Recipes

My supermarket had a sale on pork tenderloin, which I don't usually buy. I picked one up and made it last night. I split the tenderloin lengthwise almost all the way through. I filled it with margarine (about

I saw Rachel Ray make this Orzo and Chick Peas with Veggies on 30 Minute Meals, and it looked wonderful. She used it as a side dish, but she said it can be used as a main dish too. Just dress some bibb lettuce with

Here's what I dreamed up for dinner tonight, and it disappeared in no time: Cut 2 cups of cooked chicken into cubes. Cook and drain 2 bags of cheese tortellini. In a large saucepan, put about 2 cups of skim

This is easy, quick, and simple.  Yeah, it sounds strange but it's really good.  Mix 2 cups of bisquick or jiffy biscuit mix, 2/3 cup of milk, 2 tablespoons sugar, and about 3 oz milk chocolate

I just remembered this 15 minute recipe that I haven't made in a while. My family really enjoyed it last night. Quick, simple, easy. Brown a pound of beef or ground turkey and drain. Add ketchup and mustard

I had strange craving for tortellini soup tonight, and I didnt have the ingredients for my own Easy Yummy Tortellini Soup (see recipe here). So I just made up this recipe, and it is so good, even the kids love

Today when we had corn and walnut pancakes, I realizes some of you might not know about using Jiffy Corn Miffin Mix to make quick, easy and delicious pancakes. The recipe is on the side of the box, and the box costs

This is a really easy recipe for coleslaw that is sure to please.  And it's healthy too!  I made mine tonight along with BBQ'd chicken,  BBQ'd peaches & couscous and it was a big

Here's what we had for dinner tonight-meat pie pinwheels. I adapted the recipe from 3 different ones I read online. Take ground meat (I use turkey) and brown. Season any way you like. I did a little Mexican

My daughter made this Deep Dish Sweet Potato Pie at her Create a Cook class (see my tip about this fabulous cooking school). The recipe is a little involved, but it is so delicious, I couldn't stop eating it

Here is a simple idea for a themed center piece that serves as a delicious snack as well. This is also a great item to take to a Super Bowl party at a friend's house and is sure to be the hit of any

My sister made this Caramel Apple Cranberry Baked Brie with French bread at Thanksgiving, and all ages devoured it instantly! I am making it for my holiday party this year, and probably every year from now on. We

Here is an unusual meatloaf recipe that’s tried and true and will keep them coming back for more!  This recipe is so simple that even the most cooking-challenged person in the world can make it. It

Thanksgiving has passed and you're about to prepare the next all-important dinner-Christmas feast. Did you get the gravy liquidy golden brown? Not too watery? Not too thick and chalky? No too oily or fatty?

I have made spaghetti pie before, and everyone loves it, but I sort of made up my recipe. Here is a terrific, easy, quick recipe from Emeril that really works for spaghetti pie. OK, it's not the healthiest dinner

This morning I ruined all the pancake mix we had in the house by adding way too much water. We couldn't find Bisquick or pancake mix in the cupboard, but my daughter found some pouches of muffin mix. She

I have made this stuffing for the past few years and my family loves it. You can add less garlic or pancetta (Italian form of bacon) if you like. I bake as much as I can right in the bird and then save some for

Here is a yummy noodle dish that my sister-in-law whipped up for lunch one day and we all loved it! You'll need: Soy Sauce (about 1/2 c) Package of Chow Mein Chinese Noodles Ginger (1 tsp) Garlic (1 tsp)

Here's a quick, easy recipe I made up last night: Use about one chicken breast and 4 to 5 fingerlings per person. Cut chicken breast into strips, season and brown on all sides. Meanwhile, cut fingerling potatoes

If you happen to have an Easy Bake Oven in your house, then you most likely know the mix that comes with it isn't all that good and quickly runs out.  Tracking down more mix is a bit of a chore and

Peanut Butter Chicken Stir Fry Sauce Use this sauce over chunks of chicken and whichever vegetables you like to stir fry. ¼ cup smooth peanut butter 2 Tbs. soy sauce ½ to 1 teaspoon sesame oil

This is one of the juiciest, tastiest, casserole dishes that I have ever tasted!  Thanks, Betsy, for being such a great cook! 8 slices Swiss cheese 8 boneless-skinless chicken breasts 1/4 c cooking wine 

Do you want a dessert that is sure to impress?  I have the perfect recipe for you!  I have seen this recipe served at fancy restaurants, a mid-morning brunch, or even at a dinner party.  It is easy

From the Dollar Saver ezine: A Custom Meal Looking to use up extra veggies, bits of meat or other leftovers in the fridge? A frittata (sort of like an omelet, but easier because there's no flipping) is a cheap

