Are you looking for something a little more interesting than mashed or baked potatoes? Sometimes we get in a rut in cooking and don’t realize how easy it is to do something a little different. Check out this recipe for Grilled Idaho Potato Ratatouille Salad, courtesy of the Idaho Potato Commission. Using tomatoes, eggplants, peppers and other vegetables, along with potatoes, this salad is both colorful and delicious. Image: Idaho Potato Commission Yields: 8 servings Ingredients 2 pounds large Idaho potatoes 1 medium eggplant 1 medium zucchini 2 medium yellow squash 4 portobello mushrooms, stems removed 1 green bell pepper 1 red bell pepper 4 plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise 4 onions, peeled and halved from top to bottom 2 heads of garlic... [Read more]

With most families on a budget, many are turning to good old fashioned road trips by car instead of more expensive vacations this summer. With gas prices lower than last year, piling the family into the car for a cross-country (or cross-state) vacation is a fun and affordable idea. When vacationing, you should be both budget-conscious and health-conscious when it comes to food. It’s easy for kids (and adults) to fill up on chips, cookies and other snacks. Instead, try to think of healthy snacks. Image: sxc.hu Registered Dietitian Gloria Tsang, founder of online nutrition community HealthCastle.com, provides us with these five simple, healthy snack ideas: 1. Summer berries: Berries are loaded with Vitamin C, folate, fiber and phytonutrients.... [Read more]

Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Treats have been a favorite in my family for as long as I can remember. If you are looking to make a yummy snack for the kids this Easter weekend, check out these recipes for Rice Krispies Treats Bunnies and Easter Eggs. Also don’t miss the Kellogg’s Recipe Krispies microsite, childhoodiscalling.com for recipes and so much more. Image: Kellogg's Rice Krispies Treats Bunnies Preparation Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Servings: 8 Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 package (10 oz., about 40) regular marshmallows – or – 4 cups miniature marshmallows 6 cups Rice Krispies Canned frosting or decorating gel Pink construction paper cut into bunny ears Assorted candies Directions... [Read more]