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“Boo – Bees!”

posted August 17, 2010 in Danica\'s Daily

Happy Monday All!!! Thanks for all the Birthday Wishes for The Husband ~ He kept asking me all day, did anyone else say anything?! LOL…I think he looks forward to your comments as much as I do. He has had a pretty good day despite (read full article)

Black Bean and Mango Tostadas

posted August 11, 2010 in Two Peas and Their Pod

Some of my favorite meals are the simple ones. Black bean and mango tostadas are at the top of our list when it comes to easy dinner recipes. This meatless meal is loaded with fresh flavors and hits the spot every time. We use corn tortillas for th (read full article)

Guest Post: Sensational Summertime Salads

posted August 02, 2010 in Iowa Girl Eats

This guest post comes from Allison, who shares her struggles and triumphs while learning how to cook, at Post-College Kitchen! ~~~~~ Summertime makes eating fresh & healthy salads easier than ever! Start with a bed of greens (spinach is my favor (read full article)

Recipe | Fresh Mexican Salsa

posted July 21, 2010 in Susannah\'s {Kitchen} Aprons

Celebrating Cinco de Mayo... in America!Wars haven’t been waged over it yet, but everyone likes to promote their favorite brand of bottled salsa. You might be interested in reading my summary of Epicurious’ Salsa Taste Test.My husband is a huge f (read full article)

The Cost Plus World Market Chip Invasion Taste-Off.

posted July 13, 2010 in Nibbles of Tidbits

So many Chips, so little time — Well, we actually have the time, but can only eat so many Chips.  We thought it would be fun to sample a cross-section of the vast Chip selection offered at Cost Plus World Market.  Although they have much mo (read full article)

Homemade Corn Tortillas and a Marinade, too: Make Your Own Monday #27

posted July 11, 2010 in Frugal Antics of a Harried Homemaker

There is nothing like a homemade tortilla.  We have a tortilla "factory" in our little town (which is to say, there is a tiny store front where a Latin family slaves in the Arizona heat six days a week to make fresh tortillas).  Those corn (read full article)

The Word Cup, A Psychic Octopus and Calamari

posted July 07, 2010 in The Good Cook

From the NY Daily News: CAPE TOWN, South Africa - All of Germany is in an uproar about what an octopus picked for dinner, and that does not bode well for the country's national team.Paul the octopus selected the container that had the flag of Spain o (read full article)

Marvelous Menu Meme #4

posted June 27, 2010 in Ask Ms Recipe

Each week I’m going to add an extra menu to my menu page each week. You are visiting menu #4 today see you next week. Monday Chuck roast in slow cooker with new potatoes and carrots (put roast on top of potatoes and carrots.)add onion soup m (read full article)

Tortillas Not just for Burittos

posted June 17, 2010 in Waylandcook's food

Since we are talking budget foods and New ways to make our food go further lately I came up with the idea of another under utilized food. Tortillas. They can do just about any thing. First off you can make your own. While I have done this I don't nor (read full article)

Proof that It’s Never Too Late to Change Your Life

posted June 04, 2010 in Iowa Girl Eats

I have had the BEST day! After breakfast I kept rolling and unleashed my inner power-cleaning fury on the house! Every room (except the basement – that’s Ben’s domain!) has been swept and/or mopped, disinfected and dusted, from TOP (read full article)

Easy Meals in Minutes: Recipes, Tips & Tricks!

posted June 04, 2010 in Family Spice

Soup is one of those meals that you think would take all day to prepare. But, you can easily make a delicious soup in about 30 minutes with a couple of short cuts. Buy using ready-made broth, you can easily whip up your favorite soups in no time. My (read full article)

Health(ier) Nachos

posted June 02, 2010 in Pots and Plots

This is a favorite Friday night dish in our house.  It’s probably technically like 4 servings but this is us, so really it’s 2.  We aren’t gonna talk about the fat and calories.  Just trust that it’s less with the low fat s (read full article)

Real vs Fake: What’s Your Take?

posted June 02, 2010 in Iowa Girl Eats

Look at my basil! In just 9 days it’s gone from this: to this! I shall be enjoying pesto, caprese salads and more homemade fresh spring rolls in no time! Do you grow any of your own herbs or vegetables? I usually grow a variety of herbs ev (read full article)

Pour One For the Road…

posted May 29, 2010 in Iowa Girl Eats

Hi, how’s your weekend going?! Mine’s been great so far – I can’t believe we’ve been blessed with so many picture-perfect days in row. Sun, sun and MORE SUN! I love it! Ben and I kicked off our long, sunny weekend last (read full article)

Do you know how to play the guitar? – Farro Spaghetti “alla chitarra” with vegetable ragù and ricotta

posted May 24, 2010 in Citron et Vanille

Sai suonare la chitarra? – Spaghetti di farro alla chitarra con salsa all’ortolana e ricotta I am going back to my roots with this dish. Once in a while, it feels good to go back to old and traditional ways of cooking even if it it can b (read full article)

05.09.10: dinner (simple tacos)

posted May 11, 2010 in The Manhattan Food Project

Braised Beef Tacos with Guacamole By the time that May came around, Michael and I were both resigned to the fact that the season for braising meat was over.  Aside from the occasional pizza-making jaunt, keeping the oven on for more than fifteen or (read full article)

Lazy Chicken Enchiladas Revisted

posted May 10, 2010 in Danica\'s Daily

Happy Mom’s Day!!! We had such a fun time celebrating our Mom’s today.  It started off with another road trip up to see my parents.  We met them to watch DATE NIGHT, have lunch and do a little shopping.  Then, it w (read full article)

Iceberg Lettuce Wedges!

posted May 08, 2010 in River-Rose!

Create your own masterpiece using refreshing Iceberg Lettuce Wedges that are so easy to make! *Ingredients:1 Quartered Head Iceberg Lettuce1/2 Cup Favorite Dressing1 Can Tuna1/4 Cup Chopped Roasted Red PepperA Sprinkle of Black Pepper*Peel away the f (read full article)

Recipe | Fresh Mexican Salsa

posted April 30, 2010 in Susannah\'s {Kitchen} Aprons

Celebrating Cinco de Mayo... in America!Wars haven’t been waged over it yet, but everyone likes to promote their favorite brand of bottled salsa. You might be interested in reading my summary of Epicurious’ Salsa Taste Test.My husband is a huge f (read full article)

Chicken Tacos

posted April 29, 2010 in Dishful Thinking

These are my favorite weeknight (read: quick and easy) tacos.  While they’re a far cry from anything remotely close to authentic tacos, they do the trick. I found this nifty little package of taco seasoning at my favorite stomping ground, Trad (read full article)

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