The cabbage soup diet is a weight loss diet designed around heavy consumption of a low-calorie cabbage soup over seven days. It is generally considered a fad diet, in that it is designed for short-term use for weight-loss and requires no long-term commitment. Are you thinking about being more active? Have you been trying to cut back on junk food and …
Easy Pound Cake Recipe Say goodbye to bakery pound cake! After you taste this moist & delicious cake with an ooh so yummy crispy top, you’ll be baking all your party and birthday cakes at home instead of going to the bakery! The best part of this pound cake is how quick and easy it…
Salad Recipe Cheesecake Factory Salads Luau Salad Did you know that the first Cheesecake Factory restaurant opened in Beverly Hills in 1978? The currently have 190 locations, including restaurants in Dubai, Canada, Mexico, Kuwait and Hong Kong. One of my favorite dishes on their menu of 200 plus items is the Luau Salad. Of all the…
Nothing says summer quite as well as an ice cold glass of sweet, tart lemonade. If you’re like me, I enjoy lemonade all year-round. Lemons are an excellent source of vitamin C, which helps maintain healthy skin, bones and teeth, maintain the immune system, and helps the body absorb iron from plant sources. 30 second…
How to Make Seasoned Pretzels Soft Pretzels have always been a favorite snack for Philadelphians, however they have become popular all over the country. Wendys now has the Pretzel Bacon Cheeseburger, Sonic features a Pretzel Dog, and little Caesar’s has a Pretzel Crust Pizza. Hard pretzels have always been a go- to snack for parties,…
Nutter Butter Flip Flop Cookies These adorable flip flip cookies are super easy to make and look great! Take them along to a pool party or BBQ and you’ll be the hit of the party. All you need to make fun summer nutter butter flip flip cookies is the following: Ingredients: Nutter Butter Cookies Candy…
Easy Recipes Saltine Cracker Candy Recipe This sweet treat is irresistable, thus it has received the nickname “crack candy”. It’s an easy recipe and a great go-to treat recipe for when your cupboards are empty and you’re searching for something sweet. There are four simple ingredients in this cracker candy recipe: saltines, butter, brown sugar…
How to Make Candy Buttons Surprise yourself, the kids and your friends by making your own candy buttons! These colorful candies are a fun and easy DIY project! Homemade candy buttons make great, inexpensive party treats and fillers for party bags! This kid friendly project is great for any time of year, it’s fun to…
Look no further, here it is, the best rice krispie treats recipe ever! Rice krispie treats are a favorite of moms everywhere. Not only are they delicious and versatile, they’re easy to make and we can always keep a stockpile of the ingredients on hand. The best thing about rice krispie treats is that they can be…
Wacky Cake Recipe A Wacky Chocolate Cake is one of our old family favorite recipes passed down through 5 generations now. It’s one of those quick and easy go to recipes you’ll be happy to add to your recipe collection. A wacky cake is a moist egg-free cake that’s even better the day after you…
Lemon Square Recipe Weight Watchers Recipe 3 Points Plus These lemon bars will certainly make your mouth pucker! They’re tart yet sweet – perfect for your next party or BBQ. Lemon Squares first appeared in 1963 in the Betty Crocker Cookie Book and have been popular ever since. They combine the wonderful flavor of freshly squeezed…
The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies Do you have a favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe? If not, this may soon become your favorite! How do you like your chocolate chip cookies…chewy or cakey or chunky? This is my favorite recipe, it’s similar to the DoubleTree Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe. DoubleTree Hotels are known for their warm…
How to Make Funnel Cakes Funnel cakes are a popular treat you’ll find at carnivals, fairs, sporting events, and on the boardwalk in seaside resorts. The smell of this deep fried dough is hard to resist; as you can tell by the long lines of people waiting to buy this scrumptious treat. Would you like…
A Magic Dessert Ball also known as a Melting Chocolate Ball is a fun fabulous dessert presentation your guests are sure to love. It’s a spectacular dessert for sure, with that “oh wow” factor. This Magic Chocolate Ball dessert is a hollow ball of chocolate with a sweet treat on the inside, and when hot…
Easy Green Bean Casserole Recipe This popular holiday dish was first created in the 1950’s by a Campbell’s Soup company employee. With just 6 ingredients, the green bean casserole is an easy side dish to make on the holidays or anytime of the year, it takes just about 10 minutes to put together. It’s best…
Homemade Tortilla Bowls For dinnertime fun, surprise the family and serve your salad or dinner in an edible bowl. If you’ve ever ordered a taco salad at a restaurant, chances are it may have arrived at your table in an impressive edible tortilla bowl made from a large tortilla. The tortilla is baked or fried to…
Hilton Reveals Official DoubleTree Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe so Bakers Can Create the Warm, Welcoming Treat at Home For the first time ever, DoubleTree by Hilton is sharing the official bake-at-home recipe for the brand’s beloved and delicious chocolate chip cookie, so at-home bakers can create the warm and comforting treat in their own kitchens….
