Category Archives: Recipes

Freezer Meals and Seafood Recipes

Posted on February 7, 2013 by April Graff

I finally got around to publishing my February 2013 nutrition newsletter today. I admit, with my week-long Caribbean cruise last week, I wasn’t really motivated to get it done before I left. (Yes, that is my sneaky way of saying … Continue reading →

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Meal Plan Monday: December 31st – January 6th

Posted on December 31, 2012 by April Graff

Well, we survived Christmas. Barely, but we survived. The two kiddos and I each took turns fighting with the flu bug. ICK! But we are now back to our normal selves and even managed to put the Christmas decorations and … Continue reading →

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Bloody Mary Cocktail Dip

Posted on December 20, 2012 by April Graff

Here is the Bloody Mary Cocktail Dip that I promised you earlier this week. A perfect snack for the holiday weekend. It is simple to put together and tastes great! Bloody Mary Cocktail Dip All you need: 1 cup Hy-Vee … Continue reading →

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Pomegranates: Wild Rice Pomegranate Salad

Posted on December 19, 2012 by April Graff

As a supermarket dietitian, I am always getting questions about produce items. This is one section of the store that foods don’t come with labels or preparation instructions. The produce section intimidates many people. Part of my job at Hy-Vee is … Continue reading →

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Meal Plan Monday: December 17th – 23rd

Posted on December 17, 2012 by April Graff

Fa La La! The holidays are here! Christmas is about 1 week away. What does your meal plan look like? “What meal plan?” you say? As your time gets busier, menu planning can help you be more efficient with your … Continue reading →

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Leftover Turkey Bacon Burgers with Avocado Slaw

Posted on December 13, 2012 by April Graff

So, on last week’s menu I made Turkey Burgers with leftover turkey. When I originally made the menu, I didn’t take into consideration that the turkey would be pre-cooked. Duh! So when I found the recipe for Jack and Guac Turkey Bacon … Continue reading →

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Secret Stir-Fry Sauce

Posted on December 7, 2012 by April Graff

After my meal plan on Monday, I had several people ask me for my stir-fry sauce recipe. Truth be told, I don’t have a “recipe” per se, rather more of a guideline (like most of my cooking!). I will admit, that … Continue reading →

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Meal Plan Monday: December 3rd – 9th

Posted on December 3, 2012 by April Graff

RIP Microwave. Last week our extremely LOUD microwave made its way to its eternal resting place in the sky. I will admit, when my mom (who was up working her tail off cleaning my house) told me that the microwave … Continue reading →

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Meal Plan Monday: November 26th – December 2nd

Posted on November 26, 2012 by April Graff

Alleluhia! We survived the long Thanksgiving weekend! We were able to spend the weekend visiting both my side and my husband’s side of the family. Between both sides, this included 3 turkeys, 2 hams and 18 desserts! Uffdah (said in … Continue reading →

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It’s Greek to Me: Greek Layer Dip

Posted on November 17, 2012 by April Graff

One of my favorite dishes to bring to a party or get-together is my Greek Layer Dip. It has so much going on (creamy, salty, juicy, crunchy, crispy and fresh). It is a flavor explosion. You can throw it together … Continue reading →

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