When the weather is cold and the days are busy, there is nothing more satisfying than a bowl of steaming soup. This thick and creamy broccoli cheddar soup will hit the spot! Before your days gets packed, prep this soup. Toss in frozen broccoli, a diced onion (or dehydrated onion if you’re really in a hurry), plus a shredded carrot. Dump in broth and seasonings. Done! Bonus: … [Read more...]
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Homemade Cream of Anything Soup Recipe
What is your favorite ingredient to cook with? I have three ingredients that I never run out of: pesto, olive oil, and cream of mushroom/chicken/celery/anything soup. When I first became a chef in my home’s kitchen, casseroles were my specialty. And 9 times out of 10, the base of my casserole was a creamy soup. As I progressed in my culinary skills (and years), I discovered … [Read more...]
Kielbasa, Kale and White Bean Soup
Two of our friends made the cross-country move from Oregon to Tennessee a couple of years ago. They lived with us for 2 months while they were house hunting. During that season we shared the kitchen, cooked meals together, and spent many joyful evenings around the dinner table. One of the best things about that time, aside from that obvious (that it was a blast to live with … [Read more...]
Healthy Holiday Recipe: Carrot Soup
This carrot soup recipe is a great choice if you are looking for a healthy holiday recipe that is both healthy and delicious. It is the perfect addition to your holiday meal that will have your company raving! Besides being healthy and tasting good, it is very easy to make and goes well as a side with many main dishes. Other carrot soup ideas --> Caramelized carrot … [Read more...]
Delicious Baked Potato Soup Recipe to Chase Away the Chill
Yum! This loaded baked potato soup really hits the spot on a cold winter’s night! Grab the recipe and give it a try! Make an extra batch to freeze for busy days! I love baked potato soup any time of the year, but it's especially perfect during the winter. I keep my house kind of chilly (to save money on my electric bill), so a nice hot bowl of soup goes a long way to … [Read more...]
15 Spiced Pumpkin Soup Recipes That Make You Feel All Warm Inside
Chase away the chill on a cold fall night with these 15 amazingly delicious spiced pumpkin soup recipes that will make you feel all warm inside! As the weather cools we start dreaming of warm comforting soups and of course one of our seasonal favorites-pumpkin. Combining the two is really an ingenious idea and makes for one of the best hearty fall meals. Most of … [Read more...]
Easy Healthy Pumpkin Soup Recipe Made with Almond Milk
Want a rich and creamy pumpkin soup recipe that really fills you up but is also gentle on your lactose-intolerant tummy? You'll love today's recipe! It's made with almond milk instead of dairy products. That also means that, aside from the honey, this recipe is perfect for vegans. If you are vegan, you can easily remove the honey or substitute it with some other plant-based … [Read more...]
Chase the Chill with a French Onion Soup Recipe
With the weather shifting towards the freezing marks, a hearty soup will warm you up. As you may have noticed, I am fond of soups and creams. I am always looking for new ones to try and taste. One of the latest soup recipes I tried is a French onion soup one. Why onion soup? Because I ended up having 10 lb of onions on my hand. I sent my husband for some errands. … [Read more...]
5 Of The Most Delicious Butternut Squash Soup Recipes
Mmmmm, you know what tastes delicious every night of the week? Butternut squash soup recipes! I did not grow up eating butternut squash as a kid, but have totally made up for it as an adult. My husband and I first truly discovered butternut squash while we were living in the south. Neither of us grew up in a house that ate it, but on a fall trip to the apple orchard while I was … [Read more...]
Campbell’s Soup Kits, Charity and Prizes Oh My!
It is getting to be my favourite time of year again, back to school, early morning swimming lessons, chilly football games, and apple picking with the family. It can also be a chaotic time of year as we all get back into the swing of things. I love to warm up with a good stew or soup, but I don’t always plan right, and forget to toss everything in the … [Read more...]
The Best Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
With the freezing weather we are experiencing this winter, I find myself preparing soups on a daily basis. One of my favorites is this chicken noodle soup recipe. It is very easy to prepare and filling. I usually make it the day following a chicken roast. I use the rest of the roast as a base for my soup. It makes a perfect chicken stock and adds so much flavor to the … [Read more...]
Ginger Squash Soup Recipe with Almonds
Nothing like a soup recipe to warm you up during those really cold winter nights. We had a FREEZING week in Montreal. It was so freezing and icy that I could swap out my car's wheels for skates. My daughter literally wanted to put her skates on and for reason. Check her school yard: an outside arena. Since I had an acorn squash on my counter, I decided to go for a squash … [Read more...]
Healthy Soup Recipe: Leek and Sweet Potato Soup
In my pursuit of trying healthy soup recipes for this winter, I tried this version of leek soup recipe. Instead of adding regular potatoes, I used sweet ones. Remember how I made this hearty sweet potato soup a few weeks ago? I loved the taste. Since then, I am trying to replace the regular potatoes with sweet ones to see how they work. My latest creation: a leek and sweet … [Read more...]
Healthy Soup Recipe: Roasted Pumpkin Soup with Almonds
Are you looking for an easy healthy soup recipe to warm you up during those cold winter days? How about making this delicious roasted almond pumpkin soup. With Halloween over, I had lots of pumpkins laying around. Instead of throwing them out, I thought I would make a big batch of pumpkin soup. I used to make this roasted pumpkin soup but I wanted to add a spin on this soup … [Read more...]
