There’s a lot to remember when sending your student off to school each morning, from backpacks and school supplies to last night’s homework. Don’t forget one of the key ingredients to a successful day: lunch. These Cheeseburger Turnovers provide the energy little learners need to power through their afternoon lessons. One winning idea to make… [Read More]
Recipes Archives
A Perfect Pasta for School Nights – Lentil Bolognese with Veggie-Based Penne Recipe
September 1, 2022
Weeknight meals are all about putting tasty dishes on the table in a short amount of time so you can share precious moments together despite busy schedules. In a matter of minutes, you can prepare this Lentil Bolognese with Veggie-Based Penne for a quick yet flavorful recipe that can be enjoyed by little ones and… [Read More]
A Heaping Serving of Homework Motivation – S’mores Skillet Recipe
September 1, 2022
Heading back to school doesn’t have to mean forgetting the fun of warm weather treats. Once the homework is done and you’ve enjoyed dinner with loved ones, turn your attention to a dessert that tastes like it was prepared by a professional baker. This S’mores Skillet starts with a sweet brownie base made with Domino… [Read More]
Bufallo Soldier’s 5 Ingredient Brown Rice
January 6, 2022
Super easy and flavorful is the best way to describe this brown rice, corn, black bean, and salsa wonder dish; that can be on the table in just 25 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, casual Saturdays, or Football treats any day. Whether stand alone or a side dish, Southwestern 5 Ingredient Brown Rice will repay… [Read More]
Vodka Watermelon Cocktails
July 1, 2021
Food Fireworks for the 4th Prep time: 5 mins. Total time: 5 mins. Yield: 1 drink Ingredients 2 ounces (1/4 cup) chilled watermelon juice 1 1/2 – 2 ounces (1/4 cup) vodka use more or less depending on how strong you like your cocktail 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) fresh lime juice about 1/2 lime 1… [Read More]
Easy Fresh Strawberry Pie
July 1, 2021
Food Fireworks for the 4th Prep: 20 min. + cooling Bake: 15 min. + chilling Total Time: 35 min. + setting Yield: 8 servings Ingredients 1 sheet refrigerated pie crust 3/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 cup water 1 package (3 ounces) strawberry gelatin 4 cups sliced fresh strawberries Whipped cream, optional Directions 1…. [Read More]
Barbecue Beef and Rib Rub Recipe
July 1, 2021
Food Fireworks for the 4th Prep: 10 mins. Cook: 0 mins. Total: 10 mins. Servings: 10 servings Yield: 1 cup Ingredients 1/4 cup paprika 1/4 cup mild or medium chili powder 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup ground black pepper 1 tablespoon cayenne 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon salt Directions 1. Gather the ingredients…. [Read More]
Favorite family recipes (Week 3)
November 19, 2020
My daughter is celebrating 4 years of being a plant-based Veganista. She is committed to her dietary choice and has evolved into a spectacular cook! All of her dishes are so tasty as she ingeniously uses herbs and spices to add a unique flavor to every dish she makes. In fact, whenever she is home,… [Read More]
Healthy eating for the holidays
November 19, 2020
By Sandra Millon Underwood FAAN, Professor, UW Milwaukee School of Nursing With the coronavirus top-of-mind for many of us, the holidays will look a little different for some of us this year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending smaller gatherings and less travel as a precaution in spreading or contracting COVID-19…. [Read More]
Favorite family recipes (Week 2)
November 12, 2020
When I asked my family to share their favorite recipe for sharing with my readers, one-by-one they each shared the enthralling details of their favorite dishes. This week, I am sharing my Sista’s mouth-watering cheese bars and I threw in one of my flavorful lentil soups that I default to during Wisconsin’s frigid winters. Shawn’s… [Read More]
