Category Archives: Healthy Cooking

6 Tips to Help You Pack Lunches Like a Pro

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By: Amanda Schroeder Though it seems to have just begun, summer is officially coming to a close and, for many of us, this means settling into a school-time routine. Even if you are child-free and/or not in school, this time of year also signifies earlier mornings to accompany the reemergence of school zone speed limits, school buses, and overall heavier morning traffic. Waking up with the roosters can be quite the challenge and, let’s face it: sometimes that snooze button feels like an absolute necessity! Despite the busy… Read More →

The Difference Between the Dates

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By: Rachel Nannola Ever wonder what the date on the side of a food package means? The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates that Americans throw away the equivalent of 162 billion dollars in food every year. The dates on the sides of packaging can be confusing, which is probably why people are throwing away food unnecessarily. So let’s talk about what each type of packaging date means: “Sell by” date tells the store how long to display the product, which means you should buy the product before… Read More →

Hummus: The Versatile and Flavorful Summer Snack!

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By: Jillian Randall Hummus is a healthy snack to be enjoyed at any time! Hummus is packed with essential nutrients and contains a hearty serving of protein and fiber. The olive oil used in hummus is a great source of omega 3 and 6 fatty acids, vitamin E and healthy monounsaturated fat. Hummus is easy to make, just throw all the ingredients together into a food processor or blender and run until smooth. Tahini is sesame seed paste, which helps hummus maintain its smooth texture, but can be conveniently replaced with peanut butter or left… Read More →

Vegetable Shepherd’s Pie

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By: Wren Fair Nothing can beat the soul warming comfort of a Shepherd’s Pie! My vegetarian version, featuring a mashed potato top, still provides that sumptuous, soul food flavor without all the calories. As with most recipes you’ll find on Live Well, you can easily substitute the filling vegetables and spices with ingredients you already have. Vegetable Shepherd’s Pie Ingredients: 4 medium potatoes (any kind will do!) 1 head of broccoli 1 summer squash 3 medium carrots 1/2 medium onion 2 cloves garlic 1 tsp each of dried basil, rosemary,… Read More →

Simple Roasted Tomatillo Salsa

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By: Wren Fair As the weather warms up and central Texas bursts into bloom, now is the perfect time to enjoy some flavorful salsa outdoors with friends and family. Salsa is one of those rare snacks that is both delicious and provides a healthy serving of vegetables. I’ve often attempted to make a tomato based salsa, only to be disappointed when it comes out a sickly shade of pink rather than a vibrant red. When using tomatillos, you will be guaranteed a beautifully green salsa verde every time. Roasting the tomatillos… Read More →