Baked Oatmeal CakeWe all know how healthy Oatmeal is, for kids and parents alike, and thanks to Quaker's, it is no longer boring either. With loads of fruits and nuts added to a traditional oatmeal, it has become an acceptable norm in many US households, including ours. However, all the health benefits are linked to consumption of old-fashioned plain oatmeal, not the fancier varieties which are … [Read more...]
Noodle Soup – Quick & Healthy
Noodle SoupMy idea of a Soup is mostly similar to a Bisque, rich, creamy, comforting and flavorful. So when my husband introduced me to the idea of Vietnamese Noodle Soup, which is basically a bowlful of broth, with a few pieces of veggies floating along with the noodles, I was very hesitant to give it a try. But he kept saying its healthy and I've got to try it, so I summoned up the courage to … [Read more...]
Green Smoothie Recipe
Green Smoothie RecipeBelieve it or not, but the one most significant change that I noticed in myself after becoming a Mom, is how much more attention I pay to the kind and quality of food I cook, and how I read the labels for every product that I buy, making sure I am feeding a healthy, balanced and nutritious meal to my toddler! I never really did that, except when I was on a whimsical … [Read more...]
Honey-Roasted Peanuts
Honey Roasted Peanuts There's nothing like a bowl of crunchy peanuts and a pack of beer on Game Night! and if you add a bit of sweet and smooth honey flavor to them, there's no stopping your cravings. Unfortunately, these nuts do not come free, and if you invite people over, you can end up spending quite a bit of money on the Planter's Peanuts! On the bright side, these are extremely easy to make … [Read more...]