Peppermint Layer Cake

Peppermint Layer Cake

Peppermint Layer Cake

Don’t hang all your candy canes on the tree this year… put them to use in this tasty and festive Peppermint Layer Cake! Find even more great recipes for every season on our desserts page.

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Health Hacks for the Holidays

Health Hacks for the Holidays

As we look forward to the holidays, we eagerly await gatherings, big or small, with our dearest family and friends. The holidays are my favorite time of year for many reasons including the snow (yes, I am a true Midwesterner!) and the food. I love testing out new recipes and putting a new spin on old ones that have been passed down for generations. 

Before Thanksgiving arrives, I’m sharing 5 of my best health hacks for the holidays. Don’t wait until January 1st! These simple tricks can allow you to find balance in enjoying all that the holidays have to offer while feeling your best and staying on track.

1.) Fruit & Veggie Platters are For More Than Just the Party

Fruit and veggie platters are for more than just the special celebrations. Make fruit and veggie trays at home with washed and pre-cut produce. Take them out and set on the table for meals and snack times. When fruits and veggies are washed and ready to eat, you’ll find yourself reaching for more. Make a new platter every few days to keep the produce fresh! 

When you do get together with family and friends, offer to bring a vegetable-based dish or fresh fruit. Then be sure to fill 1/2 your plate with fruits and veggies as you go through the line. You can still enjoy tasting the flavors of the other dishes without feeling over-stuffed.

2.) Sip Smarter with Better Beverages

Beverages can often times be the culprit for excess calories and added sugar. Stay hydrated by always keeping a water bottle with you that you can re-fill throughout the day. Limit the intake of sugar sweetened beverage such as fruit cocktail juices and sodas. Instead, try a variety of flavors of zero calorie sparkling waters or low calorie flavored beverages. For parties, I suggest serving fun mocktails, too, such as our Citrus Pomegranate Sparkling Mocktail, made with sparkling water and 100% fruit juice to wow the crowd and your taste buds!

3.) Simple Ingredient Swaps!

So many of us (including me!) crave comfort food this time of year. The warm hearty soups, roasts in the crock pot, and creamy green bean casserole are some of my favorites. Many of these comfort foods are higher in sodium and saturated fat depending on our ingredient choices. By making a couple simple swaps in the ingredients, you can significantly improve the nutrition of your dish without sacrificing flavor. Here are a few that are perfect for your favorite holiday comfort-food dishes. 

  • Broth → Low Sodium / Salt Free Broth
  • White flour → Whole wheat white flour
  • Mayo, sour cream → Plain, non-fat Greek yogurt
    • Plain, non-fat Greek Yogurt can be used in so many dishes! Check here for more ideas!
  • Vegetable oil → Canola Oil or try 1/2 unsweetened applesauce and 1/2 canola oil!
  • Chocolate Chips → 60% Cocoa dark chocolate baking chips
  • Half and half → Fat Free half and half
  • Peanut Butter → Natural Peanut Butter (Ingredients are just peanuts!)
  • Instead of making a cake or cupcakes try mini cupcakes to shrink the portion size
  • Pumpkin pie in the can →  Go for 100% canned pumpkin puree + add your own spices     

4.) Get up and Move!

Just because the weather is cooler doesn’t mean you can’t find ways to stay active. Grab that parka and those mittens and hit the trails or finds ways to stay active at home! Don’t let your watch tell you it’s time to move every hour, stay ahead of it and stay active however you can. Whether you’re deep cleaning your house for guests or chasing little ones around, there is always something to do to keep you moving. 

5.) Focus on What’s Important: Good Company

The food might taste good, but the relationships with our friends and family are so good for the soul. Enjoy your plate of your favorite dishes this holiday season, but fill your heart with joy by enjoying in conversation with those you love the most. 

