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Easy Super Bowl Party Recipe: Low-Fat ‘Pigs in a Blanket’

Easy Super Bowl Party Recipe: Low-Fat ‘Pigs in a Blanket’

0 / January 9, 2011 11:08 am

Who invented “Pigs in a blanket?” This phrase appears to have no definite origin, as it means different things to many people depending on their culture. Some believe it began with Betty Crocker’s 1957 classic, Cooking for Kids. Others believe [...]

Maple Glazed Butternut Squash

Maple Glazed Butternut Squash

0 / November 4, 2010 4:32 am

Butternut squash is an oblong shaped fruit that has yellowish cream colored skin on the outside and a deep orange tissue on the inside. This winter squash makes a great side dish to any entrée, as it has a nutty, [...]

Bring On the Brats: Tailgating Recipe Ideas

Bring On the Brats: Tailgating Recipe Ideas

0 / September 15, 2010 2:11 am

During this time of the year, many of us enjoy tailgating festivities. Here are some recipe ideas for presenting grilled brats and a few finger foods for your next party. Ingredients: 1 package of brats 1 package of hot dog [...]

Back to School Breakfast Sandwich: Quick, Easy & Delicious

Back to School Breakfast Sandwich: Quick, Easy & Delicious

0 / August 21, 2010 6:26 am

Since the kids are heading back to school, they could benefit from a nourishing meal to hold them over until lunch, and one that will boost their brain power. Here’s a quick sandwich that is easy to make and very [...]

Back-to-School Breakfast Sandwich: Quick, Easy & Delicious

Back-to-School Breakfast Sandwich: Quick, Easy & Delicious

0 / August 9, 2010 3:03 am

Since the kids are heading back to school, they could benefit from a nourishing meal to hold them over until lunch and, one that will boost their brain power. Here’s a quick sandwich that is easy to make and very [...]

Pesto Chicken Salad: A Recipe to Help Get You in the Mood for Summer!

0 / April 12, 2010 12:14 pm

Most of us are excited as summer is almost here. My family enjoys “Pesto Chicken Salad” even in the midst of the winter season probably because it reminds us of summertime with warm days of sunshine and the sound of [...]

Holiday Recipe: Soft Ginger-Molasses Cookies

Holiday Recipe: Soft Ginger-Molasses Cookies

8 / December 4, 2009 12:04 pm

These cookies are so soft and scrumptious. They taste great whether or not they are coated with sugar. This is one of my family’s favorite recipes. Hope you enjoy them. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup butter 1 cup sugar ½ cup molasses [...]

Thanksgiving Recipe: Tantalizing Turkey Soup with Dressing

Thanksgiving Recipe: Tantalizing Turkey Soup with Dressing

2 / November 9, 2009 2:00 pm

When I was growing up, my mom would always make the best soup the day after we had a turkey dinner, such as Thanksgiving. Her Turkey Soup was sensational. Everyone loved it. This family tradition ultimately evolved to where my [...]

Fun Fall Recipe:  Apple Salad Delight

Fun Fall Recipe: Apple Salad Delight

0 / September 2, 2009 9:23 pm

In the fall when apples are coming into season, we usually think of eating apple pies, crisps or cobblers.  But I have an apple recipe that is very quick and easy, and you don’t have to put it in the [...]

Healthy, Tasty Recipe:  Baked Beer Batter Coconut Chicken Tenderloins

Healthy, Tasty Recipe: Baked Beer Batter Coconut Chicken Tenderloins

1 / July 29, 2009 8:58 pm

I have always wondered why restaurants only offer beer batter coconut breading for fish and not chicken. Also, the fish is always deep fried, never baked.  So I decided to try making a meal at home the way I preferred, [...]

Quick & Easy Baked Tomato & Cheese Casserole

Quick & Easy Baked Tomato & Cheese Casserole

0 / July 7, 2009 10:38 am

During this time of year, when we have oodles of tomatoes multiplying in our gardens, many of us are looking for different ways to use them in our kitchens. Here is a very quick and easy recipe that will knock [...]

Summer Recipe: Beer-in-the-Rear Barbequed Chicken

Summer Recipe: Beer-in-the-Rear Barbequed Chicken

0 / May 29, 2009 1:09 pm

You may have heard about this special way to prepare chicken by other names such as Beer-Can Chicken or Beer-in-the-Butt Chicken. Beer-in-the-Rear Barbequed Chicken just so happens to be the name I have coined for this fun recipe that can [...]

Dad Will Be Delighted with Father’s Day Strawberry Delight

Dad Will Be Delighted with Father’s Day Strawberry Delight

0 / May 13, 2009 9:17 pm

Father’s Day is quickly approaching. Whether you take dad out to his favorite restaurant or you decide to grill out in your own backyard, this frozen dessert is a refreshingly cool sensation on a hot summer day. Here is a [...]

Recipes: Race Day Fuel for Geist Half Marathon Runners

Recipes: Race Day Fuel for Geist Half Marathon Runners

0 / April 8, 2009 12:09 pm

Many Geist residents are busy training for the upcoming St.Vincent Geist Half Marathon (13.10 miles) on May 16th. Most serious runners already know the importance of consuming carbohydrates, which are stored in the muscles and liver. This source of energy [...]

‘Green’ Eggs and Ham

‘Green’ Eggs and Ham

0 / March 6, 2009 6:59 am

I think Dr. Seuss may have been far ahead of his time back in 1960 when he released his book, “Green Eggs and Ham.” Eighteen years ago, I began reading Dr. Seuss to my eldest son, followed by my other [...]

Mi Amore: Better Bite for Your Money

Mi Amore: Better Bite for Your Money

0 / February 11, 2009 2:47 pm

By Amy von Eiff Dining Divas – The Dining Divas braved the wind and cold to find a new deli on the northeast side of town. Mi Amore is located at 8922 E. 96th Street and has been in business [...]

HEALTHY RECIPE for ’09: ROBUST BEAN SOUP, High in Protein and Fiber, Low in Fat, and Completely Fulfilling

HEALTHY RECIPE for ’09: ROBUST BEAN SOUP, High in Protein and Fiber, Low in Fat, and Completely Fulfilling

0 / January 29, 2009 10:02 am

For the last couple months, most of us have been guilty of cheating on our daily diets by ingesting way too many tempting, rich and fattening foods, drinks and treats. Now it’s time to refocus and get back into shape as we [...]

Favorite Family Christmas Cookie Recipe: Tiny Pecan Tarts

Favorite Family Christmas Cookie Recipe: Tiny Pecan Tarts

0 / December 8, 2008 8:26 pm

As far back as I can remember, our Christmas season would not have been complete without gathering in the kitchen to help mom make these tasty Tiny Pecan Tarts. Now as a mother in my own kitchen, each holiday season [...]

Holiday Recipe:  Turkey a`la King

Holiday Recipe: Turkey a`la King

5 / November 13, 2008 10:15 am

Do you look for creative ways to cook your leftover holiday turkey? This recipe is my rendition after merging many recipes together over the years and is my family’s favorite for making our surplus of turkey taste so delightfully exquisite. [...]