Creamy Butternut Squash Soup with Carnation® Evaporated Milk: Your picky eater will ask for more #CARNATIONSOUPS
While I love summer and the sunshine, I enjoy fall because I can cook lots of hearty delicious meals. In the summer, I tend to use the BBQ and prepare salads. By the end of August, I cannot stand eating a salad! So when September comes and those fall harvest fruits and veggies appear in the farmer’s market, I am drooling just by seeing them and imagining them simmering in my … [Read more...]
Easy Healthy Recipe: Curried Sweet Potato Soup
I have never made sweet potato soup until few weeks ago. Sweet potato reminds me of baby food: it was one of the first vegetables I introduced to my kids. They loved their sweet potato soup purées and once grown up, I didn't think of making it again. Actually, I have never made a potato soup before. I add some potatoes to my soup but it was not the main ingredients. I was a bit … [Read more...]
Stay Warm With This Carrot Maple Soup
Looking for an easy healthy recipe to warm you up during those cold winter days? Try this carrot maple soup. I am sure you will fight over it. It's just that delicious! I have never considered mixing carrot and maple syrup until I read a french cookbook suggesting that mix. The Carrot Maple soup looked delicious and I thought it will be a great twist on my usual caramelized … [Read more...]
Caramelized Carrot Soup: Delicious Healthy Recipe
What would you cook with a 2 pounds bag of baby carrots? A carrot soup! So obvious, right? Check out my delicious carrot soup recipe and take advantage of the next sale on baby carrots! My husband went to the grocery store and he bought that huge bag of baby carrots! Huh! I turned red (or orange) when I saw that! Once the bag was opened, we need to eat the carrots within … [Read more...]
Easy Healthy Recipe: Broccoli Cheese Soup
Nothing takes away the winter chill better than a delicious, hot soup! This broccoli cheese soup is the perfect easy, healthy recipe for those cold winter nights. Now that the holidays are over, I am sure that everyone is looking to lose some pounds! What's better than a hearty broccoli cheese soup to warm you up on the cold winter days and help you achieve your weight goals! … [Read more...]
Easy Soup Recipe: Roasted Pumpkin Soup
This Roasted Pumpkin Soup easy soup recipe contains affiliate links. Now if you read my latest post about pumpkin carving, you will know by now that I NEVER carved a pumpkin before! Well I never carved a pumpkin and never cooked a pumpkin soup! I should have done that years before because it is such an easy soup recipe! Most of all my son (who is in his teen years and … [Read more...]
Healthy Recipe: Butternut Squash Soup
We all want to be healthy, but sometimes it can be difficult to incorporate fruit and vegetables into our regular diet without becoming bored. This Butternut Squash Soup is a healthy recipe that is both delicious, easy to make, requires only a handful of ingredients and is great for your body. When you go to the store to get the ingredients, make sure that you pick a … [Read more...]
Healthy Recipe: Celery Cream Soup
Celery cream soup is a great addition to your table every day of the week. This healthy recipe will go well with nearly any main dish that you serve. The taste is very mild, requires only a few ingredients, and takes less than 30 minutes to make. The vegetable celery is a powerhouse of health benefits. Those that consume celery on a regular basis will have lower blood pressure … [Read more...]
Healthy Holiday Recipe: Red Lentil Soup
Now that the weather is getting cold, one of the best ways to warm up is with healthy holiday recipes like this Red Lentil Soup. It would make a great addition to your holiday meal whether your cuisine is casual or elegant. Not only will this recipe warm you up, it tastes delicious and is full of healthy ingredients. As a plus, Red Lentil Soup is not only easy to make and … [Read more...]
2 Soup Recipes to Improve Health and Wellbeing
Indian Root Vegetable Soup Root vegetables are great dietary food. Not only are they delicious on their own or as additions to recipes, they are full of vitamins and minerals essential for the body’s daily functions. Carrots have betacarotene, which is an antioxidant, while parsnips are high in fiber. It’s no wonder that root vegetables are commonly used to make heart healthy … [Read more...]
Indian Root Vegetable soup and Parmesan and Butternut Soup
Try these 2 soup recipes and improve health and wellbeing: Indian Root Vegetable Soup & Parmesan and Butternut Squash Soup. Read more … [Read more...]
Comforting barley soup
Prep.time: 20 mn Cook time: 1 hour Ingredients 1 cup barley uncooked 1 tbsp tomato paste 1 cup chick peas 2 onions diced ½ cup chopped celery ½ cup minced parsley 2 TBSP olive oil Salt, pepper and paprika Make it In a large soup pot, heat olive oil and onions until onions become soft. Add 1 cup of water, celery, … [Read more...]
Delicious Tomato Soup
Prep.time: 25 minutes Cook time: 5 minutes Makes:4 servingsIngredients: 4 pints grape tomato 2 tbsp extra virgin oil Salt and pepper 2 cups chicken broth 1 Tsp honey ¼ cup cooking cream 4 ounces sharp yellow cheddar cheese Make it Heat oven to 450F Roast the tomatoes in the oven … [Read more...]
Fast and Easy Homemade Chicken Pot Pie Recipe
What's your favorite comfort food? That meal you dream about on a dreary day, or when you're missing home, or when you reminisce about days past? For me, it's chicken pot pie. It reminds me of being a teenager on a day off of school. My mom would serve chicken pot pie to me and my brothers for lunch.What joyful memories this meal bears! Now that I have my own family, I … [Read more...]
