Food & Dining

I have made this dessert for Valentine’s Day, and it comes out really well.  It is fairly easy and I like that it only makes two servings, so you can’t overindulge.  It requires at least three

Nothing says “I love you” like a chocolate covered strawberry or a mug-full of hot chocolate with fresh whipped cream on top. Dipping-chocolate can be found in the baker’s section of the grocery

I just came up with a delicious, low fat, vegetarian recipe. I wanted to make rice and beans to go with my enchiladas, but the kids have a tantrum if I put anything in their beloved plain rice. So, I switched

There's been quite a few times in the grocery store where I'm not sure if the "Organic" sign above the apples (or other produce) is referring to this bin or that bin and without a brand sticker

We are well underway with out cookie making extravaganza at our house this week.  We found this great website, called Sweet Celebrations to buy unique cookie cutters from and my daughters fast approaching

While it's hard to think about gardening and fresh fruits and vegetables in the dreary dead of winter, now is the time to sign up for farm shares. For those unfamiliar with this process, community-supported

If you are still looking for a chili recipe for the game tonight, or for anytime, here is a super chili recipe from Cooking Light. I have been making it for years, and I’m always surprised at how good it

Check out these recipes for pureed vegetable soups from Martha Stewart’s site; they’re easy, low in fat, and are an easy way of eating your vegetables. Plus, everyone loves soup in the winter. I made

Reheating refrigerated bread To warm biscuits, pancakes, or muffins that were refrigerated, place them in a microwave with a cup of water. The increased moisture will keep the food moist and help it reheat faster

Here are some things I found out from a friend that I bet you didn't know. Peel a banana from the bottom and you won't have to pick the little "stringy things" off of it. That's how the primates

I love Rachel Ray's recipe for Buffalo Chicken Wing Salad. It is easy and delicious. Basically, serving anything with blue cheese and hot sauce is a sure-fire crowd pleaser, but this one is minus the deep frying!

I always end up making recipes that call for 1 tablespoon of tomato paste.  Even when you buy a small can, that leaves you with a lot extra. I just scoop the rest into an ice cube tray and freeze it. 

This is a super simple and delicious basic chicken soup recipe from Real Simple Magazine. Very easy and perfect for a winter day! This is our favorite cold day lunch. They have a bunch of versions of this recipe

Make Yummy Appetizers with Ease I just started using these wraps and love them. They are little flour-based sheets that can be used to make the most delicious appetizers. It's like a pastry shell, but thinner

We just remembered a yummy breakfast I used to make. Cut a banana into 2 inch pieces. Microwave some peanut butter until melted, and roll bananas in it to coat. Immediately roll the bananas in rice crispies, cocoa

I'm always looking for fun, quick, easy recipes that the kids will eat. Meanwhile, my kids are busy dipping without recipes! They heat peanut butter in the microwave and dip cookies, bananas or apple slices

This is a great website. It gives you tips on how the whole family can be healthy and active. You will also find lots of recipe ideas. Did you know what a great snack raisins make? They contain fiber, potassium

My husband found this brownie recipe on about.com.  He made them yesterday for brownie sundaes, and they are very fudgy and really are the ultimate!  The house smelled like chocolate for the

Modern Menus offers fast and easy weekly dinner meal plans written by a nutritionist.  Each menu is healthy, well balanced, and uses simple yet delicious ingredients.  Weekly meal plans are accompanied

These "superfoods" on Oprah's website are geared to slowing the aging process- including wrinkles and obesity, but their benefits go well beyond just that.  There is an explanation of

Garlic Bread Appetizer If you love garlic, and don’t mind the strong smell, then add this recipe to your collection of starter dishes. This recipe is so easy to make and you can add as much or as little garlic

In addition to my belief that not enough research has been done to determine the potentially harmful long term effects cloning can have on animals who have been cloned and their offspring—let alone the humans

Try this great meal time diversion: Slice a hot dog into quarters lengthwise.  Make the cuts about 3/4 of the way up the dog so that one end has four pieces and the other end is whole.  Boil the hot

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Doesn’t everyone love pies? Now you can bake perfect pies. You will love their 22 page manual, The Perfect Pie: A Handbook for Pie Lovers”. I am sure that you will find their techniques and tips in

