Food & Dining

We love these Superfood veggie cakes. They are both healthy AND delicious and gluten-free. I discovered them at Costco in the refrigerated section and they are fantastic for a quick breakfast (microwave for 1

According to our recent poll, grilling claims the spot for number one backyard pastime. During the height of summer and outdoor mania, Stacey Sao, the CEO of Tipspoke decided to get an unbiased, fact-based the

Kids love Mac & Cheese. Here is a delicious recipe I have been making for years. It does take a little more time versus the box version, but our family can taste the difference. And you will too! Ingredients

Kids love pizza! Here is a simple and easy recipe your kids can do after-school or for a play-date snack. 4 English muffins, split 1 can (8 oz.) pizza sauce 1 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded

Re-fried beans that are purchased from a store are usually made with lard, a highly saturated animal fat. A better option would be a a fat-free or vegetarian re-fried beans, which are made with no fat or polyunsaturated

Smoothies are a wonderful way to add beneficial nutrition to your diet, and including a source of fiber is even better. Flax seeds may seem like an unusual ingredient to a smoothie, but they blend in really well

Making homemade soft pretzels is a fun activity that you can do with the kids. It's a easy recipe that includes just a few steps - as well as a bit of fun baking science and the "how yeast works" concept

Hot cocoa is a family favorite. But did you know how easy it is to make from scratch? We have a basic recipe for you to try and some fun variations to also try. 2/3 cup sugar 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa

Are you looking for a recipe that tastes like you've labored over a stove all day?  Crock-pot recipes abound, but this one is a true hit with my family! A wonderful spin on the take-out favorite, without all

Sometimes I find a recipe that I just want to share with everyone I know.  I guarantee everyone you know will swoon over these little delicious puffs of sweetness -they truly are little edible clouds

Sometimes my daughters just want to play around in the kitchen and bake.  Using the oven just isn't always an option during these moments of inspiration in the kitchen. Never fear, there is a no-bake cookie

My kids love to eat fish, and I think it has to do with this recipe. Check out this delicious and kid friendly recipe your entire family will enjoy. We also have included a basic tarter sauce for dipping!

One of our favorite chicken meals is this proven recipe I found in the magazine; Diabetes Meals Made Easy! I have adapted their recipe in several different ways, but this one is perfect and so easy to make.  I

I've been searching for a great granola recipe and I think I have found a winner! My friend at What's Cooking thought this one up and I decided to share it with all of you! Kids can get into the action

Winter is a great time to test out soups! Everyone is eager to warm up with a hearty, nutritious 'meal' in a bowl.  This soup is loaded with so many wonderful veggies, chicken and spices, you will really love

Everyone loves Mac and Cheese! We have a really special recipe that will be a hit with your family and friends. This version is made in the slowcooker, so you don't have to babysit this recipe too much and the

Growing up. I was always thrilled when my mother made Bisquick Sausage Balls. This great recipe was right on the back of the box and it was truly a family favorite. Today, I make sausage balls for various potlucks

My parents hosted fondue parties in the '70's. I was sequestered to the T.V. room with all the kids, but would come out every once-in-awhile to check out the festivities. I mentioned these fun "foodie" memories

One of my favorite candy recipes is Peppermint Bark. It's so easy, yummy and fun to make. I love making a bunch of candy for teacher gifts during the holidays. All you have to do is buy some pretty tins to put

Need a delicious, easy and simple appetizer recipe? We have a good one for you! This recipe was a hit recently at a party we hosted.  This recipe requires only 4 ingredients! These meatballs come together

Creating a hot drink station is fun and easy!  My kitchen has one and it's been a wonderful addition during the winter months.  We have a very busy household.  My hubby works from home, our daughters

I have tried many recipes, but this one is probably the most popular one I've ever written for busy families. You can change it up anyway you like, but you will have a recipe that you can prepare without much

We adore this meatball recipe we found in FamilyFun Magazine. Such a clever way to get spinach into foods kids love.  1 pound ground beef 1 pound ground turkey 1 pound ground pork 1 (10-ounce

My daughter needed a Cocadas (Coconut) cookie recipe for school.  She is studying the country of Panama and this is a traditional recipe from the region.  The Cocadas cookie is a delicious, sweet cookie!

Do you have a young reluctant egg eater at your house?  I sure do. Thankfully there are fun and unique ways to make eating eggs fun!  Eggs are a very nutritious and versatile food. Parents often wonder

When I first stumbled on this crockpot lasagna recipe , I was naturally very skeptical.  How could a lasagna cook properly in a crock pot?  Well, it does and it's delicious! This is the

Do you host family and friends over for dinner during the holidays or for special celebrations?  Or is the thought so daunting that you don't even attempt it? We host family and friends for meals a lot. 

