Food

How to Make a Spanish Tortilla

by Marie April 13, 2011

Guest post by Carina of The Jet Set What’s a tortilla? Something flat that you wrap around meat and beans? Hardly. A Spanish tortilla, a potato pancake, that is pretty much the national snack. It’s so simple. My childhood memories are of my abuela or mom tying aprons around their waists and using a paring [...]

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Root Vegetable Soup, a Farewell to Winter

by Lindsey April 6, 2011

As I peeled and chopped the root veggies, I did feel like I was bidding Winter a good-bye. The sunshine was streaming through the window above my kitchen sink; outside the grass seemed to be getting greener with every passing minute. The only things left to remind me of Winter were the slight chill in [...]

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Eating a 7 Day Raw Food Diet

by Marie March 30, 2011

Last week I decided to go on a 7 day raw food diet, wanting to detox and cleanse my body to become healthier. For me, it started out as a way to lose a little weight and really watch what I was eating, but it did a lot more than that. It really helped me [...]

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Saturday Spotlight: Breakfast

by Marie March 26, 2011

Breakfast, the most important meal of the day, is also my favorite. That’s why I chose it as this week’s theme for today’s post. There are so many yummy breakfast recipes in this week’s M&T Spotlight, I had a hard time only choosing 6. *Next week, I’ll be featuring your DIY Pet Projects, so submit [...]

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Easy Garlic Bread Knots

by Two Peas March 23, 2011

I love homemade rolls, but sometimes I don’t have time to make them from scratch. When I am running short on time, but still want the taste of homemade rolls, I turn to Rhodes frozen rolls. They are easy to make and taste amazing. I recently used frozen Rhodes rolls to make Easy Garlic Knots. [...]

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St. Patrick’s Day Sweet Chex

by Marie March 16, 2011

This recipe for Sweet Chex Mix from This Week for Dinner is one of my all time favorite snacks. It’s almost too easy to make and can feed a large crowd, perfect for a party. I’ve added a little something extra to the mix for St. Patrick’s day, green m&ms. They are a perfect addition [...]

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St. Patrick’s Day Fresh Herb Dip

by Marie March 9, 2011

Guest post by Alison of Ingredients Inc. Saint Patrick’s day is celebrated on March 17th, and my three kids always make sure they wear green clothing to school. This year, we will start off dinnertime with this healthy, easy and very simple Saint Patrick’s Day Fresh Herb Dip. It’s a great way to get the [...]

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Saturday Spotlight: Side Dishes

by Marie March 5, 2011

Boy, oh, boy, do I need help in the side dish department. Our family eats a lot of main dishes and bread. That’s it. I’ve got to do better, getting in those veggies. So that’s why I dedicated this last week on the M&T Spotlight to submitting your side dishes and featuring 6 delicious recipes [...]

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Leek and Goat Cheese Puff Pastry Tart

by Lindsey March 2, 2011

I am feeling rather lazy in the kitchen these days. The thought of a gourmet meal each night does sound dreamy…when someone else washes the dishes or does the actual cooking. A lot of planning and thought goes into fancy meals. Lately I’m just not up for it. Spring is around the corner, and who [...]

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Saturday Spotlight: Cookies

by Marie February 26, 2011

This week I’m featuring cookies from over at the M&T Spotlight and have found 6 delicious recipes to share. There were many submissions, so make sure to check them all out. *Next week I’ll be featuring side dishes, as I’m always on the lookout for more things to serve for dinner. Share what your family [...]