Weeknight Stuffed Peppers Recipe
Does you family have a veggie that is always in your house? For us, it’s bell peppers and carrots. Both of them are refreshing snacks, pair well with dips, and stay fresh longer than most other vegetables. When it’s nearly time for another grocery store run, I make stuffed peppers. I have the peppers, grains, dry soup mix and cajun seasoning. If I’m honest, I don’t always … [Read more...]
Best Way To Hydrate This Winter
This post is sponsored by Bayer. To make sure these products are right for you, always read and follow the label. All opinions are our own. When I lived in a warm climate, I was constantly told to, "stay hydrated" or make sure you're drinking water and not just soda. It was kind of obvious as you were constantly sweating and that naturally makes you think, yeah, I could … [Read more...]
How to Build Your Sick Day Kit | 11 Items Every Sick Kit Should Have
This post is sponsored by Bayer. To make sure these products are right for you, always read and follow the label. All opinions are our own. Now that the chillier days of the year have arrived, it’s time to be extra vigilant in the fight against those pesky viruses ready to wreak havoc on your health. But if you find yourself in a losing battle against sickness, make sure … [Read more...]
The Most Delicious Gluten-Free Paleo Cornbread Recipe Ever
Looking for an easy yet yummy bread to go along with your famous dinner recipe? Look no further than this gluten-free paleo cornbread recipe! My family loves cornbread! While you can make it using one of those cheap little box mixes, the real thing is a million times better! In fact, my son will only eat homemade cornbread from scratch (or the really high-quality … [Read more...]
The Creamiest Potato and Corn Chowder Recipe You’ve Ever Tasted
Today, we're sharing the creamiest, most delicious potato and corn chowder you've ever tasted! You're going to love this amazing soup so much that you'll want to make it every week! Good thing it's so easy, right? Let's check it out! Is there anything better than a bowl of steaming hot soup on a cold winter's day? When those Arctic blasts chill you right down to the … [Read more...]
The Most Delicious Paleo Gingerbread Brownies You’ve Ever Tasted
Can you eat healthier during the holidays without giving up all your favorite treats? With our paleo gingerbread brownies, the answer is a resounding YES! Grab the recipe! Let's be honest: eating healthy during the holidays is never an easy feat. From cookies to cakes, decadent appetizers to rich soups and pasta dishes, temptation awaits around every corner. If you're on … [Read more...]
The Secret to the Most Amazing Pumpkin Caramel Latte Cupcake Recipe Ever
Did someone say pumpkin caramel latte cupcake? Yep, you heard right! Celebrate all the best flavors of fall with this amazing recipe! If there's one thing I love more than pumpkin, it's coffee. While I love a good homemade pumpkin spice latte as much as the next person (it has to be homemade, otherwise, you're most likely just getting fake flavorings), even I … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Pumpkin Spice Cupcake Recipe You’ve Been Craving
Fall is here, you know what that means! Pumpkin time! Check out our ultimate pumpkin spice cupcake recipe. Trust me, this is the recipe you’ve been craving! I discovered my love for all things pumpkin when I was in my early 20s. We were living in Japan at the time and had a friend who owned a French bakery (I know, it seems strange that my first experience with an … [Read more...]
Welcome Fall With These 5 Gorgeous Home Decor Ideas
So long, summer! It was fun while it lasted, but now it's time to welcome fall! These gorgeous home decor ideas are just what your house needs to make the transition from bright sunny summer colors to the warmer, richer shades of Autumn. Check them out and choose your favorites to do a little seasonal redecorating! Fall is my favorite season. Don't get me … [Read more...]
10 School Lunches You Can Make with Boston Market’s ($1.99) Rotisserie Chicken
This post is brought to you by Boston Market. All opinions are our own. Is anyone else totally overwhelmed by their massive back-to-school to-do list? Between shopping for new wardrobes (why do kids have to grow SO fast?), tackling massive supply lists and trying to get everyone back into some sort of routine, I feel like I don’t have time left in the day to … [Read more...]
10 Pregnancy Power Foods You Should Be Eating
What should you eat during pregnancy to keep both you and your growing baby healthy? We've gathered up 10 of the best pregnancy power foods that you should definitely add to your diet! Let's check them out! One of the first things you may think after finding out that you’re pregnant concerning food is Wow, now I can eat anything I want! But, unhappily, that isn’t … [Read more...]
9 Amazing Summer Reading Story Books for Young Readers + Giveaway
Looking for amazing summer reading story books for young readers that will engage their minds and encourage their imagination? We've partnered with Dover Books to bring you nine spectacular selections that your kids won't be able to put down! Check them out, then learn how you can save 25% off Dover Books! 9- Perfect Story Books for Young Readers Heads up: you'll find all … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Transformers Cupcake Recipe for Your Favorite Autobot!
Planning a special party for your favorite little Autobot this summer? You need this insanely cute and fun Transformers cupcake recipe! It's so much more than meets the eye. Sorry, I couldn't resist. I'm not going to lie, it does take a bit more work than our typical cupcake recipes, but I think you'll be pleasantly surprised at how easy it is over all when you follow our … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Sheet Pan Pot Roast Recipe Your Family is Craving
A hearty dinner on the table in under an hour plus only one pan to clean later? You betcha! Dinner is served in just one pan thanks to this super simple and oh-so hearty sheet pan pot roast recipe! As far as comfort foods go, pot roast definitely ranks up there with mac & cheese, chicken noodle soup, and lasagna. There is just something about the aroma of a roast cooking in … [Read more...]
