By: Kathy Trainor 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 cayenne pepper 1 can of canned Yams 1 can of canned corn 1 can black beans ( drained) 1/4 cup finely … More Yam and Corn Salad
‘Tis the season for picnics, cookouts, and other outdoor parties! As the weather starts to warm up, and many of us start planning summer picnics and barbeques, it’s important to brush up on our food safety tips to ensure that everyone stays healthy. Eating outdoors in warm weather can present a food safety challenge. Bacteria … More Food Safety Tips
By: Carolyn Coleman I think figuring out what to make for dinner is one of the biggest issues for working moms. For some, the effort it takes to coordinate family dinner isn’t worth it or even possible and I totally get that. I feel like I spend most of my evening preparing dinner and then cleaning … More Easy Dinner Ideas for Working Moms and Dads
By: Kathy Trainor Why dirty an extra dish? You can free form your meat loaf by putting it in the bottom of your Crockpot and then you have a meal ready for you in less than 6 hours. Ingredients 2 pounds of ground beef, bison, or turkey. I like meatloaf mix from my local store … More Crockpot Meatloaf
By: Heather Desmond O’Neill Call me a glutton for punishment. We’ve incorporated one more “tradition” in our house around a holiday. The Tooth Fairy has made a few visits lately. Buddy the Elf leaves magic Christmas Pajamas on Christmas Eve. Lucky the Leprechaun has made a few appearances around St. Patrick’s Day. The Easter Bunny … More The Switch Witch
For many kids with food allergies, Halloween can be extra frightening. Finding safe treats to enjoy can be challenging for children– chocolate, eggs, nuts, soy, and wheat are commonly found in Halloween treats – but they’re also common, and in some cases, life-threatening, food allergens. So what is a child with food allergies to do? … More The Teal Pumpkin Project – Providing a Safe Halloween for All
By: Jessica Aldred Peanut Butter and Jelly. Chocolate. Ice Cream. Birthday Cake. These are just a few of the delicacies that my children enjoy without batting an eye. A PB&J is our go-to food of choice, actually, and I am fully aware of how lucky I am that (knock on wood) our family has come … More Keeping Our Kids Safe is a Team Effort
By: Kathy Trainor Until recently, peanut butter and marshmallow was something that was really only known up in the Northeast. But in the past few years it has been rolling across the country. Think about peanut butter and marshmallow together. It is pure comfort food for most people, ages 1-100. For me, it brings back memories … More Peanut Butter and Marshmallow Roll
By: Kathy Trainor Sometimes you may have a taste for BBQ, but can’t get to a smoker. I have an easy way to help you satisfy that craving, and with only 4 ingredients it will be so simple to get your fill. Here’s the recipe: Ingredients: 2 pounds Boston butt 4 tbsp mustard 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar … More Skip the Pit! BBQ Pulled Pork in Your Crockpot
By: Alicia Tapp, Guest Contributor Cool off with these light summer recipes the whole family will enjoy! 1) Fresh Tomato Salsa: Prepare this delicious appetizer for any event. Your friends and family will love the fresh ingredients, and it’ll impress even the peskiest of eaters. The homemade recipe goes with any chip and will hold your … More Healthy Summer Recipes
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