Rose McAvoy

Follow these 5 steps to achieve your New Year’s resolution

Follow these 5 steps to achieve your New Year’s resolution

Quality goal setting is an art and a science. A strong goal…

 

Defeating deprivation: Weight loss can be fun and sustainable

Defeating deprivation: Weight loss can be fun and sustainable

Earlier this year I conducted a survey to learn more about the…

 

To teach kids about healthful eating, show, don’t tell

To teach kids about healthful eating, show, don’t tell

We are a household of chatty people. I talk to my kids…

 

Recipe for easy peasy sugar pumpkin puree

Recipe for easy peasy sugar pumpkin puree

If you bought any of the smaller sugar pumpkins to decorate for fall, don’t toss them into the compost now that Thanksgiving has passed. Homemade… Continue reading

Recipe for easy peasy sugar pumpkin puree
Coffee cake perfect for pre-feast brunch on Thanksgiving

Coffee cake perfect for pre-feast brunch on Thanksgiving

Holiday gatherings, and Thanksgiving especially, already require a lot of meal planning and cooking. With all the fuss surrounding the main meal, it is easy… Continue reading

Coffee cake perfect for pre-feast brunch on Thanksgiving
Freezing taco meat ahead of time makes preparation a snap

Freezing taco meat ahead of time makes preparation a snap

If your family loves taco night as much as mine does, you are going to love this quick and easy recipe for preparing three batches… Continue reading

Freezing taco meat ahead of time makes preparation a snap
5 expert healthy food hacks so you save time and eat better

5 expert healthy food hacks so you save time and eat better

1. Rethink fast food: Busy people don’t need fast food they need food fast. Instead of hitting the drive-through, head to the grocery store. You… Continue reading

5 expert healthy food hacks so you save time and eat better
Roasted pumpkin soup. (Rose McAvoy)

Keep it light with this creamy roasted pumpkin soup

Given a choice, I have always preferred creamy to broth-based soups. The rich flavor and luscious texture of a creamy soup ranks very high on… Continue reading

Roasted pumpkin soup. (Rose McAvoy)
Short on time and energy? Try these easy Asian-inspired dishes

Short on time and energy? Try these easy Asian-inspired dishes

When your family is stressed, try these side dishes, which make it easier to eat at home

Short on time and energy? Try these easy Asian-inspired dishes
Apples: Fall comfort food and connection to our past

Apples: Fall comfort food and connection to our past

I can no longer count the number of hours I have spent inching west on U.S. 2 after a weekend in the mountains. The all-too-familiar… Continue reading

Apples: Fall comfort food and connection to our past
Fast, healthy meals help you focus when life spins out of control

Fast, healthy meals help you focus when life spins out of control

The very first thing I do when life feels chaotic is create certainty with food. Meeting our physical needs in a healthy way is extremely… Continue reading

Fast, healthy meals help you focus when life spins out of control
Prepared vegetables get healthy food on the table fast

Prepared vegetables get healthy food on the table fast

I’m sure you agree, vegetables are an essential ingredient in any healthy diet. They’re particularly important when it comes to eating for weight loss. Frozen… Continue reading

Prepared vegetables get healthy food on the table fast
Homemade granola: Wonderful to eat, wonderfully simple to make

Homemade granola: Wonderful to eat, wonderfully simple to make

I remember my first batch of homemade granola. I was sure something so wonderful would be complicated to make at home. I mean, if making… Continue reading

Homemade granola: Wonderful to eat, wonderfully simple to make
Don’t suppress cravings, and try this diet indulgence instead
Don’t suppress cravings, and try this diet indulgence instead
Ginger steamed cod pays homage to family cat

Ginger steamed cod pays homage to family cat

This week we mourn the end of a 15-year bro-mance that spanned two generations of men in my life and one spirited cat. Not long… Continue reading

Ginger steamed cod pays homage to family cat
Peach caprese salad puts summer on the table, quickly and easily

Peach caprese salad puts summer on the table, quickly and easily

I am a big fan of recipes that come together quickly, and the healthier the better. I especially love recipes so simple that they hardly… Continue reading

Peach caprese salad puts summer on the table, quickly and easily
Fresh corn pairs nicely with bacon on the skillet

Fresh corn pairs nicely with bacon on the skillet

Before it was labeled a foodie trend, my family ate seasonally because that was how everyone ate. The summer months in particular were marked with… Continue reading

Fresh corn pairs nicely with bacon on the skillet
Pork tenderloin an easy dish for casual summer get-togethers

Pork tenderloin an easy dish for casual summer get-togethers

Summer is my favorite time of year to host a casual meal for friends. Sunny days and balmy evenings are perfect for catching up and… Continue reading

Pork tenderloin an easy dish for casual summer get-togethers