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Ways to Liven Up Leftovers

The calendar (and the thermometer) still says it’s summer, but for many families the new school year has already started. This means that family time is more precious than ever and with a house full of kids waiting to be shuttled to school and extra-curricular activities, plus your desire to make the most of the nice weather, who wants to spend any more time in the kitchen than absolutely necessary? I try to minimize the juggling act by making double duty recipes. Meaning I cook more of a certain ingredient (or ingredients) to use two nights in a row. For … Continue reading →

Easy Italian Dinner

The holidays are over, the kids are back in school and you’re back to performing magic in the kitchen with what’s left in the pantry. Such is the life of a creative home cook. To make mealtime easier during this first full week of 2009, consider the following simple yet tasty Italian favorites. Both can be prepared in less than an hour and the best part–you don’t have to break the bank purchasing the ingredients. EASY STUFFED MEATBALLS Ingredients: 2 pounds ground beef 1 1/2 cups bread crumbs 2 beaten eggs 1/2 cup milk 1 tablespoon garlic salt 1 teaspoon … Continue reading →

Easy After Christmas Recipes

Christmas is over, but your houseguests haven’t left yet. When leftovers just won’t do, consider feeding the troops these super simple dishes. The recipes are ideal for large groups and hold up well in situations where not everyone can make it to the table at the same time. But, the best part is that you won’t have to spend hours in the kitchen making this feast while the rest of the family is gathered around the TV. HEARTY BEEF DIP Ingredients: 2 pounds lean ground beef 1 cup chopped onion 2 cloves garlic (crushed and minced) 1 can (4 ounces) … Continue reading →