Sneaky Chef
Health Up Boxed Mac and Cheese
by Missy Chase Lapine
August 25, 2009
There’s not a kids’ menu in the United States that doesn’t offer some variation of macaroni and cheese — the favorite — if not the most popular — of American comfort foods. Kraft now sells more than one million boxes every day! The beauty of even the packaged version is that its cheesy creaminess offers ample opportunity for sneaky chefs to slip in extra nutrition that even the toughest little critics ...
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Missy Chase Lapine is the former publisher of Eating Well magazine. A mother of two young daughters, she knows how picky kids can be—and she’s got the kitchen experiments to prove it! She is on the Culinary Arts facility of The New School, in New York City, and also gives cooking classes and coaching to busy families hoping to learn how to eat healthier. Her book, The Sneaky Chef, is published by Running Press. Her next book The Sneaky Chef: How to Cheat on Your Man (In the Kitchen) will be out in April 2008. You can learn more about Missy at her website, www.thesneakychef.com
Column Archive
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A Side of Slaw
by Missy Chase Lapine
August 25, 2009, 4:50 pmNeed a sneaky side dish for a backyard barbecue this weekend? Your family will gobble this one up, blissfully unaware that theyâ're munching on beans, bran, and tofu in their side of slaw. Read More
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Monster Green Milkshake
by Missy Chase Lapine
February 26, 2009, 8:36 pmFor some good “green” fun, pull out your blender. A spinach milkshake?!? You better believe it! And kids will not only slurp it up, they’ll beg for seconds. Read More
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Fortified French Toast
by Missy Chase Lapine
October 17, 2008, 12:00 amToo often, people equate healthy food with tasteless food. If I came up to you and asked, "Hey, how would you like a tasteless breakfast today?" I think I can guess your answer. I believe that healthy food should taste great and not feel like deprivation. And in my house, it does! Read More
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Power Breakfast Cookies
by Missy Chase Lapine
October 10, 2008, 12:00 amThis great grab-and-go breakfast cookie provides a nice kick-start in the morning. They defrost quickly on the counter or in the car on the way to school (but they’re great frozen, too!). Read More
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Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
by Missy Chase Lapine
October 3, 2008, 12:00 amHere's a revamped version of a classic favorite featuring hidden cauliflower, zucchini, and plain yogurt, with just a touch of heart healthy olive oil. Read More
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Packed Potato Salad
by Missy Chase Lapine
September 19, 2008, 12:00 amThis is a classic potato salad: the herbs add great flavor, but feel free to omit them if seeing green will make your child see red! Read More
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Egg-Me-On Salad Sandwich
by Missy Chase Lapine
September 5, 2008, 12:00 amIf your child likes thick, old-fashioned egg salad sandwiches, she’ll love this recipe. She won’t notice the missing egg yolks or the hidden tofu and White Bean Puree, both of which increase the volume of the salad while reducing the fat! Read More
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Gone Fishin' Salmon Burgers
by Missy Chase Lapine
August 29, 2008, 12:00 amThis recipe is a great way to get your family to eat more omega-3 protein. The oat bran and hidden veggies are a nice bonus, too. If you have time, chill these burgers in the refrigerator for an hour before grilling to make them firmer and easier to handle. Read More
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Kid-Friendly Crab Cakes
by Missy Chase Lapine
August 22, 2008, 12:00 amThere's no tastier way to give your child a good dose of fiber and omega-3s than with these authentic yet low-fat crab cakes. Serve with a lemon wedges and side of slaw for a tasty, and healthy, dinner delight! Read More
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Go Bananas Waffles!
by Missy Chase Lapine
August 15, 2008, 12:00 amThese waffles look and taste decadent, but when you make them for your kid's breakfast before school, you’ll have done your good deed for the day. The healthy combination of sweet potatoes, carrots, walnuts, and bananas are sure satisfy any hungry child. Read More
