I have to admit, I really didn’t like to cook. Notice I said Didn’t– past tense. Ever since my amazing Senior Staff Writer joined MDR, she has inspired me to take pride in what I make and take pictures of easy meals that any family would enjoy. One of my family’s favorite easy meals is Taco Pie! We […]
#12Daysof Celebrate Summer #recipes Savory Chicken Salad
Welcome to day 9 of 12 Days of Celebrate Summer! Today’s post comes from Holly of Southern Mom Loves. She’s a sucker for a quick meal, but that doesn’t mean she wants to sacrifice taste. This Sweet & Savory Roasted Chicken Salad is made from a deli roasted chicken, so if you’re short on […]
Easy Earth Day Cookies #CakeMixCookies #Recipe #CookingKids
Earth Day is April 22nd If you are looking for an easy recipe that can be made without a hand or stand mixer this is it! This recipe requires only a cake mix, melted butter, one egg, and food coloring – all of which can be stirred with a wooden spoon inside one (or two) […]
Chocolate Chip Cheesecake #recipe
Who wants some Chocolate Chip cheesecake? Our senior staff writer, Victoria is to blame for my recent cheesecake addiction. 🙂 When she posted White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake last year, that did it. I’ve been doing Trim Healthy Mama (THM), which is a sugar-free life-style. It allows alternative sweeteners such as Pure Stevia and Truvia […]
Menu Monday- Veggie Pizza- great after-school snack!
Very Veggie Snack Pizza Ingredients: 1 whole wheat English Muffin 1 tablespoon low-fat garlic/herb cream cheese 1/4 cup broccoli florets 1/8 cup carrots diced 1/4 cup tomatoes diced Toast the English muffin. Spread the cream cheese, then add the copped veggies. Have your kids help make it-depending on their age, they will only need help with the […]
Go-to Vegetarian Dinner Recipe
Many people have a dish which is quick and easy to make, known as go-to dish. Below are three recipes that you can use to turn into your go-to vegetarian dinner. The first vegetarian dinner recipe is for an easy calzone. Mix together finely chopped artichoke hearts, sliced white mushrooms, minced garlic, chopped baby spinach, […]