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No meat, no worries

The Lenten season has arrived and for many families, part of the religious observance of lent includes eating no meat on Fridays. While that certainly limits meal-planning choices, in reality it can be a snap to go meatless. Pasta is an easy and delicious way to go meatless. Shrimp and Spinach Pasta is a simple dish of angel hair pasta tossed with shrimp, spinach, diced tomatoes, feta cheese and Greek seasoning has lots of flavor. A tossed salad and bread complete the meal. Tacos may be a kid favorite, but grown-ups love them, too, especially when the filling is made with chunks of ...

Add this superfruit to your menu for heart-healthy meals

FAMILY FEATURES — It’s no secret that adding greens to your menu — morning, noon and night — can go a long way toward healthier eating habits. While most people think of lettuce, kale, spinach, cucumbers and Brussels sprouts, don’t forget avocados are a superfruit you can use to add ...

Serve up a one-pot time-saver

FAMILY FEATURES — If you feel like you’re constantly scrambling in the evenings to help with homework, prep dinner and get ready for the next day, turn to a warm, cozy meal that’s ready in a snap. This Skillet Lasagna is a one-pot solution that makes cleanup a breeze so you can skip the ...

Kids and healthy eating: Gobble up these body-friendly food practices

METRO — Despite being pint-sized people, children can have some very big personalities and opinions. Parents know that kids have strong feelings on everything from the clothes they wear to the foods they eat. Although not all children are inherently picky eaters, most go through phases of ...

Home cooking from the old country

Chances are that if your family has a collection of treasured recipes, the dishes, and techniques, were brought to America from Europe by immigrant ancestors searching for a better life. To feed their families, they worked hard and made do with what they had. If lucky enough, they farmed, growing vegetables in a garden, cured meats from the field and produced dairy products from the milking cow. Their recipes, passed down through the generations, are still relevant though some have become slightly Americanized. From English origins there is Steak and Onion Pie, a basic beef stew, ...