A Wee Bit o’ Irish Soda Bread

March 15th, 2010 by Liz

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For St. Patrick’s Day, I enjoy making a traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner for the family. We’re not Irish, but when you live in Saint Paul, MN — a very Irish town that celebrates with a parade and all sorts of festivities — it just feels right to have a little fun around this holiday.  Read the rest of this entry »

Breakfast for Dinner

March 11th, 2010 by Becky

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My family loves having breakfast for dinner.  Whether it’s scrambled eggs and bacon or pancakes, it’s always a hit.  When I’m at a loss for what to make for dinner and ask the boys what they would like, they often request “breakfast. 

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Taco Calzones Win Big on Family Game Night

March 8th, 2010 by Julie

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Family Game Night is always a hit in our home!  Whether it’s a game of UNO, a little Yahtzee, or guitar battle on the Wii, we enjoy every minute of family time we have.  But what do you serve a houseful of starving kids? Mac ‘n Cheese? Been there, done that. Read the rest of this entry »

Friday Afternoon Tart Surprise!

March 4th, 2010 by Liz

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I love to take Friday afternoon off work, stay home to clean the house and prepare a special meal for the family. For a mom of a pre-teen and a young teen, being all alone in a quiet house is a rare treat. I get to choose the music, and I make tea while I clean, cook and bake. When  I saw the Pineapple Rum Tart featured on the web site, I decided to try it. The recipe was simple, yet the presentation was fun and festive — a  perfect way to kick off the weekend! Read the rest of this entry »

A Little Bit of Sunshine & Simple Spring Flowers

March 1st, 2010 by Julie

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With such a long and drawn out winter in Indiana this year, it seems as though spring will never arrive.  Flowers, baby animals, and plenty of sunshine - ah, the joys of springtime! Read the rest of this entry »

BBQ Chicken Pizza: My Weeknight Winner

February 25th, 2010 by Amanda

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I am a total sucker for thin-crust Barbequed Chicken Pizza on a weeknight. It takes me to a happy place where work is over and relaxation begins. And sure, you can buy the frozen stuff, but then you don’t get to add your favorite extras (more mushrooms, please!) and you certainly don’t feel like you can serve it to guests. But homemade pizza? Now that’s what I’m talking about! Read the rest of this entry »

Spice up Winter with Slow-Cooker Fajitas

February 22nd, 2010 by Liz

 

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Winter seems never ending at this point, so coming home to the wonderful aroma of slow-cooker fajitas was just what we needed this week. And, we’re getting ready for a winter trip to Mexico, so a little spice seemed apropos. These Make-Ahead Fajitas are incredibly easy! Read the rest of this entry »

Dinner Delivered: Chicken Casserole ala Becky

February 18th, 2010 by Becky

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I mentioned some time ago that I have new neighbors.  The young couple, Kirby and Annie, who moved in down the block, went to college with my son Ryan and his wife Amanda.  I am excited to have them in the neighborhood and am really excited about their new addition – a beautiful baby girl.  Kendall was born on February 5. Read the rest of this entry »

Burg-a-lation Celebration

February 15th, 2010 by Amanda

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The very first winter that Ryan and I were married, we were loving having our own place and were anxious to do some entertaining, so we decided to throw a couples party. Of course, the only cooking we really knew how to do was grilling… and in the dead of winter in Minnesota that may sound a little crazy. But we are young, so crazy is what we do. With that idea - and basically no cooking skills - the annual “Burg-a-lation Celebration”  was born. Read the rest of this entry »

A Decadent Dessert for You Love Birds

February 11th, 2010 by Amanda

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With the craziness (and expense) of raising four children, my parents usually celebrated Valentine’s Day with a special meal at home. The most vivid recollection I have of this was when I was in middle school - the year that my mom arranged for us kids to be the chefs and servers. Read the rest of this entry »