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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 62: Kebabs on the Grill

July 1, 2009

25 minutes

On this week's show, we celebrate the lazy days of summer with two new kebab recipes. They're perfect for the outdoor grill. Our Very Veggie Kebabs provide a sure-fire way to get kids excited about eating their vegetables. The zucchini, bell peppers and mushrooms in this simple side dish get soft and sweet as they caramelize on the grill. Our second recipe for Hoisin BBQ Kebabs with Pineapple Salsa calls for top sirloin steak, a lean cut of beef, and features a super flavorful salsa on the side.

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Episode 61: Summer Strawberries

June 24, 2009

23 minutes

Strawberries are one of our favorite summertime fruits. Naturally sweet and packed with vitamin C and manganese (a nutrient important for normal bone formation), they're ideal for snacks and desserts. In this week's show, we share two terrific recipes. The first is a playful recipe for Strawberry Shortcake on a Bun ... perfect for a healthy afternoon nibble or a summer cookout. The second, Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Buffet, is one of those recipes that encourages kids of all ages to eat more fruit.

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Episode 60: Pregnancy Nutrition

June 17, 2009

32 minutes

A lot of the conventional advice about what to eat before, during, and after pregnancy has changed quite a bit since we had kids. For the latest, greatest diet recommendations, we turned to Elizabeth Ward, MS, RD, author of the new book, Expect the Best. On this week's Cooking with the Moms' podcast, she shares a lot of surprising information. For example, did you know that when couples are trying to get pregnant, dads-to-be should take a daily multivitamin? The reason is that men need folic acid, vitamin C, and zinc for healthy sperm formation. Another surprise: Pregnant women, on average, consume about 54 milligrams of DHA omega-3 fat per day though their needs are much higher at 200 to 300 milligrams. To put that recommendation into perspective, consider that a 3-ounce serving of salmon has 740 milligrams. For lots of interesting pregnancy guidelines as well as Elizabeth's Salmon Burger recipe, be sure to tune into the show!

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Episode 59: Underweight Kids

June 10, 2009

26 minutes

Recently, Liz overheard one of her son's 10-year old friends say, "I have to eat junk food because I'm too skinny." Liz's ears perked up because this thin, physically fit 4th grade boy was by no means "underweight." There are two common misconceptions we hear bantered about all the time: The first is that if a child is skinny, he must be "underweight." The second is that skinny kids should eat junk food in order to gain weight. To set the record straight, we explain how doctors and dietitians calculate a child's weight (technically, an "underweight' child falls below the 5th percentile for age and gender), share tips for adding high-quality calories to an underweight child's diet, and serve up two delicious recipes packed with great nutrition: Ham & Cheesy Breakfast Sandwiches and Krispy PB & Chocolate Treats.

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Episode 58: Kids & Constipation

June 3, 2009

28 minutes

Today's show is flush with information on kids and constipation and simple lifestyle strategies designed to keep kids regular. There are various reasons children (and adults for that matter) get constipated: not enough fiber in the diet, lack of physical activity, ignoring the urge to have a movement, and dehydration. On the show, we focus on fiber, offering busy parents lots of tips for adding more roughage-rich foods during meals and snacks.

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Episode 57: Sports Nutrition for Kids

May 27, 2009

29 minutes

On this week's show, we answer many of the questions we hear on the soccer field sideline and in the basketball stands: "What are the best kinds of carbs for kids?" "Does protein really build strong muscles, and do kids who play sports need more than kids who don't?" And, "are sports drinks really necessary?" To help us answer those questions and many more, Nancy Clark, author of Nancy Clark's Sport's Nutrition Guidebook, joins us in the studio. Nancy also share some of kid-friendly recipes from her book: Sugar & Spice Trail Mix, Homemade Sports Drink, and Crushed Tortilla Chip Casserole.

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Episode 56: Healthy Baby & Bridal Showers

May 20, 2009

25 minutes

'Tis the season for baby and bridal showers. If you're looking for clever party ideas or delicious and nutritious recipes, this is the show for you! On today's Cooking with the Moms, we're joined by Emily Miles Terry, author of Postcards from the Bump: A Chick's Guide to Getting to Know the Baby in Your Belly. Emily shares two recipes: Little Monkey Muffins and Pasta Salad with Chicken, Tomatoes, and Corn, and she offers some really cool party themes for your next bridal or baby shower. Some of our favorite themes are "Once Upon a Time," "Green/Eco-Friendly," and "Showered with Advice."

