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…. […]
Lemon Chicken Orzo Pasta Recipe from TV Chef Charles Wiley!
Manic: Me trying to come up with dinner ideas that include healthy veggies in the ingredients that my family will eat…and love, too! Managed: Remembering my favorite recipe that I watched Chef Charles Wiley from Cafe ZuZu at the Scottsdale Hotel Valley Ho prepare one day when I was doing our KTVK morning show. I found […]
My Fav Chicken Spaghetti Recipe from Our Family’s Recipe Book!
Manic: Coming up with dinner ideas every single day to keep my family fed and fueled! Managed: Remembering to ask my wonderful Mother-in-law for her handed down family recipe called Chicken Spaghetti. She learned this dish from her Mother, so it is extra special to us. This is one of my faves! Check it out… […]
Healthy & Creative Back-to-School Lunches
Manic: This week! Back to school has been exciting, crazy, fun and hard work all in one….for me and for my kids! So I really want them to eat a good healthy lunch packed by yours truly and finding foods that my kids are I all agree on isn’t always easy! Managed: Put some foods […]
Really Good Garlic Bread Recipe from the Mom 100 Cookbook
Manic: Almost forgetting to add my family’s beloved garlic bread to my pasta dinners, but how can I make mine taste as good as the bread does in the restaurants? Managed: Took the advice of one of our managedmoms.com subscribers to buy and try an awesome new cookbook called The Mom 100 Cookbook by Katie Workman. […]
Honey Ginger Soy Chicken Recipe from The Mom 100 Cookbook
Manic: Coming up with fresh dinner ideas, day after day, that are tasty…and healthy, too! Managed: Took the advice of one of our managedmoms.com subscribers to buy and try an awesome new cookbook called The Mom 100 Cookbook by Katie Workman. I love it! And Katie gave me permission to share one of her recipes, […]
Festive 4th of July Food Fun!
Manic: Thrilled to get invited to a 4th of July party, but don’t know what to bring….and I’m not very talented in the kitchen, but I need some easy and tasty last minute munchie ideas. Managed: Trying out a couple of easy fun food ideas that my gal pal texted me. Plus I have a super […]
My Yummy Quick Salad with Help from Trader Joe’s
Manic: Trying to get a ton done before the kids start summer vacation, so I’m working hard at home and only have time for a quick homemade lunch. Managed: Trying the taste test area that Trader Joe’s always offers last week and leaving with several ingredients that helped me turn an ordinary salad into one […]
Easy Meal Ideas for Dinner
Manic: This time of year is crazy busy with all of the activities that come with the end of the school year, so finding time to cook a good homemade meal is not easy! Managed: Implementing several ideas that have worked for me in the past when I needed to feed my busy family fast, […]
Finally Found A Salad with Homemade Dressing & My Kids Love It!
Manic: Trying to get my kids to eat more veggies, period! Managed: Finally found a homemade salad dressing and salad that my kids…and their friends….love! I attend a cooking class every Wednesday night, so this recipe is from my cooking instructor, Lyn McGuire. I’ll be blogging about my cooking class soon, too! Here is the […]
My Easy Experimental Pasta Dish…That My Family Loved!
Manic: Keeping a promise I made to myself that I would cook a lot of homemade food this week, especially since my kids are in AIMS testing, but we had to be gone last night from 4:30 pm to 7 pm, so how could I do this? Managed: Remembered a pasta recipe that I saved […]
Three Last Minute Healthy Snack Ideas To Take the Party
Manic: You have been invited to a party, but don’t know what to bring to contribute and you are almost out of time to grab something nice and something good. Managed: No worries, I’ve got a few simple last-minute ideas that are easy, tasty and simple to transport to the celebration. 1. Trader Joe’s Guacamole […]
My Mom’s Amazing Super Healthy & Tasty Spaghetti Recipe That Is Full of Veggies!
Manic: Trying to keep my family fed with healthy homemade dinners during the busy school year! Managed: My mom came to town, so I asked her to show me how she makes her incredibly tasting vegetarian spaghetti that tastes meaty and hearty….and that my very picky family loves! Thanks Mom! She shares her secrets here…. […]
Scrumptious Spaghetti with Homemade Marinara Sauce
Manic: Never outgrew my #1 favorite food, spaghetti, but want to find a homemade recipe that is delicious, but quick and easy, too! Managed: Found a cool cookbook that has a picture of every dish right next to the recipe. I love that! So with permission from the publisher of the book, “Betty Crocker […]
Melon Berry Crush Smoothie Recipe from Pomegranate Cafe
Manic: Need a festive 4th of July treat, but I want something healthy that my kids will also enjoy. Managed: Asked the pros at Pomegranate Café for ideas and they gave me their Melon Berry Crush smoothie recipe. Not only is it red, white and blue, but it is also very good for you! Read on […]