These Rice Krispie Treat footballs are really easy if you need to make a family-friendly dessert for a Super Bowl party. I was rushed to get these done so they aren't as nice as I would have liked them to be and I've never used...
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I had some friends over recently to drink wine. I figured that I'd serve tapas because they are easy, casual, can be made in advance, and people can nibble on them over time. I knew we'd have plenty of gourmet cheeses and meats...
I didn't really like brussel sprouts until I was in my 30s. My mom made them for La Jolla Girl and, to our complete surprise, she loved them. We had to up our brussel sprout intake. When the November issue of Whole Living Magaz...
Milk still does a body good, that's for sure. And now, the California Milk Advisory Board is supporting Southern California schools with up to $2 million in cash books and other prizes. Kids will enjoy participating in the dri...
This gazpacho knocked my socks off. It’s delicious and can be made in a blender within minutes. I learned how to make it at a Temecula Creek Inn Wine Maker Dinner. If you haven’t been to one of these yet, you should attend. The...
We had a delicious kale caesar salad in New York City. I saw my husband and daughter eat it with gusto, so I've been trying to replicate it at home. This is as close as I've come so far. Because I don't like the idea of making...
Have you ever wondered how Smashburger makes their burgers? They have been kind enough to share a burger recipe that you can replicate at home, just in time for July 4th festivities. The recipe even includes how to properly "sm...
We did not intend to turn these into fruit, but that is what happened. These no bake cookies are really easy to make. The dough behaves like playdough, which allows kids use their imaginations. If this is your first attempt at...
Contrary to popular belief, soda bread was not invented by the Irish. In the 18th century, the American Indians were the first recorded as using soda ash to leaven bread. Baking soda bread became popular in Ireland, because it...
This kids recipe is slightly more advanced than the No Bake Peanut Butter Granola Cookies, but it’s worth it. It’s because these can be messy, if you really let the kids go for it during prep. You’ll see what ...
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