Once again, readers of Call Newspapers have outdone themselves, proving they are some of the best cooks in the nation. The evidence is in the delicious and creative submissions for the newspaper’s very...

Mom’s Banana Cake When you have those ripe bananas that no one will eat, try my mom’s banana cake. You can just sprinkle it with powdered sugar or coarse sugar, or ice with a cream cheese icing. It’s...

Healthy Apple Mock 'Pop-Tarts' 1 tbsp. reduced fat butter blend 4 Granny Smith apples, unpeeled and diced into ¼” cubes ½ tsp. cinnamon 2 tbsp. almond meal (or ground almonds) 8 sheets whole-wheat...

Crispy No Bake Energy Balls for Kids 1½ cups whole rolled oats, chopped lightly 1½ cups crispy rice cereal ½ cups shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened) ¼ cups chia seeds ¼ cups flax seeds...

Strawberry Banana Smoothie Here is my version of a delicious healthy smoothie. Serves two. ¼ cup orange juice ½ cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt ½ tsp. vanilla 2 cups fresh sliced strawberries 3...

Rainbow Spaghetti Kids love to help you make rainbow spaghetti for lunch — just like making Easter eggs! You can add turkey or chicken pieces and serve it hot, or as a cold salad on a bed of lettuce. 6...

The deadline is fast approaching to enter your best recipes in The Call’s first-ever “Back To School Recipe Contest."  The deadline for entries is Monday, Aug. 19. Send The Call your best after-school...