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Story Ideas
Here’s a year’s worth of story ideas from Liz &
Janice!
January: Resolve to Improve Your Family’s Diet
Today’s “all-American” diet is in desperate
need of a healthy makeover. The Meal Makeover Moms show fellow moms
how to bring the family diet from a C-minus to a much-improved B-plus
or even better. [Recipes will include: Fast-As-Boxed Macaroni &
Cheese, No-Nonsense Chicken Nuggets, Sweet Potato Fries, and Cheeseburger
Pizzas].
February: Guilt-Free Chocolate Desserts
If you’re looking for dessert recipes that say, “I
love you,” then turn to mouth watering and nutritionally supercharged
treats from The Meal Makeover Moms. [Recipes will include: Oatmeal
Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies, Our Favorite Chocolate Cookie, Banana
Chocolate Chip Muffins, and Chocolate Pudding with Toppers].
March: Spring Cleaning for Your Pantry
Dust off your pantry shelves and let The Meal Makeover Moms give
your pantry a healthy overhaul with foods that add super nutrition
to the family diet. [Recipes will include: Last-Minute Black Bean
Soup, Cheese Ravioli with Pumpkin Sauce, No-Crabs-Allowed Cakes,
and Shrimp Curry in a Hurry].
April: Hunting for New-and-Improved Egg Recipes
Though chocolate eggs are popular in April, today’s supermarkets
are also brimming with everything from free-range to organic to
omega-3 enhanced eggs. To help shoppers hunt for the most nourishing
eggs and show them how to include eggs in a well-balanced diet,
The Meal Makeover Moms offer tips and ideas. [Recipes will include:
Cowboy Breakfast Wraps, Fruity French Toast, Potato Olé Omelet,
and Super Sausage & Broccoli Strata].
May: May Madness Mid-week Meals
Between soccer practice and end-of-the-year recitals and final
exams, May can be one of the most hectic months of the year. It’s
no wonder busy moms turn to mac & cheese, frozen pizza, and
chicken nuggets to get dinner on the table. To make all those convenience
meals more nourishing, The Meal Makeover Moms come to the rescue
with their “Best of the Bunch” picks for some of the
most popular kid convenience meals on the market and offer their
quick fix tips for making them more nutritious.
June: Get Out of the Kitchen with 20-Minute Meals … and
Plenty of Leftovers
When the lazy days of summer finally arrive, the last thing busy
moms want is to toil away in the kitchen. To get them in and out
quickly, The Meal Makeover Moms serve up family-friendly meals that
can be on the table in 20 minutes or less with an added bonus: plenty
of leftovers. [Recipes will include: Shrimp Teriyaki Noodles, Creamy
Macaroni & Salmon, and Have-It-Your-Way Tacos].
July: Bring Nutrition Fireworks to Summertime Cookouts
Summertime cookouts are pretty predictable: burgers, hot dogs,
and potato salad. This year, add nutrition fireworks to your menu
with nutrient-packed recipes from The Meal Makeover Moms. [Recipes
will include: Sunny Broccoli Slaw, Cheesy Black Bean Burgers, Olive
Oil’s Orzo, and Kitchen Sink Pasta Salad].
August: College Care Packages: a Can, a Pan, and a Plan
When teens head off to college, send them with a care package
designed with kitchen survival in mind. With a can (such as black
beans, tuna, and corn), a pan (nonstick for easy cleanup), and a
plan (simple recipes), students learn there’s more to college
food than pizza. [Recipes will include: Tuna Twist Casserole, Pups
& Beans, B.L.T. in a Bowl, and Pizza Bonita].
September: Lunchbox Makeovers that Make the Grade
To beat brown bag boredom and boost the nutritional GPA of lunchbox
favorites, The Meal Makeover Moms give ham & cheese, tuna, Italian
subs, and turkey on white with mayo a healthy makeover. [Recipes
will include: Ham & Cheese Pinwheels, Turkey All Wrapped Up,
Healthy Hero, and Carrot-Top Tuna].
October: Healthy Halloween Treats that Won’t Scare the
Kids … or Mom
The next time you throw a Halloween party for the kids or need
a recipe for your child’s classroom celebration, turn to The
Meal Makeover Moms for healthy treats that also taste amazingly
great. [Recipes will include: Crispy Cereal Treats, Blueberry Snack
Cake, Oatmeal Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies, and Brownie Mix Makeover].
November: For Kids Who Refuse Their Vegetables … Shred
a Carrot
Getting kids to eat vegetables is often a tall order … making
that 5-A-Day goal seem next to impossible. To get one serving closer
to the target, camouflage a shredded carrot into a host of family
favorites. [Recipes will include: Hungry Kids Goulash, Corn &
Carrot Chowder, Mama’s Amazing Ziti, and Ham & Cheese
Pinwheels].
December: Comfort Food that Sticks to Ribs, Not Waistlines
When it’s cold outside, reach for comfort foods -- casseroles,
soups, and stews – but be sure they’re not loaded with
a chilling amount of saturated fat, sodium, and calories. The Meal
Makeover Moms offer recipes that stick to the ribs but not the waistline.
[Recipes will include: Jolly Green Bean & Chicken Casserole,
Eggplant Parm in a Pot, Mexican Lasagna, Beef & Sweet Potato
Stew, and Taco Chili].
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