Slow Cooker Meals Use Simple Ingredients Do you have a slow cooker in your kitchen tool box? If you do, there are homemade flavors at low to medium cost awaiting you. Many slow cooker recipes are easy and easy to find. Flavors of the World Suit a Slow Cooker The world offers cuisines with amazing flavors. For example, my slow cooker recipe shown at the left, features Mediterranean flavors with characteristic ingredients. I also love the traditional flavors of Mexico and they typically include fresh lime juice, chili powder, garlic and cumin. Korean cuisine is another favorite with … [Read more...] about A Slow Cooker Makes Mealtime Easy & Exotic
Getting Organized in the Kitchen Saves Time with Homemade Soup
5 Steps to Getting Organized & Making Homemade Soup 1. Select a soup recipe and read it all the way through. Add the ingredients you need to your shopping list. Shop for your ingredients. 2. Figure out the best time to make your soup. It may be early in the morning on Saturday before the kids wake up. Or, it may be immediately after dinner when the house is getting quiet for the evening. 3. Get all your ingredients ready before turning on the burner to cook. Take items out of the dry pantry, fridge, freezer. Wash, peel, chop veggies. Measure out soup stock. 4. Get out your soup … [Read more...] about Getting Organized in the Kitchen Saves Time with Homemade Soup
Spice Up Chicken with New, Easy Recipes
May 2012 Easy Solutions: Spring in the Supermarket & Kitchen is Simple, Nutritious Step 1: Shop for nutritious fruits and veggies: kale to lightly saute, radishes for a salad, late season oranges/tangerines for a snack Step 2: Shop for nutritious whole grains: farro for a side dish, barley for a soup, light popcorn for a snack Step 3: Shop for nutritious dairy foods: plain yogurt to mix with fruit, 1% milk for homemade coffee latte, string cheese for a snack Simple Meals for Spring: Step 1. Breakfast: Whole grain toaster waffle + vanilla yogurt + berries + herb … [Read more...] about Spice Up Chicken with New, Easy Recipes
Mediterranean Flavors Make Meal Planning Easier!
Flavors from the Mediterranean Do you like the flavors of Italy? Do you like the flavors of Greece? Do you like the flavors of Turkey or Spain? All of these countries have coastlines on the Mediterranean Sea and, because of this, they share similar climates and some similar food ingredients and flavors. Menu Planning from the Mediterranean Whether or not you live near the Mediterranean Sea, you can enjoy eating a meal that is traditional to that area. It's fun, too. Maybe you'll want to plan a simple pasta dinner with red sauce made from garlic, basil and tomatoes. Or maybe you'll … [Read more...] about Mediterranean Flavors Make Meal Planning Easier!
Simple & Healthy Broccoli with Cheese Recipe
Broccoli with Cheese Here's a broccoli recipe the whole family will love! Kids can help by measuring the ingredients and sprinkling the cheese, with supervision. Makes 6 servings 4 cups Broccoli 1 cup Cheddar cheese, natural, shredded or grated 1 tsp Paprika (optional, adds natural color) Wash broccoli well in cool tap water. Shake off extra water. Trim any dry ends from broccoli stalk. Cut entire broccoli bunch into bite-size pieces. Place into a microwave-safe dish and add about ½ inch water. Cover dish with microwavable lid or waxed … [Read more...] about Simple & Healthy Broccoli with Cheese Recipe
Need a Healthy Leftover Dinner – Try This!
Make Leftovers Part of Your Plan Planning meals will save you time and money and make it easier to eat healthy. You will probably feel less stress, too, as you drive home from work and know what's for dinner. If you've never planned a leftover meal, then here's how: Plan a Leftover Dinner Everyone Will Love 1. Find a simple and nutritious recipe. 2. Write down the ingredients you need for the recipe, after checking your dry pantry, fridge and freezer to see what's on-hand already. 3. Buy twice as much of each ingredient as you will need to serve your family the recipe … [Read more...] about Need a Healthy Leftover Dinner – Try This!