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Making Dinner with Your Kids

I’m no gourmet cook; I willingly admit that fact. However, I do enjoy cooking and experimenting in the kitchen and I couldn’t be more delighted that my preschooler shares the same enthusiasm for the culinary arts. There’s nothing like seeing the fierce determination in her eyes as she tries to pour exactly the right amount of sugar into a measuring cup or the progress she has made wielding her butter knife (cucumbers and cantaloupe don’t stand a chance against my daughter). If you have children I strongly encourage you to invite them into the kitchen while you prep meals. Even … Continue reading →

Sizzling Steak Tacos with Mango Salsa

How often do you prepare steak for a weekday dinner? In a previous blog I revealed that making steak in the middle of the week is not a common occurrence in my home. But, during the summer months it’s not uncommon for some home cooks to throw a few steaks on the grill mid-week. If you are one of these lucky folks then you might consider making the following recipe. These Sizzling Steak Tacos are hot and spicy thanks to some ground cumin and garlic. The simple ingredients give the steak a welcome kick. Meanwhile, the fresh mango salsa has … Continue reading →

Tacos Sans Ground Meat

How often do you make tacos for a meal? For some reason that is one meal idea that I forget about, and there’s no reason to forget about how painless and quick tacos are to get on the table. Really. So why can’t I remember to make them more often? The other night I made tacos for our evening meal. Because I used canned kidney beans instead of ground meat or refried beans, my meal became less of a hassle (no cooking!), was much less expensive, and much easier on my figure. Sure I still had to chop fresh veggies … Continue reading →