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What’s your take on Paula Deen’s announcement last week that she (a) has Type 2 Diabetes and (b) she’s now a spokesperson for drug company, Novo Nordisk? We’re conflicted. On the one hand, we suspect Paula’s style of high fat, high sugar, high calorie cooking/eating may have contributed to her condition. And she certainly doesn’t [...]
It’s Christmas eve, and I’m in the thick of getting ready for tomorrow’s insanity, I mean, Christmas fun. So, as you can imagine, I am relieved that we’re taking the week off, leaving me with one less thing on my to-do list (see how I slipped that information in? Smooth.). I have crossed off several [...]
Happy holidays everyone! To celebrate another delicious year over at Meal Makeover Moms’ Kitchen, we tackled one of our toughest makeovers ever for Seven Layer Bars. These luscious holiday treats are typically made with 2 cups of chips — chocolate and butterscotch — sweetened condensed milk, nuts, lots of shredded coconut, and a crust of [...]
Two weeks ago, after my husband attempted to replace green peppers with frozen broccoli in his spaghetti sauce, I suggested he might be a little new to the whole cooking thing to go “off book.” Last night he proved that he hadn’t ignored my suggestion to find new recipes, by serving us a delicious dinner [...]
Last night we welcomed our neighbors into our home as part of our progressive holiday party (progressive meaning, moving from home to home, not progressive in any kind of political sense). Our German-inspired menu – cheddar beer fondue with a selection of bratwurst, pumpernickel bread and apple chunks for dipping – was a bit hit, [...]
Saw this recipe in the local paper and thought it sounded good. I make an egg strata every year for Christmas morning, but this sounds tasty and you can make it ahead. You can also adjust the basic recipe to make it sweet instead of savory. Try increasing the sugar and adding chocolate chips, dried [...]
There’s something about leeks that I just adore, especially when they are crispy, roasted in the oven with cauliflower (ala Meal Makeover Moms). Last week, though, I had a bounty of them from the CSA and decided to turn them into soup. If it’s cold where you are, give this hearty soup a try this [...]
This is the recipe I raved about on a recent podcast. As you can see, I marked it with an A+ the first time I made it. This recipe is originally from September 1999 issue of Country Living and is not available on line. In September 1999 I was one month away from being a [...]
People often ask us where we get our recipe inspiration. Well, it comes from two places: We either see a recipe that looks great but could use a makeover (perhaps simple or perhaps extreme) or the idea comes out of left field! The inspiration for this family-pleasing apple squash lasagna actually came from Giada De [...]
This summer, we’ve both been spoiled with an abundance of beautiful, farm-fresh produce. As members of a CSA — Community Supported Agriculture — every week we have each received more vegetables than we’ve often known what to do with. That’s a good thing! To celebrate the season’s bounty, we created this nutrient-rich summer soup, brimming [...]
Last week at our Detroit Meetup, we had a very tasty signature cocktail: The Centennial Sangria. I am a fan of sangria and have made it myself many times, but this had to be the best I’ve ever tasted. I plan to stir up a batch for my book club when I host them here [...]
If you have a garden, or are a member of a local CSA, you are probably up to your eyeballs in cucumbers right now. I’ve been serving them to the kids way more than they’d like. I thought this week I might try making some cold cucumber soup. Not for them, but for me. I [...]
Last week we had dinner with friends and I made the dessert. I love using fresh fruits in the summer and the shortcakes in this recipe are not too sweet. They would be delicious with a spread of fresh summer jam. Recipe is from Barefoot Contessa. Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon sugar, plus [...]
Cheeseburgers piled high with lettuce, tomato, and mayo or ketchup are a staple at backyard cookouts, but this summer, we decided to shake things up with a burger that’s made with no meat at all. Our vegetarian burger made with portobello mushrooms is light and healthy, and our kids love it. In fact, Liz’s son, [...]
No-Bake Strawberry Icebox Cake serves 8 2 pounds fresh strawberries, washed 3 1/4 cups whipping cream, divided 1/3 cup confectioners sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon rosewater (optional) 4 sleeves (about 19 ounces, or 24 to 28 whole crackers) graham crackers 2 ounces dark chocolate, finely chopped Take out a few of the best-looking strawberries [...]
I bought this already prepared at the Wegmans deli counter over the weekend and I nearly ate an entire pound of it myself! It is soooo delicious and a fresh alternative to the standard potato salads I’ve made over the years. Bring it to a cookout this weekend and watch people swoon! 2 bags (24 [...]
Did you know May is Mediterranean Diet Month? To show our appreciation for the foods and flavors of this sun-drenched region — fruits, vegetables, whole grains, seafood, nuts, legumes, and olive oil — we created these D.I.Y. pita pizzas. Set up a pizza station with the ingredients portioned out in individual bowls, and then let [...]
While many of my plants are just starting to poke their heads out of the ground, and we are selecting the vegetables to plant in our vegetable garden, the chives have taken over. There are clumps in the vegetable garden (where they are supposed to be) as well as several more sprouting up in our [...]
Someone suggested in the comments that quesadillas are the go-to meal on busy weeknights. I’ve posted A few quesadilla recipes here before: from both the Meal Makeover Moms and Pioneer Woman. This week’s recipe comes from Better Homes & Gardens. I think I might try this for lunch today! Makes 4 servings. Ingredients Nonstick cooking [...]
Plant-based diets have received quite a bit of attention over the past few months … from the growing popularity of Meatless Monday to the recommendation in the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans to eat more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and beans. A lot of what we do at Meal Makeover Moms’ Kitchen revolves around [...]
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