April Fool the family with cupcakes for dinner

Meat Loaf Cupcakes & Chessy Mashed Potato Frosting Shared from ivillage.com 1 small yellow onion, minced 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef (at least 92 percent lean) 1 cup uncooked old-fashioned oats (not quick cooking) 1/2 pound ground pork 2 eggs, beaten 3 tablespoons ketchup 1 … Continue reading

A refreshing twist ~ White Bean Salad from the White House!

From Epicurious  | June 2012 by Michelle Obama American Grown: The Story of the White House Kitchen Garden and Gardens Across America Recipe by White House Chef Sam Kass Photo by Quentin Bacon Photography Creamy white beans, fresh basil, and crunchy … Continue reading

An new twist on skins – Reuben Potato Skins

From TheChow.comDifficulty: Easy | Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins | Makes: 16 potato skins A Reuben sandwich ranks high on my list of guilty pleasures. But a sandwich is often too much. Reuben potato skins—happily loaded with corned beef, Thousand Island dressing, and sauerkaut—are a snack-sized solution. … Continue reading

Brussels sprout shamrocks

Children love celebrations, holidays and crafts. Share your  creative kid-friendly ideas with us! We found this one at epicurious.com These tiny members of the cabbage family are hearty enough to handle being poked, manipulated, and put on display—and still keep … Continue reading

Eat your way through Fat Tuesday…10 Mardi Gras recipes

Mardi Gras is a fun celebration, celebrating all the rich foods before Lent. Many different countries celebrate Mardi Gras. The star of the event is certainly the food, and not the beads. Mardi Gras translates to Fat Tuesday. To celebrate, eat tons … Continue reading