Cooking with Ellen

Making your own marshmallows may not be something you have ever considered doing but it is a fun and challenging project to conquer. I had so much fun making these marshmallows for our camp-out this past weekend and look forward to making the recipe again sometime soon. See below for more information on candy making [...]

“Kids are always looking for snacks. Instead of sugary sweets or chips, make it easier for them to have a healthy snack time. The keys are to make healthful snacks in your house visible, convenient and effortless.
- Keep fresh fruit on the counter where kids can see it.
- Wash and cut up vegetables ahead of [...]

Summer is nearly over but that doesn’t mean we can’t have one or two more treats in the heat. Here are some popsicle recipes that my mother-in-law, Teresa Wallace, sent to me. These look so yummy for a hot summer day:
Freeze applesauce in popsicle molds.

Mix fruit or jam into yogurt. Freeze in small, snack sized [...]

Check out this very popular list of healthy snacks from my website and cookbook:
1. Peel a banana and dip it in yogurt. Roll in crushed cereal and freeze.
2. Spread celery sticks with peanut butter or low-fat cream cheese. Top with raisins. Enjoy your “ants on a log.”
3. Stuff a whole-grain pita pocket with ricotta cheese [...]

Try out this yummy recipe for your snack today! The seeds and peanut butter will help you feel full fast, while the fruits provide healthy vitamins and minerals! Enjoy!
Please share your favorite snack recipes and ideas with me! – nutrition.ellen@yahoo.com
1 apple (I prefer granny smith, but it tastes great with any variety)
2 1/2 teaspoons sunflower [...]