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…. […]
Lemon Chicken Orzo Pasta Recipe from TV Chef Charles Wiley!
September 10, 2012 By
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!
August 30, 2012 By
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
August 9, 2012 By
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
July 16, 2012 By
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
July 10, 2012 By
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!
July 4, 2012 By
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
May 22, 2012 By
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
May 8, 2012 By
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!
April 18, 2012 By
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 […]
