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Wordless Wednesday – Fresh Stromboli

Stromboli Recipe Recommend on Facebook Share on FriendFeed Buzz it up Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Share on technorati Tweet about it Buzz it up Subscribe to the comments on this post Tell a friend KathleenHey, there I'm Kathleen. My friends call me Kathy; to my kids I'm Momia. Life has afforded me many hats: Mom, wife, sister, friend, business owner... and most recently a midlife blogger. From college to marriage and babies, in the midst of business and wealthy boomers, midlife retrospection validates this extraordinary journey called life.Website - Twitter - More Posts

Born of an Italian mother, cooking was a huge part of growing up. The fall season marked the start of home made pasta, soups, and the greatly anticipated holiday feasts. The aroma of fresh bread on a cold Saturday morning or the visions of fresh pasta strung across wooden spoons are tender childhood memories. Mom inspired a passion and zeal for home cooked meals. My Blog Spark sent this offer, “If you’d like to participate in this Spark, we will provide you with a gift pack including one package of Progresso Lemon Pepper Panko and an autographed copy of chef Chiarello’s new cookbook: Michael Chiarello’s Bottega. We will also provide you with an additional gift pack to give away to one of your readers.” Given my history in addition to being a fan of Progresso, Panko breadcrumbs, and Italian food prompted a jubilant yes, yes, and oh my gosh AUTOGRAPHED too, oh YES! Progresso is one of my favorite brands....

If your family loves Mexican food as much as mine does, try a monthly family taco night. Our family knows these as Family Fiesta Night. Producing a variety of seasonings and other complementary products, Old El Paso offers everything needed for fun nights with the family. Our Family Fiesta night food includes anything from tacos to a burrito bake casserole and even a Mexican Lasagna like this one. Often times I use a taco seasoning mix package in recipes calling for of chili powder. They add an extra zing to the dish. Old El Paso® offers taco seasoning mix in a variety of flavors such as Burrito, Cheesy Taco, Chili, Fajita, Taco, Mild Taco and even a seasoning with 40% less sodium. These make for a variety of fun and tasty Family Night Fiestas! The Old El Paso line of products includes chilies, dinner kits, dips and sides, enchilada sauce, refried beans, seasoning mixes, shells, taco sauce, and salsa...

Favorite Foods Made Healthier

Favorite Foods Made Healthier, Oh boy this is one topic hard to master. And, when you do finally make your favorite foods healthier don’t tell the hubby or the kids! I have been altering many of the family’s favorite dishes to provide a healthier meal. Before I share my top ten healthy changes, let me share a bit of personal experience about Weight Watchers, the founders of “Eat Your Best”. I have an Aunt who, when I was a child, weighed well over 200 lbs. She was very self conscious of her weight and being as such it dictated her lifestyle. She was shy, quiet in public, and quite an introvert. Little did she realize that in reality she was a beautiful, creative woman, and an excellent baker and cook. She made my first son’s baby cake and it looked like a bakery store cake, so beautifully decorated as though done by a professional. This unhappy personality continued until...

Mission Foods – Mexican Chicken Lasagna Recipe

I find Mexican food irresistible so I jumped at the chance to write this post! This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Mission Foods. All opinions are 100% mine. Mission tortillas are my favorite brand without doubt. The tortillas, both corn and flour, are always fresh. Moreover, they are far more flavorful than any other brand I have used. I have a story and a recipe to share however, a few facts about Mission Foods first. My personal favorite, Mission Flour Tortillas, contain 0 grams trans fat per serving and are cholesterol free. The home-style flour tortillas are the type I like to use most however with hubby’s diet, the extra thin corn tortillas work better. The have less calories and fat, again with no trans fats. The serving size is two tortillas. Mission Foods kicked off summer with the Mission Menus Challenge. On June 28, 2010, Chef Sara Moulton encouraged consumers to submit their...

Did you know that today is National Eat Your Veggies day? According to Practically Edible dot com, the holiday came about on the front lawn of the White House. National Eat Your vegetables day falls in the middle of National Fruit and Vegetable Month, officially named by Hillary Clinton on June 23, 1994. The goal of this holiday is to eat a vegetable with every meal as well as consuming vegetables as a snack during the day. My youngest son is a vegetable lover and has been since his toddler years. One very humorous veggie incident I will never forget came about when he was about two years old. After making the morning coffee, I proceeded to prepare the daily lunches. Upon opening, the vegetable draw I found one of the big beautiful green peppers had a toddler sized mouth impression missing from the side. The vision of that tiny mouth print made me laugh aloud. Of course, I...

Family Features is one of my favorite places to visit. They always provide top notch articles that feature names we all know and love. This month they featured a household favorite combo – the world renowned Bobby Flay and Hellman’s. “Chef Bobby Flay has teamed up with Hellmann’s(r) and Best Foods(r) Mayonnaise to help parents prepare a holiday meal of real, nutritious ingredients the whole family will love.” Complement your holiday dinner with delicious sides that satisfy family and guests alike. Roasted New Potatoes with Blue Cheese Ranch Dressing and Green Onions are sure to please even the pickiest of palates. For an appetizing main dish even the kids will eat, try “Stuffing” Crusted Turkey Cutlets. I can tell you that these Turkey Cutlets are fabulous. Finish the meal with a simple, seasonal dessert like Oven Roasted Apple-Cranberry Crisp with Creamy Spiced Chantilly. Lost when it comes to leftover ideas? Celebrate the day after the holiday by using your...

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Posts Tagged ‘ side dish ’

Wordless Wednesday – Fresh Stromboli

New Panko, New Cookbook – Progresso & Chef Chiarello Giveaway

Old El Paso Family Taco Night Giveaway

Favorite Foods Made Healthier

Mission Foods – Mexican Chicken Lasagna Recipe

National Eat Your Vegetables Day

Real Holiday Helpings from Bobby Flay

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