kathleen s.

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Soy-Ginger Coated Fish Cakes

kathleen s. posted an article on - Jan 22, 2012, 9:52 pm
Happy New year everyone, I’ve missed you. Have you tried the new Kikkoman Kara-Age Soy-Ginger Seasoned coating mix yet? It has a wonderful flavor and provides a batter-like crust for fried fish and chicken. Each box contains two packages of coating mix. The premix mak...
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Three Cheese Alfredo Veggie Pan Pizza

kathleen s. posted an article on - Dec 7, 2011, 10:57 pm
My family loves a good pizza. While each has their favorite combination, no medley of pizza is ever turned away! Research confirms that my family is not of an elite pizza group but rather in line with the pizza commonality. A fan of homemade dough and Italian ...
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Easy Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cake

kathleen s. posted an article on - Nov 25, 2011, 11:52 pm
Duncan Hines Amazing Glaze - Easy Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cake Happy Thanksgiving!! Isn’t it funny how mothers know exactly what foods to serve regardless of the circumstances. We planned for a small dinner with a few family members. My sons could not attend....
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Black Friday - Turkey and Stuffing Casserole

kathleen s. posted an article on - Nov 24, 2011, 11:51 pm
Green Giant Steamers add a fresh vegetable flavor and feel to this traditional casserole. Moreover, the meal is perfect for leftover turkey, easy to prepare, and ideal for Black Friday. A healthy portion of vegetables while offering a fast and hearty meal alternative for a busy,...
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Hummus Veggie Pan Pizza, the adventure awaits…

kathleen s. posted an article on - Nov 19, 2011, 1:07 pm
It was a conundrum of sorts. You see, I very much enjoy hummus however, the carnivores were the big challenge. Experience has shown me the mere mention of hummus invokes expressions of disgust. Being a psychiatrist mom and wife, I included the words spicy, salsa, blog, and homemade pizza in...
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Top 10 Beverage Recipes - TasteMakers and Tervis

kathleen s. posted an article on - Nov 5, 2011, 2:53 pm
Top 10 Tastemaker Tervis Tumbler Beverage Recipes - Tervis tumblers are amazing. Guaranteed for Life Photo: The Kitchen Noob Tervis tumblers seem indestructible. They are made to resist cracking, melting, and shattering. Tervis says, “Don’t take it as a dare or anything, but ...
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Farfalle Pasta with Sardines in Tomato Sauce

kathleen s. posted an article on - Nov 2, 2011, 8:28 am
Most would agree that pasta is economical and a much loved comfort food. However, macaroni and sardines isn't a well-received pasta dish or at least not by my American friends. I would hear “No, that’s too hard core Italian for me,” or more often, “Eeewww pasta and sardines sounds wors...
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Halloween Game Day – Mummy Dogs and Chili Cheese Potatoes Wedges

kathleen s. posted an article on - Oct 23, 2011, 4:36 pm
A Halloween and Monday night football dinner combo that is easy, fun for the kids and ideal football food! What’s more the Foodbuzz Tastemaker program sent me Simply Potatoes coupons which made this meal even easier. First I made a quick chili con carne....
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Pumpkin, Godiva, Triberr - Fall Recipe Buzz

kathleen s. posted an article on - Oct 17, 2011, 1:28 am
What do pumpkins, Godiva, Triberr, and FoodBuzz have in common? Pumpkin Recipes! The breezy and below 90 temperatures here in SW Florida were enough to inspire the purchase of a sugar pumpkin. Couple the beautiful weather with inspiration from my foodie tribe mate Arlene and G...
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Spicy Lentils and White Rice Recipe

kathleen s. posted an article on - Oct 9, 2011, 10:37 pm
Lentils are delicious, versatile, and easy to prepare. Sometime after my first son was born, thirty years ago, a dietician provided me with numerous healthy and economical meals. Lentils were included in many of those recipes. Healthy and economical is a very alluring combination these days as...
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Ghirardelli Chocolate Peanut Butter Bread

kathleen s. posted an article on - Oct 1, 2011, 12:46 pm
UPS surprised me with a double delivery, chocolate and coffee on the same day, woo hoo! Oh my gosh, be still my heart, the first box filled with Ghirardelli chocolates and dark chocolates are my all time favorite. The depth of my chocolate obsession prevailed, couldn't wait t...
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Chocolate Coffee Bundt Cake with Coffee Glaze

