We are on a slow cooker roll, and a chili bender too. If you’ve got a good thing going in the kitchen, why stop? I know it sounds obvious but making simple tweaks to a “kid-approved” recipe will probably create another new dish that will pass the test with your most discerning underage critics. Last week I made our favorite Slow Cooker Chicken Chili. It was a hit with everyone, as always. There was not a drop left in the slow cooker. This week, I made a Slow Cooker Turkey Chili that’s a riff off the other recipe. Guess what? Another … [Read more...]
Halloween: Bake it Happen
October 30, 2015 By Leave a Comment
What are your plans for Halloween? Did you know that it's the last weekend of our month-long baking campaign for breast cancer research? What started three years ago as a way to continue to spread my mother's culinary legacy among family and friends has grown exponentially beyond our wildest dreams. From radio interviews to on-air exposure to dozens of writers supporting our efforts, the power of promotion coupled with an authentic fundraiser that simply requires baking sprinkled with some love, has turned Bake it Happen into a huge … [Read more...]
One Pan Mexican Quinoa
October 28, 2015 By Leave a Comment
We all struggle to diversify mealtime. I'm constantly wracking my brain to come up with dishes that will hold the interest of my kids, both of whom have very different palates. After becoming personally invested in what they eat, I've learned that sometimes, merely making tweaks to a base dish that's already been kid-approved will be successful. Last year was the year of Quinoa in my house. I fell in love with it and prepared every dish I could to get my kids to fall in love with it too. From quinoa salads to quinoa casseroles to quinoa … [Read more...]
Easy Chicken Parmesan
October 23, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Disclaimer – I was compensated for writing this post by Prego®. However, all opinions expressed within are, as always, my own. Back-to-school means back-to-craziness. Getting into a routine is always a family goal but, with my children going in different directions after the school day dismisses, often the idea of a home-cooked dinner can be the first to fall by the wayside. I’ve been committed to having one set dinnertime for everyone, regardless of which sports are being played where or who has more homework to get started. Also, … [Read more...]
