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Puff pastry for the win!
![I was strapped for time and needed to host 25 people of all different ages. I saw all these great...](https://foodstand.imgix.net/uploads/post/photo/19518/410402b6-4f97-4992-a7d1-db8989b39899.jpg?bri=-20&con=-20&fit=crop&h=640&w=640)
I was strapped for time and needed to host 25 people of all different ages. I saw all these great puff pastry tarts via NYTimes cooking and decided to try my own.
- store-bought puff pastry
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When I’m craving sweets, I do this instead!
![Pitted dates, a dollop of unsalted peanut butter, and a dash of cinnamon. The kids will eat these...](https://foodstand.imgix.net/uploads/post/photo/19536/71a255cd-d8ed-43bd-803d-7ed56d674ae9.jpg?bri=-20&con=-20&fit=crop&h=640&w=640)
Pitted dates, a dollop of unsalted peanut butter, and a dash of cinnamon. The kids will eat these “date boats” for dessert too!
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allhatsoff2yu I grew up eating dates with peanut butter from the time I was about nine years old. Still a favorite sweet treat and my grandkids love it as well!
Here's one way to get kids to eat more fruit 😉
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reneeeats We make animal toasts all the time to get the kids to eat chia seeds and new fruit!
Does Almond Milk qualify as dairy?
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reneeeats I don’t think so, but I know it is classified as “milk.” @DietIDdietitian can weigh in
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DietIDdietitian For the increase dairy challenge, you certainly can use plant milks. Look for one that is fortified with calcium and vitamin D. Cheers!
DIY taco night!
![This one has roasted cauliflower, avocado, spicy onions, cilantro, black beans, and limey carrot ...](https://foodstand.imgix.net/uploads/post/photo/19534/07b14258-6249-4721-b3a7-15542be0df51.jpg?bri=-20&con=-20&fit=crop&h=640&w=640)
This one has roasted cauliflower, avocado, spicy onions, cilantro, black beans, and limey carrot slaw.
When you know that your favourite challenge is still challenging!! I guess it takes a lot to form a good habit . Bad habits are much easier
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DietID_TeamDietitians this one is still hard for me - especially with baby. I tend to have to sneak meals in during nap times, which means I am always in a rush =/. Trying to make sure at least my dinners are more...
If you can swing it, a food processor makes all the difference!
![I am part of a family of 5 - 3 teen/pre-teen sons - it means we need large quantities for meals t...](https://foodstand.imgix.net/uploads/post/photo/19530/ed094489-50bf-4b54-bc1a-4c211af9c176.jpg?bri=-20&con=-20&fit=crop&h=640&w=640)
I am part of a family of 5 - 3 teen/pre-teen sons - it means we need large quantities for meals to feed everyone. We try to eat plant-based as much as possible - so as the boys got older, I investe...