May 18, 2012 Since being diagnosed with Celiac Disease 2 years ago, I’ve had to adjust to a gluten-free diet. Luckily, there are many recipes available today that allow you to have your favorite foods, without the gluten. Pizza Dough One of the things I’ve missed most is good pizza. Sure there are many pizza…
July 5, 2012 Making French crepes is the easiest thing in the world for me, so I was surprised when various people told me that they can never make them right. It is probably the same with me and cheesecake. I think I’m at war with cheesecakes, and none of my friends can understand why….
May 14, 2012 If you are vegan, vegetarian, have nut allergies, or dairy allergies – I have the muffin recipe for you. I am not a vegan, but I do appreciate some vegan style recipes. This is for all those out there who think that vegan food is not tasty. First I’m providing the base…
May 4, 2012 Getting kids to try a new food can be a huge challenge. Choruses of “Ew!” or “That’s gross!” (or “Ookies!” from my toddler) seem to greet each kitchen innovation. But a diverse diet is essential to growing children, both to meet their nutritional needs and to help them develop a varied palate….
June 15, 2021 Do you have a recipe that has been passed down through the family? We do and I’d love to share it with you. My grandmother used to make this huge pot of Cheesy Spaghetti just about every time we visited. And of course I was so excited when I was able to…
April 23, 2012 We love to eat fish and I am always creating new fish dishes at home. I cook with salmon frequently and have a kitchen full of baked salmon recipes. Once I find a recipe that I like, I take note of the flavor combinations. I have always been a fan of salmon…
May 3, 2012 Will you be celebrating Cinco de Mayo this year? Cinco de Mayo is not actually Mexican Independence Day. Cinco de Mayo is mostly celebrated in Puebla, Mexico – where the Battle of Puebla was fought. We also celebrate this holiday in the United States to celebrate Mexican pride and heritage. Independence Day…
April 12, 2012 Cooking is time consuming, but throw a career into the mix? It can seem next to impossible. On days where I’m working long hours, I use my trusty crock pot for all my cooking needs. Seriously, I use it every week. I plan week ahead to try a new recipe, buy the…
March 23, 2012 Cherries and almonds are both amazing foods, chock full of nutrients and benefits. So why not put these super foods together in a cookie recipe? Together cherries and almonds have a wealth of benefits: Good for the brain Good for blood pressure and cholesterol Good during pregnancy Prevent cancer Help fight heart disease…
July 16, 2012 I love coffee drinks. Especially anything with peppermint. Or salted caramel. Or … well I love trying out new combinations. That’s why I’m thrilled to hear about Seattle’s Best Coffee‘s new contest! Because nothing says red, white and delicious like the State Fair, they’ve teamed with celebrity chef Jeff Mauro to launch…
February 23, 2012 I’ve been focused on trying to come up with new and exciting meals for my family. With the food prices going up, I have had to be creative with my recipes, while at the same time providing healthy, real (not processed) meals. This red salmon is one of our new favorites –…
February 5, 2012 Congratulations to MOMables™: the SocialMoms Blog of the Week! Looking for innovative ways to get your kids to eat a healthy lunch? Feeding your kids wholesome food doesn’t have to be complicated. MOMables picky-eater, kid-tested recipes are made quickly — in ten minutes or less — with simple and fresh ingredients. They even streamline…
February 9, 2012 Instead of a night out on Valentine’s Day you and your honey are planning on avoiding the crammed restaurants and having a quiet evening at home. Dinner is all planned, but what about dessert? Instead of buying something ready-made, why not make something that lets you put a little love into it. Here…
March 27, 2012 One of my favorite beverages is coffee – hot or cold, in a cup or in a cake. Since I love messing around in the kitchen, it was only natural that eventually I combined these 2 loves into fun new recipes. The first time I mixed coffee with baking was when I…
February 1, 2012 There’s a bit of irony in the fact that the New Year, with all its itinerant resolutions around diet, strikes at exactly the same time as the peak of football season. Somehow junk food has become part and parcel to watching sports, with the Super Bowl being ultimate in overindulgence. Trying to…