kathleen s. posted an article on - Sep 18, 2011, 9:44 pm
Chocolate Coffee Bundt Cake Recipe - Kelapo Coconut Oil - Take Two With autumn fast approaching, food bloggers are presenting fall inspired recipes in massive quantities. Florida temperatures are still in the low 90s, hardly the fall weather most are experi...
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Game Day Cheesy Chorizo Bread Recipe

kathleen s. posted an article on - Sep 12, 2011, 12:03 am
Given an opportunity via Foodbuzz Tastemaker program to sample and compare Sargento Cheese prompted a big grin followed by hubby’s famous quote, “You love cheese”! I’m a cheese aficionada to the max. That phrase came from a commercial back in the day and stuck with the fami...
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Voila!® Ready To Serve Chicken Florentine

kathleen s. posted an article on - Sep 5, 2011, 10:34 pm
The day after a holiday can be very stressful for Moms, especially those with school-aged children. What better a time to offer this review of Birds Eye® Voila!® prepared meals, right? Birdseye offers Voila!® ready-made meals in two sizes, regular and family size. I found the regular ...
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Tropical Infused Chocolate Snack Cake

kathleen s. posted an article on - Aug 29, 2011, 10:27 pm
Tropical Infused Chocolate Snack Cake - Kelapo Coconut Oil - Take One The dog days of summer has severely limited the turnout of home baked goods in my kitchen. Unfortunately, the season has little effect on my cake cravings. When this jar of Kelapo Coconut ...
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Easy Crustless Spinach Quiche - Birds Eye Chefs Favorites

kathleen s. posted an article on - Aug 21, 2011, 11:46 pm
Birds Eye Chef’s Favorites are steam fresh and ready to serve side dishes and worthy of the name Chef’s Favorites. The texture and flavor of the vegetables is incredibly fresh, second only to fresh from the garden. The sauces’ being marketed as light is a bit misleading as I found them ...
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Spinach, Bell Pepper, Rice Stuffing - Leftover Veggie Recipe

kathleen s. posted an article on - Aug 15, 2011, 12:08 am
This is a new recipe idea for using leftover fresh cooked vegetables. Combining and saving small amounts of veggies is a long time practice of mine. Normally, leftover veggies go into an airtight container to be used later in the week. Oftentimes these end up in a casserole or goulash style di...
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Godiva Chocolatier Coffee Granita

kathleen s. posted an article on - Aug 1, 2011, 11:00 pm
Black, sweet, and never cream I am a devoted, long-time coffee drinker. However, iced coffee always gave me heartburn. Given that fact, a bit of ingenuity was required to answer a call from Godiva and the Foodbuzz Tastemaker program for a special summer iced coffee or blended drink recipe. ...
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Sour Creamy Chicken and Potatoes with Jalapeno

kathleen s. posted an article on - Jul 24, 2011, 10:37 pm
Made with Breakstones new jalapeño flavored sour cream this creamy chicken and potato recipe was darn delicious. The recipe evolved as a result of hosting a Breakstones Sour Cream House Party. Ready in just over an hour, busy moms will find this quick and easy chicken recipe a s...
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Easy Greens Stuffed Pork Loin

kathleen s. posted an article on - Jul 20, 2011, 11:52 pm
Pork loin is an economical and healthy cut of pork. Being as such, I often purchase whole pork loins for added savings, which are generally 9 – 10 lbs, and divide before freezing. Upon scripting this pork loin recipe, five pork loin roasts were in the freezer. The North Carolina Pork c...
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Buffalo Marinade Acclamation - Chicken & Pork Recipes

kathleen s. posted an article on - Jul 11, 2011, 11:20 pm
Being a spicy foods enthusiast, I jumped at the opportunity to test the new KC Masterpiece Buffalo Marinade. As luck would have it, the bottle arrived just as “the other brand” of buffalo sauce was empty. Don’t you just love it when fate works in your favor! Buffalo sauce is used in my kitchen...
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Spicy Summer Salads - Ham, Pasta, and Flavored Sour Cream

