Manic: Thinking that I had to feed my boy fast food because we didn’t have a lot of time before his first playoff hockey game tonight. Managed: Remembering an easy cheat pork chop dish that is fast and tasty that I hadn’t made in years. Thankfully, McCormick still makes the seasoning! Busy moms out there, […]
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 […]
Last Second Salad Recipe
March 17, 2011 By
Manic: Company is coming for dinner and you already have a lot to prepare, so you need a simple last second salad. Managed: Cheat! Try this salad idea. I’m almost embarrassed to post it because it is so easy. However, I’ve had gal pals I’ve shared this trick with tell me that they think it […]
My Daughter’s Favorite Feast: Homemade Beef Stroganoff Recipe
March 9, 2011 By
Manic: Finding a meal that my entire family loves. Managed: Cleaning out my cookbook drawer to find one packed with recipes that are loved by my family! When I was in college, I bought a cookbook with the perfect title. Called “Leaving Home” by Louise (LuLu) P. Grace, R.D., it was a good cookbook to […]
Cheat Carne Asada!
February 20, 2011 By
Manic: You crave carne asada for dinner tonight, but don’t have time to season and marinate the meat. Managed: Cheat and get the carne asada meat from Trader Joe’s! Here is what I do to make this dish (with help from Trader Joe’s) fast and tasty.
Simple Savory Salmon
February 15, 2011 By
Manic: You want to eat healthy salmon, but don’t have the time or ingredients on hand to make it right. Managed: Found the easiest salmon recipe that only requires the salmon and two ingredients! This recipe comes from a friend. Two years ago I picked my son up from his buddy’s house and I was […]
Choice Chocolate on Valentine’s Day
February 14, 2011 By
Manic: I’m ready to justify chomping down on chocolate because it is Valentine’s Day! Managed: Have it! But have it the healthy way. Read on to see which chocolate to eat to get the pleasure and the health benefits, too. To get chocolate’s true health benefits, there are a few things you need to know […]
Really Good Red Chili, Beans and Rice Recipe
February 11, 2011 By
Several years ago my very thoughtful sister-in-law made several of us cookbooks for Christmas. This little hand-made cookbook filled with her very special recipes has survived a move, several kids and a lot of cooking in my kitchen. It is now stained with various foods, but the contents survive, so today I am sharing my […]
Super Bowl Snack Idea: The Very Versatile Veggie Tray
February 6, 2011 By
Manic: You’ve been invited to a Super Bowl party, but don’t have time to make appetizers to bring. Managed: Grab a pre-made veggie tray from the store. My favorite one comes from Safeway. This veggie tray saves the day in several ways. Here are some tricks and tips to get the most out of this […]
Finicky Family Recipe: Quick Orange Chicken with Extra Veggies & Brown Rice
February 5, 2011 By
Manic: Not much time before practice and my teenager has announced to me no more eating out! Wow, he wants to get healthy. That’s awesome! However, I didn’t have much time. Managed: On my last grocery trip, I grabbed a quick fix orange chicken packet mix for days like this manic day. I decided to give […]
Great Guac Recipe
January 27, 2011 By
Manic: Need an impressive, but easy appetizer to bring to a party and you don’t have a lot of time. Managed: Trader Joe’s has an amazing cheat kit for really good guacamole! Every time I make it, folks ask me for the recipe. In addition to the Trader Joe’s kit, I add two more ingredients […]
Gal Pal Bridget’s Breaded Chicken Recipe
January 25, 2011 By
When I get recipes from other manic managed moms I know, I call them a gal pal recipe. Today’s dinner idea comes from a gal pal of mine named Bridget. She offered this to me after my daughter had dinner with their family and promptly announced that her chicken was the best she ever had! […]
My Best Breakfast Burrito Trick
January 23, 2011 By
Every weekend, I cook my family a nice breakfast. Family favorites include waffles with whipped cream and fresh strawberries, blueberry pancakes and my breakfast burritoes, but only when done right. When I say right, that means several things to my finicky family. First they want regular white tortillas, but I prefer the 100% whole wheat […]
