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Welcome to our weekly radio podcast, Cooking with the Moms. Our show is packed with fast and healthy recipe ideas and helpful mealtime tips … all designed to help you and your family eat a more nutritious diet.
We hope you’ll join us (or download us) each week as we share our kitchen creations and cooking insights with you. And if you think our kids are perfect – devouring every fruit and vegetable we put in front of them – you’ll be happy to learn that we’re mere mortals just like you, as we face the day-to-day challenges of feeding our own families.
If you have a question you’d like us to answer “on the air” or a comment you’d like to share – perhaps you have a clever tip for getting your children to eat their veggies without complaint or a no-fail sandwich recipe your kids take for school lunch — send an email to moms@mealmakeovermoms.com or visit our blog and post a comment/question there.
Now that you have found us, we hope you’ll listen, laugh, and get cooking! And if you like what you hear please post a review on iTunes.
Episode 32: Eat the Mediterranean Way
December 3, 2008
22 minutes
The traditional diets of the Mediterranean are naturally delicious and naturally nutritious. People who live in countries like Italy, Spain, Turkey, France, and Morocco have lower rates of heart disease and live longer thanks to their super-healthy diets. Foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, beans, olive oil, and seafood make up the diet … foods everyone, adults and kids alike, can easily enjoy. In this show, we have two Mediterranean-inspired recipes, Potato Ole Omelet and Walnut Cannellini Wraps, as well as lots of ideas for adding more Mediterranean foods to your family's diet.
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November 26, 2008
25 minutes
On today's show, we're hitting the holiday party scene with healthy and delicious nibbles. Our first recipe for Sugar & Spice Pecans is lower in sugar than most spiced nut recipes out there, and it's packed with heart-healthy fats. Our second hard-to-resist nibble is for Mini Mango Cheesecakes which your family and friends are guaranteed to love. Wishing you a happy and healthy holiday season! Be sure to check it out.
Episode 30: Thanksgiving Light
November 19, 2008
23 minutes
Today, we're talking turkey with lots of tips for eating healthy during the holiday season, even when temptation lurks around every corner. And speaking of tempting, we have two terrific recipes your family and friends are sure to love: Rosemary Roasted Turkey and Maple Pecan Carrots. When you click the links to Rosemary Roasted Turkey and Maple Pecan Carrots, you'll find the written recipes along with a video of preparing each one! Be sure to check it out.
Episode 29: Healthy Eating on a Budget
November 12, 2008
23 minutes
Food prices may be on the rise but it's still possible to feed your family a super-nutritious diet ... for less. On today's show, we have two easy recipes that cost less than $2.50 per serving: Skillet Pasta & Beef Dinner and Sunflower Zucchini Pie. Also on the show -- tips for saving money at the supermarket, and a list of our Top 8 Money Saving Must-Haves to keep food budgets low and the health-factor high.
Episode 28: Soups that Satisfy
November 5, 2008
23 minutes
Soups are a quintessential comfort food. At their best, soups are swift, simple, and soothing. But, they can also be way too high in salt thanks to the canned broth products and bouillon cubes often called for in recipes. To lighten things up while boosting the nutrients in every serving, we created two family-friendly recipes for today's show: A-Plus Alphabet Soup and Carroty Lentil Soup with Bacon. We also have some great tips for choosing the best canned and prepared soups at the supermarket. Some are definitely better than others!
Episode 27: Five Minute Meals
October 29, 2008
20 minutes
If you think fast meals mean a dinner of fast food, takeout, or pizza, we'll prove that even if you have no more than five minutes to spare, it's still possible – not impossible -- to get a super healthy meal on the table. In this show, we whip up two five-minute recipes: Last-Minute Black Bean Soups and Meatball Submarines. We also take you into our kitchens for the inside scoop on some of our favorite healthy convenience ingredients.
Episode 26: Healthier Halloween
October 22, 2008
22 minutes
When trick-or-treaters are given the choice between super-sized candy bars and fistfuls of candy or a toy (i.e. a glow-in-the-dark bouncy ball or a cool Halloween pencil), they choose the toy 50% of the time. In other words, non-food treats are often just as fun as gooey goodies and sticky lollipops. In this show, we serve up tips for healthier Halloween handouts and good-for-you party foods. We also feature a recipe your little ghosts and goblins will surely gobble up: Spooky Chocolate Pumpkin Cake.
