From Betty's Soul Food Collection... Glam up basic sugar snap peas by sautéing this classic veggie with onion and garlic, then blending in thyme-flavored rice.

A hearty filling turns acorn squash into a meatless main dish that goes from start to finish in under 30 minutes.

Add a little life to frozen peas and pearl onions with store-bought Alfredo sauce. It goes from start to finish in 15 minutes.

Start healthy habits early in your child's life. Kids are never too young to hear about the importance of fruits and vegetables and other ways to eat well; take them on walks or find other ways to be active and practice portion control.

From Betty's Soul Food Collection... File this one under “24-carat side dishes”—with carrots and sugar snap peas glazed in a sweet orange marmalade—prepared in only 15 minutes!