4 Insanely Awesome Gift Ideas for Foodie Moms
Need gift ideas for your foodie mom? Maybe you love to cook yourself and want to drop some hints to your significant other? Either way, get ready for four of the most incredible kitchen gifts you've ever seen. Seriously! I bet your jaw will drop when you see the first one! These gifts are perfect for Mother's Day, birthdays and Christmas. Some of them are a bit more expensive … [Read more...]
The Secret to Amazing Pizza Muffins Your Whole Family Will Devour
If there's one thing that everyone in the whole family loves, it's pizza! What do you do, though, when you need to get out the door in a hurry and don't want to deal with the cheesy, saucy mess? Make pizza muffins, of course! Muffins are the ultimate portable food and you can put just about anything in them. Seriously, we've even put fish in them! The best part: everyone can … [Read more...]
7 Easter Recipes You’ll Crave All Year Long
When it comes to Easter recipes (or any holiday recipes, for that matter), there are just some that you crave all year long. My family has a secret soup recipe that they only make during Christmas, for example. Once it's gone, it's gone for the year. I start looking forward to it in January, craving it until it comes around again! Easter is the same way. We all make … [Read more...]
Delicious Mason Jar Lentil salad recipe (with video how-to)
Making a healthy vegetarian lunch just got a whole lot easier thanks to our mason jar lentil salad! Whether you're looking for the perfect on-the-go recipe for a day running errands with the kids or something you can eat quickly at your work desk, this salad has it all. Prepare it the night before and it's ready to grab and go when you are. It's a whole lot healthier than … [Read more...]
7 Tips That Can Help Your Children To Eat More Veggies
We all want our kids to eat healthier, right? Some kids just naturally gravitate towards healthier snacks, but for most of us, we have to find new ways to get our kids to eat more veggies, especially if we're raising a particularly picky eater! Today, we have some great parenting tips from Jennifer of I'm Addicted to Cooking that will help you convince even the pickiest kids to … [Read more...]
5 Ways Disney/Pixar’s Finding Dory Inspires You to Make Any Place Feel Like Home for the Holidays
This post is brought to you by Disney. All opinions are my own. Being far from home during the holidays is never easy. As someone who spent two years clear across the world, I know how hard it is to miss out on all your treasured traditions. Today, I’m going to share with you a few things you can do to make any place feel like home for the holidays. First, though, I have … [Read more...]
4-Ingredient Super Creamy Raspberry Compound Butter Recipe with Finlandia
This post is brought to you by Finlandia. All opinions are our own. What’s on your holiday breakfast menu this year? In my house, we’re absolutely going to include this delicious raspberry compound butter spread made with Finlandia™ imported butter! It’s easy enough to make for your everyday breakfasts yet classy enough to serve on special mornings. It even makes a pretty … [Read more...]
Gluten-Free Coconut Flour Pumpkin Bread with Pepitas Recipe
Coconut Flour Pumpkin Bread with Pepitas is delicious, guilt-free breakfast option that is packed with fall flavors. Fall is by far my favorite season. There is a cozy nip in the air, gorgeous yellow-orange colors all around and the warm smell of pumpkin pie baking in the oven. Not to mention, that the kid is back to school and I can drink my morning coffee in peace. The … [Read more...]
All the Best OurFamilyWorld Recipes Video Tutorials
Welcome to the OurFamilyWorld recipe video page! Here you'll find easy access to all of our best tutorials for our favorite dinners, snacks, desserts and more! We've been hard at work putting together fabulous presentations that showcase how simple it is to pull together our creations and we're excited for you to take a peek! Check back regularly, as we'll be updating this … [Read more...]
Easy Recipe for Dinner: Chicken & Veggies Skewers
Looking for an easy recipe for dinner that you can make either on the grill or the stove? I'm loving these chicken skewers right now! They're simple to put together and please even my pickiest eaters. Did you ever notice that kids are more likely to try something new if it's on a stick? There's just something about kebabs that make everyone want to try them. I love this chicken … [Read more...]
5 Heavenly Summer Slow Cooker Recipes For When It’s Too Hot
I have a secret weapon for keeping summer dinnertimes slow and lovely: summer slow cooker recipes! Yes, I know we all think of the slow cooker in the winter because it makes excellent hot soups which aren’t exactly summer food. Your slow cooker can do so much more! In the summer, I like to keep the heat outside which is why my slow cooker is the perfect tool. Check out some of … [Read more...]
6 Books That Help Both Moms & Kids Cope with Autism
If you are looking for books about autism for you and child, I found a few really great ones to get started! It is important that your child doesn’t feel like he is different in a bad way. Spending time with your child and reading some books about autism will help him understand his own world a little better. Also, I found some great books for you as well. Being the parent … [Read more...]
11 Easy Recipes for People Who Love Cauliflower
If you love cauliflower, you'll adore these ten delicious cauliflower recipes to try! While I am not a vegetarian person, I like trying new meat-free recipes. It helps me stretch my grocery budget and reduces my risk of cholesterol (this disease runs into my family). I don't want have to fight cholesterol at such a young age so it's best to prevent it and reduce any foods (such … [Read more...]
5 Leek Recipes That Are Super Cheap For Dinner
Leek recipes can be the perfect for a budget-friendly meal to throw in your back pocket. With a super sweet onion flavor, if leeks are not already on your menu you need to give them a try. I find leeks are a great alternative for people who don’t like the stronger taste of onions, and a leek center meal can be super cheap to make! Check out all my ideas for how to prepare … [Read more...]
