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Yesterday, I attended my son’s grade one school Passover Seder. For those of you who don’t know, a Seder is a Jewish ritual feast /meal that marks the beginning of Passover (our Easter, I guess you could say). Of course I was proud. Of course we were all there, with camera, and video camera, holding onto every word, every song with bated breath. And oh we were proud. The kids were over the top. Incredible. And while sitting in the synagogue, just before their “show,” some of the moms asked me where I was going for my two Seders/dinners next week. The women were talking about how they’d been cooking and preparing all week and how exhausted they are. And when I left the synagogue, I couldn’t help but reflect upon the conversation while on my way to Pilates class. By the way, I love this picture of “The White House Seder.”
The Sugar Mommas try to stay one step ahead of our children. Surprise is the way to keep them interested. Why not serve ConeCakes at the next birthday party? This recipe is so easy, yet so impressive. It’s like magic…something we know our kids always respond to happily.
Being thrifty can be challenging when you have a family, and with the cost of food rising, your family budget can take a real hit at mealtimes, with dinner being the most expensive. Here are 10 cheap dinner ideas for your family that can help spread out your dollar while still providing tasty and nutritious food at home for everyone.
Bland. Flavorless. Boring. "Heart healthy" and "delicious recipes" are phrases that sound like they do not go together. If you're determined to begin eating a heart-healthy diet, it does not mean you have to give up good-tasting food. Nor does it mean that the recipes have to have multiple ingredients. You can cook a complete meal-appetizer, beverage, salad, main and side dish that are all heart healthy and made from just four ingredients.
You can never have enough ideas for fun and festive Fourth of July cocktails. We will be featuring one drink a day until the Fourth. They’re all super easy recipes for delicious drinks. And the best part is that we’ve created them using Rose’s® new light martini mixer line with 1/3 of the calories of leading martini mixers! Now, even your most calorie-counting, weight conscious friends won’t be able to resist a sip or two.
You can never have enough ideas for fun and festive Fourth of July cocktails. We will be featuring one drink a day until the Fourth. They’re all super easy recipes for delicious drinks. And the best part is that we’ve created them using Rose’s® new light martini mixer line with 1/3 of the calories of leading martini mixers! Now, even your most calorie-counting, weight conscious friends won’t be able to resist a sip or two.
You can never have enough ideas for fun and festive Fourth of July cocktails. We will be featuring one drink a day until the Fourth. They’re all super easy recipes for delicious drinks. And the best part is that we’ve created them using Rose’s® new light martini mixer line with 1/3 of the calories of leading martini mixers! Now, even your most calorie-counting, weight conscious friends won’t be able to resist a sip...or two.
You can never have enough ideas for fun and festive Fourth of July cocktails. We will be featuring one drink a day until the Fourth. They’re all super easy recipes for delicious drinks. And the best part is that we’ve created them using Rose’s® new light martini mixer line with 1/3 of the calories of leading martini mixers! Now, even your most calorie-counting, weight conscious friends won’t be able to resist a sip or two.
Spanish rice pudding, also called "arroz con leche," is traditionally served piping hot, but it can also be served cold for a sweet summer treat. This dessert contains layers of flavors and textures that are not found in your average boxed pudding. It has a somewhat spicy taste mixed with creamy milk, nubby rice and sweet raisins. This recipe serves four and takes about 40 minutes to make.
We know it can be a very difficult thing to get your kids to eat their fruits and veggies. But, if you use a little creativity, you can get your kids to eat right. With this fruit smoothie recipe, your kids wont even realize they're finally listening to you and getting their essential vitamins. They'll love the sweet taste and creamy texture and it makes a delicious summer snack. We challenge you to try it out with your kid today!
About 2 years ago, I was planning on baking cookies for a friend’s birthday, but I didn’t want to bake the traditional chocolate chip cookie. I wanted to make something a little different, so I searched online for some inspiration, and came across a recipe on BettyCrocker.com that caught my eye. It didn’t seem too far off from the typical chocolate chip cookie, but added a couple more ingredients that I thought would add just the right twist that I wanted. So off to baking I went.
Do you have your back to school dinner plans yet...and I don't mean at CPK. As summer is winding down, you may be thinking, "uh oh I have to get serious again about cooking dinner." Days of al fresco dining will soon be ending. Back to school usually means that meals are now based on your kids’ schedule; putting it all together between picking them up from soccer practice and helping with homework. It all comes with a certain amount of stress and a lot of clean up. Here's what I like to call a "one-pot wonder": Mexican Taco Stew. It's quick (about 30 minutes to prepare), nutritious and delicious!
My name is Erica Tucker and I am the owner of Sweet E’s Bake Shop! We’re a custom bake shop in Los Angeles. I’m going to walk you through making cake pops – an instant favorite! Never heard of it? Well, it’s kind of new to the dessert world, but it’s my shippable version of a yummy cupcake! This is a great recipe to do with your kid because it requires getting a bit messy, which kids love to do! Even if you’re not the best artist or baker, I’ll share a few tricks with you to make your baking experience fun, creative, and easy.
