Have you ever been disappointed grilling your own steak? I have. After devouring steaks other houses (not restaurants) I learned there is a secret to grilling great steaks at home.After finishing a delicious steak dinner at my in-law's house, I decided to ask my father-in-law to share his secret. The steaks we had tonight tasted as good as any dinner I have had at a steak restaurant and I ...
20 Summer Snacks Your Kids Will Love
Summertime means the kids are home all day. If your kids are like mine during the summer they are always hungry. I've compiled a list of 20 summer snacks your kids will love.It seems that with the warm weather, playing outside, and swimming activities, my kids are always asking for snacks. These summer snacks are kid tested and mom approved.Since my children will literally eat ...
How to Keep Food Cool at BBQ’s
One reason I dislike pot luck dinners and BBQ's is because the cold food sits out in the hot sun. Who knows what sort of bacteria starts to grow in 100 degree summer heat. This simple tip will help you keep your food cool at BBQ's and lesson the risk of people getting food poisoning at your party.My sister's relatives use this simple technique for keeping food cool at a BBQ for hours. Use a ...
Bread Machine Soft Pretzels
My kids love pretzels. Not the hard kind you purchase in a bag at the store, but soft pretzels that Auntie Anne's sells.Since I don't like paying a premium for mall food, I decided to see if I could recreate soft pretzels at home. I also wanted to try the bread machine, since it makes everything so easy!These soft pretzels rise like crazy, so make the dough thinner than you think it should ...
Whole Chicken in a Crock Pot
I am convinced that buying a whole chicken is one of the best values for your grocery budget. I regularly see whole chickens on sale at various grocery stores for under a dollar a pound. Take the work out of dinner prep by cooking your whole chicken in a crock pot.The problem with whole chickens is that no one wants to touch them, or mess with them until they are cooked. I was like that ...
50 Christmas Dessert Recipes
With Christmas just around the corner, it is time to start baking! We've compiled over 50 Christmas dessert recipes that are easy to make and you probably have all the ingredients in your kitchen already.Some of my best childhood memories involve my dad and I baking pies and treats during the Christmas season. My father didn't spend a lot of time in the kitchen, so I always looked forward to ...
