Category: Recipes

Cinnamon-dusted Butternut squash

The months of October and November are all about the pumpkin. But let us not forget about its cousin, the Butternut squash. A member of the same family as melon and zucchini, butternut squash delivers in flavor and versatility, as … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Custard with Cinnamon Maple Cream

Our favorite fall fruit – the pumpkin (yes, it’s a fruit!) – can be used in so many ways. Naturally, you might think to use it in dessert, which we’ve done here. But it also shines in so many savory … Continue reading

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Rustic Sweet Potato recipe

With the fall season upon us, there’s definitely a change in the air and a change in what our bodies are craving. We want warm, comforting foods, like chili, soup, stews, and hearty veggies like winter squash, mushrooms, and sweet … Continue reading

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Fluffy, Cheesy Scrambled Eggs

Mom always said, “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day!” Well, in our case, it was our grandmother, who liked to refer to herself as the “original nutritionist.” Guess what? She was right! Starting your day with a … Continue reading

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It’s the Great Pumpkin!

Fall is here which means that those lovely orange gourds will be prominently displayed in your local supermarket. A relative of cucumbers and melons, the pumpkin is actually a fruit and not a vegetable (nutrition fun fact of the day: … Continue reading

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Smoothie 101

Smoothies. Those fruity, refreshing, icy-cold beverages that just scream, “summer.” But if you buy the ones at the market or from the local smoothie shoppe, you could be taking in far more calories than you bargained for. And on top … Continue reading

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Chunky Monkey Sandwich

As a tribute to the King (Elvis), here’s the U Rock Girl version of a peanut butter and banana sandwich. By the way, it’s a great way to get your healthy carbs (whole grain bread and banana) and a healthy … Continue reading

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Back to School Lunches

In many parts of the country, school bells are ringing again. That means early mornings, homework, and the dreaded dilemma – a brown-bag lunch or the hot lunch at school. For decades, school kids have dreaded opening up their lunch … Continue reading

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Red, White, and Blue Mini Tarts

No meal would be complete without dessert. And on the 4th of July, your dessert should proudly boast the colors of the American flag. So, we here at U Rock Girl have come up with a dessert that is not only … Continue reading

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Roasted Pesto Potatoes

What’s a bbq without potato salad? But who wants all of that mayo and the fat and calories that will stick to your hips for days to come? Besides, here at U Rock Girl, we’re into trying out new things … Continue reading

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