Episode 25: Pasta and Pizza
October 15, 2008
22 minutes
If you're stuck in a cheese pizza rut or if the only form of pasta your kids will eat is mac & cheese, you're going to love the pizza and pasta recipes featured in this show. First up, we have a recipe for Cheeseburger Pizza -- mini English muffin pizzas topped with sauteed lean ground beef, red bell peppers and gooey cheese. Next, we have a fall-inspired recipe for Cheese Ravioli with Pumpkin Sauce! Also on the show ... why vitamin C does a lot more for your health than fight the common cold.
Episode 24: Pancakes Any Time
October 8, 2008
22 minutes
On today's show, we feature two of our favorite pancake recipes: Hearty Cornmeal Apple Pancakes (Janice's number-one pick) and Blueberry Banana Pancakes (a staple at Liz's house). Each recipe is packed with great nutrition – we use whole grains, healthy oils, eggs, and fruit -- and is super appealing to kids. One of the best things about pancakes is their versatility. They're not just for breakfast … they're perfect for dinner too, especially when you're pressed for time or the fridge and freezer are bare. Tune in for tips on adding more whole grains to your family's diet.
Episode 23: The Picky Eater Show
October 1, 2008
21 minutes
As dietitians and busy moms, the number-one mealtime question we get from fellow parents is, "How can I get my picky eater to try new foods?" So in this show, we answer that all-too-common question with tips and tricks to entice your kids to eat their vegetables (and any other new food for that matter). We also have two incredibly kid-friendly recipes that are sure to please everyone at your table: Mommy's Edamames and Have-it-Your-Way Tacos.
Episode 22: Apple Desserts
September 24, 2008
20 minutes
The old adage, "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" is actually based on fact, not just folklore. In this show, we talk about the amazing health benefits of apples and cook up two simple and nutritious desserts for your family: Apple Butterscotch Cake and Apple Blueberry Walnut Crisp. Fresh fruit never tasted so good! Free recipes at http://www.mealmakeovermoms.com
Episode 21: Vegetarian Recipes
September 17, 2008
20 minutes
About five million Americans follow a vegetarian diet – it could be mom, dad, or more likely than not, a teenager who decides to give it a try. Whether it's one member or the entire family, the key to a healthy vegetarian diet is variety. To help you plan delicious vegetarian meals, we have two recipes – Vegetable Garden Tofu Pie and No-Crabs-Allowed Cakes as well as tips for making sure everyone at your table gets all the important nutrients they need. Free recipes at http://www.mealmakeovermoms.com
Episode 20: After-School Snacks
September 10, 2008
21 minutes
Chips, cookies and crackers may be convenient as an after-school snack, and they keep kids happy, but most offer calories and not a whole lot more. Instead, strive for snacks that fill in the food-group gaps in your child's day. Often in short supply: fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and calcium-rich foods. In this week's show, we cook up recipes for Grab & Go Granola Bars and Lime 'n Honey Black Bean Dip and offer tips for many other fast and easy after-school snacks.
Episode 19: Back-to-School Brain Food
September 3, 2008
22 minutes
Now that the kids are back in school, it's more important than ever to fuel their bodies and their brains. In this week's show, we serve up recipes and tips for helping children concentrate and learn. Our family-friendly recipes, Szechuan Beef Stir-Fry and Teriyaki Salmon in Foil, are rich in flavor and great nutrition. This week's show also features a guest appearance by Liz's 9-year old son, Simon. You won't believe what he has to say about getting kids to eat their vegetables.
Szechaun Beef Stir-Fry
Teriyaki Salmon in Foil
Episode 18: Kid Food Makeovers
August 27, 2008
18 minutes
"Kid" foods – frozen chicken nuggets, hot dogs, mac & cheese, and fish sticks – may be easy to prepare but there's a catch: Many contain high amounts of sodium and saturated and are also nutritional lightweights, lacking fiber and important nutrients children need in order to thrive and grow. Dietitians Janice & Liz cook up Coconut Chicken Fingers and Cheesy Fish Sticks from scratch and offer tips for spotting the best frozen and boxed kid convenience foods on the market.
