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I could eat this right out of the bowl. Have you ever tried making your own tomato sauce? Some are intimidated at the thought, and for no good reason. This is a simple recipe my mom taught me using canned tomatoes. My Italian grandmother taught her. It’s basic, but by no means ordinary. If you want to give it a try, this is a great starting point. It tastes fresher and costs less than buying the jarred version. Now if we could only replicate Grandma's meatballs. Grandma's … [Read more...]
Here’s a great dessert to bring to barbeques this summer. It will ensure you’ll be invited back again! Fancy fruit tarts like this one sell for around $20 in the supermarket or bakery. It is as pleasing to the eye as it is your taste buds. Don’t be intimidated – anyone can make this yummy dessert. Here’s how: Easy Fruit Tart Recipe Print Recipe Type: Easy Fruit Tart Author: GirlGoneMom.com Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 12 mins Total time: 27 … [Read more...]
This morning I hosted a Cinco de Mayo play date, I made this amazing dish for lunch. I like to call it “Mexican lasagna” because of the layering. If you want to make something festive tonight that’s not so complicated, try this. It is dee-lish, and easy peasy. 1.5 pounds lean ground beef 1 large onion, chopped 2 cups chunky salsa 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed 1/4 cup Italian Dressing 1 packet of taco seasoning mix 6 flour tortillas 1 (15 ounce) … [Read more...]
After seeing the recipe in a recent coupon flyer, I was determined to make Easter Basket Cupcakes this year. I just finished, and I’m so proud of the results that I had to share. They’re so cute I can’t stand it! I had never baked cupcakes from scratch before, and I don’t consider myself a cupcake expert, but this really was cake! Between the icing, coconut “grass” and the candy, it’s easy to cover up mistakes that happen with cupcake baking. At least to me. I’m … [Read more...]
My sister-in-law, Tara made this amazing Valentine’s Day recipe for us last weekend. She found it in Woman’s Day magazine. If you’re spending the evening at home with your sweetie, make this for dessert. It tastes just like those soufflés you need to order ahead of time at a restaurant. But this one is quick and easy – only 5 ingredients needed for this Valentine’s Day treat. Ingredients: 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, plus more for the ramekins 1 Tbsp flour, plus … [Read more...]
Whether you’re an NFL fan or not, chances are you’re either hosting or attending a Superbowl gathering this weekend. I asked Lisa from Jersey Girl Cooks to share a diet friendly recipe with us. Over the past year, she has become become a friend and also a pro I look to for cooking advice. She knows her stuff, and is quick to respond to tweets and comments, so make sure you subscribe to her blog and follow her on twitter! Hello. I am Lisa from Jersey Girl Cooks and … [Read more...]
These are the tasty shortbread cookies I made for last night’s cookie swap. I’d never made these before, but always enjoyed them when other people gave them to me. Not only do they taste wonderful, but they’re so appropriate for the winter holidays! So I took a break from the usual chocolate chip or peanut butter cookies and I was very pleased with the results. This is another recipe from the Mom’s Big Book of Cookies book. They’re easy to make but require a few … [Read more...]
It’s October – can you believe that?! Two fruits of fall are cranberries and pumpkin (although pumpkin is probably not considered a fruit). Anyway, I made this bread recipe the other day, and it filled the house with its sweet smell. So much better than burning any candle, and you can’t eat a candle – so this Pumpkin Cranberry Loaf is the clear winner. A slice with a little margarine is perfect for breakfast or for an afternoon snack. You will need: 3/4 cup butter, … [Read more...]
Closed – Congratulations to the winner, #43 cloud10277 If someone asked me to choose between cheese and chocolate, I’d have to go with cheese. Don’t get me wrong, I do love chocolate—but cheese would win the prize if I had to choose. My favorite of the hard cheeses is cheddar, the more sharp the better. It’s great on crackers, melted into a main dish, or all by itself. I’ve purchased Cabot Cheese before because they have the reduced fat versions that taste just as … [Read more...]
Yesterday I had a pound of lean ground turkey in my fridge and I wanted to make something different other than the usual meatloaf, meatballs, tacos or chili. So I took to twitter and asked a few friends for suggestions. And boy, did I get what I asked for. This is why I love twitter – the people in my stream are so helpful! I was going to go with one of the ideas I received, but then I saw a recipe for Ground Turkey Casserole on allrecipes.com that was right up my … [Read more...]
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