Carrie Schneider-Miller MS RD Archive

07 16 2012

Great recipes using fresh green beans, broccoli, and zucchini!

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This week in our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) bag from Wenninghoff’s we received Nebraska grown broccoli, green beans, zucchini and tomatoes. I decided to try my hand at making zucchini bread, in the form of muffins so that my children would be more likely to try it. They really liked it. Click here to view the "Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread," recipe that I made. I also made a low calorie version broccoli salad and roasted

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04 05 2012

Bulgur, do your heart a favor!

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Have you ever tried the whole grain wheat, Bulgur? It is a staple of Middle Eastern cuisine but is gaining popularity in the United States. It has a chewy texture and a mild nutty flavor. In recipes, bulgur can be used in place of rice and cous cous. It can also be added to soups, bakery goods, stuffing, and casseroles. It is of high nutritional value being high in fiber and rich in minerals. Eating a whole grain such as

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02 21 2012

5 Fun Recipes for Kids to Make Using Chocolate Pudding

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Dirt Pudding 4 servings

1	(3.9) pkg. instant	4	graham cracker squares
	chocolate pudding mix	1	banana, sliced
2	cups low-fat milk	4	gummy worms

In a medium bowl, combine chocolate pudding mix with milk, stirring until well blended. Let stand about 5 minutes or until thickened.
Place the graham crackers in a bag with a zipper seal. Close the bag then crush the graham crackers.
In each of 4 small cups, place about 4 tablespoons pudding.
To each cup, add a layer of banana slices then add one gummy worm. Top each cup with

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