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Meal Planning and Dinnertime Preparation By : Jennifer Tankersley Streamlining the dinner process is a very desirable achievement for every family cook. Jennifer shows you ways that you can make meal planning easier, smoother, and quicker for next time. Choosing a Concession Business Location By : This article offers information on the aspects of choosing a location to run a concession trailer business from. These aspects include population of the area, cost of the space you’ll rent, and gaining permission of the owners of the space. Traditional Turkey Christmas Dinner Made Easy By : Denise Willms Maybe it’s your turn to host Christmas dinner this year, or perhaps you just want to make a turkey meal for your family. Preparing a turkey and all the fixin’s doesn’t need to be stressful. Here’s what you need to know to prepare the perfect turkey for an enjoyable Christmas dinner. These Cookies are for the Dogs - Beefy Dog Treats for Fido By : Denise Willms Kids aren't the only ones who love their treats! Here is recipe for cookies that Fido (or Bruin or Rover) can safely enjoy. Warm Chowders for Cool Days By : Rachel Paxton Chowder recipes that will warm up your family on a cold day. Easy Cereal Snack Bars for Kids By : Rachel Paxton Easy cereal bar recipes that are great for kids' snacks. Easy, Frugal Tuna Casserole Recipes By : Rachel Paxton Easy tuna casserole recipes your family will enjoy. Quck, Easy Dinners that Even Toddlers will Eat By : Rachel Paxton Easy dinner ideas your whole family will enjoy, even your toddler! Homemade Breadsticks for Baby By : Rachel Paxton Recipes for making homemade breadsticks your baby will love. Hearty Homemade Soups for Babies and Toddlers By : Rachel Paxton Easy soup recipes that your baby or toddler will love. Salad Recipes for Summer Barbecues By : Rachel Paxton Salads are a great accompaniment to any summer picnic or barbecue. Baked Vegetable Side Dishes for Holiday Meals By : Rachel Paxton Easy vegetable side dish recipes for holiday family get-togethers. Festive Fruit Salads for Your Holiday Table By : Rachel Paxton Easy fruit salad recipes you can make for family holiday get-togethers. Favorite Cream Pie Recipes By : Rachel Paxton Easy cream pie recipes for holiday desserts or any time. Easy Autumn Apple Recipes By : Rachel Paxton Delicious apple recipes for fall or any time. Freezing Homemade Baby Food By : Rachel Paxton These tips will help get you get started preparing and freezing baby food. Easy Spaghetti Recipes By : Rachel Paxton Spaghetti recipes your family will love. Basic Quick Mix and Recipes By : Rachel Paxton Recipe for basic baking mix to make your favorite pancakes, biscuits, and other baked goods. Easy, Tasty Chicken Wing Recipes By : Rachel Paxton Easy chicken wing recipes. Easy Holiday Quick Bread Recipes By : Rachel Paxton Quick bread recipes that are great for holiday baking. Keeping a Kitchen Journal By : Rachel Paxton A kitchen journal can be a useful tool for keeping your home and family running smoothly on a day-to-day basis. Eight Time-Saving Cooking Tips By : Rachel Paxton Tips to help you save time and money in the kitchen. Buying in Bulk By : Rachel Paxton Tips for planning ahead and saving money on groceries by buying in bulk. Meal Planning Made Easy By : Rachel Paxton Planning your meals ahead of time often saves you time as well as money. Five Secrets to Making Better Cookies By : Rachel Paxton Following these secret tips will help your cookies turn out better than ever! Converting Recipes to Lowfat By : Rachel Paxton Easy tips for altering recipes to be lower in fat and calories. Cutting Food Costs: Saving Time vs. Money By : Rachel Paxton Thoughts on striking a balance between staying within your grocery budget while also using convenience foods. Slashing Grocery Bills By : Rachel Paxton Tips for saving money at the grocery store. Cook-Ahead Campouts By : Rachel Paxton Tips for preparing food before you go camping. Fun Salad Recipes Your Preschoolers Will Love to Eat By : Melissa Pedersen Are you wondering how to get your picky preschooler to eat her veggies? Here are some salad recipes that are fun to make, and even more fun to eat! Fun and Friendly Pancake Recipes By : Melissa Pedersen Kids love pancakes any time of day! Here are some fun and healthy ways to serve this child-friendly food. Tips and Shortcuts on Food Preparation By : Jan Hayner The cook of the house always appreciates tips for the kitchen. Anytime that the cook can find shortcuts or a way of making it easier and faster to get their job done it is a major plus to their lives. These little dandies will be a nice addition to your kitchen tips and hints book. Fun Hotdog Recipes for Kids By : Melissa Pedersen Hot dogs are on almost every child's list of favorite foods. But if you want to see an even bigger smile on your kid's face, try one of these fun hotdog recipes instead. Easy Summer Macaroni Salad Recipes By : Rachel Paxton Easy macaroni salad recipes