Jun 14, 2010 Posted by Amanda

Healthy & Fresh Meal Planning for Small Families

My husband, daughter, and I recently moved into a small apartment. We moved out of a house where there was anywhere from 5-10 people eating out of the same kitchen. Now, we are adjusting to planning meals for just the 3 of us – with one of us only eating small toddler size meals. Of course, there are some benefits. Overall, we are buying less food and it takes less effort to prepare meals. However, there... read more

Apr 10, 2010 Posted by Amanda

How to Hard Boil Eggs in Four Easy Steps

Have you ever attempted to make hard boiled eggs only to have the middle uncooked or have them crack? Easter was last weekend so I was on a mission to find the recipe that would tell me how to make hard boiled eggs perfectly – cooked all the way through without cracking and easy to peel. I found it! Our Easter eggs were both delicious and beautiful! Yes, above is a picture of our easter eggs. Here are... read more

Oct 4, 2008 Posted by Amanda

How to: Make Salmon Wrapped in Bacon

Our dinner Friday Night was Salmon wrapped in Bacon with Pesto pasta on the side. It was delicious.This is how to make salmon wrapped in bacon. Ingredients: Two Pieces of Salmon 4 Pieces of Bacon Butter Parsley Basil 2 toothpicks or other similar device Directions Preheat oven on broil. Coat Salmon with a thin layer of butter and season with parsley and basil. Lay the Bacon over the Salmon like the... read more

Oct 2, 2008 Posted by Amanda

How to: Make Pollo Asada-itas!

Pollo Asada-itas are mini seasoned chicken tacos. I made these last night and they are easy and delicious. Ingredients: 1.5 lbs pre-seasoned Pollo Asada 1 package Leaf Lettuce 1 Avocado 1 jar Fresh Salsa 1 package small Corn Tortillas Directions Cook Polla Asada stove top on medium heat in a frying pan until done (about 20 minutes). You can also cook on the grill/BBQ. While the meat is cooking chop... read more

Sep 30, 2008 Posted by Amanda

How to: Make an Easy Cheesecake

I made this cheesecake over the weekend with a crushed oreo cookie crust. It was delicious. I say was because we have pretty much eaten the entire thing and it’s only Tuesday. For some reason nibbling all those bites with the refrigerator door open have added up. I blame it on the fact that eating an entire pie that way doesn’t feel as bad as serving up a whole piece! Easy Cherry Cheesecake... read more