Energy-Boosting Delicious Warm Lentil Salad Recipe from My #CulturedKitchen
There are lots of ways to eat pulses. For this month's challenge, I decided to go with a warm lentil salad. I usually eat a lentil salad after my bootcamp class. It provides me a nice kick to finish the afternoon. Besides it is light enough so I won't be sleepy at my desk. Bootcamp classes can drain your energy! You can count on lentils and on some Patak's Canada Tandoori … [Read more...]
11 Delicious Ways to Cook Broccoli So Even Picky Kids Will Eat It!
Let’s be honest here, the struggle is real to get my picky kid to eat broccoli. For a long time, she would look at it on her plate like I had tried to serve her dirt, literally dirt. She would look up at me with these big, round eyes that begged “Mommy, do I have to eat that?” This is from the child who I am sure DID eat dirt at one point or another. All is not lost if your … [Read more...]
5 “Lick The Bowl Clean” Crockpot Meals For Large Families
Whether you are crunched for time or money, there are many perks to making crockpot meals for large families. Let’s be honest, who isn’t short on time and couldn't use to trim the grocery budget a bit? Putting healthy meals on the table is not always simple either! Below you can check out some of my favorite recipes I’ve rounded up. All of these recipes are great for large … [Read more...]
17 Mouth-watering Cheap Cabbage Vegetarian Recipes for Large Families
Let's talk cabbage! More specifically, how to use cabbage in cheap vegetarian meals. With the prices of meat going through the roof lately, we're all trying to find ways to stretch out food budget. The obvious answer: eat less meat. Unfortunately, the price of produce also seems to be on the rise. What do you do? The answer? Find inexpensive produce that's in season and use it … [Read more...]
Great Emergency Meals with Ingredients You Already Have on Hand
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons of butter 1 onion, sliced thin 1 garlic clove, minced 2 pounds of tomatoes, chopped 1 cup of water Salt and pepper, to taste 4 ½-inch thick slice of French bread ½ cup of cheddar cheese, grated fine Directions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Using a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and then add onion and garlic. … [Read more...]
The Best Way To Manage Money Stress From Holiday Bills
The holidays are over and the memories are made, but you may be feeling frustrated as you manage money stress from holiday bills. The average American spent $986 last year alone as they decked their halls last holiday season. No matter what your holiday spending was, you may be feeling a little frazzled when you think about your bills. The Best Way To Manage Money Stress From … [Read more...]
11 Ideas To Organize With Dollar Store Items Now
The dollar store should be your starting place when you are organizing your house. It’s a great way to try a new organization system before buying fancy bins, or just to make thing tidy quickly. If you are not already popping by, you need to plan a trip to the dollar store stat to make your life easier and your home tidier. Check out all these great organization hacks I … [Read more...]
The Best Children’s Recipes Cookbooks & Fun Recipes to Make
Children love helping mom and dad cook. They feel like they are little helpers, and it also teaches them a variety of skills like small motor skills, reading skills, math skills and science skills. Also, cooking helps to teach kids about being patient and gaining confidence when they accomplish something. Here are some of the best children’s recipes cookbooks. The Best … [Read more...]
Jalapeno Pepper Cheesy Bread Recipe
Time to spice up your holiday parties with this Jalapeno Pepper Cheesy Bread recipe. Your guests will love every piece of it. Make sure to warn them about the Jalapeno ingredient as some people don't like eating spicy. You can even bake 2 batches: one spicy and one without Jalapeno. The taste won't be the same but you will please all your guests. You don't want some people left … [Read more...]
Essential Cookware You Need for the Holidays
Today we're sharing all the essential cookware you need for the holidays, because guess what? It's that time of year again! Can you believe it? It seems like once Halloween passes, it's non-stop holiday cooking! From Diwali to Thanksgiving in November, then party after party in December, the kitchen is always busy! You need cookware that can keep up with you. … [Read more...]
Cheap Vegetarian Meals For Large Families
These Cheap Vegetarian Meals For Large Families will leave you satisfied and happy. Not only are they frugal, they are delicious and will please even the meat eaters in your family. From hearty casseroles to soups these are some of our favorite go-to vegetarian meals. Being budget friendly just makes these an excellent choice for any large family. Related: Quick Cheap Meals … [Read more...]
Delicious Chocolate Genoise Recipe
Are you looking for a great fall dessert? Try this easy chocolate cake recipe. Bonus: it has no butter. It's called Genoise in french. It is a lighter version of cakes. It is so easy to make. You can even whip it while your guests are at the front door. All you need is flour, eggs, sugar and chocolate spread. I am sure you have all these ingredients in your pantry already. … [Read more...]
Pink Ribbon Breast Cancer Awareness Cookie Recipe
I was 15 when my aunt was diagnosed with breast cancer. It was the first cancer diagnosis in the family. Needless to say, it was a shock for us. Luckily my aunt was diagnosed early enough to beat cancer. She did go through the radiation and all the rough treatments, though. If you ever have been close to a cancer patient (if you haven't, God forbid you to don't), you … [Read more...]
4 Fun Family Autumn Backyard Activities
Identify insects Kids are intrigued by new things and bugs also happen to be intriguing to kids. For this backyard activity, you will need a glass jar with plastic lid. Yes, that is all you need. Poke some holes in the plastic lid so the critters have access to air. If you want, you can also add things like dirt and rocks into the jar. Have each kid collect one insect at a … [Read more...]