Coconut Chicken Fingers
Cheesy Fish Sticks
Episode 17: School Lunch Stuffers
August 20, 2008
22 minutes
For lots of families, it's back-to-school time for the kids. And with back to school comes the daily challenge of packing lunches. What you stuff into that lunch box or brown bag can have a positive impact on your children's diets, providing important nutrients to help them grown and to do better in school. In this show, Janice and Liz feature two sandwich recipes, BLT Makeover and A Sub to Love, and offer tips for getting more bone-building calcium into the family diet.
BLT Makeover
A Sub to Love
Kids & Calcium tip sheet
Episode 16: Easy Family Dinners
August 13, 2008
24 minutes
One of the biggest barriers to cooking healthy meals at home is the fact that many recipes take too much time to prepare. No wonder your local pizza shop is on speed dial! Dietitians Janice & Liz show busy families how to get in and out of the kitchen quickly with two homemade, kid-friendly dinners: Tortellini with Broccoli Pesto and Cutie Quiche Cakes. They also share tips for streamlining your time in the kitchen by cooking as efficiently as a restaurant chef.
Tortellini with Broccoli Pesto
Cutie Quiche Cakes
Kitchen Shortcuts from the Meal Makeover Moms
Episode 15: Frozen Treats
August 6, 2008
20 minutes
In this week's edition of Cooking with the Moms, Liz and Janice serve up three homemade popsicles brimming with good nutrition: Watermelon Pomegranate Pops, Banana Fudgsicle, and Orange Creamsicle. They also give the classic ice cream sundae a makeover and share fun facts about ice cream consumption.
Super Sundae with Strawberries
Watermelon Pomegranate Pops
Chocolaty Banana Pops
Orange Creamsicle Pops
Episode 14: Summer Salads
July 30, 2008
19 minutes
Dietitians Janice & Liz take advantage of the summer's best produce with two family-friendly salads. The first, a Creamy Caesar Salad with Feta & Dill, is a side-dish salad that's sure to get even the pickiest vegetable eaters hooked on "the green stuff." The second recipe for Tenderloin, Cranberry and Pear Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing is packed with great flavor and great nutrition.
Creamy Caesar Salad with Feta & Dill
Tenderloin, Cranberry and Pear Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing
Episode 13: Slow Cooker Saviors
July 23, 2008
22 minutes
Why turn on your oven when your trusty slow cooker can do the work for you? In this show, Janice and Liz serve up two kid-friendly, slow cooker dinners – Pulled Pork Primavera Sandwiches and Chicken & Sweet Potato Enchilada Casserole -- that get you out of the kitchen during the hot days of summer. As a bonus, they'll also share their recipe for Cranberry Coleslaw, a perfect side dish for those pork sandwiches.
Pulled Pork Primavera Sandwiches
Chicken & Sweet Potato Enchilada Casserole
Cranberry Coleslaw
Episode 12: Healthy Grilling
July 16, 2008
20 minutes
If you can’t stand the heat in your kitchen, then head to your backyard. And when you get there, fire up the grill and get cooking. Grilling and great nutrition go hand in hand given all the good-for-you ingredients used including lean beef like tenderloin and flank steak, seafood, vegetables, and even fruit. In this show, Janice and Liz serve up Shrimp Kebabs with Pineapple & Peppers and Quick Beef Fajitas with Pico de Gallo.
Shrimp Kebabs with Pineapple & Peppers
Quick Beef Fajitas with Pico de Gallo
Episode 11: Healthy Picnics
July 9, 2008
24 minutes
From picnics at the park to neighborhood block parties and family reunions, outdoor dining is one of those summer traditions enjoyed by people of all ages. The Meal Makeover Moms share two of their favorite recipes – Makeover Deviled Eggs and Kitchen Sink Pasta Salad – along with some picnic packing pointers to keep your food fresh and safe when the weather heats up.
