Delicious Recipes to Keep my Family of Four Happy and Full
When it comes to cooking portobello mushrooms don’t be intimidated, it’s easier than you think!
…
With school back in session and all that comes with it {homework, after school activities, PTA, etc.}, dinner can fall pretty far down the list of priorities. That typically means more take out and/or more trips to fast food restaurants. BUT, it doesn’t have to be that way!
…
Ok, the calendar officially says September which means we are heading into fall very soon! Hard to believe, right? We’re still experiencing 80+ degree days but I know those crisp fall days are coming. S’mores are one of those snacks that represent this transition from summer to fall so well. Typically they are roasted over an open flame which happen often when you haul out the fire pit {firewood} to cope with the cooler evenings that mark the end of summer. Sadly, I don’t have a place {yet} for a fire pit so I am stuck taking pity from neighbors finding other ways to get my s’mores in. After playing around with s’mores pizza, I decided to give s’mores in a jar a try.
…
Summertime meals call for fresh flavors and lots of produce. At our recent parent’s day out, one of the couples brought a dish I fell in love with and had to figure out to make once I got home. For me, the combination of flavors made it the absolute perfect summer side dish. I hit up the farmer’s market to make sure I got the freshest produce I could find.
Carpaccio is typically a dish that consists of raw meat that is sliced or pounded thin and served as an appetizer. I took a little different approach though and sliced zucchini extremely thin to make my carpaccio. I did keep the traditional flavors of lemon juice, olive oil and pepper though.
…
I love asparagus. The Mathlete…not so much. I always pick some up at the farmer’s market and he ALWAYS pushes it around his plate with disdain. So, I set out to find a way to make it something we both want to eat.
…
I love entertaining! Holidays for me mean a time to get family and friends together and share a meal. Of course, for most holidays, I like to coordinate the food with the occasion. When thinking about food for July 4th, I wanted something fun that the kids could also help with.
…
The love for Tex-Mex and Mexican food in our house is pretty obvious! You can see it week after week in my What to Cook Wednesday weekly menus. Plus, we’re regulars at our local Mexican restaurant and you’ll always find salsa in the house.
Typically, I focus on more traditional salsa and guacamole {although, I have been known to make the guacamole with bacon!}, but I decided I wanted to try my hand at a salsa verde recipe for something a little different.
…
Macaroni and cheese is a favorite in our house. E could probably eat for every meal and be completely satisfied. I’ve been really trying to integrate their favorite choices into our everyday meals these days while also making it easy to prepare. After doing a little online search, I decided to make my own macaroni and cheese recipe instead.
…
Football tailgating always means one thing: buffalo chicken! Of course, you’ll find buffalo chicken and wings but these buffalo chicken cups are the perfect little one bite appetizer to offer at your next tailgate of Superbowl party!
…
It is a new year. Have you started writing 2013 yet or are you still, like me, adding a little curve to the bottom of the 2 in 2012?
With the new year often comes declarations of grand goals…you know, those resolutions things. Of course, like so many, mine include healthier eating.
Someone really smart once said {something like this} that if you start your day off making the right food choices, then, you are most likely going to continue to make good choices throughout the day. Breakfast really IS the most important meal of the day.
So, let’s make a healthy choice and start our day with great things like shredded potatoes, lean ham, veggies and egg whites. I’m talking Southwest Egg White “Muffins” here.
…