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January 21, 2012 By Mom Spark 8 Comments

Guest post by: from Making Food Eating Food, *photos ©chanelle richardson* So, that box of bright orange powdered-cheese-type-pasta-stuff works in a pinch…but it kinda freaks me out. I mean, is anything found in nature that is actually that colour? Anyway, I came up with a recipe for macaroni and cheese that is just as fast, even more delicious, and (to me) more gratifying. Quick Homemade Mac & Cheese makes enough to feed mom and two hungry smallish kiddos. adjust accordingly.

June 18, 2011 By Ali 3 Comments

Raise your hand if you have heard of Hawaiian Haystacks. Anybody? Well, I bet a few of you have. It is more of a retro dinner and I need you to have an open mind going in to this, the recipe is a little quirky.

January 18, 2011 By Ali 12 Comments

Is it safe to say the weather is finally starting to turn for most of us? If it is where you live, you may be reaching for warm, comforting foods to offset the chill felt outdoors. Roasting the vegetables in the oven will warm your kitchen and as a bonus, fill your house with wonderful scents. Serve with your favorite roll and a spread of butter. Butternut and Acorn Squash Soup Makes several servings 1 butternut squash, halved and seeded 1 acorn squash, halved…

January 7, 2010 By Ali 6 Comments

I can assure you, I am no cook. I mean, I do know how – like the basics – but I have no ideas and no motivation. Last week at a “mom’s-night-in” wine and dessert party at my friend Cassie’s house, some of the girls were giving me some much needed new (and much improved) ideas for dinner. Here is the most successful of them all: Tri-tip Wraps (yay!) Ingredients~ Tri tip steak (you could use any kind of red meat) package of Lavash bread…

November 12, 2009 By Ali 10 Comments

Craving a taste of summer to brighten up boring winter dinners? I have got the perfect recipe for you! I have the secret for fast, delicious, homemade pizza. Forget making the dough from scratch. I’ve tried many times, and it was just never as good. Hop on over to a local pizza joint and buy pre-made pizza dough. I get mine from Papa Murphy’s. It comes ready to bake, all rolled out, and on its own baking sheet for $3 (for a large). Barbecued Chicken…

November 6, 2009 By Ali 9 Comments

Looking for a new twist on classic kids cuisine? Try out these kid approved Corndog Muffins. Utilizing cornbread mix makes them perfect for a mom on the go! You can serve these with a little yellow mustard or ketchup if you’d prefer. Enjoy! Corndog Muffins Makes 18 muffins 2 (8.5 ounce) packages cornbread mix 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups milk 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese 9 hot dogs, cut into chunks 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).…

October 25, 2009 By Ali 9 Comments

Here is a super yummy recipe adapted from one that my friend Kira gave to me, she calls it Tortilla Flats. Keep this one in mind when you are bringing a meal to a friend in need (new baby? new house? feeling under the weather?)