Tip of the Day—August 2nd, 2010
I just tried to type “July 2nd”…this summer has flown by! The Tip for today will truly be that..one tip, short, concise, and to the point. With my writing style, most of you won’t believe that until you see it! Here I go…
When preparing food, I think most of us want to minimize the cleanup. [...]
Helpful Tip of the Day
Greetings from my new kitchen to yours. Yes, we moved into a new home last week and are loving the new surroundings…even if all of the work isn’t all that much fun. We can’t wait to film a new video in our lovely new kitchen. But, until we get all of our things [...]
Sassy ‘sketti Sauce
May 30, 2010 | by Jacinda | Main Dish, Recipes, Vegetarian
I believe I am addicted to cookbooks…on average I check out about 4 every time we go to the library—and I have about 50 cookbooks hangin’ out in my kitchen. This love of books will serve you well when you are savoring this delectable sauce. I have been challenged making sauce from scratch…it was either [...]
Spinach stuffed shells
May 28, 2010 | by Jacinda | Main Dish, Vegetarian
Before you write off this recipe due to the spinach…consider the fact that all 4 of my children scarf this down (after I explain what “the green stuff” is). They are a cinch to make, delicious, and look pretty. Serve with some bread and a salad—and the menu for tonight is done!
Yields: 6 [...]
Basic Muffin Mix
You know the commercials where the family is waking up to fresh coffee and the mom is in the kitchen “whipping up something delish”? Well, that can be YOUR kitchen. This versatile, moist muffin mix is fantastic and will serve you well with the many variations. And, they are lower in fat than [...]
Hi ho, hi ho…to the Farmer’s Market we go
Summer is upon us and I couldn’t be happier! Today I finally put my garden seedlings in real soil and can’t wait to see those first veggies pop out! I am such a nut about growing things that I often take pictures of everything I pick and make Chris join me in the kitchen for [...]
How does your garden grow?
“Mary, Mary quite contrary…how does your garden grow?”
I must say this phrase has 2 completely different meanings to me. As a child, it was a sweet nursery rhyme that I knew. As an adult, it runs through my head as I type about planting some seeds to grow veggies for my family. Interesting what time [...]
Vegetarian breakfast casserole
At a breakfast or brunch (especially potlucks), vegetarians are often challenged to find a non-meat entree that they can eat. Here is a delicious dish that meat-eaters and veggies alike will love! I served this at our MOMS brunch potluck and the ladies were surprised to find out it was vegetarian. Enjoy!
3 c. [...]
Healthier Zucchini Bread
Many zucchini breads are high in fat due to the amount of oil in the recipe. I’ve substituted applesauce for half of the oil and it works beautifully. Also, the addition of an entire tablespoon of cinnamon is fantastic…something I’ve not seen in traditional zucchini bread. This bread is so delicious that my kids beg [...]
Breakfast Cups
April 28, 2010 | by Jacinda | Breakfast, Main Dish, Meat Entree, Vegetarian
These are like mini-omelets in a pan and are very simple to put together. You can finish getting yourself and/or the kids ready for the morning while they are baking in the oven. And, everyone can choose what they want in their mini-omelet since you aren’t standing at the stove making individual orders. Enjoy!
Serves: 4-6
2 egg [...]
