Food & Dining

A friend just served me a broccoli cheddar rice casserole, and this is the recipe she gave me. I can't wait to try it-even my husband ate it and the kids loved it too. Make Campbell's Broccoli Cheddar

If you had a turkey for Christmas and had a lot left over like we did, here's a good site to find some quick, easy and tasty recipes to use up the bird. There are several recipes from various restaurants, such

This website has some fantastic recipes for the holidays. The nice part is the preparation is shown to you in a video. This sweet potato recipe is easy to make and will make a great side dish for Christmas. Even

Here's a fantastic cookie recipe for the holidays and it's fun for your kids to help make as well. 1 C butter at room temperature 1C sugar 2 eggs 2 1/2 C flour tsp cardamom tsp cinnamon 1/8 tsp cloves

We got invited to a party and learned at the last minute that we needed to bring a dessert. As luck would have it, I've had this recipe for years that is quick, easy and delicious. It's a hit every single

Since I'm not as active as I used to be, I find that the holiday season presents the bigggest challenge to not gaining weight. With all of the parties and get togethers where everyone pulls out alll the stops

We've found that fruit can be a very fun dessert when you turn it into fruit kabobs.  We've turned a corner away from traditional sweets after dinner with this fun alternative. I use wooden chopsticks

Costco recently had a fanastic buy on potatoes so we will be eating a lot of them in various forms over the next few weeks. This recipe is very versatile in that you can adjust it to use practically any cheese

This article discusses how to deep fry a turkey for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any occassion. It breaks down a supply list that tells the reader everything they need to fry the turkey. The article then provides

When my son was teething nothing seemed to help until I discovered he liked to eat frozen mixed veggies.  He was an older toddler, so I wasn't too worried about choking (still watched him eat, though)

Some kids don't like broccoli or cauliflower, but something delicious is a Moms helper, just put a slice of his favorite cheese on top of hot steamed veggies and let it melt, they gonna love it!

This great little article gives ways to use flour to save money and last minute trips to the store. Learn how to use flour instead of cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup in a recipe, how to make your

My pizza cutter has been such an invaluable tool in my kitchen.  It's not just for pizza any more! I use it for cutting up pancakes, waffles, ham slices, cheese slices, toast, sandwiches, quesadillas, etc

I just made the easiest pork chops in the world, and my family loved them. Just put 4 to 6 boneless pork chops in a baking dish. In a bowl, mix a can of cream of mushroom soup and a packet of onion soup. If you

Since my bananas were starting to turn and I know the ripened ones always made the best bread, I decided to see how they would fair in muffins. This recipes takes very little time and they turned out moist

One of the few indulgences I find irresistable has to be Cinnabon. Each time I'm at the airport, I am powerless to pass them by. I always bring some home and I thought that since I love to bake, why not see

One of the best things to do with your kiddos is cooking.  Not only do you share quality bonding time, but your kids learn important skills such as measuring ande pouring.  They will be having so much

This is a recipe for how to make pumpkin pie with meringue peaks. This recipe is really great if you can not decide between a meringue pie or traditional pumpkin pie for Halloween, Thanksgiving or Christmas.Yet

The San Diego Zoo has compiled a list of recipes that kids can make. They matched each letter in the alphabet with an animal and then they created a recipe that goes with each letter. Each recipe also tells a

I love to cook. Most of all I love to make quick and healthy meals for family. I have a weekly grocery budget, so I must admit that sometime it can be tough to do grocery shopping, but nothing is impossible. 

My wife has been making this recipe for years and it's a hit with both children and adults. It's simple to make and you can do a low cal version of the white sauce by using 2% milk if you want. While the

These appetizers or side dishes are new at Trader Joe's-arancini bites. The are little fried rice balls with a delectable center of fontina cheese. Yes, they are fattening. Yes, they are delicious. Everything

Here is my mother's zucchini squares recipe. My kids and I can't eat it fast enough! Mix: 1 cup bisquick 3 cups thinly sliced zucchini (about 2 medium zucchinis) 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup oil dash peper

With Halloween quickly approaching, moms everywhere are hitting the stores for candy to hand out to trick or treaters.   For a quick claorie count of some of the more popular candy selections check out

There are many diets out there and I've learned that depending on your specific body, not all work. It's OK to try different diets until you find one that works for you for achieving weight loss, maintaining

