Recipes

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

This Cheesecake Cake Batter Dip is perfect for when you have unexpected guests, a treat for a baby shower, girl’s night, and of course – for BIRTHDAY’S!! If you’re a cheesecake and cake

Baked Zucchini Chips are a good alterative to potato chips!  It is healthy low carb recipe that might help you reach your weight loss goals.  Plus the kids will love and you can sneak a healthy veggie

Who doesn’t love Ding Dongs!  I remember having them with a nice glass of milk at my Nana's house  With the demise of Hostess looming over our heads, now is a good time to learn how to

No campfire? No problem! These no-cook summer sweets can be made in just minutes  for the kids and adults .  The sweet and delicious taste of a campfire s’more on a stick! Smore Pops 

Valentine Marshmallow Pops Recipe this is a fun recipe to make with the kids!  Lots of fun!  Ingredients Bag of large marshmallows Bag of red candy melts Peppermint candies 4 inch lollipop

A Valentine's Day Gingerbread house is such a great idea for a family activitiy during the cold Feburary months.  With Christmas being so busy, you may not have time to get into this craft wiht the kids.  Right

How do you make bread even better? You stuff it with pepperoni and cheese. Then, you bake it in a bundt pan that allows you to pull off little chunks and dip them in pizza sauce. This is the perfect thing to bring

Snow is good for a lot of things…  sledding, snowball fights, snow angels, building forts…  but have you tried Snow Ice Cream?  It’s simple to make, and the kids will love it!

Here is my recipe for vegetable soup and my kids love it.  I use my slow cooker for this. One large container of any brand vegetable stock (I prefer Emeril Lagassi), one can of condensed tomato soup, chopped

You can make a fun marshmallow snowmen that is good enough to eat!  This is a great and easy food project to do with the kids.  12 squares NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Refrigerated

Easy Reindeer Donut Bites -leave out for Santa Clausa nd his Reindeers.  These adorable and fun holiday treats are perfect for Christmas breakfast! The best part is that they are a blast to make with the

This is a great easy recipe and a good gift to give to teachers, bus drivers and other people during the Christmas holiday season.  It is easy to make and really not that expensive.  1 lb. white chocolate