Quick Cooks

Yummy Tummy: Homemade Fish Sticks
My family does not eat enough fish. I get lots of complaints when I do make it resulting in picked at plates and a frustrated mommy who has wasted very valuable time and money on a dinner that ended up …
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Grilled Blackened Key West Chicken
Although most of the year you will see me, in the kitchen, preparing and cooking most of our family meals, there is a welcomed shift in routine during the warmer months.  My job has always landed me home a couple of …
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Super Bowl Recipes: Yum!
No one wants to be in the kitchen while their living room is full of people enjoying some fun commercials, food, drinks and (most importantly) FOOTBALL!!! These recipes for slow cooker Queso and Asian style wings are among our favorite …
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Healthy Habits: P90 Pork
Our holiday was fabulous and filled with love, laughter and loads of calories! I’ve never been a dieter per say but I do believe in making healthy food choices and finding a balance somewhere between Velveeta and Brussels sprouts.  In …
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Holidays: Gingerbread Whoopie Pies
Celebrate the holidays with gingerbread whoopie pies!! In my house, each holiday brings on wonderful intentions of a kitchen filled with freshly baked pies, breads and cookies.  I gather my recipes, buy the ingredients and carefully stock them in my …
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Yummy Tummy: Homemade Applesauce
Who can resist the smell of freshly picked apples simmering on the stove? A freshly made, warm bowl of applesauce is a tasty and satisfying snack for the little ones. It is not only delicious, but also a good source …
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Quick Cooks: Apple Cinnamon Pork Chops
Autumn pork chops is the perfect recipe for any fall weeknight! I have to warn you that the smells from the kitchen around dinnertime will be slightly deceiving.  Your children will think you are baking up a big fat apple …
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Yummy Tummy: French Toast Casserole
Don’t Sweat Breakfast….  Let’s face it; the craziness that coincides with back-to-school mornings can be stressful for everyone. Despite my attempts to organize outfits, make lunches and pack backpacks ahead of time, our household has no shortage of morning drama. …
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Out&About:08.26-08.28- Throw a Sunday Funday Irene party!
It seems this weekend may be a wash. Sorry, I just couldn’t resist using that line. With Irene looming over our heads, our weekend’s Out & About suggestions are more like an ‘In & Intoxicated’ (wink). So it was time to …
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Yummy Tummy: Granola Snack For Kids!
Packable Homemade Granola Bars…your body will thank you… It’s easy to load the cooler with those highly processed, prepackaged sugary snacks you find in the junk food aisle at the grocery store.  Why not pack some healthy alternatives to keep …
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Quick Cooks: Angel Hair Pasta with Zucchini, Garlic & Feta
Click here to download a free printable recipe card. Prep Ahead Plan: Steps 1-3 can be done the night before!  It takes about 10-15 minutes to chop and sauté the mixture.  The next day, heat it for a couple of …
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Out & About: A Whirlwind Weekend Of Dad, Boats & Fun!
This weekend’s suggestions are pleasantly squished below this savory treat to bake for Dad below. These cookies scream “Beer For Dad!” (I call this man-flowers). In fact Amanda, the bewitching baking temptress over at Its My Party in Newport, recommends a beer aside …
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