Makeover Deviled Eggs
Kitchen Sink Pasta Salad
Picnic Packing Pointers
Episode 10: Summer Camp Treats
July 2, 2008
22 minutes
When the kids head off to summer day camp, parents can pack along some special treats that provide great flavor as well as super nutrition. With Cookie in Disguise and Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins, active kids are sure to stay happy, healthy, and energized throughout the day.
Cookie in Disguise
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Episode 9: Sensational Smoothies
June 25, 2008
20 minutes
Homemade smoothies are naturally sweet, easy to make, and loaded with great nutrition thanks to all the fresh and frozen fruit, yogurt, and 100% fruit juice. To celebrate the beginning of summer (and to stay cool), Janice and Liz whip up three of their favorite fruit smoothies: Mom's Mango Smoothie, Strawberry Banana Smoothie, and Blueberry Frosty. They also serve up some good news on blueberries, a super food packed with health-enhancing antioxidants.
Banana Strawberry Smoothie
Blueberry Frosty
Moms Mango Smoothie
Top Antioxidant Foods
Episode 8: A Better Burger
June 18, 2008
17 minutes
Burgers are what's for dinner tonight. That's because it's that time of year again when backyard grills get fired up and burgers make their way to the family table. With lean ground beef and some surprising ingredients including black beans and quick-cooking oats, Janice and Liz cook up two better burgers -- Cheesy Black Bean Burgers and a Lean Mean Cheeseburger – bursting with flavor and nutrition.
Cheesy Black Bean Burgers
Lean Mean Cheeseburger
Episode 7: Breakfast All Day
June 11, 2008
18 minutes
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day… so don't skip it! Research shows that eating breakfast can lead to higher test scores, greater alertness in the classroom, a healthier body weight, and a more balanced diet rich in calcium, iron, fiber and vitamins A and C. Janice and Liz hope their recipes for Toasty-O-Granola and Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Pancakes tempt everyone to eat their morning meal.
Toasty-O-Granola
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Episode 6: Healthy Pasta Dinners
June 4, 2008
20 minutes
Kids love pasta. In fact, many kids are hooked on mac & cheese, and that’s about all they’ll eat. Tune in as Janice and Liz cook up recipes for Cheesy Penne with Chicken & Broccoli and Garden Turkey Meatballs & Spaghetti. Also listen as the dietitian duo shares tips for making boxed mac & cheese healthier.
Cheesy Penne with Chicken & Broccoli
Turkey Meatballs & Spaghetti
Mac & Cheese Makeover
Episode 5: Vegetables Kids Love
May 28, 2008
21 minutes
There's an assumption out there that kids hate vegetables, and the only way to choke them down is to cook, puree, and conceal them in everything from gooey brownies to the breading on chicken nuggets. While vegetables can be a tough sell with some kids, with the featured recipes in this show --- Perfect Parsnip Fries and Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts – even the pickiest eaters will be tempted to eat their vegetables.
Perfect Parsnip Fries
Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts
Bean Recipes: www.VegetableWithMore.com
Read Veggie Love in Kiwi Magazine
Episode 4: Lunch Box Makeover
May 21, 2008
19 minutes
Even though the school year is winding down, many parents still face the daily challenge of packing a healthy and delicious school lunch. If lunch box boredom is an issue for you and your kids, you’ll love the recipes featured in our podcast, Scoop-it-Up Tuna Salad and Fruit and Chicken Kebabs.
Scoop-it-Up Tuna Salad
Fruity & Chicken Kebabs
Brochure: Recess Before Lunch
Episode 3: Healthy Snacks for Kids
May 14, 2008
19 minutes
On average, kids consume over 850 snacks a year. In this show, Janice and Liz explain how snack time provides an ideal opportunity for filling in the nutritional gaps in a child’s diet. Featured recipes in this show include Juicy Mango Jigglers and Chocolaty Pumpkin Bars.
Juicy Mango Jigglers
Juicy Strawberry Jigglers
Chocolaty Pumpkin Bars
Episode 2: Meet the Hosts of Cooking with the Moms
May 7, 2008
18 minutes
Get to know your hosts this week...
Cowboy Breakfast Wraps
Halftime Taco Chili
Sweet Potato Fries
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Episode 1: Cooking with the Moms
April 13, 2008
3 minutes
Introduction to Our New Podcast Series