Tonight I shared my Slow Cooker Taco Soup recipe at $5 Dinners. This is an easy recipe to prepare. I add everything except the toppings to a slow cooker before we leave the house in the morning and come back to a delicious “home-cooked” meal that the whole family enjoys. Disclosure: I am a contributing writerRead More
Nut-Free “Nutella” Recipe
I had an idea for a fun dessert pizza using fruit for the kids and was thinking of using Nutella for the “sauce”. I went to the store, looked at the price of Nutella and GASPED! Wow, I am not sure how my friend’s afford their addiction! There was another brand that was less expensiveRead More
Hearth and Soul Hop – The Frozen Treat Edition
Welcome to another Hearth and Soul Hop, the food carnival for and about food that not only nourishes our bodies, but our souls! You can find the Hearth and Soul Hosts sharing links to entries on the Hearth and Soul Hop Facebook Page, Pinterest Boards, and on Twitter at @HearthNSoulHop. My highlights from visiting lastRead More
Avocado Pasta with Chicken
I received such a wonderful reaction from my children to my Sonoma Chicken and Pasta recipe (which included artichoke hearts and olives) that I decided to try another “grown up” pasta dish. Since my oldest son’s reaction to dairy has intensified, I have been avoiding my Alfredo Sauce, but I must admit to missing theRead More
Gallery of Favorites – Urban Chickens
April of The 21st Century Housewife and I would like to welcome you to our weekend blog hop: Gallery of Favorites! This week we are featuring a post written by a 10 year old about keeping chickens and tips for holding them. Earth Muffin Mom blogs at Diary of a Small Town Earth MuffinRead More
Sonoma Chicken and Pasta
Since the pickiest kids EVER have started artichoke hearts and olives on their pizzas , I have been looking for more ways to incorporate them in recipes. This recipe was inspired by a chicken salad recipe that I saw at a local deli. I decided to add the chicken, artichokes and olives to a tomatoRead More
Mocha Fudge Frosting
This is my signature frosting. When someone in my family asks me to make my frosting, they are asking for my Mocha Fudge Frosting. I do not remember the source of the recipe though I think my mom shared it with me. The first time I clearly remember making it was the summer I wasRead More
Summer Squash with Chives
Summer Squash is one of my favorite vegetables, but my children are not as crazy about it. Which is why I am always looking for new ways to season and prepare yellow squash. I have found that if I constantly change how I serve it, they don’t have a chance to get tired of it.Read More
Hearth and Soul Hop – Preserving the Harvest Edition
Welcome to another Hearth and Soul Hop, the food carnival for and about food that not only nourishes our bodies, but our souls! You can find the Hearth and Soul Hosts sharing links to entries on the Hearth and Soul Hop Facebook Page, Pinterest Boards, and on Twitter at @HearthNSoulHop. Last week, I featured recipesRead More
Chai Spiced Frosting
I was asked to make cupcakes for a party we attended last weekend. I wanted to create unique flavors without frightening the guests, so I choose to make chai latte cupcakes with Chai Spiced Frosting for one batch. They have a mild, but interesting spiced flavor. My daughter walked in as I was baking andRead More
Gallery of Favorites – Peaches!
April of The 21st Century Housewife and I would like to welcome you to our weekend blog hop: Gallery of Favorites! This week we are featuring two amazing, seasonal recipes using peaches: Peach Mango Creamsicles and Spiced Peach Clafoutis. Laureen, of Fox in the Kitchen, took creamsicles to a whole new level whenRead More
The Hearth and Soul Hop – The Garden is Overflowing Edition
Welcome to another Hearth and Soul Hop, the food carnival for and about food that not only nourishes our bodies, but our souls! You can find the Hearth and Soul Hosts sharing links to entries on the Hearth and Soul Hop Facebook Page, Pinterest Boards, and on Twitter at @HearthNSoulHop. This week I am highlightingRead More
The Gallery of Favorites – The Make It From Scratch Edition
April of The 21st Century Housewife and I would like to welcome you to our weekend blog hop: Gallery of Favorites! This week we are featuring three entries that feature an item made from scratch: Homemade Red Wine Vinegar, Homemade Mayonnaise, and Homemade Harissa Paste. Jen, of Jen’s Natural Kitchen, shared her experienceRead More
Hash Brown Recipe with Summer Squash and Zucchini
Today at $5 Dinners, I shared my latest experiment in getting my kids to eat squash…for breakfast…and it was a huge success! Here is my recipe for Hash Browns With Summer Squash. I hope you have as much luck with it as I did. Are you swimming in yellow squash and zucchini? Here is my 4th AnnualRead More
How to Make Crispy Hash Browns
The trick to making crispy hash browns is to remove as much of the water from the potatoes as possible after grating the potatoes. You will be surprised by how much liquid you are able to squeeze out. Remove the excess liquid from grated potatoes to make crispy hash browns. You can do this aRead More
Gallery of Favorites – The Herb Edition
April of The 21st Century Housewife and I would like to welcome you to our weekend blog hop: Gallery of Favorites! This week we are featuring three posts on herbs: The Joy of Lavender, Herbs Around the House – Lavender, and The Easiest Way to Preserve Herbs. In The Joys of Lavender, NancyRead More
Grilled Honey-Lime Chicken
When 96 degrees feels cool, you know you are experiencing a hot summer! It has been too hot to cook inside, so we have been grilling a lot of our dinners. When we have our act together (which doesn’t happen that often) we batch grill several pounds of meat at a time and then useRead More
Beat the Heat by Cooking on the Grill
Grilled Honey Mustard Chicken and Potatoes We’ve been having August temperatures since June. I have tried to sell my family on the advantages of eating a cold cereal for dinner without any luck, so I have turned to my trusty old grill to help me feed my family without turning my kitchen into a kiln.Read More
Pizza Toast
Pizza toast is a quick and easy recipe that is a hit any time of day. While your kids will think they are getting a treat for breakfast, you can feel good because you have complete control over the ingredients. I use a whole grain bread, my homemade pizza sauce, and quality cheese. You can addRead More
Dairy-Free “Creamed” Spinach
My dad insists the person who was the inspiration for Popeye was a distant cousin of ours. Yep, my mom’s side is related to a Mayflower passenger and Revolutionary leaders and my dad’s side is related to Popeye. I haven’t researched my dad’s claim, but my husband believes him and frequently complains about how “freakishlyRead More
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