July 4th may be over, but there is still plenty of summer. Summer is best enjoyed outside at a barbecue with friends and family. Summer parties are always a lot of fun, except when you’re the one throwing it. To throw an easy, hassle-free party this summer, Patricia Mendez of Easy Entertaining for Beginners has […]
How to Make a 3 Course Meal with Bisquick
Bisquick has been a staple of the American kitchen ever since it hit the market in 1931. Bisquick is perfect because it is inexpensive, easy to use and always reliable. Most people think of Bisquick as just for pancakes or breakfast food, but Bisquick is versatile and has a wide variety of uses. Make a […]
Beans, Beans The Magical Fruit
Beans are great because they are a cheap, healthy and delicious protein source. They’re full of fiber and nutrients. Considering the economy, beans are a fantastic way to get protein in your diet on the cheap. I always buy them from the bag and cook them myself, but you can go with canned or pre-cooked […]
How to Make Tender Pork Chops: 11 Easy Pork Chop Recipes
How to Cook Vegetables to make them Healthy and Delicious: 7 Top Notch Vegetable Recipes
Now that summer is in full swing, it’s a great time to get fresh vegetables. From now until autumn, gardens, farms and farmer’s markets will overflow with great fresh produce. If you haven’t tried using fresh local produce, then you’re missing out on a myriad of flavor. Using top-notch ingredients adds infinite flavor to any […]
Kid-Friendly Fun Recipes
Top 5 Favorite Bacon Recipes
For some reason, I’ve had bacon on the brain all day today. I’m not exactly sure why, but it might have something to do with me recently finding out about Bakon, a bacon-flavored vodka made by a Seattle distillery. I think Bakon is further proof of bacon’s versatility. So in honor of bacon, we’ve compiled […]
Ensalada Mixta-Spanish Mixed Green Salad
Ensalada Mixta, or mixed green salad, is a common and colorful dish you will find on Spanish lunch and dinner tables. Most often served as the first of two courses eaten during La comida, or lunch (served from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.), this salad is healthy, delicious and easy to prepare. The best part […]
Tasty Chicken Tortilla Soup
If you’re like me, it’s hard for you to get your daily recommended amount of calcium (1,000-1,3000mg for women) and vitamin D, while still trying to fit in all of the other vitamins and minerals suggested by nutritionists. This quick and easy recipe for a zesty Mexican-inspired chicken tortilla soup with cheese will help you […]
Summer Grilling Ideas
Summer is just about here, which means it’s time to fire up the grill that has been gathering dust all winter. There is just something about grilling outside in the summer that not only makes the food taste better, but brings people together. And while grilling burgers and dogs is an infallible standby, so many […]