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Episode 55: Eating Green

May 13, 2009

28 minutes

Did you know that our food choices have as much of an impact on the planet as the cars we drive? In fact, the average American's diet creates an estimated 2.8 tons of carbon emissions each year – that's more than we generate through driving. On this week's podcast, we're joined by Kate Geagan, author of Eat Green, Get Lean. She offers tips for eating green – compost your food waste, join a CSA, buy energy efficient appliances – along with two delicious recipes: Hearty Corn Muffins and Tofu Cashew Stir-Fry with Sugar Snap Peas.

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Episode 54: Vitamin D Nutrition

May 6, 2009

22 minutes

Vitamin D – the sunshine vitamin – is best known as the vitamin that cured rickets. But today, vitamin D is being hailed for doing much more. It helps the body absorb calcium, so it maintains healthy bones and helps prevent osteoporosis (10 million Americans over the age of 50 are diagnosed with the "brittle bone" disease every year). New research suggests that vitamin D may also protect against certain cancers, type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and autoimmune diseases. Good dietary sources are fortified foods such as milk, yogurt, margarines and cereals, catfish, sardines, salmon, tuna and egg yolks. Our two featured recipes in today's show can help to boost your vitamin D intake: Banana Split Smoothie and Grilled Mozzarella & Smoked Salmon Panini.

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Episode 53: Food Safety Dos and Don'ts

April 29, 2009

27 minutes

Now that the weather is warm and backyard grills are back in action, we figured now is as good a time as any to talk about the dos and don'ts of food safety. In this week's show, we dispel the myth that mayonnaise is a key food spoilage culprit, share a recipe for Red, White & Blue Potato Salad, and give a pop food safety quiz to our listeners! Did you know that as a rule of thumb, leftover foods should not stay out of refrigeration for more than two hours while in hot weather (80 degrees F or warmer), the time is reduced to just one hour? Stay tuned for lots of tips and tricks for keeping your food healthy and safe for everyone to enjoy.

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Episode 52: Cholesterol Lowering Foods

April 22, 2009

26 minutes

On today's show, we serve up the latest news on foods that lower cholesterol. Some of the power foods we dish about are oatmeal, walnuts and other nuts, fatty fish such as salmon, olive oil, beans, and spreads fortified with plant sterols and stanols. Our two cholesterol-lowering recipes are Oatmeal Power Breakfast topped with pure maple syrup, blueberries, and chopped nuts and Shrimp & Black Bean Tacos -- contrary to popular belief, eating shrimp won't raise your cholesterol ... in fact, it can have the opposite affect.

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Episode 51: Seven Dinners Under Seven Dollars

April 15, 2009

21 minutes

Imagine a dinner that costs less than seven dollars for a family of four! Wow... talk about budget busting meals. In this week's podcast, we share seven low-cost recipes that you and your family are sure to love. Our first recipe for Ravioli & Chard Lasagna is easy, kid friendly, and costs just $1.75 per serving. We also share a new recipe for Meat 'n Potato Bites – a delicious, inexpensive side dish you're sure to make again and again.

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Episode 50: Easter and Passover Food Memories

April 8, 2009

25 minutes

When we think about Easter and Passover, fond food memories come to mind. At Easter, Janice dreams of her neighbor's lamb cake. That's right! This delectable cake is shaped like a lamb and decorated with white frosting and shredded coconut. For Liz, Passover conjures up memories of matzoh and her mom’s pot roast. For the holidays, we created two new recipes: Nutty Noodle Kugel and Minty Lamb Burgers with Walnuts & Feta.

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Episode 49: April Fool's Nutrition

April 1, 2009

25 minutes

On today's show, we laugh our way through the whacky world of nutrition. For starters, we discuss common nutrition myths such as, "potatoes and bread are fattening," "eating late at night goes straight to your hips," and "eggs raise cholesterol," and debunk them all. We also share two of our favorite recipes: Frog Legs – a perennial favorite with kids -- and Devil's Food Layer Cake with Peppermint Frosting with its 1,300 calories and 75 grams of fat (oh, and "April Fool's")!!

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Episode 48: Bento Box Lunches

March 25, 2009

28 minutes

If your kids suffer from brown bag boredom, try packing their school lunch in a bento box. Bento boxes are traditionally used in Japan for storing separate small dishes that comprise an individual meal – most often lunch. The boxes are beautifully designed, and a staggering 12 million bento-box meals are sold each day. You don't have to live in Japan though to use a bento box. For school-age kids, there are plenty of simple, plastic bento boxes to choose from (we like the boxes from LaptopLunches.com). In this week's show, we share some bento packing tips as well as favorite school lunch and snack ideas from blog readers and podcast listeners. We also serve up our newest recipe for Thousand Island Roast Beef Wraps.

