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
February 5, 2012 By
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!
January 11, 2012 By
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
July 7, 2011 By
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
July 4, 2011 By
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 […]
Yummy Oven-Fried Chicken Recipe
June 24, 2011 By
Manic: Can’t outgrow my fried chicken cravings, but I know that fried is bad for me. Managed: Found a great cookbook with a yummy recipe for baked fried chicken and the publisher gave me permission to share it! So read on, so you can have your fried chicken…and eat it, too! Oven-Fried Chicken Recipe […]
30 Minute Rosemary Roasted Chicken with Potatoes Recipe
May 14, 2011 By
Manic: We have been eating out too much lately with all of the activities that fill our calendar at the end of the school-year, so I don’t have much prep time at home these days to make a good meal. Managed: While I was at the grocery store, I eyed a unique new recipe product […]
Healthy Meal Makover: Very Good Veggie Lasagna!
May 2, 2011 By
Manic: Long to cook healthier meals, but unsure how to do it. Managed: Invited the awesome healthy culinary experts from Pomegranate Cafe to join my web team and show all of us how to make some of my recipes ultra healthy and ultra tasty. And yipee, they accepted my invitation and showed me how to […]
The Get Things Moving Smoothly Smoothie
April 20, 2011 By
Manic: I get so busy running kids around town, that I forget to eat enough fiber to keep things moving…if you know what I mean! Managed: Discussing this with another manic managed mom, who told me about a magical smoothie that keeps your metabolism moving smoothly. I’m all for that, so I gave this […]
Homemade Salsa in Seconds
April 16, 2011 By
Manic: I’m making tacos and I just realized that I’m fresh out of salsa! Did I mention that my family inhales salsa?! Me included! We love the stuff! Managed: Remembered that I recently bought the Magic Bullet, so I decided to give the Bullet salsa recipe a try. A cool little cookbook that comes with […]
Really Good Green Chicken Enchiladas!
April 13, 2011 By
Manic: Looking through my mountain of cookbooks for quick dinner ideas. Managed: Finally organizing my cookbook shelf and finding a very special one that my long-time gal pal gave me back in college. Thanks Michelle! 🙂 And inside this great little gift book is a yummy green chicken enchilada recipe that I hadn’t made in […]
Holy Guacamole: Avocados Are Good For You!
April 8, 2011 By
Holy guacamole! Avocados are good for your body and for your beauty. This green goodie is a good fat too, so go ahead and indulge. And buy an extra avocado for some home spa treatments. Read on for my favorite and always-requested guac recipe, a home spa treatment and a few avocado-enhanced beauty products that […]
Luscious Lasagna Recipe
April 4, 2011 By
Manic: Wanting to make a good lasagna, but not having the time to make one from scratch. Managed: Managedmoms.com reader Jodie sent us one that is easy to make and luscious to taste! Thanks Jodie! Read on for the recipe and be ready for your husband to ask for seconds. Mine did! Maybe it’s the […]
Easy Corn Chowder Recipe
March 22, 2011 By
Manic: Thinking to myself that I get one last chance to make a good warm soup since our weather turned chilly again, but I don’t have a lot of time or a lot of ingredients on hand. Managed: Remembering that I have a really good easy corn chowder recipe that will warm my family right […]
