family friendly recipes and ideas
This meal maybe for a more mature palate, unless you've been more diligent than I, at widening your children's food likes/dislikes at young ages??? This salmon is just like butter.... melts in your mouth! Lime Salmon 3-4 Salmon filets-defrosted (I buy the individually wrapped/frozen kind but fresh works too) 3 Tbls Olive Oil 1/2 Onion- chopped 2 Fresh Limes- rinsed, sectioned, … [Read more...]
My best friend Carol's son, Jaxon, was over the other night, he wanted to make sure I blogged my Rice Krispie Treat recipe. It's super easy and so much faster than the way my mom used to make them when I was a kid. She had to double boil the marshmallows for what seemed like forever! This recipe is microwave- friendly and so much faster, which means you can eat them in just matter … [Read more...]
Oh, Mr. Ghiradelli, how I love thee! Let me count the ways.. on my ice cream, in my chocolate chip cookies, on my chocolate zucchini cake... Your milk chocolate is lovely but I especially cherish your dark! Drew has fond memories of coming here with his dad when he was young. Ghiradelli chocolate is divine! (Unless, of course you live in … [Read more...]
It's sad but true, my love affair with pasta... I went to Italy in 07' and 08' with my sister, Camey. The history and culture was so amazing to experience, especially the food! The food was unbelievably good! And thus began my love affair... Venice 2008 I ran into this recipe from a friends husband who lived in Italy for a couple of years. It's called Poor Mans' Pasta because … [Read more...]
My Aunt Lynne, Uncle Scott, and family were in town last weekend. We hosted a little get together.... they live in Pennsylvania so we don't get to see them much. It's always fun to visit and catch up with family. Aunt Lynne is hilarious she kept us laughing the entire evening! We made Teriyaki Grilled Chicken, Zucchini Spears, the Artisan bread, and salads. Banana Fosters for … [Read more...]
I keep myself physically active... my family is too. For the past 12 years I've been a runner at almost every level. My first 5K meant as much to me as my first marathon... there was a period in my life when I was over weight, unhealthy, and out of shape. 12 years ago, I made some changes and started to learn what a balanced, healthy life style was all about. I learned to eat and … [Read more...]
I can't tell you how much I love caramel!! My favorite candy is Sugar Babies. (want to try a killer combo? Mix Sugar Babies with lightly buttered air popped popcorn! So good :-) Usually when I eat out at a restaurant, I am too full to have dessert. On one occasion I was finagled into sharing a Banana Fosters, I was totally hooked! This dish is usually prepared at higher end … [Read more...]
Tomatoes are "on" in our garden! I guess I have a love/hate relationship with them... I love them fresh but I hate trying to figure out what to do with so many!! (And don't forget the basil) I thought I'd start off my new blog with some our favorite Fresh Tomato recipes. Madi and Jake Most of my family loves tomatoes... my girls eat them whole like apples. When my … [Read more...]
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