Simple meals. Isn’t that what we all are looking for at this time of year? School, sports, activities, kids, homework, work. . . it can be a challenge to get a meal on the table some nights. For us this year Wednesday is total chaos night. Buddy and Princess have play rehearsal after school from… Keep Reading
Jack Daniel’s Smoked and Grilled Burgers.
Looking for a different way to make your Labor Day burgers this year? Why not try smoking them! That’s right, take your regular burger recipe up a notch by adding delicious smoke to the equation. Don’t worry, you don’t need a smoker, just your regular grill, some Great Value Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil, and a… Keep Reading
Cedar Plank Grilling ~~ Shrimp and Queso Fresco
Dinner just tastes better when it’s done on the grill–doesn’t it? It seems simple–just light fire, add seasoned or marinated meat and go. You can do that and wind up with a good meal–but with the appropriate equipment (like cedar planks) and a bit of technique you can create something truly exceptional. I was lucky… Keep Reading
Red White and Blue Jello
Searching for a patriotic themed treat to wow your family and friends? Look no further than this adorable and tasty Red White & Blue Jello! Walmart asked me to share a Fourth of July treat and I knew this dessert fit the bill. After all, Walmart’s moto is “Save Money, Live Better”–and this striped Jello is inexpensive… Keep Reading
Tomato Tart
Looking for a recipe that’s fresh, simple and perfect for a light lunch or a party snack? Try this Tomato Tart! Walmart asked me to share a tomato recipe with you again this year. In the past for Walmart I’ve shared my favorite salsa recipe: Wonderful Salsa. This time I wanted to try something new–and… Keep Reading
Egg Drop Soup
There are times in life when you just need a quick, easy, tasty and meatless meal. Lent is one of those times, and Walmart asked the Walmart Moms to share a meatless meal that can be enjoyed in this season. I’m sharing my recipe for homemade Egg Drop Soup. Yes, I know, Asian food doesn’t… Keep Reading
Cici’s Pork Chops (Pork Chops with Sauerkraut and Tomatoes)
Today I am sharing with you one of my most favorite meals ever. Seriously. As in it was the meal I requested for my birthday, when I came home from college on break, and any other time my mom said the magic words “What would you like me to make for you?”. We call my… Keep Reading
Navel Orange Peels Three Ways — Candied, Dried and as Extract!
Did you know you can eat orange peels? That’s right! When Walmart asked me to do a recipe using Navel Oranges for their in store Citrus Celebration this year, I just had to do something different. Sure, you can eat Navel oranges, you can juice Navel Oranges, you can use them in recipes or make… Keep Reading
Moutain Dew Dumplings
So what do you do when Walmart asks you to come up with a Gametime snack, and challenges you to use Mountain Dew as an ingredient? Why you make Mtn Dew Apple Dumplings of course! Now I know Gametime usually means savory foods like chips, wings and dip. . . but sometimes you just have… Keep Reading
Cheese Crisps ~ Gluten Free, Low Carb & Paleo!
Looking for a different snack to bring to your next Christmas, New Years or other party? These Cheese Crisps are super easy. They have a single ingredient-cheese-and while they are not low calorie they ARE gluten free, low carb and paleo. They are crispy and crunchy and fill a void that other sweet / starchy… Keep Reading