February 15, 2012 Batch cooking is a great way to spend a little extra time to save a lot of time and money later. Once the food is prepared, all you need to do is prepare and serve later. And even better, there’s less clean up. Here are a few batch cooking recipes I love…
February 28, 2012 Sure, it’s easy to make dough or bread in the bread machine – but what about other foods? Here are some of my favorite time-saving recipes that are easy to make at home in your bread machine. Note: Make sure you read the instruction for your bread machine to know how to add…
February 7, 2012 Valentine’s Day is one of the busiest days of the year to eat out and rightfully so. However, this can make for a not-so-romantic dinner if you are packed in a crowded restaurant getting bumped by the waiter or feel like you are sharing a table with strangers. Why not try something…
May 29, 2018 There is no tastier way to start your morning than with this chia seed pudding. I know that on busy days, I’m often tempted to skip breakfast. Or, even worse, to grab a donut or pastry instead of a healthier choice. The joy of this delicious chia seed pudding is that you…
December 14, 2020 Who can resist a big plate of Christmas cookies? If you’re trying to watch your carbs or your sugar, holiday snacks and treats can be a downfall that’s hard to say no to. Thankfully, with a few simple modifications and a little bit of willpower, you can make it through the holidays…
November 3, 2020 As the holidays get closer, many people have started to plan out their holiday menus. And, that includes everyone’s favorite holiday dessert … pumpkin pie. But, before you just make the same recipe you’ve made every year, why not try one of these unique flavor variations to impress your guests. Most people…
July 9, 2020 Did you know that August 2 is National Ice Cream Sandwich Day? How can it get any better than a whole day devoted to one of the best summer ice cream desserts? While you can certainly pick up a box of ice cream sandwiches at the grocery store the next time you…
June 14, 2019 If you plan to entertain friends and family on July 4th, you’re probably trying to figure out what to serve. While the possibilities are nearly endless, you may want to consider adding a few allergy-friendly recipes for your guests with food allergies or intolerances. There are so many people today who struggle…
June 18, 2019 If you’re like me, you have people stopping by frequently during those long lazy days of summer. Sometimes it’s spur of the moment, but who wants to cook when you can be sitting on the patio with a chilled drink? Or maybe you got a last minute invitation to a friends’ houses…
October 20, 2018 Dump Cakes are one of the best and easiest go-to desserts when you are short on time but really wanting to impress guests with a tasty cake! You only need one bowl and a few, pantry-ready ingredients, making it faster than ever to whip up a delicious dessert. Food writer Anne Schaffer’s…
October 1, 2018 Pumpkin bread is one of my family’s favorite fall desserts. We generally pick up a few small pumpkins from the farmer’s market which means I almost always have pumpkin puree. This quick bread recipe is one of the easiest ways to use up the puree if you aren’t in the mood for…
July 3, 2018 Have you ever wondered how to make bread from scratch with yeast? I have always enjoyed baking and cooking as many things as possible from scratch. I think of it as a challenge and try to recreate as many traditionally processed foods as possible. For the most part, the recipes are just…
January 17, 2012 We have talked about how to make our mac & cheese and biscuits, but did you know you can easily make your own granola bars as well? Making your own granola bars from scratch is actually very simple and will even save you some money. Wouldn’t it be great to know exactly what…
March 27, 2013 I recently found myself with an over abundance of garlic. I had 4 heads of garlic in my kitchen that needed to be used, but what on Earth could I cook with so much garlic? That is when I discovered 40 clove garlic chicken. Initially I was skeptical of a dish with…
March 22, 2013 Brussels sprouts can be an acquired taste for some. But half the battle is knowing how to cook them properly. Some people just drop them in a pan of boiling water and boil them until there is very little of the delicious taste left to them. Soggy, bland Brussels sprouts are not…
February 22, 2013 I love those expensive candy bars that have pieces of dried fruits and nuts in them. I seriously have to restrain myself from buying one or three when I’m grocery shopping each week. Many of them are fairly expensive and I started to think … I could make one just as delicious…
