Syracuse Parent and CNY Family

Looking for lunch, breakfast, dinner and snack ideas? Here are recipes and columns our nutritionists have contributed. Since this is a recipe exchange we welcome you to contribute your favorite recipes too.

Roasted Asparagus and Mushroom with Rosemary
Posted on Thu, November 1st, 2007
Serves 4 1 pound trimmed fresh asparagus 8 ounces whole mushrooms, cleaned and trimmed 2 teaspoons olive oil or acceptable vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon... More

Pumpkin Bars
Posted on Thu, September 13th, 2007
3/4 cup flour 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 2 eggs 1 cup brown sugar 2/3 cup canned pumpkin 1/4 cup cooking oil 1/2 cup nuts Mix dry... More

Sandwich on a stick
Posted on Mon, September 10th, 2007
Ingredients: Bread, cheese, diced ham, grape tomatoes, lettuce, pickle, olive. Directions: Cut up cubes of bread, cheese, and ham. Slide the cubes onto a skewer with other foods your child likes... More

Chicken Salad with Apples
Posted on Tue, March 27th, 2007
Recipe makes about 4 servings of 1 cup each Ingredients: • 2 cooked chicken breasts (about 12 ounces), cut up into 1 inch cubes • 1/2 low-fat or fat-free mayonnaise • 1 medium or large Granny... More

Garden-Fresh Pasta with Chicken Salad
Posted on Tue, March 27th, 2007
Try this recipe which can be made for dinner served hot and then packed in a lunch box the next day, served cold. Feel free to alter the vegetables and the type of pasta; you can even try using whole... More

Food choice tips
Posted on Tue, March 27th, 2007
Here are a few tips to help you navigate your food choices if you're away from home. * Eat lots of vegetables and fruits. Choose many different colors to maximize the variety. * Limit your fried... More

Ham and Scalloped Potatoes with Cheese Sauce
Posted on Fri, February 23rd, 2007
You will need: 6 medium russet potatoes 2 – 3 pounds ham 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons flour 1 cup milk 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 teaspoon black pepper Peel and rinse... More

Seafood Sauté
Posted on Fri, February 23rd, 2007
1 pound fresh scallops (halved if very large) 1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled and de-veined 1 pound crab blend 1 head of broccoli ½ pound fresh snow peas, cleaned 1 pound capellini pasta 4-5... More

Chick and Dit
Posted on Fri, February 23rd, 2007
I would like to contribute some great recipes for the recipe exchange. These are all family favorites in our house. Enjoy! 2 to 3 boneless chicken breasts, cleaned and cut into 1 inch pieces 1... More

Ditalini and Beans
Posted on Fri, February 2nd, 2007
Ingredients A box of Ditalini-24 macaroni, a can of beans (I chose to use chili beans, but any kind will do), spaghetti sauce of your choice, and a bag of cheddar cheese. Preparation Add about... More