The Pina Colada is said to have been created in 1954 by Ramon “Monchito” Marrero Perez at the Beachcomber Bar in the Caribe Hilton of San Juan, Puerto Rico. He intended to capture the tropics in a glass and he sure did a great job! Pina Colada’s are great any day of the year but…
Fun Food For Kids These Mr. Potato Head pancakes are so easy to make and have that oh wow factor. Why not make this a rainy day activity, buy Mr and Mrs Potato Head toys here; and have fun playing with them. And then head into the kitchen to make these cute pancakes for breakfast,…
Easy Chicken Recipe, Pineapple Chicken Skewers Here’s a quick and easy chicken recipe that would be a great option for dinner tonight. It’s a terrific go to option, because you can always keep a stock of canned pineapple chunks in the pantry and frozed chicken breasts in the freezer so you have the ingredients on…
Tropical Drink: Frozen Peach Bellini A Peach Bellini cocktail is a mixture of sparkling wine such as Prosecco with peach purée or nectar. The Peach Bellini is believed to have originated in Venice, Italy. The Peach Bellini was invented sometime in the 1940’s by Giuseppe Cipriani, founder of Harry’s Bar in Venice, Italy. He named the drink the Bellini because its unique color reminded him…
Fall Foods – Caramel Apple Pancakes Ingredients A delicious fall foods recipe, a time for comfort food, all things apple and caramel. For the quick version, use complete pancake mix and a jar of caramel topping! Caramel Syrup Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter 1 cup packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons water 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Apple…
Strawberry Santa Cheesecakes This easy dessert recipe is cute and festive! It will have your guests saying “oh wow, these are so cute!” Perfect little bites for adults or kids, these Strawberry Santa Hat Desserts are sure to be hit at your Christmas Party Ingredients: Jello No-Bake Cheesecake Dessert Mix Fresh Strawberries A can…
Mini Breakfast Quiche Make your mornings less stressful by preparing our mini breakfast quiche. The perfect complement to a glass of Florida Orange Juice, these mini breakfast quiches are a yummy breakfast option that you can prepare the night before to make your busy weekday mornings easier. What you’ll need: 10 large eggs 1/2…
Mexican Taco Pizza Recipe Turn a plain pizza into a delicious zesty taco pizza! If you’ve ever been to CiCi’s pizza buffet and tried their Mexican pizza you’ll love this taco pizza even more. Here’s a quick way to liven up the plain grocery store pizza: Ingredients 1 cooked pizza lb lean ground beef 1package…
Applesauce Pancakes Ingredients: 2 large eggs, beaten ¼ cup vegetable oil 2 cups applesauce 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 Tbsp baking powder 1 tsp salt ¼ cup sugar ¼ tsp ground cinnamon Directions: 1. In a mixing bowl, on low speed combine milk, eggs, oil, and applesauce. Mix for 1 minute until blended. 2. Sift…
Berry Salad Salad 8 cups spinach 1 cup strawberries, sliced 1 cup blueberries 1 cup red onion, sliced 1 cup grilled chicken , sliced 1 cup crumbled feta cheese Add all ingredients to salad bowl, drizzle with Berry Poppy seed Dressing (recipe below) and toss together. Dressing 1 cup nonfat plain yogurt 1/4 cup blueberries…
Easy Way to Peel Hard-Boiled Eggs Eggs are delicious and nutritious, and provide an excellent source of protein. One large Grade A egg contains 6 g of protein and only 70 calories. With 6 grams of the highest quality protein and 14 key nutrients, eggs provide the energy needed to keep you going. They…
Cranberry Chicken Recipe 8 chicken breasts or thighs 1 can (16 oz.) whole berry cranberry sauce 1 bottle (8 oz.) KRAFT Classic CATALINA Dressing 1 envelope of (2 oz.) onion soup mix Heat oven to 350°F. Place chicken in 2 (13×9-inch) baking dishes sprayed with cooking spray. Mix remaining ingredients; pour over chicken….
