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Baked Buffalo Chicken on a Stick

This Buffalo Chicken on a stick recipe is breaded with Hellman's mayonnaise, just as I did with my Popcorn Shrimp. Both are fun recipes the family will love. Baked Buffalo Chicken on a Stick is an easy recipe that is very budget conscious. I have been purchasing organic chicken for the most part lately, and this still cost less, than ordering take-out chicken fingers and fries for my daughter and I. Choosing Hellmann's Light or their reduced fat Olive Oil mayonnaise, and teaming it with Continue Reading

Grilled Balsamic Asparagus

This Grilled Asparagus with Balsamic vinegar recipe is one we enjoy year-round, though, of course we eat a lot more of it in the spring when asparagus is in peak season. Grilled Balsamic Asparagus: A Family Favorite To say Grilled Asparagus is popular at my house, would be a gross understatement. I love the stuff. When my husband was with us, it was one of the few vegetables he was interested in eating (and even requested). My young daughter noshes down on grilled asparagus balsamic style Continue Reading

Sweet Lemon Chive Compound Butter

Sweet Lemon Chive Compound Butter is a simple way to step your Easter meal up to the next level. It only takes a few minutes to make the compound butter, and the chives teamed with lemon and honey just seem "springy"... bright, sweet and featuring one of the first spring herbs to pop through the earth. How to Make Sweet Lemon Chive Compound Butter Sweet Lemon Chive Butter A simple compound butter with honey, fresh chives and lemon zest. 1/4 Continue Reading

Whole Wheat Pearl Couscous with Red Pepper, Sweet Onion and Spinach

This Red Pepper, Onion and Spinach Couscous is made with whole wheat pearl couscous. It is a hardy vegetarian couscous and great for a side dish or meatless main course. French vs Israeli Couscous Not all couscous is created equal. I usually cook the French style, which is the very tiny grains. Pearl (also known as Israeli) couscous, is larger, about the size of a BB when cooked. Also keep in mind that most couscous is not whole grain, if it is, it will be clearly marked as whole Continue Reading

Quinoa Stuffed Peppers with Tomato Sauce and Mozzarella

These pizza style vegetarian quinoa stuffed peppers are a fusion of two different cuisines. The quinoa is an earthy South American food staple, and pizza is a culinary giant in Italy and America. These quinoa stuffed bell peppers are easy-to-prepare and make a gluten-free vegetarian meal. A satisfying dinner alone or as part of a larger meal. These "pizza style" Tomato-Basil Quinoa Stuffed Peppers with Mozzarella, are an answer to getting your family to eat a healthy, low fat, high fiber, Continue Reading

Leprechaun Balls: A St. Patrick's Day Dessert for Grown-Ups

This St. Patrick's Day dessert is only for the grown-ups. Leprechaun Balls have both Irish whiskey and Bailey's in them. Four or five of these will roughly equal a shot, so overindulgence could certainly make you loopy. Too many of these alcoholic little green dessert treats, and you might end out kissing more than a Blarney Stone, this Saint Patrick's Day...lol. Make Chocolate Coating a Breeze Chocolate Melting Pot- Electric Chocolate Fondue Fountain Pot with over 30 Free Accessories and Continue Reading