to share at summer family barbecues and get togethers. Organizing to bring the results you want By : Marilyn Bohn Are you organizing the same way and expecting different results? Maybe it is time for a change. Here are some ideas to make tiny changes that bring big results. Grilled Chicken Wing Recipe By : Sophia Ray There's nothing like a good grilled chicken wing recipe. And there's nothing like summer grilling time! Time to take the cover off your grill, fire that baby up and start cookin’. Step by Step: Save Lunchtime and 10 Meal Ideas By : Annie Mueller Naptime never comes soon enough and lunch time is the opposite: just when you're starting to roll, the rumble of little tummies fills the air. You can only ignore that warning for so long before the meltdowns begin. I don't advocate skipping lunch or leaving your kids to fend for themselves, but I do think there are a few simple changes we could all make that might help lunch be less of a stressful interruption and more of a satisfying break. Too good to be true? Repeat to yourself: Change is good. Change is good. Change is good. Basic Smoothie Ingredients By : Heather Bixler When making smoothies you will want to make sure you have some basic ingredients on hand. With these basic ingredients, a bowl full of fruit, vegetables, and your imagination you will surely come up with some fabulously delicious and original smoothie recipes! Blueberries May Be Small, But Health Benefits Are HUGE By : Lara Velez Blueberries are adorable and delicious little fruits that have a LOT more to offer than flavor. These round little delights also pack a powerful nutritional punch! Read on for some interesting facts about blueberries and health benefits. Oh, and a couple yummy recipes too! How to Make Your Refrigerator More Eco Friendly By : Carrie Lauth Many of us are trying to live a more sustainable, eco friendly lifestyle. One of the best places to start making changes is in our kitchens, the hub of the home and the place where we prepare food. Here are some tips on reducing your carbon footprint and making your kitchen a little healthier. Creating Healthy School Lunches For Kids By : Carrie Lauth One of the issues moms face as they send their kids back to school is preparing lunches. Not only are they concerned with preparing food for the kids each day, but preparing healthy and nutritious lunches! This can be quite the challenge, especially with picky youngsters. We all want our kids to eat well so they can learn well, but how do we create a meal that's healthy that our kids will actually eat? Keeping It Cool - Summertime Cooking Tips By : Carrie Lauth The last thing we want to do in the hot summer is heat up the kitchen cooking dinner. Thankfully there are plenty of ways to feed your family and still beat the heat. Breakfast is fairly easy since fresh fruit, yogurt, granola, cereals and smoothies are delicious in the A.M. any time of year. Dinnertime is a little more challenging. Here are some ideas: Healthy Snack Ideas for Kids By : Carrie Lauth here are tons of ways that you can incorporate healthy options into the snacks your kids are already eating, or you can create new snacks that are sure to be a hit with your kids. Some fun and easy snack ideas that you can incorporate into your kids current snack time include: Healthy Meals and Snacks Kids Can Prepare for Themselves By : Carrie Lauth The times your kids are busy is precisely when they need the most nutrients. If they're old enough to use a stove on their own, they can learn to prepare healthy foods that will keep going them going a lot longer than a bag of chips or a handful of cookies. Here are some quick healthy meals and snacks kids can prepare for themselves, or for the whole family. Eat Breakfast and Lose Weight By : Mitchell Lee Eating Breakfast could be the best thing you can do if you want to lose weight permanently. Hearty Soups for Cool Autumn Days By : Rachel Paxton Easy soup recipes that are easy to prepare for cool autumn evenings. Cookie Cutter Treats for Kids By : Rachel Paxton Your child's meal time doesn't have to be boring. Here are some ideas for using cookie cutters to cut your child's food into fun shapes. Four Crock Pot Recipes for Fall By : Rachel Paxton Fall is a great time to start using your crock pot again. Try one of these easy recipes for a great family, home-cooked meal. Watching the benefits of Wieght Watchers By : Robert Hett Be wary of the Weight Watchers diet plan. Read about my real life experiences with this program before you join. My review will give you the information you need to make an informed decision on your diet alternatives. Serve Up Yummy Recipes for your Blog Readers By : Arika Lewis Are you a mommy blogger looking for content to add to your site? Do you ever run out of things to say but know you need something to keep the search engines and visitors coming back for more? Here's a simple way to do just that without having to worry about writer's block, trying to squeeze a blog post in when you are