Making potato chips at home is very simple.  Just peel a potato and slice medium thin to very thin (being careful to not cut the fingers) and pat dry (this will prevent the splattering that results from water

Also known as baked fruit(s).  Begin by paring and pitting (peeling and removing pits or seeds) fresh fruit such as peaches, apples, and/or pears (different combinations of fruit are allowed) and cutting into

This recipe is so unbelievably easy, I didn't think that it would work since there are only 3 ingredients, but I must say, these cookies may actually be pretty healthy.  But I must warn you, if you are

I need to bring a dish to a potluck this week, and I remembered this no-recipe keilbasa recipe. Kielbasa is a kind of sausage, but I only buy the turkey kind. Try Hillshire Farms brand, whether you want turkey

2 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese SOFTENED 1-3 jars marinated artichoke hearts DRAINED and CHOPPED ½ c to 1 c. frozen spinach DRAINED 2 green onions diced ½ c parmisian cheese ¼ c cheddar cheese

Apple Brickle Dip 8 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature 1/2 c brown sugar 1/4 c white sugar 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 c brickle chips or butter toffee walnuts Beat first 4 ingredients together.  Add brickle. 

The omelet is the easiest fancy breakfast to make and a good starter for teaching a young one how to cook because of its simplicity.  All you need is:       1, 2, or 3 eggs depending

Good Morning America recently had 5 healthy ways to spice up kids' lunch boxes.  I made the corn muffins for my 3-year-old and he loves them.  They have bits of broccoli, corn, ham, and cheese. 

Tired of pancakes?  Make crepes instead.  Almost the same ingredients. For pancakes, the ingredients are: 1 1/2 cups of flour (sifted regular or 1/2 cup sifted whole wheat and 1 cup sifted regular)

Without fail, we all usually return from our fall apple-picking outings with a little too much of a good thing. That translates into lots of special apple recipes, from baked apples to apple pie, and

A problem with replacing large fowls with small fowls is that there is not a lot of room for stuffing in the small fowl.  A way to expand the cavity for more stuffing is to bone the fowl; however, boning sounds

Ingredients: One dozen clams cleaned and still in the shell, 1 cup sake, 1/4 cup water, 1/4 pound medium chopped salmon, 10 shelled prawns (51 count) medium chopped, 1/4 pound medium chopped scallops, olive oil

If you’re like me and are having trouble with ideas for lunches and snacks, check out iLunchBox.  It not only has recipes but also tips and articles on things like packing lunches, gadgets to help us

Whether you're looking for a fresh twist on a tailgate classic or just hoping for a simple dinner that's sure to please, this one's for you! White Chicken Chili Saute these together: 2 tsp

If you enjoy the taste of peanut butter you will find this website offers some quick and tasty recipes for everything from appetizers to desserts. I really enjoy making chicken satay so I was happy to find this

This website says it all in the first sentence. When you bake with your children, you're creating more than delicious food, you're creating memories, and that is so true. Some of my fondest memories as

Here is a quick pie crust recipe using flour paste. After sifting two cups flour with one tsp salt, take 1/3 cup of the flour and mix with 1/4 cup cold water until a paste is formed.  Set aside.  To

I've used the following recipe with canned pumpkin but it is best when made with fresh. Cut a fresh pumpkin into half, clean out seeds and place face down in a glass baking dish or on aluminum foil on a cookie

A good side dish, snack dish, party dish, or entrée dish for people with sugar control problems consists of the following: 1 pound of Italian Style ground pork (mild or hot depending on taste), a large

A different kind of pancake that is tasty and nutritious: 1/4 Cup each: Soy Flour, Flax Seed Meal, Whole Wheat Flour, Unbleached White Flour  2/3 Cup Regular Soy Milk 1-1/2 T Baking Powder 1 Large Egg

An easy way to prepare salmon fillets (make sure that any bones left after filleting are removed without ripping the meat) is to liberally rub the meat (if skin is left on, make sure it is scaled and rubbed with

Do you have a little Macaroni and Cheese lover at home? Instead of eating the same old plain macaroni and cheese everyday, now they can still have their favorite food with more nutritional value. You will find here

This is a wonderful website! It is full of healthy recipes for kids and  the whole family including breakfast, snack, and dinner ideas. What a great way to have your family eating healthy and being excited

Cool, light and delicious!  My sister-in-law introduced me to this scrumptious frozen dessert and I thought I'd share. Ingredients:  2 Tbsp sugar              

This is as much fun as it is delicious. Buy a box of snack size Fritos. Prepare ingredients for tacos: seasoned meat, chopped lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and taco sauce. Have the kids carefully open the

This is a standard in our house as it's super easy to make, and everyone loves it! Take a half jar of store bought pesto-I love sun dried tomato but regular basil pesto will work too. Mince 1-3 cloves of garlic