It’s never too early to start cooking with fall spices…am I right? This recipe for Slow Cooker Pumpkin Pie Steel Cut Oats gives that taste of pumpkin pie you love in a bowl of yummy oatmeal! It’s from Ann RD at www.MyMenuPal.com, where you’ll find many more!

 

 

 

 

Looking for a chicken recipe that’s simple enough o appeal to kids but different enough to get you out of the same-ole-chicken-rut? ? Check out this kid-friendly dish from Lindsay RD at www.TheLeanGreenBean.com  The base ingredients are chicken thighs (higher in iron than the breast), carrots and sweet potatoes, plus some easy add-ins to make it tasty! Pare it with some quick-cooking brown rice and some micro-steamed veggies and you’ve got a meal before you can say “I’m too tired to cook!

When I think of Chicken Pot Pie, I can only think of the frozen kind that has a gazillion calories and a ton of saturated fat.  This healthier recipe from Ann RD at www.mymenupal.com features frozen mixed veggies and whole-wheat biscuits for the topping. It’s a win-win with its high protein content and moderate carb count.