having a busy day or the kids are sick, or on those days when you just plain don't feel like blogging. Leftover Holiday Turkey Recipes By : Rachel Paxton Easy family meals you can prepare from leftover holiday turkey. Save Money..Learn to Cook! By : Nancy Kraska When I think of the money we could have saved just by fixing dinner in the morning in a crockpot, or the day before and reheating it, it makes me cry. The Convenience of The Slow Cooker: Simple Winter Recipes By : Tammy Embrich Slow cookers are fabulous and they can cook an entire meal for you and save you lots of time in the kitchen. They're especially convenient if you work outside the home...or even if you work at home. Just prepare your main dish early in the day, toss in all your ingredients, select the appropriate setting, and you're good to go. You can even use two slow cookers if you are preparing a side dish. How Menu Planning Can Save You Time and Reduce Your Stress Level By : Michelle Shaeffer Busy moms spend a lot of time preparing nutritious and yummy meals for their families. It isn’t the cooking and assembling the meals that takes so long – planning the meals and shopping for the necessary ingredients can take more time than the actual cooking! How to Pop Real Old Fashioned Popcorn By : Carrie Lauth What could be more basic than popcorn? You just pull the bag out of its plastic wrap and pop it in the microwave, right? Sure, if you want to ingest a whole lot of extra chemical "goodies" along with your popcorn. But if you want just the popcorn, oil, salt and butter, you're going to have to pop the kernels yourself in a pan. Making Homemade Yogurt Butter Crackers By : Carrie Lauth Avoid processed foods and rancid fats by making your own whole grain crackers at home. Make Ahead Freezer Meals For Busy Women By : Darlyn Burkle Make ahead freezer meals could be the answer to a busy woman's dinner time blues. Have you ever come home from work or running the kids to their activities, to find that you have nothing in the house to eat for dinner? Budgeting Your Grocery Bill With Ground Beef Recipes By : Tammy Embrich If you have a large family then you know how much of a challenge buying groceries to feed them can be. With today's economy...even a normal-sized family of four finds it hard to manage paying household bills and buying food. Of course, it's twice as hard for a family of eight or ten. Healthy Steps To Cooking With Ground Beef By : Tammy Embrich A big juicy burger on a toasted bun with all the fixings is always delicious. I love them myself and crave them occasionally. But liking them does not make them healthy for me. Fun Pasta And Fruit Salad Recipes For Spring By : Tammy Embrich When was the last time you tested your taste buds on some brand new salad recipes? Spring is just a few short weeks away and that means family fun barbeques in our backyards, parks, and other enjoyable cookout get-togethers. Classic Kitchen Knives That Every Home Needs By : Shelly Hill If you do a lot of cooking, it's important to have a complete set of high quality knives on hand. High quality, doesn't mean expensive! There are many different types of knives now out on the market that perform particular tasks, but the following are the ones that every kitchen should have on hand. Guide To Using Your Microwave By : Shelly Hill When it comes to using your microwave there are some basics that you need to remember to obtain the optimum results that you are seeking. Guide To Using Your Crock Pot By : Shelly Hill In the summer time I use my crock pot even more than I do in the winter time as its just too hot to heat up the oven. You can make just about anything in a crock pot these days such as: Soups, Stews, Main Dish Meats, Desserts, Breads, Cobblers, Vegetables and more. Here are some great tips to help make your crock pot cooking even easier. Using And Storing Fresh Herbs In Your Home By : Shelly Hill I am often asked how do you use fresh herbs in your daily cooking? How do you store your herbs? Using fresh herbs can really make your food dishes sizzle with flavor. Kitchen - Creative Do-It-Yourself Serving And Entertaining Ideas By : Shelly Hill I love to cook and bake and I am always looking for some helpful kitchen and cooking tips along with some creative entertaining ideas. If you are entertaining for 2 or for a crowd, your dining area doesn't need to be fancy nor expensive. Here are some ideas to get you started. Making An Old Fashioned Graham Cracker Cake Recipe By : Shelly Hill If you love making cakes that are simple to prepare but yet taste awesome, you will love this recipe, it was given to me by my 83 year old great aunt who used to make it for all of our family renunions and picnics. It uses ingredients you mostly likely have on hand. My family really enjoys this cake recipe because its different and tastes awesome. If you have a large enough rectangular cake pan, you can indeed make it in one pan instead of the 2 rounds called for in the recipe. I like to top mine with either vanilla or