kathleen s. posted an article on - Jul 4, 2011, 12:22 am
Being an enthusiast of spicy and Latin flavors, I was delighted when presented with an opportunity to sample and share Breakstone’s new flavored sour creams. I’m sure my family and friends laughed receiving an invitation to a spicy sour cream house party. I know I would have. Breakstone’s new ...
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Chocolate Pudding Pie - Newtons Fruit Thin Crumb Pie Crust

kathleen s. posted an article on - Jun 25, 2011, 1:22 am
Time passes too quickly these days; I haven’t posted a recipe for almost 3 weeks! Did you all think we stopped eating? The food deliveries have been a steady stream of dessert items - cake mixes, cookies, and even some gluten free baking mixes. June has definitely been the month of desserts! Befor...
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Cranberry Peach Cobbler Dessert

kathleen s. posted an article on - Jun 6, 2011, 7:01 pm
The pantry and fridge were quite fruitless apart from three fresh, ripe peaches and a can of cranberry sauce. Not a good situation for a fruity dessert yearning let me tell you. Who craves cobbler in the summer anyway? Nevertheless, it was that fruity obsession in combination with Taste of Home peac...
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Three Cheese Loaded Potato and Ground Beef Casserole

kathleen s. posted an article on - May 22, 2011, 11:24 pm
My dad moved in with us last Memorial Day. Dinner has become an interesting culinary adventure for me. Casseroles are without doubt a favorite of octogenarians, which is someone in their 80's. Serve a ground beef casserole and a homemade dessert like this rice pudding or this minty chocolate pie an...
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Daybreak Virtual Tour - Restaurant Reviews and More

kathleen s. posted an article on - May 15, 2011, 6:20 pm
I have an online friend who brags that Daybreak is Utah's favorite place to live and even to buy a new home. The town website boasts that over the past several years more people have moved to Daybreak in South Jordan than to any other new-home community in Utah. Ok what is the allure? Beings ...
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Chicken in Creamy Lemon Caper Sauce over Farfalle

kathleen s. posted an article on - May 8, 2011, 4:07 pm
Chicken is irresistible and my favorite entree. Although the collection of chicken recipes is endless, my hubby prefers chicken spicy and crispy. Fried chicken is his favorite but has accepted the spicy oven fried version in the name of lowering cholesterol. Every new chicken recipe announcement is ...
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Tripled Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Turkey and Bacon

kathleen s. posted an article on - May 2, 2011, 10:42 pm
I missed you all last week! Easter was a quiet and relaxing day for us. Indeed, it may have been the first holiday ever spent without extended family, friends, or children present. While I do prefer the excitement and bustle of holidays, I must admit this was a pleasant change. We ate a traditional ...
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Black Bean Cakes - Fine Food in a Flash

kathleen s. posted an article on - Apr 20, 2011, 12:11 am
Tight Budgets and fine foods make it the perfect time for another savory cake recipe. If you enjoyed making mud pies as child, get ready for a Latin Flavored walk down memory lane! Taken from 20, 40, 60 Fresh Food Fast, Emeril created a fabulous and fun recipe in these Black bean Cakes. I did get it...
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Gourmet Tuna Fish Cakes

kathleen s. posted an article on - Apr 12, 2011, 12:44 am
You are probably thinking Gourmet Tuna Fish Cakes she really IS crazy. These are not your ordinary mashed potato and tuna fish cakes. Not only are they gourmet quality but also incredibly affordable. Gourmet and affordable, two words not commonly found together. Another display of craziness or is it...
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Easy Grill Roasted Rosemary Potato Medley

kathleen s. posted an article on - Apr 4, 2011, 12:52 am
At the onset of spring, I was elated to find the lime basil pots sprinkled with growth. What's more, springtime breezes in Florida instigate a grilling motivation that is simply irresistible. Coupled with a number of inspirational potato blog posts, those sensations prompted dinner prepared on the g...
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Almost S'mores Cupcakes

kathleen s. posted an article on - Mar 27, 2011, 9:50 pm
Even though I’m not a marshmallow fan, these S’more cupcakes looked and sounded so amazing I simply had to try them. Of course, mine were chocolate topped. Perhaps the S’more police would disqualify the cupcakes due to the lack of marshmallow. However in my humble, dessert loving opinion they ...
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Nutella Breakfast Ideas - Easy, Wholesome, Sweet

