, vivid color and powerhouse nutrition. You will find plenty of fresh citrus in the stores, on sale, at this time of year. -
Look ma, no instant ramen -- why it pays to teach kids to cook
Dec 16, 2020 6:00 AM - When you teach kids to cook, you're arming kids and adults with the tools to create nutritious, delicious meals they will eat. -
A stuffed squash makes a tasty, fun, seasonal side dish
Nov 23, 2020 11:43 AM - I made a wild rice salad one year to grace our Thanksgiving table, and it was such a hit that it's become a go-to autumn dish. This year, we are putting a new spin on the salad, turning it into a stuffing for winter squash. -
Try this Thai duo -- squash fritters and cucumber salad -- with the kids' help
Sep 30, 2020 6:20 AM - Exploring other cultures through food can be fun for the whole family. Get your kids involved in making this Thai duo squash fritters and sweet and sour cucumber salad. -
Turn your garden bounty into veggie 'fries'
Aug 26, 2020 6:00 AM - If you're looking to introduce more vegetables into your kids or your diets, then you might have some fun with them why note try turning veg from the garden into fries. -
Get ready for a zucchini explosion to hit your garden and farmers markets
Jul 30, 2020 1:23 PM - National Sneak Some Zucchini onto Your Neighbor's Porch Day is Aug. 8. In the meantime, I will break out the spiralizer to make zucchini noodles a couple of times a week. -
Summer entertaining: Enjoy the outdoors with a veggie board, Juneberry mocktails and grilled peach sundaes
Jun 24, 2020 6:00 AM - With hand-sanitizer at the ready, it's time to enjoy the outdoors with others as Illinois is on track for Phase 4 of the state's re-opening plan on Friday. To keep things simple and low-effort, try these ideas for a vegetable board, homemade dips and a delicious, cooling mocktail. -
Kids cook: The craze for bowl dishes lends itself to swapping in what you have
May 28, 2020 6:00 AM - Lending itself to experimentation and substitution, the grain bowl is a craze worthy of these crazy times.
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