Things to Know Before You Buy Your First Slow Cooker
A slow cooker can become your best friend in the kitchen, especially if you are constantly on the go. It is an appliance that is convenient because you cook everything in one pot and you can leave it cooking on low heat all day without having to constantly monitor it. Obviously, slow cookers do not chop vegetables, nor season meat. That, my friends, needs to be done with your … [Read more...]
Your Easy Guide to Autumn Food Preserving
Autumn food preserving is a great way to keep all those delicious fruits and veggies tasting fresh long after the season has ended. Food preserving and autumn days are a match made in heaven, especially in cold climates. Our fruits and vegetables during winter are tasteless. I still buy them to get my daily portions of fruits and veggies but I don't enjoy eating them. With … [Read more...]
Creepy Spaghetti Squash Recipe in Pumpkin #PataksMom
My husband and I are fond of spaghetti squash. It is a great way to eat vegetables and cut back on carbs at the same time. Of course if you want a good spaghetti, go for it because nothing can replace it. But you cannot have spaghetti everyday, can you? On the other hand you can eat spaghetti squash everyday, especially when it is abundant at the farmer's market. The … [Read more...]
Top 5 Best Countertop Microwaves for Your Home
A couple months ago, I found myself spending hours exploring the best countertop microwaves. Here's the long story short: it was the night before a big family gathering and I was nuking a bowl of soup to fuel me while I finished cleaning. I had a built-in model, you know, the "over-the-stove" type that is completely mounted in place. Well, about 10 seconds in, I heard ZAP, POP, … [Read more...]
7 Recipes To Make For Someone Fighting Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is a tough illness and is touching more and more lives every day. During the battle, it can be difficult to know how to help. Taking a meal is one way to help both the patient and the surrounding family. One of the best resources I found for recipe ideas and advice for helping my friend when she battled cancer is Cooking For Your Life. This website allows you to … [Read more...]
Cheap Healthy Meals For Large Families
These Cheap Healthy Meals For Large Families are perfect for pushing your grocery budget farther. Not only are these meals all healthy options, they are seriously delicious. Everyone in the family will enjoy them. You won't feel guilty about feeding them to your kids, and you will be spending less on groceries. Sounds like a perfect plan to me! Related: 5 Super … [Read more...]
Easy Healthy Recipe: Coconut Red Lentil Curry in a Mug
Money Saving Meals For Large Families
When your budget is tight it is important to find great Money Saving Meals For Large Families that everyone will enjoy. Whether you are looking for something to help trim your budget, or make your meal times easier we have some great tips for you to consider. Not only will we share our favorite helpful tips, but we are going to give you some of our own favorite recipes to … [Read more...]
Easy & Yummy Chicken & Vegetables Muffin Recipe for Kids
In my pursuit of testing my muffin tins and trying new muffin recipes for my kids, I tried this easy recipe with my a leftover chicken roast. You know how I am fond of using leftovers. I don't like wasting food and eating chicken roast 2 days in a row is not something very much appreciated by the family. Since it is getting too warm to make my delicious chicken noodle soup, I … [Read more...]
Squash & Butter Chicken Recipe With A Secret Ingredient
When you have a teen in swimming competitions and music band plus a daughter practicing hip hop and taking swimming lessons, you don't have much time for cooking. Dinners must be ready in less than 30 minutes. Sometimes 15 if you have a snow storm on your doorstop. That's why I cook a lot with Patak's s sauces. They are blended in a such a way to release flavour and taste in … [Read more...]
Best Home Remedies for Colds that Actually Work
Search the internet and you’ll find a million home remedies for colds. You’ll find everything from the simple chicken noodle soup remedy to the bizarre onions in your socks. The question is, do these remedies actually work? The answer, of course, isn’t simple. Some do, some don’t. Before you smell up the house with garlic & onion elixirs, check out my list of home remedies … [Read more...]
Easy Recipe: Spicy Carrot Salad Puree
Ingredients 4 cups of carrots diced. I used baby carrots. It is best with regular carrots but I did not have on hand. 1 garlic clove 2 TBSP of Olive oil. I used Mediterraneans season with olive oil Black olives 1 tsp of curry paste. I used Blue Dragon's. 1 tsp of hot chili pepper paste How to make it In a large pot, boil water Cook carrots until … [Read more...]
Family & Traditions: What Matters Most During the Holidays: #ForWhatMattersMost
I have received information about the TYLENOL® For What Matters Most™ campaign from McNeil Consumer Healthcare Division of McNEIL-PPC, Inc., the makers of TYLENOL®. The opinions stated are my own. This is a sponsored post. With all the wish lists, shopping and general craziness of the season, it’s important to stop and take time to remember what matters most: family! After … [Read more...]
Vegetable Muffin Recipes For Kids: Perfect for kids lunchbox
Surprise Co-Workers & Friends with Seasonal Treats to Kick of Holiday Cheer! #BICMerryMarking #PeachParfait
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of BIC® for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Spread cheer this holiday season by committing random acts of Merry Marking with BIC Mark-It™! The super cool markers that make things like organizing paperwork and labeling boxes so much more colorful created a spectacular booklet filled with easy Merry Marking ideas to help … [Read more...]
Eating Dinner Together Prevents Childhood Obesity
As parents we want to give our kids the best and healthiest life, and recent studies have shown that Eating Dinner Together Prevents Childhood Obesity. While parents shouldn't feel pressured to create a home cooked meal every night, simply sitting down to dinner as a family will go a long way toward promoting a healthy lifestyle for the whole family, but especially your … [Read more...]
