Archive for June, 2010

Fourth of July marks the high point of summer but sometimes kids get left out of the party because there’s only grownup food around. Here are a few food ideas that are sure to please your little ones. Children love bite size snacks they can carry with them. Just about every child loves macaroni and [...]

Sandwiches make great dinners especially if you pair them with a salad and coleslaw.  Start off with seven layer bean dip and chips, followed by a hearty sub sandwich accompanied by easy coleslaw, and ice cold lemonade. Children should always be supervised around food and of course knifes. Have them wash their hands thoroughly before [...]

Most men enjoy a hearty breakfast so start your Father’s Day off with a meal the kids can help with. Fruit fizzies, Toad in the Hole and frozen melon pops are easy and kid friendly to prepare. Fruit fizzies are fun and frothy. Fill a glass with ice, then half full with lemon lime soda, [...]

Marinating meat before grilling helps tenderize it and adds wonderful flavor. Tenderizing agents often used in marinades include acidic ingredients such as vinegar, lemon juice, lime juice, yogurt and even wine. Fresh papaya, ginger and pineapple contain tenderizing enzymes, and they add exotic flavors as well. Marinades are wonderfully versatile flavor enhancers for the outdoor [...]

Pizza isn’t difficult even if you start from scratch. Pizza dough is hard to ruin. The most important factor, besides clean hands, is to proof the yeast. That’s easy enough to do. Take a package of yeast and add it to a 1/4 cup of very warm, but not hot water, to which you’ve added [...]