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Happy Birthday, America! You can add some ‘bang’ to your celebration with these easy, festive ideas! Layered Drinks These family-friendly drinks are simple to do and add a wow factor to your party. The first example is to simply freeze colorful fruit with water in ice trays to use with cold water or a clear beverage of your choice. The … Read More

The kids are on their summer break at last! Now that those little hungry mouths are home all day long, here’s some yummy and (mostly) healthy snack options that kids and moms will both love. Eat the Rainbow While it seems many kids’ two favorite food groups are sugar and salt, we know that making better food choices will benefit … Read More

Strawberry season is in full swing here in the Mountain South and I’m celebrating by sharing two tasty shortcuts that go perfect with any seasonal fruit: Shortcut Shortcakes and Crème Anglaise, made in the microwave! Because these recipes are so versatile, I’m also going to show you a few ways to use them year around.   Shortcut Shortcakes This is … Read More

This super delicious Mother’s Day brunch is the perfect way to start off your favorite mom’s special day. And it’s so simple to make, even a dad can do it! (And the kids can help!) I’ve put together two easy recipes that use a minimum of ingredients and prep time, so even reluctant cooks can have success. Because your family … Read More

I love experiencing the foods of other cultures! Recently, I was thrilled to do just that, when visiting dear friends and fellow competitors from Next Great Baker, David and Elaine Duran. David’s parents are from the Dominican Republic, while Elaine’s are from Puerto Rico. Elaine is known in the Orlando, Florida area as a successful cake artist and owner of Enticing … Read More

I love cooking dishes for my family that are simple, delicious, versatile, and save me money. Roasted Chicken hits all those points and it’s a recipe I’ve used for years. And once you’ve made it, you’ve also created the base for several other tasty dishes as well. Some cooks today have become accustomed to using only boneless and skinless cuts … Read More

Here’s some fun and simple ideas to make Easter a special day for the kids in your life! Colorful Sugar Cookies Dye isn’t just for eggs! Using your favorite sugar cookie dough, you can create bright and colorful Easter cookies that are already decorated when they came out of the oven! For all of these techniques, cold dough works better, … Read More

Daffodils are popping up, the grass is slowly greening, and the days are getting longer. Spring is just around the corner! Here’s some ideas to get some spring in your step by putting some spring flavors on your plate, all with peas! Whether fresh sugar snaps or frozen peas, this lovely vegetable is versatile, tasty, and good for you! Visualize … Read More

What’s more perfect on a cold winter day than a steamy bowl of creamy, homemade potato soup, with a delicious slice of warm bread? The soup is the recipe my family has enjoyed for years and has a secret ingredient: rivels! If you don’t know what ‘rivels’ are, it’s a type of noodle that is simple to make and can … Read More

Super Bowl 50 Party Food If people ask me if I’m for Carolina or Denver, I say, “I’m for Peyton.” I think a lot of Vols fans feel the same way! No matter who you’re rooting for, everyone is a winner when you have super easy treats to share for the big game.   Bronco Burger and Panther Patty Bakes … Read More