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Episode 47: Lowdown on Legumes

March 18, 2009

26 minutes

Legumes are some of the healthiest foods on the planet yet they are often misunderstood. Legumes include thousands of plants -- beans, lentils, peanuts, peas, and soybeans -- that have seed pods split along both sides when ripe. Ask most people, "what’s a legume?" and you’ll hear a bunch of answers such as, "a body of water," or "a grassy swampy area," (lagoon) and "stockings" or "socks" (leggings)! Legumes are packed with protein, fiber, iron, folate and other health enhancing nutrients. The two kid-friendly recipes in this show are Mexican Lasagna featuring black beans and Peanut Butter Power Cookies featuring peanuts, a legume and not a nut.

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Episode 46: Irish Food Light

March 11, 2009

23 minutes

On today's show we celebrate St. Patrick's Day with some Irish inspired recipes. Though neither one of us is Irish, we never miss an opportunity to celebrate the foods and flavors of any holiday. For St. Patrick's Day, we take traditional corned beef and use it in a slimmed down, more nutritious version of corned beef hash (did you know a 1-cup serving of canned corned beef hash over 1,600 mg of sodium?). You're going to love our recipe for Corned Beef & Carrot Hash. We also take traditional Irish bread pudding and give it a makeover for our Better-for-You Bread Pudding.

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Episode 45: No Whine with Dinner

March 4, 2009

23 minutes

On today's show, we share tips and tricks for putting the kibosh on your kids' moans and groans at the dinner table. For us, there's nothing worse than spending precious time on making dinner only to have the kids complain and whine when it's served. That's why today's show is called, No Whine with Dinner. Our goal is to show you how to make mealtime pleasant and peaceful and to ultimately bring better nutrition to your family table. Some of our tips include establishing a "zero tolerance whine policy," hiring the kids to be recipe reviewers (click here for a copy of our Recipe Reviewer Chart), and making mealtime fun and enjoyable by using pretty placemats, lighting a candle, using a Lazy Susan, etc.

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Episode 44: Healthy Comfort Food

February 25, 2009

26 minutes

On today's show, we're adding a healthy, kid-friendly twist to comfort food. Comfort food can be notoriously high in fat, calories and sodium and somewhat lacking in the good nutrition department. The result: All those stick-to-your-ribs bites end up sticking to your waistline. Our two recipes – Chicken & Broccoli Casserole with Crunchy Almond Topping and Slow Cooked Barbecue Beef are easy to make and are guaranteed to appeal to your entire family.

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Episode 43: Seafood Kids will Eat

February 18, 2009

23 minutes

Seafood isn't exactly the number-one food kids clamor for, so on today's show we share tips for getting your entire family hooked for life! Seafood – salmon, shrimp, tilapia, catfish – is a great source of high-quality protein, rich in heart-healthy omega-3 fats and contains nutrients that promote good health. Our two recipes, Almond-Crusted Tilapia and Shells with Shrimp & Edamame are sure to appeal to your kids, even if they're picky!

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Episode 42: Valentine's Without the Guilt

February 11, 2009

22 minutes

On this week's show, we let our hair down with two dessert recipes that feature one of our favorite foods: chocolate! Chocolate is one of those foods that says, "I love you." (It's too bad Brussels sprouts and broccoli don't elicit that same warm & fuzzy feeling). To show all the special people in your life how much you love them, try our Chocolaty Coconut Party Torte and our Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries – two recipes with some surprising and healthy ingredients.

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Episode 41: Pressure Cooking 101

February 4, 2009

28 minutes

In today's show, we turn the dinner hour into the dinner minutes. Recently, we discovered the amazing ease, health benefits, and convenience of cooking in a pressure cooker (not the one your grandmother used but the modern-day style that won’t explode!). To help busy families get nutritious meals on the table quickly, we have two recipes: Butternut Squash Risotto, bursting with great flavor and immune-boosting vitamin A, and Shane's Fabulous Lentil Soup, a kid-friendly recipe we got from pressure cooker guru, Jill Nussinow (AKA The Veggie Queen).

