• Last updated 8/24/12 by Mothering Editorial

By Cynthia Lair Try this sweet, nutty combo for a new twist on the usual peanut butter and jelly. It's quick to make, and I think you'll be surprised at the delicious and satisfying taste.1/3 cup unsweetened apple butter1 teaspoon white or mellow miso1/4 cup almond butterwhole-grain breadIn a small bowl, stir miso into apple butter. Spread one slice of bread with a light layer of almond butter, the other with apple-miso butter, and put together. Preparation: 5 minutes Makes 4-5 sandwiches read more

• Last updated 8/24/12 by Mothering Editorial

By Ashisha, Mothering Articles Editor A delightfully good, sunflower-seeds-are-good-for-you cookie that your family will declare a favorite!1 cup butter or substitute 1 cup brown sugar 1/4 to 1 cup sugar, depending on your taste preference2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 cups flour3/4 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking soda3 cups quick oats 1 cup sunflower seeds Cream together butter, brown sugar and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla to creamed butter and sugars, and beat. Combine with flour, baking soda and oats, and mix thoroughly. Stir in sunflower seeds. Form into a long... read more

• Last updated 8/24/12 by Mothering Editorial

By Cathe Olson This healthy granola makes a great topping for fruit or yogurt. You can even eat it alone for a crunchy snack.2 1/4 cups rolled oats1/2 cup uncooked millet1/3 cup honey, brown rice syrup, agave nectar, or maple syrup1/4 cup tahini2 tablespoons water1/3 cup pumpkin seeds1/3 cup sunflower seeds1 tablespoon flaxseeds1 tablespoon sesame seedsMakes 8 servings Preheat oven to 250ºF. Place rolled oats and millet on baking sheet. Roast for 1 hour. In small pan, melt sweetener, tahini, and water together over low heat. In large bowl, toss oats, millet, and seeds... read more

• Last updated 10/23/12 by emilyfrischmann

Pakistani Kima is an Indian Beef Curry recipe with delicious flavor and aroma. The spices are very fragrant and the mixture of vegetables adds color and taste complexity. Even if you aren’t a fan of Curries or Indian dishes, you will likely like this dish as it has a milder taste. All of my kids love this recipe and will eat it by the bowlful. We even use leftovers as the filler for omelets. This dish can be made quickly in one-pan for easy clean-up and re-heats really well. It’s also very budget friendly! Prep Time: 5-10 minutes     Cook Time:... read more

• Last updated 10/23/12 by emilyfrischmann

Peiling, Stock Free Images Here’s a fun story to help non-Muslim children learn about Eid al-Fitr – the celebration taking place at the end of the Ramadan fast.  In Indonesia, this celebration is called Lebaran, or Idul Fitri. This story is based in part on my experience living in a one room house with a family of 6 Indonesians for 4 months in a remote village in West Kalimantan. Together with my host family, I baked (and mostly ate) countless Lebaran cookies. What similarities can your child find to how your family celebrates special... read more

• Last updated 8/15/12 by Mothering Editorial

By Cathe Olson 1 8- or 9-inch pie crust, partially prebaked 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cups chopped leeks 3 eggs 1 1/4 cups plain yogurt 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 cup shredded cheese 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese 1/4 cup chopped parsley Preheat oven to 350 F. Prepare pie crust and place in 8- or 9-inch pie pan. With fork, prick crust all over. Bake 10 minutes. Remove from oven. Increase oven temperature to 375 degrees. Warm skillet to medium-low heat. Add olive oil and leeks. Let cook, stirring occasionally for about 10 minutes, or until soft. In bowl,... read more

• Last updated 8/15/12 by Mothering Editorial

By Cynthia Lair This dish is simple. Buying fresh eggs from pastured hens makes the flavor deeper and richer. Muir Glen Fire-Roasted Chopped Tomatoes with green chiles is an excellent product to use; some or all of the chile peppers can be omitted.1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil1/4 cup chopped onion3 cloves garlic, minced3 chile peppers: serrano, habanero, jalapeno16-oz can chopped tomatoespinch sea saltpinch chile powder1 tablespoon butter4 corn tortillas4 eggsgrated cheese or sour creamslices of ripe avocadoblack beansHeat oil in a medium-size skillet. Add onion,... read more

• Last updated 8/15/12 by Mothering Editorial

This is a recipe my whole family loves, which is rare. It's good for regular evening meals, or for a nice company dinner. And it's easy to make too! This recipe feeds about five people, with some leftovers usually. I make it with a side of rice, and veggies.3 chicken breasts, cut into 2 inch strips1/4 tsp salt1/4 tsp pepper1/2 c olive oil1/2 c flour6 cloves garlic, minced2-3 tbsp minced cilantro (3 if fresh)4 tbsp butter cut into pieces1/4 c white cooking wine (putting wine in the oven can be dangerous, please use caution)3/4 waterPreheat oven to 400 degrees F. Mix... read more

• Last updated 10/24/12 by emilyfrischmann

 Every kid loves cupcakes, but not every mother loves the sugar high that often accompanies them! This is a healthy cupcake that kids and moms can both enjoy! The fun cupcake look combines savory meatloaf with a whipped sweet potato “frosting” that makes meatloaf fun for kids! The combination of protein and healthy starch from the sweet potato provides long lasting energy. These are a kid favorite at our house and I often make them ahead for easy-to-pack lunches for the kids or on-the-go snacks. The other advantage to meatloaf cupcakes is that... read more

• Last updated 10/19/12 by emilyfrischmann

I admit, even though it isn’t always the healthiest option, I enjoy going out to eat sometimes just for the reprieve from cooking! One of my favorite places is Chipotle, and they are definitely on the healthier end of the eating out spectrum, but they can be pricey, especially with four kids. This recipe has a similar taste to a salad bowl from Chipotle but is easy to make at home. Often, I just cook extra chicken from a night earlier in the week so I can assemble these without any cooking… almost as good as eating out! The other advantage to this... read more