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4 Frugal and Free Easter Goodies for the Kids

Celebrate Easter and thrill your little ones all while still staying frugal. Like so many frugal practices, it not about doing without but in how you go about getting what you need. Even the Easter Bunny is tightening its belt these days, it seems. Here is some advice that will keep the Easter bunny on track no matter how many little ones he has to deliver to. Baskets If you don’t already have the baskets you need around your home, just get creative. An inexpensive sand bucket usually costs less than an Easter Basket and is a bonus toy that … Continue reading →

Five Easy Easter Ham Glazes

A glazed ham is the traditional main dish for many families on Easter. How will you prepare yours? There are many different options for glazed ham, from the simple to the exotic. How do you glaze a ham? Glazing a ham is just the technique of combining ingredient and then brushing the mixture on to your ham. Most ham glaze recipes contain at least one sweet ingredient, such as sugar or honey. You can either glaze your ham throughout the cooking process or just during the last 20-30 minutes using high heat. I prefer to glaze the ham throughout on … Continue reading →

When the Food on the Box Doesn’t Look Like the Food in the Box

Those glossy photos of food on their boxes can sometimes mean the difference between purchasing the product and leaving it behind on the shelf. Confronted with an image of a fluffy cream-filled cake or a soup that is steam and filled with chunky vegetables, we instinctively want to enjoy it. That usually means purchasing the product, taking it home and maybe heating it or cooking it first. Unfortunately, somewhere between taking it out of the box and actually eating it, we may be left with a nasty surprise. The actual food looks not much like the picture we were given … Continue reading →

Burger Basics

What are the basics of a good burger? It needs to be juicy, a little charred but not too much and cooked to perfection. Here are some tips that you can use this summer to grill yourself the best burgers that you have ever had. The Perfect Size While we all picture big burgers, the best ones start out thin. This is because thin burgers will cook more evenly than thicker ones. Three-quarters- to one-inch thick are perfect. This way you won’t wind up with burgers that are charred on the outside but undercooked in the middle. Better Browning If … Continue reading →

Fun Summer Food: Sliders Recipes

I love sliders in the summer because they can feed a crowd and keep everyone happy. These small burgers can be enhanced with all sorts of toppings, from the traditional to the exotic. Consider creating a slider bar for your next party. You supply the sliders, the buns and the toppings, and let your guests pick and choose their combinations. Alternatively, have a few of the best selections already assembled and available. Some ideas for your slider bar might include: fried onions, cheddar, american, provolone and goat cheese, condiments, pickles, sun dried tomatoes, homemade sauces and more. Here are some … Continue reading →

Taco Hero Recipe

Have you ever wondered what to do with leftover taco meat? There are two things that my family is loving right now: the ground turkey that we have been getting at a local farmer’s market, and using that ground turkey for homemade tacos. Earlier in the week, my husband cooked up about three pounds of the stuff using taco seasoning, and we naturally had our tacos that night. My eldest son, who is ten and so skinny that people wonder if he is being neglected at home, can put away eight tacos all by himself. So we usually don’t have … Continue reading →

Classic Lasagna with Turkey Sausage

This past Easter, my husband wanted lasagna, not ham. I suppose my Italian heritage must be rubbing off on him. My youngest son asked for some of the leftovers for breakfast. When a picky five year old does that, you know you have a winner. This lasagna is straightforward and easy to make, so even if you have never made one before, go ahead and try it. It is pretty much full-proof. Plus, it is made with turkey sausage, making it cheaper and a bit healthier. Ingredients: I box of lasagna noodles (1 pound box) A few tablespoons of olive … Continue reading →