When you think “great steak” do you think Walmart”? Yeah. I didn’t either. But Walmart asked me to try their Premium Beef and create a Labor Day BBQ-so I figured what the heck. You see, Walmart knew that folks were not impressed with their steak selection, and they decided to make a change. They took… Keep Reading
Trying something new: Plantains!
I like trying new things in the kitchen-so this latest project from Walmart was especially fun for me! Have you ever tried Plantains? Plantians look like bananas, but don’t be fooled~and don’t try to eat them raw. These interesting vegetables are high in vitamins A & C and have 4G of fiber per servings. Not… Keep Reading
Recipe: Princess’s Greek Spinach Pie (Spanakopita)
This lovely egg and spinach pie is reminiscent of Greek Spanakopita–but since it’s just one big pie it’s a bit easier to make. This was what Princess made for the family the very first time she cooked dinner all by herself! Hey-if an 11 year old can make this, you know you can too. Print… Keep Reading
DIY: Chive Blossom Vinegar
Here is a wonderful little project that is so simple I’m almost embarrassed to call it a DIY or a recipe. Chive Blossom Vinegar. Anyone who has chives is familiar with the cheerful purple flowers that the herb puts out once or twice a year! What you may not realize is that those little purple… Keep Reading
DIY: Homemade Patriotic Ice Cream Cake
Summer and ice cream just go together don’t they? This week I tried something new on behalf of Walmart as one of the Walmart Moms–I made an ice cream cake at home! And to make it even more awesome and seasonally appropriate, I made it with a patriotic theme for the 4th of July! Of… Keep Reading
Recipe: Italian Bread Dipping Oil for Bread
A few weeks ago I took some time to decipher the different options in the Olive Oil aisle at Walmart for you all. Now I’d like to share a tasty way to use that delicious Extra Virgin Olive Oil-as an Italian style dipping oil! This Italian Dipping Oil is meant to be used in place… Keep Reading
Recipe: Mock Hollandaise Sauce
I love Hollandaise Sauce. It tastes so rich and lovely drizzled over everything from lightly steamed vegetables to my favorite Old Fashioned Salmon Loaf. Of course part of the reason it tastes so rich is because the typical recipe calls for 4 egg yolks and a full stick of butter. And you’ve got to use… Keep Reading
Recipe: Homemade Gnocchi
I am a good 1/4 Italian. My maternal great grandmother Louisa was straight off the boat from Italy-she supported herself as a dressmaker when she first arrived in this country until she married Oscar Guilliamoni, who was a cordon bleu trained chef. You would think all that fantastic cooking heritage would be genetic, but apparently… Keep Reading
Recipe: Winter Squash Bake
Winter squash are tasty, long storing, easy to grow and full of vitamins and minerals! My two Butternut Squash plants gave me over 12 squash this year which I have been enjoying incorporating into our meals with a variety of new recipes. My kiddos in particular prefer savory recipes-no mashed squash with maple syrup for… Keep Reading
Recipe: Oven “Fried” Fish
Do you like fish? I do! Fish is a great healthy addition to any family’s menu plan. Why not try this healthier (and far less odoriferous) take on fried fish. While no one is going to mistake it for something that has been deep fat fried–you will get a nice crunchy coating. Served up with… Keep Reading
