Autumn Recipes: Z is for Zucchini

We made it. It took nearly a month, but today marks the last entry in our Autumn Recipes A-Z series. Hopefully, you’ve added a few new seasonal recipes to your fall repertoire and in the process you’ve been inspired to experiment with dishes that wouldn’t typically find their place on your dining room table. Today, we’re focusing on another seasonal ingredient: zucchini. The versatile, green vegetable (technically, part of the gourd family) can be added to both savory and sweet dishes. My favorite zucchini recipe comes courtesy of Food Network’s Paula Deen (no surprise). Her Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread is … Continue reading

More Simple Back-to-School Breakfast Treats

When you have one child screaming about a lost backpack and another crying about a wet diaper just as the school bus is rolling down your street I can guarantee the last thing you’re worried about is whether your family’s breakfast is nutritionally sound. Of course, given the time to prepare, what parent isn’t going to opt for breakfast items that are healthy and delicious? The following recipes fit the bill. Both are nutritious and can be made in advance. The first is a kicked up a bran muffin that is loaded with flavor. The apples, pineapples, brown sugar and … Continue reading