Quick Introduction To Quinoa

TweetThis is a food that is both old and new; as an ancient staple and a rediscovered foodie favorite. If you have noticed quinoa at all, you know what everyone is saying about it. Can it be that quinoa is the perfect food for you and your family? Could quinoa be the one new ingredient you try this year that…

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kids helping in the kitchen

Kids Helping in the Kitchen

TweetWelcome to day 17 of the Cook Easy Foodie Blogger challenge. Today’s topic is what your kids do in the kitchen. My kids have been in the kitchen since they were itty bitty. Like many Momma’s I’d have the high chair right there close while cooking and give them stuff to “prepare” if possible. You know, measuring cups with Cheerios…

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Amazingly Quick Hamburger Gravy and Rice

Hamburger Gravy, my favorite easy recipe

TweetIn the last Cook Easy Foodie Blogger challenge I posted my favorite ground beef or meat recipe. Well this is also my favorite basic recipe which is the topic for today. So run over and see the post I put up for hamburger gravy, and you can find the easiest and tastiest recipe I know that a lot of people…

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5 Must Have Mexican Spices

5 Must Have Mexican Spices

TweetI hit a list of 5 must have spices in your pantry in the last cook easy foodie blogger challenge. So this time I’m going to change it up and give you my 5 must have ingredients for cooking all the different Mexican dishes we have. I’m keeping this to the dried or longer shelf life spices as I do…

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Asparagus For Super Spring Flavor And Nutrition

Asparagus For Super Spring Flavor And Nutrition

TweetI love asparagus and it’s finally in season! Once you learn the right preparation I’m sure you’re going to love it too. Asparagus is in many regions the first sign of springtime fresh eating and it’s no different here in Washington. If you have only tried canned asparagus, you’ll want to take the time to learn about fresh asparagus. It’s…

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2 casseroles

Weekly Meal Plan for 2/10/13

TweetYippee, I got another one done for you. I’m not sure why it doesn’t happen more often. Obviously my Sundays have been really busy in the last few months. That’s when I like to think about what we’re having for dinner the coming week. This week I’m just posting the meal idea and not what day. They are all up…

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crock pot comfort foods

Crock Pot Comfort Food

Tweet Old Fashioned Slow Cooked Favorites Back in the day, it took your mom or grandma hours to put together the family favorite comfort foods. Preparing and simmering all sorts of yumminess that made you feel warm and fuzzy no matter what kind of day you were having. Your mood instantly improves just by smelling these favorites. These slow cooked…

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red polka dot dress

Dress Ready for the Holidays

TweetGone are the simple days of starving myself to fit into cute prom dresses. But it is that time of year that involves Christmas parties and family dinners so a dress still must be worn in some fashion but what about all the good food I’ve waited all year to have? See the problem? Okay, I’m lying, I don’t do dresses…

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soup

Soups on the Go

TweetWith your busy schedule it can be difficult to eat healthy, especially if you have kids you are running around. Many people find it easier to grab whatever is quickly available, then deal with the health consequences later. With the following tips for soups on the go you’ll learn how to make sure that the food you grab is a…

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spaghetti tips

Put a Spin on the Classics

Tweet I also love to use fresh herbs whenever possible. The flavor will be out of this world if you do so. Tweet