Easy General Tso Chicken Recipe Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1½ cups cornstarch 3 eggs, beaten ¼ cup vegetable oil Sauce Ingredients 1 cup pineapple juice ½ cup brown sugar ⅓ cup soy sauce 1 Tablespoon vinegar 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon Sriracha 1 (20 oz) can pineapple tidbits, drained…
Crescent Roll Casserole Mexican Casserole recipe This Mexican casserole is packed with bold, cheesy taco flavor and plenty of melty cheese, but that’s not even the best part. Not only is it simple to make (just 5 ingredients!) but it’s also ready to put on the table in 30 minutes. Ingredients 1 lb ground beef,…
Pineapple Cheesecake Bars This delicious dessert is perfect for after dinner, for a party or a barbecue, but be prepared to share the recipe because it’s a crowd pleaser! Prep: 20 min. Bake: 55 min. Crust Ingredients: 6 tablespoons butter, softened 5 tablespoons sugar 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking…
How to make Deviled Eggs INGREDIENTS 6 Eggs, hard-boiled and peeled 1/4 cup Miracle Whip 2 tsp brown mustard Food Coloring DIRECTIONS Slice eggs in half lengthwise. Slip out yolks, place in bowl along with Miracle Whip and mustard. Mash and mix well with a fork. Transfer mixture into a zip lock…
Chocolate Covered Pretzel Recipe Ingredients: 1 cup (6 oz.) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate, Milk Chocolate or Premier White Morsels 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening Instructions: Line a baking sheet with wax paper. Microwave 1 cup morsels and 1 tablespoon of vegetable shortening in a small, dry, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on MEDIUM-HIGH (70%) power for 1…
Chocolate Covered Strawberries 1 pkg semi-sweet chocolate 16 medium strawberries INSTRUCTIONS LINE baking sheet with wax paper. MICROWAVE morsels in small, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH (100%) power for 1 minute; STIR. Morsels may retain some of their original shape. If necessary, microwave at additional 10 to 15-second intervals, stirring just until morsels are…
Rice Krispies Treats were invented in 1939 by Malitta Jensen and Mildred Day at the Kellogg Company Home economics department as a fund raiser for Camp Fire Girls. Rice Krispies Treats (also called Rice Krispies squares, bars, buns, cakes, or Marshmallow Squares) are a confection commonly made through binding Kellogg’s Rice Krispies or another crisp…
The Pina Colada Drink This is a sweet frozen tropical cocktail made with rum, coconut cream and pineapple juice. Bartenders garnish this delightful frozen drink with a pineapple wedge and maraschino cherry. Pina Colada History Ramón “Monchito” Marrero, a bartender at the Caribe Hilton in Puerto Rico, claims to have created the Pina Colada in 1954. After a lot…
These strawberry Santa desserts are so cute, they make a great dessert for holiday dinners and parties. Get the kids involved in making your strawberry Santa desserts, they’re fun to make and a healthy treat. Use the pictures below for strawberry Santa inspiration. Health & Nutrition Information The Romans prized wild strawberries for their medicinal…
Fall is the perfect time for beef stew and the chance to give this easy recipe a try. This delicious beef stew can be cooking slowly while you’re crafting or playing with the kids! Ingredients 4 slices bacon 2 lb. boneless sirloin steak, cut into bite size pieces, tossed in flour 1 med onion, chopped…
Easy Apple Crumble Recipe A warm Apple Crumble is one of my favorite desserts any time of year! The apples, cinnamon and sugar combine to make a sweet delicious bowl of goodness, it’s like eating a piece of apple pie without the crust. Here’s an easy Apple Crumble recipe you can make for your family…
Sugar Cookie Recipe Ingredients: 2 sticks of butter, softened 1 cup of granulated white sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1 egg 3 cups all purpose flour 2 teaspoons of baking powder Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F Cream butter and sugar with mixer until smooth and fluffy Add egg,…
cilantro lime rice recipe This recipe for Cilantro Lime Rice is quick, easy and delicious and tastes just like the rice at Chipotle restaurants. I up the flavor by adding minced garlic to the rice while it’s cooking. Cilantro Lime Rice with garlic is a great accompaniment to chicken or steak fajitas. You can…
Heart shaped foods are easy to make and an easy way to have fun with the kids on Valentine’s Day! Click Here for more heart shaped food and step by step instructions to make Heart Shaped Scrambled Eggs for Valentine’s Day