 

Wishing you and yours a healthy holiday season, 

Amy
Registered Dietitian

 

Adults Cook at Home: The Perfect Charcuterie Board

Welcome to our Virtual Adults Cook at Home Cooking Class! We’re so glad you’re here!  We’ve created this Guide to help you prepare for the our upcoming LIVE class on Tuesday, November 17th at 1:30pm CST   

You may have heard of the term before or even seen it on a restaurant menu, but what does charcuterie mean? ‘Charcuterie’ comes from the French term meaning cooked meat. While charcuterie boards contain a variety of cured meats, they also include a wide array of delicious cheeses as well as dried fruits, tangy pickles, crispy crackers and sweet jams.  

During our LIVE Facebook Live—Adults Cook at Home: The Perfect Charcuterie Board—we will be sharing our favorite tips for creating a gorgeous (and delicious) charcuterie board this holiday season, including:  

  • Our favorite flavor combinations
  • How to cut cheeses of all forms
  • Wine and beer pairings  

Supplies to Have on Hand at Home:

  • Display Board (Think marble, slate, or wood)
  • Ramekins or small bowls
  • Cutting Boards
  • Chef’s Knife
  • Paring Knife
  • Cheese Spreader/Knife (optional)

Full Class Shopping List:

Cheese 

  • Aged cheddar 
  • Hard cheese (choose 1-2) 
    • Havarti 
    • Gouda 
    • Muenster
    • Gruyere 
  • Fresh cheese (choose 1-2) 
    • Brie 
    • Feta 
    • Cheese curds 
    • Blue Cheese 
  • Other cheese (optional) 
    • Find a fun merlot cheese or chive cheese spread? Add it to your cart! 
  • Charcuterie (choose 2-3) 
    • Sausage
    • Salami 
    • Prosciutto 
    • Pate 
  • Accessorize (choose 3-4) 
    • Grapes 
    • Dates 
    • Fig jam 
    • Honey 
    • Green olives 
    • Walnuts 
    • Crusty bread 
    • Crackers 
  • Beer and/or wine pairings 
    • Pilsner 
    • Riesling 
    • Pinot Noir 

Questions? 

Please email our team of Registered Dietitians at Supermarket.Dietitians@Cobornsinc.com 

This Adults Cook at Home class was sponsored by Midwest Dairy.  

 

Cooking With Kids!

Although we are all proud and tough here in the midwest, we often just need to stay inside to stay warm on these brisk winter days! However, we may get a little antsy if we’re stuck inside for too long, especially with kids around.

A great family activity is cooking or baking together, especially around the holidays! I can almost guarantee that when you cook with the kids, the kitchen will be a bit more of a mess, but it will all be worth it! No matter their age, cooking can be a great way to encourage kids to try new foods, develop new skills, and learn to follow instructions.

How to get the kids involved at every age:

The Big Question: What Do We Make?!

There are so many great recipes that incorporate fruits and vegetables that are so easy and fun for kids to make.  Here are a few of my favorites:

Confetti Quesadillas

Everyone loves confetti, right!? What about confetti quesadillas? This is a fun spin on your classic quesadilla that adds in the veggies, beans and whole grains. Perfect for Taco Tuesdays for a quick weeknight dinner! 

Pizza Night 

Build pizza your way on a whole grain pizza crust! This is always a hit with kids and they can add whatever toppings they like. Try making fun faces on the pizzas using veggies to make eating veggies more fun! 

Blueberry, Avocado, and Banana Smoothie Bowl 

This is a great way to get more fruit in your kids’ diets! They’ll have fun adding things in the blender and watching it mix. It’s a great afternoon snack or the perfect breakfast to start their day (and yours!) off right! 

 

 

Share with us on Instagram @Coborns_Stores what you and your kids are cooking up! Join in the conversation with the #kidscookingcreations! 

Wishing you all a happy and healthy holiday season,

Amy RD, LD 

Easter Side Dishes

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I know most of us are planning our Easter dinner already which most likely means the traditional ham as well as all the favorite side dishes that our family and friends love. Once in a while, it’s nice to mix things up and try some new recipes too! Continue reading

A Day in the Life of a Dietitian During the Holidays

A Day in the Life of a Dietitian During the Holidays

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Yes, we’re real people too. I promise I’m not the girl walking into my parent’s house for Thanksgiving carrying kale and carrot sticks. I love this time of year because it brings together my three most favorite things in the world: Family + Friends & Food. Continue reading