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Episode 40: Super Bowl Light

January 28, 2009

26 minutes

To celebrate this year's Super Bowl, we created two deliciously healthy recipes for you, your friends, and your family. The first recipe, Tailgate Chili, is made with two types of beans – Great Northern and red kidney – and is perfect for the vegetarians in your life. Our other recipe for Post-Season Pesto Pizza is bursting with flavor thanks to two of our favorite ingredients: caramelized onions and basil pesto. This recipe is also versatile -- you can use the ingredients and layer them on two 16-ounce Italian bread loaves versus the two pizza crusts. As for who we are rooting for in this year's Super Bowl ... The Patriots (ooops, they didn't even make it into the playoffs this year)!

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Episode 39: Winter Vegetables

January 21, 2009

24 minutes

Just because it's cold outside (especially here in New England where we live) doesn't mean vegetables are out of season. Cruise the supermarket produce section and you'll see an array of colorful winter veggies – everything from broccoli and Brussels sprouts to snow peas and squash. For today's show, we'll tempt your family's taste buds with two vegetable side dishes: Saucy Spaghetti Squash and Mashed Potatoes & Turnips.

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Episode 38: Host a Cooking Party

January 14, 2009

21 minutes

When our cookbook was released in 2004, we wanted to share our recipes and tips with fellow moms and dads, so we started a series of cooking demonstrations called Meal Makeover Mom Cooking Parties. We traveled the country and met amazing people along the way. Since we couldn't keep up with the travel, we created a do-it-yourself guide -- complete with a sample invitation, suggested recipes, and an FAQ -- on our website. The parties are perfect for mother's groups, PTAs, or a bunch of friends who want to get together to learn and laugh! Some of the recipes we suggest are Corny Salmon Cakes and B.L.T. in a Bowl.

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Episode 37: Recipe Rescue

January 7, 2009

23 minutes

On today's show, we'll share our best-kept secrets for giving recipes a healthy and delicious makeover. If you think healthy means bland and boring, you'll love our tips and tricks for making your favorite family recipes fast, flavorful and more nutritious than ever. New on our Meal Makeover Moms' Kitchen blog is a feature called, Recipe Rescue. Readers send us their favorite recipe and tell us why they want us to give it a makeover. We choose a new recipe every few weeks, give it a rescue and then showcase it on the blog. Two recipes we've "rescued" recently are: Cheesy Spinach Bites a healthier version of spinach balls and Double Strawberry Smoothie Pie, featuring a better-for-you Graham cracker crust.

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Episode 36: New Year's Resolutions

December 31, 2008

25 minutes

On today's show, we ring in the New Year with recipes and tips for sticking to your New Year's Resolutions. Of course we don't know what your resolutions are but we can take a guess! Getting fit, losing weight, eating right, and encouraging picky eaters to try new foods are some of the most popular ones we hear about. To help families eat right in 2009, we have a recipe for Confetti Chicken Wraps a healthy alternative to fast food (because it's super fast) and Smooshed Sweet Potatoes, a kid-friendly dish that's sure to help everyone get more veggies on the table.

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Episode 35: Food Reflections

December 24, 2008

24 minutes

We take a reflective look back at 2008 and dish about our favorite recipe makeovers, restaurant meals, and new food products as well as our most exciting food adventures – can you believe Liz's son Josh caught an 8-pound lobster in Maine? We also share our predictions for the top 2009 food & nutrition trends including omega-3s, vitamin D, sodium, and sustainability.

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Episode 34: Hearty Winter Dinners

December 17, 2008

25 minutes

Now that the days are shorter and the weather is colder, we’re spending more time in the kitchen cooking up hearty dinners for our families. To keep you warm, well nourished and well fed this winter, try our "Mom the House Smells Great" Roasted Chicken and our Lazy Day Beef & Vegetable Soup. The aroma of the chicken will entice even the pickiest of eater to the table, and the slow cooker soup is so easy and tasty that everyone in your family is sure to love it.

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Episode 33: Holiday Cookie Swap

December 10, 2008

26 minutes

There's nothing better than getting together with family and friends to swap holiday cookies. Even though we're dietitians, when it comes to holiday treats, our attitude is more elf than scrooge. That said, however, we can never resist the opportunity to give the sweetest, most gooey goodies a healthy makeover. In this show, we offer tips for hosting a holiday cookie swap and share two of our favorite recipe makeovers: Ginger Drizzle Cookies and Peppermint Meringue Snowballs (which are perfect for people on a gluten-free diet).

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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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Episode 31: Holiday Party Nibbles

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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Episode 1: Cooking with the Moms

April 13, 2008

3 minutes

Introduction to Our New Podcast Series

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