The Creamiest Potato Chowder with Carnation® Evaporated Milk
I have to confess something: I never liked potato soups! They were either too watery, not enough potatoes or too much cream. But the following potato soup recipe is THE best potato chowder recipe I have ever tasted (and it’s not because I made it). It has the perfect ingredients, right amount of potatoes and most of all, it’s deliciously creamy. Trust me, YOU WANT to know my … [Read more...]
Time-Saving Gift Ideas For Busy Moms In The Kitchen
People say don't buy appliances or kitchen stuff as gifts, but this list of Time-Saving Gift Ideas For Busy Moms In The Kitchen is the exception! I promise any mom who struggles to get everything done will love anything you choose from this list. There is something for everyone on your list to help them make time in the kitchen not only fun, but a lot easier! Your busy mom … [Read more...]
7 Dinner Cooking Tips To Kill Weeknight Stress
Here are 7 Dinner Cooking Tips To Kill Weeknight Stress. Not only will these help you to feed your family easier, you will do so without the stress you would normally have. Recent studies have shown that the pressure to cook a meal for your family is beginning to cause added stress to parents lives. While we continue to stand behind the ideal of having family dinners for … [Read more...]
5 Things No One Tells You About Braces for Teens
Today, we’re talking parenting tips for teenagers with braces! Learn all the things no one told you about having braces, how to help your teen care for them, and more! Let’s get started! Ah, braces. Everyone is quick to tell you how much they cost (a lot!), but no one prepares you for all the little things that go into parenting teenagers with braces. Let me … [Read more...]
Benefits Of Letting Your Child Win An Argument
You may think that this is against everything you have ever believed as a parent, but let us explain to you what are the Benefits Of Letting Your Child Win An Argument. Not only will we be helping you learn how to successful let them win, but also how to do so without truly losing in the exchange. Arguments don't have to be volatile situations. They can simply be … [Read more...]
Mini Shrimp Quiche: Great Dinner Recipe For Kids
My daughter is a huge shrimp fan and the inspiration behind this dinner recipe for kids. She can eat a handful of cooked shrimps as a snack, add them to her pasta dish or eat them on a skewer. I usually buy frozen cooked shrimps as it is easy to prepare but obviously fresh shrimps would be better. I had the chance to taste some during my trip to Myrtle Beach and I am having … [Read more...]
Back To School Lunchbox Safety Tips + Adorable Lunchbox Notes Printable!
Lunch box food has come a long way since I was a child, but these Back To School Lunchbox Safety Tips have remained the same. Nothing brings back memories of grade school quite like the smell of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches! Whether your child is carrying their lunch every day or only on an occasion, following these back to school lunch box safety tips is a sure way to … [Read more...]
St. Thomas: Perfect for a Tropical Family Vacation
Hearing the Caribbean call your family this year? The island of St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands is a great destination for families to consider for a family vacation. Some cruises (affiliate link) make a port stop here but it’s also possible to fly in and spend more time exploring this destination. You won’t need a passport to make the trip if you’re a US citizen and its … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Use Frozen Foods in Healthy Meals
This post brought to you by American Frozen Foods Institute and the Frozen Food Roundtable. All opinions are 100% mine. At OurFamilyWorld, we love focusing on easy healthy recipes for families. We strongly believe that anyone can make a healthy meal if you have the right ingredients. While we use a lot of fresh foods in our recipes, frozen foods also play an important role, … [Read more...]
Grow a Healthy Garden with Scott’s Gro-Ables
This post brought to you by Gro-ables. All opinions are 100% mine. About two weeks ago, I told you a bit about how Scott's Gro-ables make gardening easy even for novices. A couple of days after that, I received my Gro-ables in the mail and got to try them out for myself! I cannot believe how easy they are to use. So easy, even I can grow a healthy garden! If you'll … [Read more...]
Best Easter Ideas: Crafts, Recipes, Costumes & More!
Do you need some great Easter ideas to help get you in the spirit of the spring holiday? We've gathered up all our best ideas, from crafts to recipes and more. Check them out! Easter is one of my favorite holidays because it's so low-pressure. It's a fun family holiday, but you don't have to worry about buying gifts for every single member of your extended family. Plus it … [Read more...]
Cheddar Meat Loaf Recipe: Delicious and Frugal
You know what: I didn't ever have a chance to cook a meat loaf recipe until I was well into my adult life. My mom was not a fan and I have never dared cooking it. But one day my daughter came back home from school and she said : I ate the best meat loaf ever. Mommy why don’t you prepare at home? Well since I am too proud to say that I did not know how and that I wanted to … [Read more...]
GE reveal Light Bulbs: Revealing a More Beautiful Home
We received complimentary GE reveal® products to help us discover how a simple change in lighting can transform a whole room. All opinions are our own. It’s amazing how much we rely on lighting for everything. Obviously, we need lights to guide us in the darkness so we don’t trip over our dogs, fall down the stairs and break a bone. We need it to help us cook so we don’t, … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day Recipes: Pomegranate, Avocado & Cabbage salad!
This Valentine's Day, skip the busy restaurants and dine in! Valentine's Day recipes make it easy to replicate those romantic dinner recipes from fancy restaurants. Start your meal with this delicious salad recipe! Pomegranate reminds me of my childhood! My dad used to buy them and peel them for us! Peeling them can be quite messy and none of us offered to help! I did not … [Read more...]
The Season for Giving: How to Give to Charity While on a Budget
The holidays are a great time to remember those who have less than we do. It seems as though every cause in the area is asking for help during the holiday season, as their needs are greater. But what if you yourself are on a tight budget and don't have much to give to charity? The good news is, there are still plenty of ways you can embrace the season of giving and give. … [Read more...]