cream cheese frosting. Making Old Fashioned Lemon Butter Cookies By : Shelly Hill My great aunt who is 83 years old has been baking and cooking all of her life. When I was a little girl, I could remember spending countless hours with her in the kitchen and learning just about everything I know today that pertains to baking. This is a recipe she started making back in the 1960's and to this day, its one of our family's favorite cookie recipes. Back in the 1960's money was tight so women used to whip up recipes using the common ingredients they usually had on hand. How To Make Homemade Popsicles By : Shelly Hill You can make your own freshly made popsicles for pennies on the dollar compared to all of those pricey store brand popsicles. A positive benefit of making your own homemade popsicles is that you control the ingredients that go into them. Must Have Essentials For Packing Lunches By : Shelly Hill These days we are all looking for ways to save money, one of the ways you can save money is by taking your own lunches to work or by 'packing" your children's lunches for school. Creating The Perfect Cheese Tray By : Shelly Hill Creating the perfect cheese tray can be a daunting task for a new party hostess but with these tips, I think you will find it easier than you think. Plan to serve five to six cheeses, selecting distinctly different styles, flavors and textures. How To Make Homemade Bread Crumbs By : Shelly Hill Making your own homemade bread crumbs is easier than you think! It's a great way to use up left-over slices of bread, bread crusts, hamburger and hot dog rolls, potato rolls, crackers and even thin small pretzels. Creating The Perfect Vegetable Tray By : Shelly Hill If you are hosting a party, you will need to create a presentably appealing vegetable tray. Creating a veggie tray is really easy if you plan ahead and gather everything that you will need before you begin to assemble your tray. Creating Your Own Culinary Theme Gift Baskets By : Shelly Hill Creating your own gift baskets to give as gifts is really easy and fun. You can save money by making them yourself instead of buying them from a trendy gift store. You can make them for personal use to give as gifts or start a home based gift basket business. These gift basket ideas are great for the food lovers, chefs, bakers and cooks on your gift list. 4 Fast and Easy Cheese Ball Recipes For Your Next Party By : Shelly Hill A cheese ball is a great appetizer to serve at your next party. You can easily make one in a variety of flavors in less time than you might think. This article has 4 fast and easy cheese ball recipes. A Fancy Twist On Chocolate Cake Mixes By : Shelly Hill When I am pressed for time and need a nice dessert cake, I will reach for a box of chocolate cake mix. I don't bake just plain cakes, I like to add things to them to make them 'extra special'. This article contains 4 dessert cake recipes all made from a simple box of chocolate cake mix. Why Adding Watermelon To Your Diet Is A Smart Choice By : Shelly Hill Watermelon contains a high concentrate of Lycopene, a natural antioxidant that may help to reduce the risk of bladder, cervix, lung and skin cancers. Adding it to your diet is really easy. Use it as a snack, an appetizer or incorporate Watermelon into your summertime beverages. This article covers the benefits of eating Watermelon along with 4 Watermelon Beverage Recipes. Creating The Perfect Fruit Tray With Dip Recipes By : Shelly Hill This article will teach you how to make the perfect fruit tray for your next party or family gathering plus 3 delicous fruit dip recipes that are easy to prepare. Fruit Punch Tips and Recipes, For Your Next Party By : Shelly Hill Are you having a party? Are you fretting over what kind of beverage or punch you are going to serve to your party guests? Your party punch doesn't have to be fancy and elaborate, it just needs to taste good. This article has 4 easy Fruit Punch recipes and directions on how to make a ice ring mold. Bananas: The Healthy Snack Alternative By : Shelly Hill This article will tell you about the healthy benefits of including bananas in your daily diet along with how to purchase them and store them, plus 2 of my favorite recipes using bananas. 25 Easy Appetizer Ideas For Your Next Party By : Shelly Hill When it comes to hosting a party, we are often at a loss as to what we can serve as the party appetizer. This article will give you 25 easy appetizer ideas for your next party. 6 Healthy Banana Smoothie Recipes By : Shelly Hill Are you a smoothie lover? Looking for some new smoothie recipes that use bananas? If so, I would like to share 6 of my favorite banana flavored smoothie recipes with you. What You Need To Know About Herbs and Spices By : Shelly Hill When it comes to cooking with herbs and spices, you need to know the basics. Once you know the basics, you will feel more comfortable in using them. This article will explain the difference between herbs and spices and teach you how to use a mortar and pestle. 