Recipes
How to hard boil the *perfect* egg.
Are you ready to color your Easter eggs? It’s always a good idea to use hard boiled eggs unless you’re ready to clean up a very messy Easter basket! But boiling eggs isn’t as easy as it seems. Sometimes the …
Cheap recipe alert. Eggs…not just for breakfast.
Always in the mood to save a little moula, I’m thinking this week is a great one for some money saving recipes. What better way to think Spring than to whip up some protein rich, healthy and budget friendly recipes? …
Rainbow Cake in a jar. Clever little leprechauns.
Here’s a fun, decorative treat for your little leprechauns this St. Patrick’s Day. Give them away to friends or keep them yourselves! Rainbow Cake in a Jar What’ you’ll need: 1 box white cake mix made according to package instructions …
Happy St. Patrick’s Day. Taste The Rainbow.
Calling all leprechauns! On the hunt for a colorful St. Patrick’s Day treat? Look no further than these rainbow-licious cupcakes that are guaranteed to be better than any plain ol’ pot of gold. And although the picture and directions to …
Store-Bought Pancake Mix Taste Test. Pass the syrup!
I just received a coupon for Krusteaz, and it got me thinking…pancakes. Delicious, light and fluffy homemade (and by that I mean, made-at-home-out-of-the-box) flap jacks. My first thought was, “How can I use this article as an opportunity to eat …
Pizza Dough Desserts: Twist up some Yummy Hot Pretzels!
Looking for some delicious, indoor fun? Try your hand at making sweet soft pretzels. Super easy to make with store-bought pizza dough and it’s a great activity for the kids—forming the twisty shape is a fun activity for little helpers. …
“Homemade” Chicken Soup: From the pot to your mouth in 15 minutes.
I love homemade chicken soup, but the thought of making “homemade” chicken broth sends me running for the hills. This soup is an adaptation of a Martha Stewart recipe I found a while ago (more complicated, but super delish) that, …
St. Patrick’s Day Desserts! It IS easy being green.
If you’re not ready to color tonight’s dinner green, save the emerald edibles for dessert! Here are a few ideas for some lucky post-mealtime treats. Green Popcorn: Prepare a bag of buttered microwave popcorn (the butter will pick up the …
Tasty slow cooker recipe: Herbed Salmon. Get in my belly!
I love salmon, but don’t love cooking it at home since the smell seems to linger on pans and cooking racks, P.U. But complimenting my love of slow cooker recipes and salmon, here’s a fantastic way to eat salmon at …
Did Someone Say Casserole? Try Out This Simple & Tasty Mac-n-Cheese Recipe.
Macaroni and Cheese has been a favorite of kids (and grown-ups) for generations. Try out this super simple and delicious recipe that’s sure to please the entire family. If your children are slightly more adventurous, jazz up this recipe by …
Caramel Apple Cider Crock Pot Recipe. Yah, that just happened.
Just like they make at Starbucks, only you’re saving yourself $3.50. Score. IngredientsServes 4 4 cups apple cider3 tablespoons caramel syrup (the ice cream topping)1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground cloves4 tablespoons sweetened whipped cream DirectionsUse a 2-quart slow cooker. …
Awesome holiday cookie recipes. Share with friends or eat them all yourself.
Whether you are baking for a cookie swap or yourself, these recipes are sure to please. For the exception of the first recipe, all cookie recipes are created to be lighter on calories and fat. Healthy cookies, yessss. Happy holidays! …
Beyond the turkey sandwich. New recipes for Thanksgiving leftovers!
After you’ve had your fill of turkey sandwiches, there are still plenty of options for all those Thanksgiving leftovers! Extra crudite makes for excellent salad fixins’. Leftover stuffed mushrooms could be whipped into a saucy accompaniment for steak! The possibilities …
Inexpensive holiday gift ideas for friends and family. Check and check.
We all have friends and neighbors who we’d love to shower with holiday pressies, but buying gifts for everyone in our lives can be expensive! Here are some ideas for homemade gifts of the best variety—FOOD! These gifts are low-cost, …
Our favorite Thanksgiving recipes: New twists on old favorites
Thanksgiving is around the corner and everyone is beginning to salivate like Pavlov’s Dogs because they know they’re about to dig into that one special, favorite dish that waits an entire year be served again. The following three recipes are …
Soup’s On! Try this four-ingredient recipe that warms our heart.
This little number was adapted from an old college favorite and spruced up slightly for a delicious family lunch or dinner. It’s super easy, pretty inexpensive and darn tasty. And the recipe is so flexible! Mix up the ingredients using …
Delicious Salsa Chicken crockpot recipe. Three ingredients. Done.
