Recipes

Welcome to our Food & Recipes page. Here you'll quick and easy recipes, simple kitchen tips, and food crafts and activities for kids. Check out a few of our most popular posts here, or scroll down for the most recent projects.

Top 10 Must-Have Kitchen Tools

by Lindsey May 9, 2012

I get a little too excited about kitchen tools. I’m kind of a geek that way. I’m also a practical kind of gal, so instead of perfume and flowers for Mother’s Day, I prefer small appliances or gadgets to add to my collection. I get asked a lot about my must-have kitchen items, so here [...]

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Saturday Spotlight: Spring Salads

by Marie May 6, 2012

I love to eat a good salad and spring seems to bring on all kinds of fresh yummy recipes. I’ve found 6 delicious looking recipes for salads from the M&T Spotlight that are perfect for a quick lunch or a yummy dinner. You’re welcome! **Next Week: I’ll be featuring your Yarn Crafts, so share all [...]

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Cookie Cravings Giveaway

by Two Peas April 25, 2012

Hi, It’s Maria, from Two Peas and Their Pod. I have a fun post for you today- we are giving away a copy of my first e-cookbook, Cookie Cravings. In case you didn’t know, I am absolutely head over heels in love with cookies. I love everything about cookies-creating new recipes, baking cookies, sharing cookies, [...]

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Whole Wheat Blender Pancakes

by Lindsey April 18, 2012

I was digging around in my cupboard and happened upon a big container of wheat berries I’d forgotten all about. We used to eat wheat berries on a regular basis before I became gluten-free. I love those kinds of surprises–almost as good as finding $20 in your winter coat pocket. (Almost.) I yelled to my [...]

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Moroccan Spiced Stuffed Bell Peppers

by Lindsey April 4, 2012

For months now, I have been craving stuffed peppers. This is strange because I have only ever eaten them a few times in my life that I can remember, and only one of those times was it good. I wanted to trade in the ground beef for vegetables and fried fruit in the stuffing. And [...]

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BBQ Chicken Deluxe Quesadilla

by Two Peas March 28, 2012

My husband, Josh, does a lot of the cooking at our house. I know, I am a lucky gal:) One of his favorite meals to make and eat is homemade pizza. His favorite pizza is his own creation, BBQ Chicken Deluxe Pizza. The other night he was craving pizza, but we didn’t have time to make [...]

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Featured Spotlight: Cadbury Cream Cookie Cups

by Marie March 22, 2012

I couldn’t believe my eyes when I spotted this recipe for Cadbury Cream Cookie Cups by Katrina of In Katrina’s Kitchen over at the M&T Spotlight. If you’ve been a long time reader here, you know that Cadbury Cream eggs are my FAVORITE. I really can’t resist to snag one of those chocolaty creamy eggs when [...]

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Saturday Spotlight: St. Patrick’s Day Ideas

by Marie March 17, 2012

Today is St. Patrick’s Day. Did any lucky Leprechauns visit your house? My daughter made a trap, but alas, that little Leprechaun found a way to escape. But I’m hoping a few of these ideas will cheer her up. Here are 6 fun ideas from over at the M&T Spotlight for a few projects to celebrate with [...]

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Braised Kale with Toasted Bread Crumbs

by Lindsey March 14, 2012

St. Patrick’s Day is Saturday. We usually make Corned Beef and Cabbage in the slow cooker, but inevitably my husband is the only one who eats it and it goes to waste. This year I told him we are not making corned beef. Instead we’ll be making something green and healthy and we’ll attempt to [...]

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Saturday Spotlight: Healthy Recipes

by Marie February 25, 2012

I’m trying my hardest to stay on the healthy train for 2012, keeping to my new year’s goals. So this week’s feature is all about healthy, 6 yummy and healthy recipes I chose from the M&T Spotlight! **Next week: I’ll be featuring Sewing Projects. Share your projects over at the Spotlight! Cilantro Lime Tilapia Tacos [...]