Do you often see a recipe you want to try and easily give up because you don't have the ingredients on hand?  Having a stocked baking pantry is a luxury, but it can also be a necessity if you plan to create

Do you look around your pantry shelves looking for items aimlessly?  We have gathered our top items to have in your pantry.  This is a basic list, so build yours over time.  It's worth

The crockpot is one of my favorite kitchen appliances. It helps me keep my family fed with wonderful home cooked meals I don't have to spend too much time preparing.  Here is a great boneless

Do you share meals with your family? More and more research is proving that family dinners strengthen family bonds, promote healthy eating and nurtures family bonds. Every member of the family, from

It's morning. And that means it's time for breakfast. Your child slumps at the table. He hates food. She's not hungry. However, if by chance, you would offer your children a few cookies or some ice cream, suddenly

Your Answer to the What's for Dinner? Dilemma! Each week you'll receive a list of 5 easy weeknight menus, organized shopping lists, and coupon searches customized to what is on special at your own grocery store

This time of year I crave a hearty meal, but not too heavy.  I was inspired by a weight watchers recipe I found a long time ago.  I've switched it up a bit and now have a true family favorite.  This

I made up this recipe the other night and it was a big hit. I had leftover pork roast, so I cubed it and browned the cubes in a drop of olive oil. Meanwhile, I made whole wheat bowtie pasta. Once the meat was

Halloween party traditions. My family didn’t go trick or treating when I was a kid, we attended school carnivals, played games and had fun parties at home. My husband's family perfected trick or treating

I spent years of using regular silverware and having my brownies fall apart and stick to the knives. This always resulted in a sloppy looking dessert plate. I'm am not a great baker, but brownies are one of the

Do your kids need to be bring healthy snacks to school and they don't have time to eat a whole apple or you have a kid in braces and can't bite into an apple.   Those packages of pre-sliced apples you

Marshmallow Witches Ingredients 1/2 cup vanilla frosting, divided 36 miniature semisweet chocolate chips 12 large marshmallows 1 drop each green, red and yellow food coloring, optional 1/4 cup flaked coconut 12

Pumpkin Pie Fudge!  3 cups sugar 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 2/3 cup fat-free evaporated milk 1 cup canned pumpkin 2 Tbsp corn syrup 2 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice 9 oz white chocolate chips 7 oz marshmallow

If you are looking a fast and easy dinner recipe to make instead of going out for fast food, then the Broccoli cheddar Chicken crescent braid recipe!  It is cheap and if you have leftover chicken this is the

Skinny Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bars • 1 box angel food cake mix- the 1 step kind • 1 15oz can Pumpkin  • 3/4 Cup water • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon  • 1 8oz pkg. reduced fat cream cheese

 Homemade Peppermint Patties These look yummy! Recipe Serves: Makes about 8 dozen. Ingredients: 1 pound confectioners sugar (powdered sugar) 4 ounces,  cream cheese, softened ¼ teaspoon

 Blueberry Cake Recipe from Great-Nana Edmunds This recipe is a simple one - I remember my Nana Burns making it for us kids all the time - it was great for breakfast - almost like a light coffee cake

NO DOUGH PIZZA!!!! This one is a WINNER!!!! Gluten Free, Low Carb, Diabetic Friendly! For when you absolutely want pizza but not all the carbs!  Crust 1 (8 oz) package of full fat cream cheese, room temperature

Do you love the chinese appetzier crab ragoon then try out this fun and easy to make dip  Ingredients: -2 cups crab meat ... -16 oz. cream cheese (2 blocks) -1/2 cup sour cream -4 green onions, chopped

Here's a quick, inexpensive easy party appetizer that everyone loves. Kids, adults, teens, no matter where I take them, they're always devoured and people ask for the recipe. They can't believe how simple it is

Chocolate Lasagna Recipe! • 36 Oreo cookies  • 6 tablespoons butter, melted  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar • 2 tablespoons cold

DIY: Make Your Cookie Sheets New Again!  Find out how here to Make Your Cookie Sheets New Again with Baking Soda and Peroxide! This is an easy DIY that you can do at home one night  , and it

Refrigerated crescent dinner rolls unite as a quick crust to hold ground beef, cheese, salsa and taco  seasoning in this easy-to-assemble main dish. 1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury® refrigerated crescent dinner