Here’s another dinner recipe that’s so easy and delicious, it’s just SILLY. My mother gave me this recipe and we now eat it constantly. It’s a big hit with the family. This is a recipe for a SMALL crockpot (double …
My favorite cool weather crockpot recipe. Beef Stew. So easy, you’ll freak.
Take a big breath and blow the dust of the ol’ crock pot. It’s cool weather cooking time! I was given this Beef Stew recipe from a family member, which was apparently handed down from like 1,000 years ago, so it’s pretty …
Angry Birds cupcake recipe! No app needed.
Need to get your kids off those gaming apps? They’ll be more amenable to put that iPhone down when cupcakes are on the docket, and ones they recognize, to boot! Check out this adorbs recipe for some non-technical after school …
Easy After-School Treats. Now You Look Like A Hero.
Let’s play super-parent for a day and have some yummy treats waiting for the kids when they arrive off the bus! Check out these multi-colored rice krispie treats, a great alternative to the chocolate chip cookie (ok, that’s not true, …
Peach picking season is here! Tips on where to go & what to do with them.
I somehow manage to miss peach picking season every year. I theorize it’s because prime harvest time is right after blueberry season and right before apple picking season, and well, that’s just a lot of time picking. But never fear, …
Condiment Makeover. Easy Additions for KAPOW Flavor.
I’m a really big fan of condiments. I will often order a burger just to get my fill of ketchup, mustard and pickles. At home, I like to try and recreate those delicious sides or dips you get in restaurants. Turns …
Keep cool with this super easy Frozen Tiramisu recipe. Yum.
Looking for a cool dessert that won’t break make you break a sweat? This one’s easy peasy. And not too bad on the waistline either! Ingredients 1 pint coffee-flavored frozen yogurt 3 tablespoons chocolate sauce (such as Hersheys) 1 …
Unique Grilling Recipes. Thinking Outside The Charcoal Bag.
Nothing says summer like outdoor grilling, but are you ready to move on from the steaks, burgers and chicken? Check out our ideas and recipes for whipping up some conventional dinners in a new and unique way. Appetizing Appetizers.Looking to …
Breakfast On-the-Go: Mini Frittatas with Ham and Cheese
Looking for a make-ahead breakfast recipe that you can take with you as you scoot out the door? Great for kids and adults, you can bake these bite-sized frittatas in a miniature muffin pan. They taste great hot or at …
Remember these? Make your own McDonald’s copycat Fried Apple Pie.
Growing up, McDonald’s apple pies were one of my favorite things in the world. Unfortunately, in 1992, they switched from fried apple pies to baked, which, while probably healthier, just aren’t the same. For nostalgia’s sake, let’s make our own! …
Homemade Valentine’s Day Treats. Eat Your Heart Out!
What says Valentine’s Day better than cookie ice cream sandwiches? Actually, I don’t think the two have anything to do with each other, but I’ll use any ol’ excuse to make cookie ice cream sandwiches. If you’re in the market …
Super Easy Vegetarian Crockpot Recipe: Parmesan, Spinach and Barley Casserole. Yum.
Nothing says “crockpot cooking” like “winter”. Or maybe it’s the other way around. Either way, crockpots and cold weather just seem to go together like peanut butter and jelly. Speaking of, try out this delicious sounding vegetarian crockpot recipe. Ingredients:2 …
Eat Like A Celebrity. Jennifer Garner & Cameron Diaz Share Their Healthy Recipes.
I’m always on the hunt for easy and healthy recipes so when the kick-butt heroine from Alias shares her favorite dinner dish, my stovetop is poised for action. Cameron Diaz also offers up her “breakfast” recipe which keeps her hunger …
Apple Picking Season Has Commenced. Fail-Proof Dessert Recipes (Yours, Not Mine).
I don’t bake. Well, I do bake, but I stink at it. Suffice it to say, if I were in a dessert challenge on Top Chef, I would definitely be asked to pack my knives and go. But it’s apple …
Call For Favorite Summer Recipes. Here’s Mine. What’s Yours?
It’s only the beginning of June, and I’ve already run through all my favorite summer recipes. I’ve grilled all I know how to grill. I’ve made a salad out of everything in the produce section. I’ve even exhausted the obligatory …
More Easy & Cheap Recipes. Dinner’s Ready!
You asked for it! Here are more easy and cheap recipes that you can get on your dinner table in less than 30 minutes. Easy Calzone Rolls$1.10 (two slices per serving) An easy and economical alternative to take-out pizza, …
$3 Crock Pot Recipes: Super Cheap And Super Good
Back in 1999, I received a shiny chrome crock pot from my Aunt Helen that has since remained in the back of my dusty kitchen cabinet. That is until a couple of months ago when I decided to try to …
