From the category archives:

The Menu

Thumbnail image for Blueberry Crumble!

Blueberry Crumble!

June 23, 2010 Dessert

June kicks off blueberry season and this is definitely time to take advantage of this great tasting, good for you, super food. Blueberries are on most food guru’s top 10 list and are usually the only food on the list you can use to make a delicious dessert – unless salmon or broccoli pie sounds [...]

  • Share/Bookmark
Read the full article →
Thumbnail image for Pesto Tortellini – Terrific for Summer Entertaining

Pesto Tortellini – Terrific for Summer Entertaining

June 22, 2010 Main

This dish is one of my all time favorites for quick and easy summer entertaining. This time of year means fresh garden basil is plentiful and cherry tomatoes are ripe and in season at the markets. You can make this delicious meal in 30 minutes. That means you [...]

  • Share/Bookmark
Read the full article →
Thumbnail image for S’mores Summer Party

S’mores Summer Party

June 21, 2010 Dessert

Here’s a great way to add some extra fun to the weekend and have fun this summer. Invite the neighbors over for a S’more Summer Party! This one’s really easy, you will only need to buy a few items: marshmallows, chocolate,  graham crackers and skewers.  Then add a few ghost stories [...]

  • Share/Bookmark
Read the full article →
Thumbnail image for Melt Away Monday Blues With Mousse!

Melt Away Monday Blues With Mousse!

June 7, 2010 Dessert

Here are the ingredients to melt away your Monday Blues: Berries, Lemon and Mousse.  To make Monday even better you can combine them in a quick and easy, no-cook dessert.  Enjoy!
For more quick and easy summer recipes visit McCormick.com
Berry Lemon Mousse Parfait, McCormick Website
Makes 8 servings.   Prep Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients

1 1/2 cups [...]

  • Share/Bookmark
Read the full article →
Thumbnail image for Super Summer Recipe – Grilled Steak Tostadas!

Super Summer Recipe – Grilled Steak Tostadas!

June 3, 2010 BBQ

Oh dear, sometimes it’s so hard to write these posts without wanting to eat …but tonight I will indulge!   This is a delicious and nutritious meal that my boys (all 4) will love.  The Bonus:  If I marinate the meat this morning, (although you only need 16 minutes, my feeling is that  you can’t [...]

  • Share/Bookmark
Read the full article →
Thumbnail image for Graduation Party Idea – Candy Caps Favors!

Graduation Party Idea – Candy Caps Favors!

May 25, 2010 Dessert

Bakerella should finish top of the class for this great graduation party treat! It’s simple, special and fun for the Grads! For instructions on how to create your own “Candy Cup Caps” visit the Bakerella Blog and while you’re there check out the archives for using creative candy pop ideas at any celebration!
FYI – Candy [...]

  • Share/Bookmark
Read the full article →
Thumbnail image for The 3 P’s For Patriotic Party Dessert Ideas!

The 3 P’s For Patriotic Party Dessert Ideas!

May 20, 2010 Dessert

For the Patriotic Holidays (Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day) stick with an Americana theme straight through dessert and serve up some fun and festive food.  The 3 P’s below are perfect and pack the big bonus of being easy on you and your wallet!
Popsicles – Always a kid favorite on a hot [...]

  • Share/Bookmark
Read the full article →
Thumbnail image for Macarons are the HOT Dessert for Parties!

Macarons are the HOT Dessert for Parties!

May 12, 2010 Dessert

Macarons are HOT right now and some food experts say they may become the “new cupcake” .  When I refer to Macaron,  I mean the French version.  These are the gently baked, meringue-like confections, not the more dense coconut version (macaroon – 2 O’s ) that I think Americans are more accustomed to seeing [...]

  • Share/Bookmark
Read the full article →
Thumbnail image for The New “IT” Comfort Food – Mom’s Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup

The New “IT” Comfort Food – Mom’s Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup

May 10, 2010 Main

An American Mom Classic and in my book one of the greatest comfort food pairings of all time, tomato soup and grilled cheese is now being featured on the menus of high-end restaurants across the country.  It’s stealing the spotlight as the trendy comfort food of choice; toppling the very played-out gourmet versions of [...]

  • Share/Bookmark
Read the full article →
Thumbnail image for Margarita Cupcake for Cinco De Mayo!

Margarita Cupcake for Cinco De Mayo!

May 4, 2010 Dessert

Image from It’s A Jaime Thing, an amazing blog for all things bride!
The Margarita is one of America’s most desired cocktails and tops the most requested list in bars and restaurants, year after year.  Last year the cocktail turned cupcake was featured on numerous blogs throughout the net as a Cinco de Mayo treat. [...]

  • Share/Bookmark
Read the full article →

← Previous Entries

Next Entries →