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On television, the Food Network’s “Cupcake Wars” is among its top shows. The contestants’ cupcakes are judged on taste, presentation and creativity. The show has made cupcakes top billing in the last several years. Today you may find them at weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, graduation parties, and among other celebrations. These delicacies may be on platters, on [...]
Get ready for movie night this week (or a fun Fourth of July party) by making some cheesy popcorn with your little ones! Here’s what you need to make your own cheesy popcorn: 2 tbsp of melted butter 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese 1/2 tsp salt Combine, pour over your popped popcorn, and shake. Find more great [...]
We have a new cold-weather favorite: Snowflake cocoa. Creamy white-chocolate bliss! I heat it and serve it from my slow cooker so it’s perfect for holiday gatherings. I prefer to sprinkle a little nutmeg and cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice mix on top for a little extra flavor. It’s also a great way to welcome the kids after playing [...]
by Janel Breitenstein Two simple soups—made from"souped-up" canned soup—to welcome autumn on a busy night! Thai Coconut Soup 2 14- to 19-ounce cans chicken noodle soup 1/2 cup coconut milk 2 teaspoons lime juice Simmer the soup and coconut (add 2 cans water for condensed soup), then add the lime juice. Yum! Smoked Sausage Stew (from www.tasteofhome.com) 2 cans (11-1/2 ounces each) [...]
by Janel Breitenstein Simple Pumpkin Muffins 1 box chocolate cake mix 1 can pumpkin Mix together and spoon into a muffin tin. Bake according to package directions for cupcakes. Your kids won't taste the pumpkin—or the vitamin A. Pumpkin Pudding Cake 6 eggs 1 12-oz. can evaporated milk 1 1/2 c. (300 g) sugar 30 oz. [...]
Here is our family’s favorite chili—a real winner for fall nights! Chicken Chili 3-4 chicken breasts 1-2 cups of chicken broth 1, 14-ounce can of navy beans 1, 14-ounce can of fire roasted diced tomatoes 1 package of McCormick white chili seasoning or taco seasoning In a large pot, cook chicken breasts in 2-3 cups [...]
by Julia DesCarpentrie The new school year is a hot topic in our household in August. Checking over supply lists, taking inventory of school wardrobes, and wondering which friends will be in the kids' classroom this year are frequent conversations. The week before school begins we make a list of favorite lunches to pack so we [...]
by Susan Yates When our five kids were young, we used to go to the beach for family vacation. In the early years macaroni and cheese and peanut butter and jelly were the staple foods. But as the kids became teenagers, they expected bigger and better meals, and I wanted to model good nutrition. But at the [...]