Prevent Childhood Obesity: Keep Kids from Overeating During the Holidays
Cookies, candies, cakes and more! Plum pudding, roast turkey and treats galore! Trying to prevent childhood obesity during the holidays becomes quite a chore! Okay, bad poetry aside, this is by far the roughest time of the year to prevent childhood obesity. Some would say Halloween is the hardest, but honestly, that's just one day. The holidays last more than a month. That's … [Read more...]
Ratatouille Bake: An Easy Healthy Dinner Recipe
This easy healthy dinner recipe contains affiliate links. When I was a child, my mother used to prepare ratatouille every week! Ratatouile is French Vegetable dish that contains Eggplants, tomatoes and several other vegetables! It is similar to this easy healthy dinner recipe I made a while ago: Eggplant in the oven! Unfortunately my husband decided that he no longer likes … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Recipe: Veal, Apples and Butternut Squash
Want to hear a funny story? When we bought the slow cooker a few years ago, my husband thought it would save us LOTS of time! He thought that we did not need to prep the vegetables or meat before, that the slow cooker would do everything! Really, I told him! I believe that the slow cooker saves a lot of time! We still need to cut the vegetables, etc! But I do not have to worry … [Read more...]
Rabbit Fish Muffins Easy Healthy Recipe: Mom Give me More!
This easy healthy recipe for Rabbit Fish Muffins contains affiliate links. When I was at She Blogs Conference in Toronto last week, I stayed at the King Edward hotel. During the conference, one of the speakers baked a fish cupcake. It was stunning! Back home, I was tempted to try this new recipe as I was sure it will be a big hit with my family! Unfortunately, I didn’t … [Read more...]
5 Upcycled Lunch Box Ideas
Don't spend a fortune on lunch box ideas! When it comes to packing your child's lunch, you have a few options. Sure you can head to the store and spend as much as $20 on a lunch box for your child. Or, you can buy brown bags and fill the landfill with more waste that it certainly doesn't need. But better yet, why not find ways to use items you already have around the home to … [Read more...]
College Dorm Room Essentials for a Home away from Home
This college dorm room essentials post contains affiliate. We recommend only what we love. Graduation season is almost upon us, and before you know it, your teenager will be heading off to college. Chances are you’ll be spending most of your summer gathering all the dorm room essentials to make it more like home. Going away to college can be both exciting and terrifying for … [Read more...]
Butterball Turkey Vegetables and Rice Bake
When I got married a few (ok a little more than few) years ago, I didn't know how to cook! As the youngest of 4 children, my mother always thought that she would have the time to teach me how to cook. Until one day, I surprised her that I am getting married and discovered that she didn't teach me how to cook! Fortunately, she gave me a cookbook to start with but … [Read more...]
Delicious Butterball Turkey Recipes: Turkey and Roasted Pepper Quesadillas
Think that Turkey is just for the holiday season? Think again! There are endless recipes you can prepare with Turkey other than the traditional holiday meal! From sandwiches to Quesadillas to soups, the possibilities are endless! You can prepare delicious low fat turkey recipes that will help you lose those extra pounds gained during the holidays. Who doesn't want … [Read more...]
Tools to Help You Stay Organized in Every Room
Finding a way to stay organized is one of the most common New Year's Resolutions, as well as one of the most challenging to stick to. It requires upfront time to tame all the clutter, then a long-term commitment to actually keeping everything in order. If you miss even a few days in your quest, you can set yourself back quite a bit. Choosing the right tools to help you stay … [Read more...]
Freezer Friendly Recipes That Are Easy To Make
When the weather starts to get chilly, would you rather wrap yourself with a warm blanket than stand in the kitchen cooking dinner? For those nights, there is no reason to order take out when you can serve your family a healthy dinner from the freezer. Save yourself time and stress by cooking your meals ahead of time and putting them in the freezer. Then, when you come home … [Read more...]
Asian Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry with #EqualCanada Sweetener
As you may have noticed, I am an Equal sweetener fan! As a zero calorie sweetener, it is a great alternative to sugar and there are so many delicious recipes found at the Equal Canada Facebook page. Lately Equal Canada released a new product: The Yellow Canister. I've heard such great things about this package: wide opening that makes it easy to scoop, a tight lid, etc. I am … [Read more...]
Giving Back to community– Children Volunteering
Thanks to Walgreens for sponsoring my writing. Help Walgreens help others! Visit their Facebook page here to learn about their charitable partners and decide which cause Walgreens will donate to with a quick vote. When I was growing up, children were volunteering all the time, but we did not realize it. It was part of our upbringing to give back to the community. If … [Read more...]
Quick And Easy Vegetarian Camping Meals
Camping is a popular recreation among vacationers of all ages. Most adults have fond memories of toasting marshmallows over campfires. Unfortunately, vegetarians find themselves at a loss when preparing camping meals for under the stars. There are now plenty of options for vegetarian camping meals, making meal planning easy. Where Can I Buy Vegetarian Camping Meals? The … [Read more...]
Constipation in Children: Causes and Solutions
Constipation in children can be a miserable situation for both the child and the parents. A constipated child has bowel movements that happen less often than usual and are hard and dry. It can cause abdominal pain as well as pain when trying to go. In some cases, it can even cause bleeding, which can be very alarming! Constipation is usually related to diet, but in some cases, … [Read more...]