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When the weather cools down, I crave warm, hearty meals. Chili is a meal that my entire family can agree on, so we have it quite often. This chili recipe requires very little preparation and is SO easy to make. The sweet cornbread is simple to prepare as well and compliments the chili nicely. This recipe is also perfect for having family and friends over to watch a football game. For large crowds, just simply double the recipe.
Cornbread Supreme. Oh Lordy. I think we’ve made this dish 4 or 5 times in the last few months. It is so good. Especially with Calico Beans. Mmm. I think I may have to make it again this week. I’m getting cravings. If you haven’t had a cornbread casserole before, basically it is a very moist, rich cornbread. Feel free to halve the recipe if you have a smaller family. Cornbread Supreme Makes one 9″ x 13″ pan 1 (16 oz.) can whole kernel corn,…
This is the ultimate “no-brainer” recipe. I mean, really, it’s too easy… Easy Peanut Butter Cookies 1 cup sugar 1 cup peanut butter 1 egg Pre-heat oven to 375. Mix together until it looks like cookie dough. Yes, it does hold together like regular dough! (people ask me this all the time) Now, roll into balls as you normally would with peanut butter cookies. Make them whatever size you’d like, but in the photo I was able to make a total of 15, which used…
Last week I had the honor of visiting the General Mills headquarters in Minneapolis, MN with 29 other influential bloggers. We were there specifically to meet with the Betty Crocker folks and learn more about Betty Crocker products. Monday night we had an amazing boat dinner cruise on Lake Minnetonka. It was a great opportunity to mix and mingle with the other bloggers attending (most of them whom I did not know) and the General Mills crew. The food was delicious, the drinks refreshing and…
I find something utterly delicious about the combination of chocolate and sour cream in desserts. Of course, I also adored chocolate truffles made with goat cheese, as crazy as that sounds, but this dessert is much more main stream. Enjoy a square chilled from the fridge, with a glass of milk to wash it down. Chocolate Cheesecake Squares Makes 9 squares Nonstick cooking spray 1 cup cookie crumbs 3 Tbsp. melted butter 1 bar (8 ounces) cream cheese (softened) 1 cup light sour cream 1/3…
Glazed Cheese Croissants are comforting and delicious, but don’t be put off that one ingredient is cottage cheese. It is actually worked into the dough rather than used as a filling. I added a bit of cinnamon on top. These have a unique flavor from the cottage cheese that I really enjoyed. They are best served fresh and warm. I had some issues rolling out the dough so I made it cinnamon roll style where you start with a square shape, roll it into a…
Is it just me or are less people cooking with fish? I’m not sure why that is, but it is a shame. If you are looking to add more fish to your diet, and why not, it is tasty and good for you, try this easy recipe for Roast Cod with Crisp Potatoes. I don’t visit the grocery store very often, so I tend to grab a bag of good quality frozen fish. You can thaw them if you plan in advance, but I just…
Amy Bellgardt is a wife and mom of two boys, as well as founder and lead blogger at Mom Spark. Amy also manages Mom Spark Media, a social media and marketing firm.
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