February 5, 2013 If you’re anything like me, you spent a lot of weekends during your teen years at the mall. Though my allowance was barely enough to buy a “BFF” necklace, I didn’t care, because all I really wanted was an Auntie Anne’s pretzel. Those were the days, when the hardest part of my…
December 21, 2012 What better way is there to celebrate the holidays than with the delicious tastes of chocolate and peppermint. This simple holiday pie combines crushed Starlight candies and milk chocolate chips. The result is something to celebrate and definitely something you’ll want to serve to all of your holiday guests this year. Ingredients:…
November 26, 2012 Challah is a special Jewish bread that is served on holidays and the Sabbath. The bread is incredibly unique as it does not include the typical bread ingredients of milk or butter. Instead it incorporates numerous eggs. Even if you aren’t Jewish you can incorporate Challah into your holiday season for a…
November 23, 2012 If you find yourself without electricity to keep your cold food cold, don’t be stuck eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and canned spaghetti. Whip up this New England Clam and Bacon Chowder recipe with shelf stable foods that require no refrigeration at all. It’s so delicious your family will never know…
August 20, 2012 Part of the appeal of the Bento Box to me was the ability to offer a well-rounded and nutrient rich meal that my child would want to eat. Part of ensuring our meals our healthy means including lots of fresh fruits and veggies. Your kids will never reach for the potato chips…
February 23, 2015 I’m always on the lookout for ways to get my kids to eat healthy. Integrating fruits and vegetables into our snacks and meals is the perfect way to make sure they are getting essential vitamins and minerals. For their lunches, I always pack a fruit and who can’t resist the adorable Cuties…
March 16, 2016 One of my son’s favorite goodies to bake is homemade glazed donuts. We have tried so many recipes, everything from short-cuts using biscuits to raising dough with yeast (which takes hours). Finally I found a recipe that doesn’t use yeast or biscuits and tastes like a fresh and delicious donut should! Donuts Ingredients: 2 1/4…
February 10, 2016 When my family goes out for dinner we always love to order dessert. One of my personal favorites is a chocolate lava cake. In fact I enjoy it so much, I decided to find out how to make these individual chocolate wonders. This recipe is absolutely delicious, and would make the perfect Valentine’s Day…
January 6, 2016 The first of the year always gets people making New Year resolutions! The most common one for most of us is eating healthier. If you are like me and have a hard time giving up the sweets, especially chocolate, check out this recipe for a low-calorie, yet chocolate indulging treat. Low Calorie…
September 9, 2015 As fall is approaching, my husband loves it when I bake seasonal desserts like peach cobbler and apple crisp. I found this recipe for apple fritter cake so I thought I would try something different. Let me say, this might be a new favorite in our house! Eat it fresh out of the…
July 22, 2015 I was browsing through looking for some fun summertime snacks and came across these cute little hand size snacks! Try it with red velvet or chocolate cake, add marshmallow creme and berries and you have a delicious dessert. Red Velvet Blueberry Whoopie Pie Cookies Ingredients 1 red velvet cake mix (18.25 ounces) 1/4…
July 9, 2015 Summer time in Michigan means gallons of fresh cherries. I wanted to make something other than a cherry pie so I did a little experimenting and came up with this cherry cake recipe topped with a sweet cherry buttercream frosting. It’s definitely a new customer favorite! Cherry Cake Ingredients 2 1/2 cups sugar…
April 24, 2015 Cinco de Mayo = party time! And what screams Mexican party food more than a queso fundido? The definition of queso fundido is molten cheese. It is an old Mexican appetizer (the original version was cheese flambéed which, of course, included booze) that has recently been sweeping the country. I first stumbled…
March 25, 2015 Do you buy cabbage year round or only think of it as March’s corned beef and cabbage meal? Cabbage is rich in nutrients and antioxidants and very low calorie. Why not start adding it to your meals more often? Here are 5 great ideas to ways to incorporate cabbage to your recipes year round….