7 Delicious Strawberry Smoothie Recipes By : Shelly Hill Are you a smoothie lover? Looking for some new smoothie recipes that use strawberries? If so, I would like to share 7 of my favorite strawberry smoothie recipes with you. 5 Easy No-Bake Pie Crust Recipes By : Shelly Hill During the hot Summer months, I avoid heating up my kitchen with the oven. I prefer to make no-bake pie crusts, by using alternative ingredients. This article will show you 5 different pie crust recipes that you can make that don't require the use of an oven. 3 Great Summertime Cole Slaw Recipes By : Shelly Hill When it comes to Summertime picnics and family gatherings, I always look forward to eating some great Cole Slaw. In this article, I give you some coleslaw making tips and 3 of my favorite recipes. Summertime Gelatin Dessert Recipes and Tips By : Shelly Hill Nothing says Summertime like a good old-fashioned gelatin dessert. This article will provide you with several gelatin dessert making tips plus 4 delicious dessert recipes. 3 Easy Chocolate No-Bake Pie Recipes By : Shelly Hill When it comes to making desserts for my family during the hot summer months, I look for recipes that don't involve turning on my oven. The recipes have to be easy, with common every day ingredients and more importantly, taste great! If you love chocolate, then you will love these 3 no-bake pie recipes. Cooking With Fresh Carrots From The Garden By : Shelly Hill When it comes to gardening, we love to plant and grow our own carrots. This article will give you some great tips on using fresh carrots in your cooking, along with 3 of my favorite carrot recipes. Summertime Crock Pot Rib Recipes By : Shelly Hill In the summertime, I like to use my crock pot (slow cooker) several times a week. One benefit to using your crock pot in the summertime is to save money on air conditioning costs. This article has some crock pot time saving tips along with 4 of my favorite crock pot rib recipes! 3 Delicious Crock Pot Chicken Recipes By : Shelly Hill Are you looking for some new ways to cook chicken without spending a lot of time in your kitchen? If so, I have 3 delicious chicken recipes to share with you along with some crock pot (slow cooker) cooking tips. 3 Delectable Bonbon Candy Recipes By : Shelly Hill What is a Bonbon? A Bonbon is basically a candy that has a center of sweet fondant, fruit, or nuts. These centers are usually coated with chocolate or confectioner's sugar. This article will give you 3 of my favorite Bonbon recipes. Surprisingly, they are very easy to make! 5 Summertime No-Bake Cookie Recipes By : Shelly Hill When it comes to making cookies in the Summertime, I prefer to use the stove-top method. Not only is the stove-top method quick and easy, but it saves on heating up your kitchen. This article has 5 of my favorite no-baking involved cookie recipes. Baking Desserts In Your Crock Pot By : Shelly Hill Did you know that you can bake delicious desserts using your crock pot? These days, you can cook or bake, just about anything in your slow cooker. This article will give you some crock pot cooking tips along with 3 of my favorite crock pot dessert recipes. 3 Easy Microwave Fudge Recipes By : Shelly Hill Did you know that you can make delicious fudge quickly and easily by using your microwave? Using your microwave to make fudge, can give you some terrific fudge making results. This article has a few microwave cooking tips along with 3 easy microwave fudge recipes. 5 Reasons You Should Make Your Own Meat Marinades By : Shelly Hill There are many reasons why you should be making your own meat marinades. This article will point out 5 reasons and provide you with 3 very easy marinade recipes. How To Make Your Own Chocolate Fondue By : Shelly Hill This article is all about chocolate fondue along with recipes, suggested dippers and a few tips. Save Money By Making Your Own Hard Candy By : Shelly Hill These days, we are all looking to save money. One way I like to do this is by making my own hard candy. A common misconception is that candy making is difficult, when it fact, it's really easy. This article will teach you how to make your own hard candy with 2 simple recipes. Making The Perfect Pickled Eggs And Red Beets By : Shelly Hill When it comes to making the perfect pickled eggs and red beets, it's all about how you prepare them. In this article, I will share my family recipe along with some fun egg tips. 3 Delicious Gift Mix In A Jar Recipes By : Shelly Hill Are you looking for an affordable gift to give to a friend or loved one? If so, I would like to suggest a Gift Mix In A Jar! This article has 3 easy to assemble gift mix recipes. Cooking With Green Tomatoes By : Shelly Hill When it comes to cooking with green tomatoes, you can use them in a variety of ways. I like to use them in pies, side dishes, stir fry's, and pickled as a snack. This article will give you a few tomato facts and 3 recipes that use green tomatoes as their main ingredient.
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