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Inexpensive Mother’s Day Fun

There’s no better way to show mom how much she is cherished than by giving her a break from the daily grind.  For many mothers, a day without having to make a single meal is heavenly… though potentially very expensive. Celebrating Mother’s Day at a restaurant is not cheap, especially if you are treating the entire family to a lavish buffet.  To save on a delicious dining experience while still showing mom that she is worth her weight in gold, consider starting the day with breakfast in bed. Gather the kids and have fun in the kitchen making mom these … Continue reading →

Unbeatable Brunch Dishes

Nothing beats a leisurely Sunday brunch, especially on a cold winter’s day. Whether you are cooking for your immediate family or hosting a brunch for extended family and friends, these simple recipes will get you out of the kitchen with plenty of time to enjoy the company of your loved ones: BRUNCH HUEVOS RANCHEROS Ingredients: 2 cups heirloom tomatoes, diced 1 small onion, diced 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup butter, divided 4 (6-inch) corn tortillas 3/4 cup Mexican … Continue reading →

Merry Christmas Breakfast Recipes

Christmas morning is not the time to be serving cold cereal and dry toast for breakfast. The special day deserves an extra special morning meal. However, it shouldn’t require you spending hours in the kitchen while the rest of the family enjoys playtime with their new gifts. So, what do you do? Consider whipping up the following simple, yet festively sweet breakfast recipes: ORANGE AND CRANBERRY CREME BRULEE FRENCH TOAST Ingredients: 2 tablespoons corn syrup 1/2 cup butter (1 stick) 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed 1 loaf Texas Toast 5 eggs 1 1/2 cups half and half 1 teaspoon vanilla … Continue reading →

Dinner & A Movie

It’s Monday evening and while the week is just getting started and you know just how busy you are going to be. This close to the end of the school year, many married couples with children are going to be running on empty quit a bit. Myself included. Once upon a time, finding time together with your spouse was natural. We came home from work and evening time was spent together. More often than not, this is not the case anymore. Work days are longer. Responsibilities can be crushing. There seems little energy left over at the end of the … Continue reading →