Recipes

Hodgson Mill Greek Pasta Salad

August 8, 2013 By Beth 109 Comments

Thanks to Hodgson Mill for making this Greek pasta salad post possible. I was provided with product samples and am using this post as a contest entry. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I love pasta salad! It is such a great foil for so many flavors. I grew up in the … [Read more...]

International Delight’s Pin 2 Win Sweeps

July 24, 2013 By Brian

Beth has long said that I think a little off-kilter. My brain just operates in a way that is foreign to most people. The is particularly true when it comes to food. When most people look at coffee creamer, they see a coffee flavoring. I see ice cream floats and pepper … [Read more...]

Tomato Salad: A Fresh Taste of Summer

July 8, 2013 By Brian 2 Comments

When we are doing our backyard summer barbecues, we usually think of the meat item first. However, whether trying to eat healthier or just living a meatless lifestyle, more people are skipping the meat altogether. It can be hard to put out a side dish that can not only stand on … [Read more...]

My Platinum Bite with Cascade Platinum

June 15, 2013 By Beth 3 Comments

I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Cascade Platinum. I received a product sample to facilitate my review and a promotional item as a thank you for participating. Did you know? Gail Simmons has partnered with Cascade to discuss why … [Read more...]

Hellmann’s Grilled Chicken Parm Pizza

June 3, 2013 By Brian 9 Comments

Yummly recently issued me a challenge in exchange for a place at the World's Longest Picnic Table. Now, I am never one to back down from a challenge, but this one was particularly difficult. "Brian," they said, "Mario Batali has made over a classic Hellmann's Mayonnaise recipe. … [Read more...]

Strip Steak with Hazelnut Cream Sauce #whatsyourid

May 23, 2013 By Brian

I cook...a lot! For quite some time, I have been able to make just about anything that I feel like making. As such, it has long been pretty hard for me to say what my favorite foods or flavors are. I actually wrote a paper about that very subject when I was in college! Maybe … [Read more...]

Sweet Corn Black Bean Salsa Featuring Sunshine Sweet Corn

May 6, 2013 By Beth 1 Comment

Is there anything better than fresh, local sweet summer corn right off of the stalk? What can beat a freshly shucked ear of corn cooked for about 3 minutes and topped with a pat of butter? How about a little dusting of cayenne to spice things up a bit? Maybe instead of boiling … [Read more...]

Walmart Steak Grill-Off! #steakover

April 25, 2013 By Brian

We hosted an exciting family mini grill-off while trying the new Walmart USDA Choice Premium Beef steaks earlier this week. In my family, steaks are marinated. Mom often uses a store bought marinated and dad is the grill master. Here at our house, Brian is all about the … [Read more...]

Meatless Monday: Vegetarian Charquican

April 22, 2013 By Brian 4 Comments

On my recent trip to Chile, I was on the lookout for traditional dishes that I could bring back home to share with my family and with yours. One dish that really stood out as something that my family would love to eat was a simple peasant dish called charquican. Charquican is, … [Read more...]

Hidden Valley: Sandwich Spreads & Dips

April 17, 2013 By Brian 2 Comments

I was excited to make a quick dinner for the family using the new Hidden Valley Sandwich Spreads and Dips recently! Hidden Valley Sandwich Spreads & Dips are available in four delicious flavors and with one-third the calories of mayonnaise and only 2 grams of fat per … [Read more...]

Shopping Therapy or Baking Therapy

February 21, 2013 By Beth 334 Comments

These are two types of therapy I love. I will be the first to admit the shopping therapy rarely happens though ... you know this whole life on a budget thing plus a job and family that keeps me busy. Baking Therapy on the other hand, I seem to find time for that. Some times it is … [Read more...]

Tiramisu Lightened up for Valentine’s Day

February 14, 2013 By Brian 17 Comments

Happy Valentine's Day!! Can I just tell you that it has been a very long Beth Week. Our 10th wedding anniversary was on Sunday, Beth turned 24 again on Tuesday, and today is Valentine's Day. After a week of planning surprises and special stuff for my sweetie, I am just a … [Read more...]

Great Value Valentine’s Day Sweet Treats Part 2

February 12, 2013 By Brian Leave a Comment

Last week, in Great Value Valentine's Sweet Treats, I shared a couple of easy recipes to use for Valentine's Day. You got to see just how easy it is to make Berry Tartlets, Tickled Pink Heart Cinnamon Rolls, and Frosted Chocolate Chip Heart Cookies using dough products found in … [Read more...]

Great Value Valentine’s Day Sweet Treats

February 6, 2013 By Brian 14 Comments

Do you remember our Great Value Thanksgiving goodies and Great Value Christmas goodies? Well, we are back with some great Valentine's creations using Great Value cookie and pastry dough. I am helping Sophie's preschool class for Valentine's Day this year, so I wanted to try out … [Read more...]

Shredded Turkey Chili with Del Monte Petite Cut Diced Tomatoes

January 24, 2013 By Brian 213 Comments

Del Monte has announced they have two new varieties of diced tomatoes! They are Del Monte Petite Cut Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies and Del Monte Petite Cut Diced Tomatoes with Chipotle Chilies. This recipe uses the Del Monte® Petite Cut® Diced Tomatoes with Chipotle … [Read more...]