Food & Recipes

Who doesn’t love making (and eating) pizza? On Friday, my son and I joined a group of other kids (and parents)–for a “Make-a-Pizza” meetup at Village Pizza, in Corrales, New Mexico. Of course, we have made pizzas at home, and the boys enjoyed it. But, there was something so much more spectacular about making pizzas in a “real” pizza parlor–with …

Disclosure: I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper amplification for Collective Bias and its advertiser. @CollectiveBias I was excited to hear about the new Food Assistant app from Kraft (as they teamed up with Blippar). It’s one of those apps that the kids love, but …

March Frozen Food Month is the perfect time of year for us to explore (and discover) with Easy Home Meals. At our house, snack-time is pretty simple–particularly with the creativity that abounds in the two little boys! The ingredients for snacks usually include some combo of: Eggo Tyson Heinz Dole Jimmy Dean And, this snack is no different… It was as easy as …

Banana bread. Ok, here is a nice treat–if you looking to have something yummy, but don’t want something that’s as fattening. I’m participating in the Chuck the Chunk: On the Road to Dad 2.0 Summit 2014 weight-loss challenge, so low-calorie treats are my reward for doing well, at the end of the week. Of course, like with most things, just because …

Here is something I think your children will like. I know the boys love this, and it is something they enjoy helping to make. You can even make these when you’re off camping.  Here is what you’ll need… Prep Time:   15 minutes Cooking Time:   20 minutes Ready in:  35 minutes Serves:   4 people Ingredients:  1 3/4   cups all-purpose flour 2 …

For me and my family, chicken and rice is a little played-out, so–to change things up–we make this every now and then. Here are the things you are going to need: Recipe makes 6 servings PREP  5 mins COOK  45 mins READY IN  50 mins 1 (10.75 ounce) can Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup (Regular or 98% Fat Free) 1 cup  Chunky Salsa or …

Ok, here is a great smoothie if you’re trying to lose weight. At least, it is helping me on my journey to slimness. It is simple, quick and easy-to-make. Here is what you need: The recipe makes 2 servings Calories 130 PREP  5 mins READY IN  5 mins 1 banana 6 strawberries 1 kiwi 1/2 cup vanilla frozen yogurt 3/4 cup pineapple and orange juice blend Place …

Another smoothie installment, this is another smoothie to help me in my weight-loss adventure. This, too, is quick and easy. Here is what you need: Recipe makes 4 servings Calories 100 PREP  5 mins READY IN 5 mins 1 cup pineapple juice 3 bananas, sliced 1 table spoon honey 2 cups ice In a blender, combine pineapple juice, bananas, honey and ice. Blend until smooth. Pour into glasses …

Here is something that my son and his brother really love to eat, it is quick, easy and tastes very good. Here is what you need. Serves 4 PREP 10 mins COOK 8 mins READY IN 18 mins Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1-1/4 lbs.) 1 package of bowtie  pasta ( any type of noodle you choose) 1 jar Alfredo sauce …

As I am going to be on a super strict diet, I hope the rest of you can enjoy this yummy treat….  Here is what you need…..       Recipe makes about  16 pieces PREP   5 mins COOK    25 mins READY IN   6 hrs 30 mins   1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup light cream 2 pounds white …