When it’s too hot to cook, Brown Rice & Chicken Salad, hits the spot. Most times when it’s really warm I don’t want to spend too much time in a hot kitchen. We like to sit on our deck and watch the birds, squirrels, and deer romp through our yard, while we enjoy a meal. [...]

Overnight Broccoli Salad Mix together: 1 head broccoli, cut into bite-size pieces (about 4 cups) 1 large beefsteak tomato or 6 Roma salad, cut into bite-size pieces 1 small onion, chopped 12 ounces of Italian salad dressing: Wisk together: ¾ cup each olive oil and red wine vinegar 1½ teaspoon dried oregano or basil 1 [...]

Nonna’s Favorite Pancakes take only a few minutes to make and they taste better than an expensive box mix. Mix 1 cup whole-wheat flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder (1 teaspoon if you live at a high altitude), ½ teaspoon salt in a bowl. In another bowl add 1 tablespoon honey (or sugar), 2 eggs, 2 tablespoons [...]

For a quick meal, when you’re short on time, you’ll want to make Jiffy Beef Stroganoff. Bring a pot of water to boil, cook wide egg noodles according to the package directions, then drain. As the water’s boiling, you’ll need to cut two minute steaks into thin strips. Then thinly slice 1 medium onion and [...]

Green Food is Yummy! Use 8 ounces of fresh spinach or defrost frozen spinach and squeeze out the water. Bring a pot of water with a dash of salt to boil. Then cook a small package of egg noodles according to the directions. Drain; add a little olive oil to the noodles while you’re preparing [...]

Is it time to clean out your refrigerator?  Throw together this quick and easy casserole with refrigerator leftovers and items from your pantry. Left-Over Casserole will bring out your hidden chef, because you’re creating a new recipe each time you make it. Begin by opening up the refrigerator to see what’s there. Saute one onion; ½ chopped pepper [...]

Ratatouille You’ll need: 1 medium eggplant (about 4 cups) 1 medium onion 1 bell pepper 2 to 4 cloves minced garlic 2 small zucchinis 1 (14 ounce) can of chopped tomatoes 2 teaspoons fresh basil 3 tablespoons olive oil ¼ cup white wine (optional) ½ teaspoon each salt & pepper 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese [...]

Brownie Surprise Your family will never (never in a million years) guess there are black beans in these brownies! Preheat oven to 350 degrees 1 stick (½ cup) butter ½ cup cocoa (without sugar) 2/3 cup honey or agave nectar 1 (15 ounce) can black beans 1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour or oat flour 2 [...]

In a hurry? Mango Chicken is not only tasty, but it’s a snap to make, when you have already cooked brown rice in your refrigerator. You’ll need: 2 large boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch strips 2 cups already cooked brown rice 3 tablespoons coconut oil 1 mango, peeled, pitted, and chopped into small [...]

The Baby Bites® Grocery List Shop with a grocery list and you’ll purchase the nutritious foods you need… And you’ll leave expensive, processed, empty calorie foods behind. < For a printer-friendly copy of the Baby Bites® Grocery List click on Try Rannosaurus and he’ll serve you up a printer friendly PDF. Canned Foods Look for canned foods with [...]