These oatmeal cookies are one of my favorites ever since my mother taught me how to make them when I was in high school. There might be a lot of oatmeal cookie recipes out there, but I always come back to this one – especially with my favorite additions of dried cranberries and walnuts. I’ve…
Do your children love their green vegetables? If they do, consider yourself lucky. Many children’s repertoire of green vegetables begins and ends with green beans. According to an article in Science Daily: …only 8 percent of vegetables consumed by children in all groups were dark green or orange; fried potatoes constituted about 46…
When the weather turns warm, I turn to easy, refreshing salads to serve my family. This Broccoli Salad is the perfect dish in my opinion – it’s light, it’s simple to make, and unbelievably tasty. This broccoli salad is a delightful main dish for lunch with a side of simple sandwiches. One could also serve…
You know the drill. It’s the end of a long day. Maybe you have a bunch of kids who have a bunch of activities and you’ve been shuffling everyone around all afternoon. Maybe you’ve worked out of the house all day and have no time to even think about cooking, let alone make a gourmet…
David Bakke lives in Atlanta and enjoys cooking meals at home for himself and his family. He writes about saving money and staying organized at Money Crashers Personal Finance. As a single father and small business owner, my free time is both valuable and precious. I practice time management skills to balance my business and personal life, but…
According to my kids, there’s nothing better than pizza. If I EVER ask them for an opinion on my menu plan, I know exactly what their answer will be. (So honestly, I don’t ask very often.) When my kids were little-bitty, they ate this Spinach Artichoke Pizza . . . and loved it. Even though…
You know how you have a recipe that you can make to take to a party or get-together and you know that you’ll get to enjoy the left-overs at home the next day? This isn’t one of those. This simple-to-make, chocolate cake is so delicious, it will have your friends and family picking the stray…
Last year, I received a gift card for Mother’s Day that brought the hefty price tag of a Keurig coffee maker down to a mere twenty bucks. I thought I was getting a great deal! Unfortunately, at around $11 for just 18 cups of even the least expensive brands of coffee, it wasn’t long before…
Apple Nut Bread makes for a hearty quick bread, perfect for a quick breakfast (when you make it the night before) or as an easy hostess gift to take when visiting someone. This bread also uses applesauce to cut down on the amount of vegetable oil used. Apple Nut Bread Recipe Ingredients: 1/2 cup shredded…
White Chicken Chili is one of my family’s favorite meals. Even my children with picky palates literally jump for joy on the nights they realize this is what’s for dinner. This is such a versatile chili. In the winter, I serve it with a large pan of Corny Cornbread. In the summer, I serve it…
