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About Noel

Noel Lizotte is breaking free of corporate stress with convenience cooking! She writes a weekly syndicated column, contributes monthly to www.Culinarychat.net and has authored a cookbook: Apron Free Cooking.

Nutritious Meals in Minutes

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Food Network Star Jamie Deen Shares Simple Tips and Tricks for Family Meal Time Success Hidden Valley Ranch (Family Features) After a chaotic day of shuttling kids around from school to appointments to sports practices, finding time to prepare a delicious meal that the whole family will enjoy can be challenging. Getting everyone around the dinner table for a meal provides the perfect opportunity to encourage children to explore new foods and build healthy eating habits for life, but with busy schedules it’s often easier said than done. Food Network star and father of two, Jamie Deen, has partnered with the makers of Hidden Valley® products  to offer some tips that help his family cut through the kitchen chaos and join together to enjoy nutritious and hearty family meals. Don’t give up: This is important to remember as your children grow. Don’t think that you’ve hit a wall when they say they don’t like something and that your recipe catalog is now reduced to only things they like. Give the “rejected” ingredients another try later on. Both you and your kids may be surprised at the results! For a new take on a veggie side that the whole family will … Continue reading →

Simple Steps for a Smooth Start to Your Day

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Cheesy Scallion Omelet (Family Features) With so many things to do in a day, it’s easy to rush through the morning. But getting a smooth start can lead to a more productive day, leaving you feeling great and full of energy. Here are a few simple tips to make the most of your morning: Set Your Alarm Earlier – Think of what you can do with an extra 15 minutes added to your morning. Getting up earlier will set a relaxed tone for the day and could even get you to work on time. Take Time for Breakfast – Your body and mind need fuel to get you through the morning, so set aside enough time to enjoy breakfast. Be sure your breakfast is complete with a variety of fresh fruit, whole grains and protein. Add some creamy goodness to eggs or whole wheat bagels with The Laughing Cow Smooth Sensations Cream Cheese Spread. Plan for Exercise – If you find it hard to break into a sweat in the wee hours of the morning, set out your workout gear in a visible spot before bed. Make sure you have everything you need ready – shorts, tops, shoes, socks, a … Continue reading →

Spinach Salad with Strawberries Recipe

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Syndicated column from week of May 20, 2013.  Salads are a great way to celebrate spring’s arrival and the beginning of gardening season. This super salad is an excellent light lunch for two. It’s full of flavor and vitamins. I usually use a combination of lettuce and spinach in my salads, but this one relies on the fresh spinach leaves for the base. The result is a slightly lighter salad, yet it stands on its own quite easily. This recipe is for two servings. That makes it nice to fix for a summer lunch and you won’t extra salad to worry about saving for supper. It’s also a great recipe for a single supper serving. Spinach Salad   Ingredients: 2 cups fresh baby spinach 1 hard boiled egg 1 cup cooked broccoli 1 cooked chicken tender ¼ cup cheese crumbles 4 strawberries, sliced 2 slices rye bread, cubed Italian dressing Directions: Tear the spinach leaves into several pieces each. Slice the hardboiled egg and layer over the spinach. Add the cooked, chopped broccoli and chicken. Sprinkle the cheese and strawberry slices over the salad. Top with bread cubes and dressing. Serve. Make it a Meal:  Double the serving size to … Continue reading →

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