Try my AMAZING and super easy Brie recipe. It's a hit at every party. You'll love it!
Brooke's been drinking a special homemade tea to prep for Dancing with the Stars -- she absolutely swears by it! Check out the recipe.
Great anytime. Quick easy and healthy. It’s a complete meal that kids and moms love! I love this recipe to take advantage of any left over chicken in your refrigerator, you can also add corn, asparagus, carrots, peas, etc.
Budget cooking for families provides multiple challenges, including integrating healthful ingredients that children will eat, keeping dishes simple to prepare and using fresh and unprocessed foods. Frugal cooks begin as frugal shoppers, locating basics that help them stretch their grocery dollars. Establish a few key favorite recipes that you vary with whatever fruits and vegetables are in season and affordable to keep flavors fresh and interesting.
These days, a casual dinner party can mean anything from beach cookouts to semiformal dining. It's tantalizing to think, "Hey, I'll have some people over for a simple good time." Just remember that, like any other get-together, a successful casual dinner party takes planning, communication and just that right touch of inspiration.
Whether you’re planning a casual BBQ or a more formal celebration for this Fourth of July weekend, a specialty cocktail is the perfect way to class up any event. This holiday happens to be one of the easiest to work with when it comes to creating a specialty drink. Whether you stick to Sex and the City-style cosmos or whip out the blender for fruit-flavored margaritas, it’s easy to come up with drinks that incorporate the patriotic colors of the Fourth: red, white and blue.
Neriah's favorite and our Wednesday night tradition!
Happy Cinco de Mayo! Today is a perfect day to indulge in home-made guacamole and margaritas, and don't worry, we have a margarita recipe for you that is guilt-free and less than half the calories!
Tighter times are causing many people to return to simple, old-fashioned meals that have practical shopping and cooking strategies. Bulk cooking can cut your monthly grocery bill, the overall amount of time you spend in the kitchen and the grocery store in a big way. Whether you have a large or small kitchen and storage, bulk cooking can work for you. Here's how to save big time and money:
They call this “Cracker” candy but when you taste it you’ll wonder if they shouldn’t maybe remove the “er.” This is some tasty stuff – and it’s pretty addictive! We’re always on the lookout for fun and different kinds of sweet treats so we were thrilled when we came across this one. It’s relatively quick and painless though you do have to wait for it to chill. When you’ve tried it once, the next time you make it could be the longest wait of your life…
Make creative toddler snacks that keep his imagination soaring and his body healthy. Healthy snacks can be assembled at home, with ingredients you already have on hand. Combine foods in interesting ways and build snacks into familiar shapes or activities, including a picnic. Toddlers can eat 1,000 to 1,400 calories per day, according to the Nemours Foundation. Making the snacks both healthy and playful will help toddlers get the nutrition they need, and have fun while eating them.
Eat Green for 2010! Join me in challenging yourself and getting healthier this year. This crunchy dish is easy to make and so delicious.
Kids' cakes add a whimsical element to any party. Designing and decorating the cake yourself adds a personal touch to the sweet treat. Whether you have basic or advanced cake decorating skills, many design possibilities exist. Consider the interests and preferences of the child when planning the cake. Customize design ideas to create a personalized cake that fits the occasion.
Many of my working Mom friends ask me for healthy food ideas because they are tired of feeding their families the same meals every week. I am a personal chef who has created a successful business by going into a family home once a week and for a $250 service fee (plus a grocery bill), I grocery shop, cook, clean up after myself and leave in the fridge 3 nights of healthy food to feed the whole family. I recognize that the Modern Mom needs help with menu ideas for their family. This website is a great forum for me to make healthy suggestions and to provide recipes that will make your whole family look forward to meal times!!
Joanne (Joanne Layden, who originally submitted this recipe) had a stroke of genius when she added cream cheese to her chocolate chip cookie recipe. The cookies are moist, soft, and quite addictive. Our favorite part is that they freeze well. So we can whip one out whenever the sugar bolt strikes! (We all know that feeling.)
Finally the beautiful weather makes an appearance, the clocks are set ahead and the days are getting longer. Just one glimpse of the purple crocus peeking through the ground can set off an hour of conversation between us about what flowers we will be planting, what colors we should choose, and the yearly banter about who plants the parsley and who plants the basil. Heaven forbid if we both plant the parsley!
After a long day, the last thing you want to do is argue with your toddler over what he will have for dinner. While it may be tempting to give in and serve chicken nuggets or peanut butter and jelly every night, healthier options that appeal to toddlers do exist. A fun and healthy dinner will make everyone happy. Many of these toddler-friendly dinner ideas are also appealing for the rest of the family.
