Contributing Writer: Jamie Sanders Yum, who doesn't love warm Apple Crumble served with a scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream? I've had this recipe tucked away in one of my recipe books for a while and finally had a chance to try it out. Wow, was my family happy to be the taste testers! The recipe is called "Apple Crumble", but I found the crumble part had a consistency more like a delicious oatmeal cookie. Possibly I needed less butter or maybe my butter was not cold enough? Didn't really matter … [Read more...]
Easy Taco Stromboli
Contributing Writer: Jamie Sanders I have a few recipes that are excellent for using up leftovers. This is a great one I came up with just for that purpose... This recipe is very flexible, you can pretty much use whatever you have leftover in your fridge. Beans (any kind, even re-fried), rice, onions, peppers, corn, chicken, beef or pork. Salsa, cream cheese, plain yogurt, shredded cheese. The list goes on... These are the ingredients I used in this Stromboli: Thin and crispy … [Read more...]
Two- Minute Cupcake
Contributing Writer: Jamie Sanders Yes, you read that title right! I made this "cupcake" in less than 2 minutes! It was so quick and easy. The best part is you can make just one serving whenever you get the urge for something sweet. (How many times have you made a special dessert or treat, and then have a "tiny" bite every time you step into the kitchen?) Here is what you need to make a Two-Minute Cupcake: 1/4 cup of boxed cake mix (any flavor you choose, I used yellow.) 1 1/2 tbsp of … [Read more...]
Healthy Breakfast Muffins
Contributing Writer: Jamie Sanders Some days we are in such a rush to get out the door, it's hard to have time for a healthy breakfast or snack. For times like these, I like to keep healthy options in the freezer. These Healthy Breakfast Muffins are made with oats, pumpkin and a touch of wheat germ for a healthy boost. I often double the batch and freeze some for later. They are so quick to put together and freeze very well. You will love them for a quick breakfast or snack as you run out … [Read more...]
Freezer Friendly Foods & Recipes
Contributing Writer: Jamie Sanders Getting Started With Freezer Cooking One of the easiest ways to make dinner preparation a breeze is to have frequently used ingredients pre-cooked and pre-chopped. I try to keep my freezer stocked with recipe basics so when it's time to start dinner, most of the ingredients are ready to go. This will shave 20 to 25 minutes of prep time off of my dinner making routine. Some of the easiest ingredients to start with are: 1. Beans. Beans are and easy … [Read more...]