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This is a new-to-my-family recipe that I came up with – we are going to call it Kielbasa, Potato, Pine Nuts & Bacon (with a little spinach) by Taste of Home’s Kielbasa Potato Skillet but altered due to what was available in our house. I was expecting all of us to like it, I mean- it’s Continue Reading …
Need some new dinner inspirations that are light and healthy? Want to introduce the kids to some new foods? Check out this discount deal on Cooking Light magazine! For a limited time, you can get a one year subscription to Cooking Light magazine for just $10! Eat healthier and introduce the kids to new foods Continue Reading …
I just love cooking hearty meals this time of year. One of my family favorites is lasagna. My secret? The super flavorful, meaty tomato sauce. This recipe has never failed me and makes the perfect amount for lasagna. Enjoy ! Ingredients: 1 T olive oil 1 medium onion 6 garlic cloves 1 pound breakfast sausage Continue Reading …
One of my favorite things to do is make a huge ham for Christmas dinner- not just for Christmas but for the leftovers. Comfort foods about with ham and this recipe is no exception…My family devoured this one tonight and I just had to share! Ham and Scalloped Potatoes au Gratin with White Wine Ingredients: Continue Reading …
Over the summer I started to hear a lot about Cool Whip Frosting. I even hosted a twitter party focused on Cool Whip Frosting. It wasn’t easy to find around here, until quite recently. I still can’t find the chocolate kind but give me some time. I’m nothing if not persistent. So last week…I finally Continue Reading …
It’s December, and we’re in full holiday mode. People are friendlier, cards are being sent, gifts ordered, folks are helping one another, and everyone I know is doing some kind of baking – we all have some special foods that go along with our holiday traditions! If you are looking for some new ideas, be Continue Reading …
I LOVE comfort food. I mean, what’s not to love? Food that comforts the soul. Clearly I love it, or I’d not be so…well, round. One of my favorite comfort foods is macaroni and cheese. It’s also one of my favorite things to cook. I make a mean mac’n’cheese, if I do say so myself, Continue Reading …
Want to try a fun, new frozen treat? How about Peanut Butter and Jelly Popsicles? ½ cup peanut butter 1 cup plain yogurt 1 cup milk 4 tbsp honey, divided 2 tsp pure vanilla extract 1½ cups raspberries 2 cups raspberry juice 4 tbsp sesame seeds (we omitted this) Combine the peanut butter, yogurt, milk, 2 Continue Reading …
This weekend was Memorial Day. The official kick-off to summertime. We celebrated as many did, with a (low-key) barbecue bash for family and friends. We had some friends over for a #BackyardBash and had a blast in between the rolling thunder that kept threatening downpours and lightning every time we got into the pool….but we Continue Reading …