If you've got a KFC near you and you want to try their roasted chicken, just visit them next Monday and get a free piece. This is the third chicken give away for them and they expect it to run smoothly. No coupon

This site has some delicious healthy kid friendly recipes such as almond crusted chicken fingers, homemade fish sticks, pizza, loaded twice-baked potatoes (274 calories!!!!!), and sloppy joes. They also have great

Yesterday I saw Paula Deen make chili, and she served it in edible bowls made of biscuit dough. OF course she made her own dough, but I am going to make them with either the refrigerated canned biscuit dough or

I can't wait to try this olive spread from Racheal Ray. She said her mom used to make it all the time, and it sounds great. This website even has a video clip to show you how to make it. Yummy! On her show

Do you want to lose weight as you eat? Your favorite store is filled with foods that can help make you slim! Fat fighting foods such as almonds, berries, and cinnamon can help make you thinner as you eat. Be sure

Fit Day is a great website for helping you keep track on your path to weight loss and general fitness.  The site offers free and upgraded pay version.  But even the free version offers a daily food journal

I have to admit, as much as I avoid eating at the fast food chains, every now and then I get a craving for a Big Mac or some other fat-ridden, calorie laden meal. But these days the pounds don't shed easy, so

The rainy weekend kept the grandkids inside this past Sunday so in an effort to make lunch a fun time, I googled and found this recipe. With minimal effort you make a tuna fish sandwich and then cut it

Did you know that many gas stations and convenience stores will give you a discount if you bring in a cup to refill?   Many offer a refillable cup for sale but others will give you a discount if you bring in

Reusable straws are all the rage these days, and with good reason.  Millions of straws are produced, used, and disposed of every day.  Which means resources wasted and plastic discarded.  Reusable

My sweet daughter loves to cook for our family. She loves to thumb through my All You Magazine and find recipes with ingredients we have on hand in our stockpile! The above is the actual picture of the meal

Wow! What a great article! My family prefers chicken to beef, and I only buy boneless breasts because it's easier to pretend it's not from a real animal. So I was thrilled to find this website with

Do you have a picky eater at home that wil simply not eat vegetables? Parents.com has a great plan on how to get your picky child to try and love vegetables in just one month! The plan is divided week by week

If your roasted chicken tends to be too dry, try stuffing a whole apple inside the bird before roasting. Just toss the apple before serving! I've also have stuffed celery stalks along with the apples. This

  Hi there everyone!! Here is another "Frugal Recipe both in time and in money"!! If you freeze your ground beef and your cheese, this is the perfect recipe to make from your stockpile!! All ingredients

Are you in the market for a food dehydrator? This article explains exactly what the features are, which ones you really need, and how to compare different brands to be sure you get the best model for you. Check

I loved these meatballs When I was a child, and I used to beg my mom to make them. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did and still do!! "Let me know" **These are very kid friendly"!! With just

This article explains how to use cheaper cuts of meat for better results on your barbecue. For example, Want an inexpensive and flavorful cut? Try hanger steaks. "Marinate and broil, like you would a regular

Let's hope you are not already struggling to pack a lunch for your school-bound children, but if you are take a deep breath, turn on the computer, and surf for some inspiration. These cool lunch boxes by Planet

School lunches are a big part of your child's overall nutrition. With childhood obesity rates on a record high, packing a healthy lunch for your child is especially of relevance today.  According to the

I'm still fondly remembering last night's dinner-personalized quesadillas. Before my husband got home, I cut up and sauteed onions and mushrooms, and separately, zucchini, and separately, green pepper. You

I just remembered this recipe the other night-"souper" easy and "souper" fast. Make your favorite cream soup as directed on the label. If you can afford Campbell's Healthy Request soups

I found this recipe and thought it sounded wonderful for a nice fall day!! This is a great recipe to do when you have left over chicken! With only five "main" ingredients, this is a great time savor!!

Chicken Lasagna Crock Pot Recipe 2 (10.5 oz) cans condensed reduced-fat cream of chicken 1 package frozen chopped spinach (10 oz) thawed, drained and squeezed 1 lb diced cooked chicken 1 (8 oz) carton reduced fat

Sloppy Joes ~ Crock Pot Recipe Sloppy Joes (12 servings) 3 lbs. lean ground beef 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup chopped celery (more if desired) 2 (10.75 oz.) cans condensed tomato soup 1/2 cup ketchup 2 Tbs. white