Lunchables Jr. is  a great snack for active kids. Each snack is made up of nutritious foods that kids love such as raisins, turkey, mozzarella, and more. Moms you don't have to put snacks in countless plastic

Kids are always on the move. Whether at home or on the go, give them the quick and nutritious ready to eat meal that includes a cereal bowl, juice, and snack. There are six delicious varieties to choose from. Be

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My husband and I just re-discovered a Juicer we have had for about 3yrs and have not used once. However, we recently took it out and actually used it for the first time and we love it!!   We have been

You can find out what you're really drinking each day. The website compares different types of drinks. You can see how many calories you're getting from beverages (compared to your recommended daily

I'm not quite organized enough to do Once a Month Cooking (OAMC), but I love the concept of having some meals in the freezer ready to go. I love the meals from the meal assembly chains like Dream Dinners, Let's

This is a great website dedicated to kids eating smarter and healthier. Tbere is a fee to join. They charge a fee, because there is NO ADS, only the best, unbiased healthiness advice, and e a calm space to get just

When the budget is tight, but you still want to take the entire family out for dinner, I find it very helpful to find restaurants that offer free kid meals.  Champs Sports Bar and Grill offers free kids meals

My young daughters think pizza is the best food ever. So we frequented many pizza buffets. I am conscious about wastefulness,  and it bothers me when my childen pile on more pizza than they actually eat

I used to make these as a kid.  They're great when you have a craving for smores but it's 20 below outside.  Break a graham cracker in half so you have two squares. Coat one side of both squares

These simple, quick to prepare recipes will help you create a simply spectacular New Year's Eve celebration. Make a delicious holiday sandwich to serve eight hungry guests. Add a delectable spinach seafood dip

This article tells you how to put together a fun, informal and kid friendly New Year's Eve celebration the whole family will enjoy. From great party food, to fun activities like a fashion show and karaoke

I usually don't buy things I see demonstrated on TV, because I never believe the claims. But when I saw this Pancake Puff pan, I knew I had to have it! I didn't want to pay shipping and handling, so I checked

Here are 13 fun and easy cocktails you can make to toast the new year. They call for either champagne or sparkling water, so there are non-alcoholic options, and use different fruit juices like pineapple, orange

Here is an award winning list of adaptive measures you need while baking with special needs kids.  The whole list can be used with typical children, too.  It's an excellent resource for educators

Tired of apple crisp? Try this easy and delicious ginger pear recipe. If your kids think ginger snaps are too spicey, you can substitute vanilla wafers. 1 1/2 cups gingersnaps, crumbled 1/2 cup brown sugar

This is a perfect recipe for the winter days. Kids always want to eat snow, so this is the next best thing. It is very easy to make, doesn't take a lot of time, or require a lot of ingredients. The whole family

Eleni’s in New York makes the most beautiful cookies and ships all over the U.S.  Gifts sets include cookies for new baby, weddings, birthdays, sport events, and holidays, including Valentine’s

I made these in 5 mins and it was a HUGE hit.  1 c. chocolate chips 1 c. butterscotch chips 1 c. crunchy chow mein noodles (you can also use white chocolate for those who do not like milk or dark chocolate)

This recipe is very easy and can be changed to suit your needs or occasion.  I'll put it in the way I made it but feel free to change it around.  Prepare one package of vanilla pudding according to

These delicious cookies only require three ingredients! Ingredients: 1 egg, 1 cup peanut butter (I prefer crunchy), 1 cup sugar Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Mix ingredients together.  Place round

My 11 year old daughter loves to cook, and she made this delicious, decadent breakfast for us today. All the kids said to post it on Familyzip, so here it is. Enjoy! Per person: 2 cinnamon toaster waffles, 15

1 29-ounce can of canned sliced peaches 1 Pillsbury refrigerated pie crust 1 tablespoon of corn starch 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon vanilla flavoring 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 3 tablespoons

Quick and Easy Graham Cracker Crust  Ingredients 1 ¼ cups Graham Cracker crumbs (you can buy crumbs or crush crackers in your blender to make them) 1/3 cup softened butter ¼ cup sugar  

Quick and Easy No-Bake Dessert Recipes  These easy recipes can be prepared with just a few ingredients, and don’t require cooking or baking.  Quick and Easy No-Bake Key Lime Pie Filling  Ingredients