Aviva Goldfarb's Blog

Whether it’s summertime and you want to fill yourself with something nutritious before putting on your bathing suit and heading out to the pool, or there’s a chill in the air and you’re trying to fit into those jeans from a few years back, this healthy green smoothie is a perfect option for a quick breakfast, a grab-and-go snack, or even a light meal replacement.  Chock full of fruits, veggies, and herbs (and no added sugar!) you’ll feel satisfied and virtuous after drinking this delicious,...

Photo and recipe: Beth Manos Brickey / Tasty Yummies

Now that the summer heat has arrived, it’s important to stay hydrated. The best (and most obvious) way to do that is to drink water. Ugh…”Not more water,” you may say…”it’s boring, uninspiring and flavorless.” You may prefer the fizziness of soda, the sweet taste of juice, or even the caffeine jolt you get from coffee. While it’s okay to have all of those drinks in...

So many Six O’Clock Scramble members and cookbook owners and friends are crazy about this easy zucchini recipe.  Zucchini Pie is mild and simple enough to appeal to the palates of many different tastes. Kids love this easy zucchini recipe because it tastes a little like pizza!

For more easy zucchini recipes, try our Ravioli Soup with Grated Zucchini and Spinach, Raw Zucchini Pasta with Pesto, and our Stuffed Zucchini Gondolas.

Raw Zucchini Pasta with Pesto

You can make this Israeli couscous salad recipe ahead of time for dinner and pack it for a picnic or pack leftovers for lunch. Pulling flavors from across the Mediterranean and Middle East, but the salad remains kid-friendly.  It’s also good served with grilled shrimp or chicken.

Prep + Cook = 25 minutes, plus time to cool or chill
6 servings, about 1 3/4 cups

8 oz. Israeli couscous also called pearl couscous, whole wheat if avail...

This sweet and creamy Chocolate banana “ice cream” is completely satisfying even with no added sugar. Cool and creamy, you won’t miss traditional ice cream nor any guilt that goes with it!  Add chocolate, peanut butter or strawberries to create your favorite custom flavors.

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Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 5 minutes     Makes 4 servings
4 bananas, peeled and frozen
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup milk or almo...

Curious about what dads want for father’s day?  This year, you can skip the ties, wallets and Old Spice. We asked, and it turns out that dad’s desires are pretty basic – some time with his children, and some activities to make him feel appreciated and loved.

If you struggle with what material items the dads in your life would like, you’re in luck.  With a few exceptions, dads requested things that mon...

 My summer dinner recipes tend to use what is freshest at the markets. I was daydreaming about this Watermelon Caprese Salad all day once I spotted the watermelon and marinated mozzarella while I was making lunch. Scramble recipe tester Jen Grosman says, “It tastes like summer.” Add some grilled shrimp or chicken for a heartier meal.

Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes   Makes six servings
4 cups chopped watermelon
1 English...

Right after you breathed a (huge) sigh of relief when you realized there were only a few more weeks of school lunches to pack, you remembered that after a brief reprieve, you would be packing lunches for camp—a mother’s (or father’s) work is never done!  Summer is a time to let loose a bit and relax things (like strict bedtimes) around the house, but you may want to avoid slacking on the lunch packing standards– your kids will need healthy food to refuel them throughout...

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Do your kids make you crazy in the kitchen? Or conversely, do you want to get your kids cooking and they express little to no interest?  Better yet, do you wish they will someday be able to prepare meals for themselves and the family? Here’s how to get kids cooking.

Most parents want kids to help in the kitchen and to learn how to cook so they can save money and eat healthier when...