Feeding the Family, Food Recipes

It's tough to run a household, do errands and look after children on a daily basis. On top of it all, we have to cook! Well, we'll try to make it a little easier with some quick and easy recipes and tips that will save you some kitchen time and frustration in the future. If we could only get our kids to wash the dishes every day and our friends and relatives to stop setting up blind dates, then we REALLY would have more time and less frustration!

Home Made Beverages Beyond Lemonade

Mint soda

When thinking of a hot beverage most of us will stop at coffee or tea and in the case of a cold beverage the list mostly begins and ends with lemonade. There is a lot more to the cold beverage than some lemon juice mixed with water and … Read More »

Holiday Poke Cupcakes

Holiday Poke Cupcakes

Makes: 2 dozen/24 servings of one cupcake each. Prep: 30 minutes plus refridgerating. What you need: (1) package (2-layer size) white cake mix (1) cup boiling water (1) 3oz. package JELL-O gelatin any red flavor (1) 8oz. tub COOL WHIP … Read More »

Candy Cane 7-Up Cheese Cake

Cheese cake

(makes 1 cheesecake) (serves 12) What you need: Graham Cracker Pie Crust (regular size) 12 candy canes (unwrapped and crushed) 10oz. Cream Cheese Small can condensed milk 1\2 Cup Sugar Tsp. Vanilla Tsp. Peppermint … Read More »

Recipe: Sugar Cookies

Sugar cookies

Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup sugar 1 egg, beaten 1 tablespoon milk Powdered sugar, for rolling out dough Directions Sift together … Read More »

Recipe: Chocolate Peanut Butter Grahams

Chocolate graham

Ingredients 1 jar (18 ounces) peanut butter 1 package (14.3 ounces) graham crackers, broken into rectangles 1-1/2 pounds milk chocolate candy coating, coarsely chopped Directions Spread a rounded teaspoonful of peanut butter on one side … Read More »

Recipe: Gingerbread Boys and Girls

Gingerbread boys and girls

Ingredients 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar 1 stick butter or margarine, softened 2 large eggs 1/4 cup molasses 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting work surface 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 1/2 teaspoons baking … Read More »

Recipe: Cookie Angels

Ingredients • 2/3 cup butter-flavored shortening • 1/4 cup sugar • 1 egg • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 36 miniature pretzels • 1 can (16 ounces) vanilla … Read More »

Easy Tips for Staying Trim This Winter

While Attending Holiday Parties... Go for what you really want and skip what doesn't look amazing! Eat mindfully, slowly and away from the table of food - this will help you to really TASTE the food and fully enjoy it When Hosting Your … Read More »

White Bean and Kale Salad

Ingredients: 1 cup great northern beans, soaked overnight in 1 quart water ½ medium sweet onion, cut into thin half-moon slices ¼ cup pure olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 6 cups coarsely chopped kale 2 tablespoons … Read More »

Roasted Vegetables

Ingredients: 6 cups 1-inch chunks small red potatoes and/or other vegetables (Parsnips, carrots, and squash work especially well.) ¼ cup pure olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet … Read More »

Chicken Corn Chowder

Ingredients: 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup diced yellow onion 1 cup chopped green onion 2 tablespoons pure olive oil or butter 2 cloves garlic, … Read More »

Salmon Filet with Mango Cilantro Salsa

Ingredients: 4-6 - ounce portions salmon filet Mango Cilantro Salsa 1 ripe mango, peeled and ½-inch diced ¼ cup chopped scallion, green part only ¼ cup diced red bell pepper 1 tablespoon finely diced fresh jalapeno 1 tablespoon … Read More »

Angel Food Cake With Chocolate Cream

I'll never forget the day I first tasted grilled angel food cake with a dollop of chocolate cream. Nothing has really been the same since. Of course you can make your own cake if you prefer, but store-bought is the simple and guaranteed-to-be fluffy … Read More »

Grilled Sweet Potato and Mango Salad

A sweet, succulent and refreshing salad. Ingredients: 1 sweet potato, peeled 1 large mango, skin removed For the dressing: 3 Tbsp olive oil 4 Tbsp fresh mint, chopped Juice of 1 lime 1 tsp grated lime rind 1 Tbsp rice wine … Read More »

Shrimp and Chorizo Skewers

All the juices and oils from the chorizo ooze out while cooking, leaving the shrimp succulent and spicy. Ingredients: 12 large shrimp 1 Tbsp harissa paste (optional) 2 chorizo sausages, about 6oz (150g) each 12 fresh bay leaves 1 Tbsp … Read More »

Sirloin With Chimichurri Marinade

Chimichurri is a fresh herb-and-vinegar mixture used in Argentinean cuisine both for basting grilled meats and as a condiment. It's incredible with steak, as you will see! Ingredients: 1 cup (250ml) extra virgin olive oil 2 Tbsp chopped … Read More »

Blackened Halibut

A hot grill coupled with a crispy, "blackened" crust adds a fiery, Cajun touch to halibut. New Orleans chef Paul Prudhomme is to thank for putting "blackening" on the culinary map. Ingredients: 1 tsp salt 1 tsp dried thyme ½ tsp dried … Read More »

Caramelized Lamb Chops

Grilling meltingly tender, marinated lamb chops is one of life's simple pleasures. Ingredients: 1 cup (20g) cilantro, roughly chopped 6 Tbsp brown sugar 4 Tbsp dark soy sauce 4 Tbsp mirin, Chinese rice wine or sherry 4 cloves garlic, … Read More »

Linguine Salad with Peanut Sauce

Ingredients: 8-oz. box dry linguine ½-1 cup chopped scallions 1 diced cucumber ¼ cup peanut butter 1/3 cup cider or rice vinegar ¼ cup soy sauce ¼ cup warm water 1/3 cup sesame oil 2 cloves minced garlic ½ tsp. 5-spice … Read More »

Yam Fries

Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. pepper 1 tsp. curry ½ tsp. hot sauce 4 medium-sized yams, sliced like French fries Directions: • 1. In a large mixing bowl, combine oil, salt, pepper, curry, and hot … Read More »