Black Bean and Barbecue Rice Burritos {Healthified}

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Success® Rice.   What did you decide to cook with Success® Rice? How did Success® Rice make your cooking experience easier and/or more adventurous? What did you and your family like about Success® Rice? Success® Rice is the ORIGINAL no mess, no measure boil-in-bag […]

How Wine Is Made

Whether you regularly drink a variety of wines, or you drink it only on occasion, the process of making wine is often left a mystery. While you may not need to understand all the ins and outs of every aspect of production, it might be helpful to have a general understanding of the basics. You […]

Try Fla-Vor-Ice for a Great Summer Snack

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Jel Sert for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. You’ve probably seen Flav-Vor-Ice (aka FVI) around. You know, those yummy freezer pops that have been around for over 40 years–They’ve been around since 1969. I ate them as kids on hot summer days, and […]

Low Salt And Sugar Free Fruit Crisp

Salt and Sugar. While these two most needed ingredients may give a briny taste and an endearing flavor in every dish, the rapid increase of their presence in everything we take—from canned goods to frozen delights—worries medical professionals. A medical specialist at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano tells that most of his patients are cutting […]

How to make a knitting basket cake

This is so awesome! When I first saw this, I thought it was the picture of inspiration for the cake, not the actual cake. Check out this tutorial on how to make a knitting basket cake. It has step-by-step photos to walk all skill levels through it.

Swirled Cheesecake Brownies

Swirled Cheesecake Brownies Makes 24 bars Ingredients: For The Cheesecake Topping 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon non-fat plain yogurt 1/4 cup sugar 1 large egg For The Brownie Layer 1/4 cup strong (or prepared instant) coffee, or black tea 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Hershey’s […]

Spinach Salad with Quinoa and Fruit Recipe

Yum yum! I count myself as 3/4 vegetarian. What does this mean? Well I don’t really like much meat at all. The whole idea of it grosses me out. And, have you ever bitten into a piece of gristle  GROSS! I basically eat poultry (boneless skinless), extra lean ground beef (unless I bite into said gristle  then […]

Mexican Soda Pop – it’s Different!!

Soft drink brands like Coca-Cola and Pepsi are traditional, familiar, and are enjoyed all over the world by a great diversity of people. But if possible, try getting your hands on Senorial brand Sangria flavoured mexican soda pop. This beverage has a flavor much different from most soda brands out there. Sangria Sangria surely deserves […]

Crumb’s the Word! Healthified Coffee Cake Recipe

I don’t know about you, but I have a coffee cake obsession. So when I got an email featuring Hungry Girl’s healthified coffee cake, I had to share. I am so gonna make this very soon! Have you made it? Let me know how it is! Crumb’s the Word! This cinnamon-spiced coffee cake is an […]

The Paleolithic Diet – What It Is and Why It Works {free eBook}

The Paleolithic Diet – What It Is and Why It Works Book Description Publication Date: December 8, 2012 The Paleolithic Diet is NOT a fad. It is the diet that was eaten by our ancestors, the Paleolithic humans around 2.5 million years ago. Research has revealed that the diseases that afflict the modern societies today […]

Free Cookbook eBook: 132+ Delicious Salads, Dressings And Dips (Gabrielle’s FUSS-FREE Healthy Veg Recipes)

Kindle Price: $0.00 includes free wireless delivery via Amazon Whispernet You Save: $17.95 (100%)     Book Description Publication Date: March 7, 2013 Reliable, Dependable and Delicious Recipes Using Easy to Find Ingredients! From the jaw droppingly simple to wonderfully inventive creations, you can (re-) inject some healthy magic into your mealtimes. No matter what your food preferences […]

Minute® Rice Cheesy Rice {Recipe}

    I was given the opportunity to try out Minute® Rice along with a recipe of my choosing. I chose to compliment a meal with their cheesy rice recipe.  The meal consisted of roast beef, mashed potatoes, corn, cheesy rice with sauerkraut or beef gravy optional. Hearty meal to be sure. The recipe is simple and […]

Easy Chicken Recipes {free eBook 1/29/13}

  Book Description Publication Date: January 14, 2013 Here is Love of Cooking: Chicken. We love cooking w/chicken. It is the best for making up new recipes. So many households only eat chicken & fish these days that we wanted to offer several new tasty chicken dishes for you to try. There are a few appetizers, […]

Free Fun Cookbooks {free ebooks}

In volume 2 of Edible Fondant Creations, I present to you the wonderful and fun Christmas edition! With a little fondant and some simple cake decorating tools, this guide gives you step-by-step instructions on how to make real-life, edible Christmas cake and cupcake toppers. Over 50 beautiful and detailed photos guide you through each step. […]

Master Vegetarian Cooking with 101 Great Recipes {free ebook}

Vegetarian 101: Master Vegetarian Cooking with 101 Great Recipes The 101 series expands with an all-new, everything-you-need-to-know guide to making vegetarian meals. This cookbook features 101 delicious, diverse, and accessible recipes, all of which have been thoroughly kitchen tested. Vegetarian 101 also features a simple, contemporary-looking design that’s as practical as it is elegant, with measures calculated […]

Free Baking eBook 10/2/12 – Baking Basics and Beyond

Baking Basics and Beyond: Learn These Simple Techniques and Bake Like a Pro [Kindle Edition] Print List Price: $19.95 Kindle Price: $0.00 includes free wireless delivery via Amazon Whispernet You Save: $19.95 (100%) With the demise of home economics in the school system, many adults have no baking experience at all, relying on dreary store-bought baked goods and […]

Homemade Ding Dongs… Yes Please! {recipes}

A Cozy Kitchen has this awesome and guilty recipe to make homemade ding dongs 3 different ways. While I am on a diet, this is so very tempting. I guess I will have to settle with sharing my guilty indulgence *sigh*.

BBQ Veggies

Just gathering some ideas for veggies on the grill: ASPARAGUS Grilled Asparagus – Crispy not mushy! Prosciuitto-Wrapped Asparagus BRUSSEL SPROUTS Grilled Brussel Sprouts CABBAGE Grilled Cabbage CORN Southwest Corn on the Cob EGGPLANT Grilled Eggplant – Breaded Grilled Eggplant Parmesan JICAMA Jicama Slaw – Great on burgers MIXED VEGGIES Veggie Ribbons – Zucchini and Squash […]

How to Make Soft Tacos

Want to know how to cook a soft taco? Soft tacos are just as delicious as hard tacos, and can even be eaten as a small burrito if you prefer. You can use them for a quick lunch by making a burrito and freezing it until you are ready to nuke it up at work! […]

How To Frost A Double Layer Cake

Well most people probably already know how to do this, but I just did my first one and thought I’d write ‘er up for those of us who are not a baking extraordinaire! 🙂 Check out this best homemade icing ever recipe! 1. Bake the cake in 2 round trays and let cool (I made […]