Manic: Me trying to get 5 daily servings of fruits and veggies in my body…not to mention my kids, too. It isn’t easy! Managed: Started juicing and I like it. Check out the recipes I showed on the KTVK 3TV morning show, “Your Life A to Z” and you will be pleasantly surprised by […]
One Pot Pasta Is Easy, Yummy & Versatile Recipe
June 25, 2013 By
Manic: Me last week trying to find the one pot no boil pasta recipe that I had seen on the Getting Healthy Staying Healthy Facebook page. Managed: Found it, saved it to my page and tried one night last week when we were rushed for time….and it works and tastes great! All ingredients are put into one […]
Refreshing Party Drinks For All That Can Be Made In Minutes
June 20, 2013 By
Manic: Throwing a party (or attending one that is BYOB) and spending more time mixing drinks and less time sipping and enjoying the party because you are busy in the kitchen preparing cocktails and mocktails. Managed: Lisa Gylling with her Popcorn Served Daily YouTube channel! She recently showed two tasty drink ideas, one for the […]
Easy Quick & Tasty Pepper Steak Recipe
May 28, 2013 By
A few months ago, managedmoms.com held a cooking contest and our winner, Kimberly Bodine submitted several extra recipes for us to try, too. So today, I’m sharing her yummy recipe for Easy Quick & Tasty (I like all of three of those words) Pepper Steak. And if you missed her winning entry, Balsamic Tomato Pasta, […]
Kid-Friendly Veggie Packed Pasta Recipe That Adults Love, Too!
April 25, 2013 By
Manic: This week because between our two kids, every night this week has activities and I have been trying really hard to make good homemade meals and not eat on the run! Managed: Checked this website today, yep my own managedmoms, to look for a healthy, tasty and quick recipe that I could throw together for […]
Campanelle Pasta, Chicken Sausage, Organic Tomatoes & Peas Recipe
April 23, 2013 By
Manic: Coming up with even more dinner ideas, that are healthy, since I’m trying to slim down for summer, hubs is working out at the gym daily and is finally ready for healthier foods and of course my mom guilt of not feeding my kids enough healthy meals! Managed: Set aside some time […]
Recipe Entry #4: Easy Enchiladas On The Stove
April 13, 2013 By
Vanessa Garcia sent us this family-friendly and super easy recipe and when I saw that one of the ingredients called for tortilla chips, I knew my family would like this one! Here is how to make Easy Enchiladas in a snap: What You Need: 1 lb of hamburger meat (I used Laura’s Lean Beef that […]
Recipe Entry #3: Stuffed Pork Chops with Gorgonzola and Apple
April 11, 2013 By
As we continue on with managedmoms.com recipe contest, I was excited to try Kelly Fink’s entry that she found on allrecipes.com. She tells me that the Stuffed Pork Chops with Gorgonzola and Apple is a family favorite in her household and this yummy dish didn’t disappoint. Here is how you make it… What You Need: For […]
Recipe Contest Entry #2: Potato-Leek Frittata
April 8, 2013 By
Since I welcomed breakfast recipes for the managedmoms.com recipe contest, I was thrilled to receive Sherry Kline’s Potato-Leek Frittata meal idea. She supplied a basic and base frittata that can be loaded up with all kinds of options. I made the basic recipe and I loved how easy this was to prepare and how this […]
Readers Recipe Contest In Full Swing & This Tomato Balsamic Pasta Is Yummy!
March 24, 2013 By
You may remember that several weeks ago I invited all of you to submit a dinner or breakfast recipe to managedmoms.com for a chance to win a $50 gift card to your favorite restaurant. I have received some great ones and today I share with you Kimberly Bodine’s recipe for Balsamic Tomato Pasta. I love […]
My Favorite Recipes From My Site’s First Two Years!
March 12, 2013 By
Yesterday I shared our top articles based on readership (thank you readers!) and today I want to tell you what my favorite recipes have been since I launched this site. I won’t include any of yesterday’s articles, just so that I’m not repetitive, but know that those were on my list, too. So take a […]
Easy, Last Minute & Delicious Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe!
January 23, 2013 By
Manic: Trying to stick to my New Years goal of cooking more for my family who are all constantly on the run! Managed: Decided to try the recipe that Trader Joe’s was giving out last week at their tasting station for Chicken Tortilla Soup and it was so easy and so tasty! Take a look […]
Quick Carne Asada Dinner Idea & Sprouts Farmers Market Gift Card Winner!
January 8, 2013 By
To see who won the $20 Sprouts Farmers Market gift card, read on and remember we are giving another Sprouts $20 gift card away this Friday, too! Good luck! First, here is the quick dinner idea… Manic: Dinnertime for a lot of busy moms as we try to think of quick and tasty dinner ideas […]
Quick Pasta Recipe That Tastes Like You Worked Hours On It!
January 3, 2013 By
Manic: Looking at this year’s very tight budget with the lower paycheck due to the government’s payroll tax increase and realizing that our first-born will need a car next year and starts college in just three years! Time to tighten the purse strings! Managed: Contributing to our new budget demands by cooking a lot more […]
Simple & Tasty 4-Ingredient Chicken Recipe
November 1, 2012 By
Manic: Trying to come up with easy and pleasing dinner ideas during this very busy time of year. Managed: Visited my favorite online calendar tool, Cozi and tried one of their recipes from the recipe section. I prepared the Cozi Classic Chicken by Candy Tai and it was terrific. My entire family loved it! Try it…. […]
