Try cooking together next time, this will help initiate some quality time while making it a fun activity.
Brianne
Ladies, are you tired of cooking dinner every night? We hear ya! Luckily it’s National Men Make Dinner Day! We can hear the cheers all across America. Ask your hubby, best friend, pops, grandpa, or any man in your life to help whip up a special something. In fact, we’ll even help out by handing them a fail-proof recipe. Get him to whip up this yummy pesto lasagna recipe … all he has to do is put it together and pop it in the oven.
Pesto Lasagna
- 8 ounces organic whole wheat lasagna noodles
- 15 ounces organic part-skim ricotta
- 1/3 cup chopped organic basil
- 1/4 cup toasted organic pine nuts
- 1/3 cup packaged organic pesto
- 4 ounces shredded organic part-skim mozzarella
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cook the noodles according to the package directions. Set aside.
2. Combine the ricotta, basil, and pine nuts in a small bowl. Set aside.
3. Spray a 9×13 baking pan with cooking spray. Spread 1/3 of the pesto into the bottom of the pan.
4. Cover with half the noodles. Spread half the herb/ricotta mixture over the noodles.
5. Repeat with another 1/3 of the pesto, the remaining noodles, the remaining herb/ricotta mixture, then cover the whole thing with the pesto.
6. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the top.
7. Bake for 30-45 minutes or until heated through and bubbling.
Written by Greenista Girl Brianne
Photos by SassyHongKong
According to an Askmen.com survey, 57 percent of men cook at home and enjoy doing it. We could definitely get used to that!
Greenista Girl Shubhra livens up plain oatmeal by mixing in mashed fresh organic bananas and strawberries together, and her baby girl eats it up for a healthy start to her day.
Shubhra
Stumped when you hear the words “Mommy, what’s for dinner?” Allow cookbook author Lisa Barnes to save the day with her collection of healthy and organic dishes that make you and your little ones happy. She has two awesome cookbooks, The Petit Appetit Cookbook: Easy Organic Recipes to Nurture Your Baby and Toddler and Petit Appetit: Eat, Drink, and Be Merry: Easy, Organic Snacks, Beverages, and Party Foods for Kids of All Ages . We love how she gives fancy and flavorful food choices for your 4-month-old to 4-year-old. Lisa really knows how to pair up her fruits and gives ideas on what fresh fruit puree combinations go well together such as mangoes with pears, kiwis with bananas, and papaya with apricot… hmmm. This sounds so gourmet and delish we are gonna make some extra “baby food” for ourselves too.
Written by Greenista Girl Shubhra
Photos by Petit Appetit
Fresh bananas (make sure it’s organic) are readily available, easy to carry as a snack, and make an excellent fruit choice. They are an excellent source of potassium, which is beneficial for heart and bone health.
Greenista Girl Shubhra serves this mint chutney with samosas, which are Indian pea and potato turnovers.
Shubhra
Think that you can only get a nice burst of mint flavor from some gum that twins chew? Try getting a clean mouth by chewing on fresh organic mint leaves instead. You can easily grow it in a small pot by your windowsill … or buy it, we won’t judge. Another great way to use fresh mint leaves is to make mint chutney. It makes a great dipping condiment (remember those samosas from last week?) or even a spread on your sandwich. Greenista Girl Shubhra shares her mint recipes from her new cookbook, Entice with Spice – Easy Indian Recipes for Busy People.
Mint Chutney
Makes ½ cup – Prep time: 10 minutes – Refrigerator life: 5 days- Freezer life: 1 month
Defrosting method: Stir the refrigerated or defrosted chutney and serve either chilled or at room temperature.
- ½ small onion, coarsely chopped
- 1½ cups packed fresh mint leaves, rinsed
- Juice of ½ lime
- ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1. Rinse the chopped onion with cold water to reduce the bitterness.
2. Process all the ingredients in a mini food processor until almost smooth, but do not purée it because some texture looks nice.
3. Enjoy now or refrigerate or freeze for later!
Recipe courtesy of Shubhra Ramineni. www.enticewithspice.com
Written by Greenista Girl Shubhra
Photos by Shubhra Ramineni
The refresing aroma of mint is a quick remedy for nausea. Plus, natural balms made of mint or mint oil relieves headaches when rubbed on your forehead and nose.
Greenista Girl Shubhra loves that she can use her sturdy metal spatulas without banging up and scratching the Scanpan frypan.
Shubhra
Stuck on using non-stick cookware but worried about its safety? Problem solved – the Scanpan line of non-stick cookware is safe, durable, and eco-friendly. It is the first PFOA-free and PTFE-free nonstick cookware (which means no Teflon), and is made of recycled aluminum with a ceramic titanium finish that’s 10 times harder than steel. So you can use metal utensils and stick it in the dishwasher without damaging it. What’s even better is that the thick bases are designed to cook with less energy as you braise, sear, deglaze, or cook in the oven (up to 500 °F). So no need to walk … er, cook on eggshells anymore … fry up and enjoy that egg in the morning on a Scanpan non-stick pan with no worries!
Written by Greenista Girl Shubhra
Photos by Crate and Barrel
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), a carcinogen in animals, is used in the production of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). PTFE is also known by the brand name Teflon and is used as a non-stick coating for pans and other cookware. PTFE begins to deteriorate after the temperature of cookware reaches about 500 °F, so it is better to cook with pans that do not have PTFE in them.
Get your child involved in preparing healthy snacks or meals. They will be more willing to eat something they created.
Greenista Girl Shivani
Ready to shower your kids with some culinary love? Expect to be showered right back with amore after you whip them up a healthy (yet yummy) organic meal from the Petit Appetit Cookbook. Author Lisa Barnes shows mamas how to create their own fresh baby food for tots 4 months to 4 years while teaching you the importance of eating organically. Try over 150 recipes for meals, school lunches, snacks, and even drinks … no soda here! Think you’re too busy to cook, mama? Think again. All the recipes are created with the stretched-to-thin mama in mind. You can even find recipes organized by favorite texture. Now, if your child wants something chewy or crunchy, you’ll have an amazing recipe ready to go. We’ll take our kiss now.
Written by Greenista Girl Shivani
Photo by Petit Appetit
One out of every 12 people is malnourished. Cooking organically for your child and involving them not only helps them gain essential nutrients, but also prevents bad eating habits!
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