kathleen s. posted an article on - Mar 21, 2011, 12:42 am
Being a longstanding fan of Nutella I naturally jumped at the opportunity to host a Mommy Party. When the party package arrived, I was even more impressed. In addition to a 25-ounce jar of Nutella, the box included enough beautiful Nutella tumbler mugs, Nutella spreaders, $1.00 coupons, sample pack...
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St Patrick Day Minty Chocolate Pie

kathleen s. posted an article on - Mar 14, 2011, 10:20 pm
Courtesy Nestle & VeryBestBaking.comDid y’all expect I would share a sweet treat for St Patrick’s Day? Aaah, you were right. This Lucky Mint Pie recipe comes from Very Best Baking.com. The minute I laid eyes on this refreshing mint and chocolate pie, my mind was set on serving it. A layer of ric...
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Cheater Chocolate Cinnamon Banana Cake

kathleen s. posted an article on - Mar 6, 2011, 11:38 pm
By some bakers standards, using a boxed cake mix qualifies as cheating. Others might say the cake is not truly homemade. Of course, the baking cheater label suits me just fine. Besides, pleasing my family is worth more than gold or a paycheck one of those pro-bakers could produce. This cake was wit...
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Italian Chicken Involtini

kathleen s. posted an article on - Feb 27, 2011, 11:37 pm
 According to Recipes To Go’s culinary dictionary, Involtini is defined as “thin slices of meat or fish which are stuffed and rolled. They may then be sautéed, grilled or baked.” Bizchickblogs.com featured Chicken Involtini by Italian Mama Chef Michelle just in time for dinner. Yes indeed, I...
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Chicken Cordon Bleu

kathleen s. posted an article on - Feb 20, 2011, 2:31 pm
Foodbuzz, Crisco, and Emeril – Perfect Kitchen Timing On Sunday I decided Chicken Cordon Bleu should be my next 20 40 60 Fresh Food Fast cookbook recipe attempt. Chicken cordon bleu is one of hubby’s favorites. Additionally, Emeril presents an easy to prepare method along with the option of usin...
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Angel Hair Pasta with Caper Anchovy Pesto

kathleen s. posted an article on - Feb 11, 2011, 12:15 am
This is the best anchovy pasta dish I have ever prepared or perhaps ever eaten. Always enthusiastic to learn new pasta and fish dishes, as I read Joan’s Caper Pesto (Pesti di Caperi) recipe I knew it would become, in some variety, a part of our Seven Fishes holiday tradition. Caper Anchovy Pesto &...
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Taste of Home: Orange Banana Flax Seed Bread

kathleen s. posted an article on - Feb 7, 2011, 11:36 pm
Moist, slightly sweet, and bursting with orange flavor orange fans will simply love this bread. Being an open to suggestion person I read the comments, notes, and tips before actually deciding to prepare any recipe. Characteristics that tell me nope not going to try this recipe include long ingredie...
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Taste of Home: Chocolate Oatmeal Cake

kathleen s. posted an article on - Feb 2, 2011, 12:11 am
Chocolate Oatmeal Cake Dense and pleasantly moist, this oatmeal infused chocolate cake made the top five family loved baked goods. Oatmeal always presents a healthy illusion while relieving a certain amount of guilt. The Taste of Home recipes have proved a reliable, enjoyable baking exp...
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20-40-60 Kicked-Up Shrimp Fried Rice

kathleen s. posted an article on - Jan 24, 2011, 10:21 pm
Mmmm Shrimp Fried Rice! This is my second recipe selection, found in the 20-minute section of the 20-40-60 Fresh Food Fast cookbook by Emeril Lagasse. The notation warns to have all ingredients prepared and ready to go due to the use of high heat. This is a delicious leftover too, and reference is m...
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Braised Chicken Thighs

kathleen s. posted an article on - Jan 16, 2011, 12:46 am
For Christmas Red gave me the 20-40-60 Fresh Food Fast cookbook by Emeril Lagasse. My son truly knows me; Fresh Food Fast reflects my cooking approach, always fast and generally fresh. The cookbook so reminded me of my mother I told my son. She loved watching the food network; Emeril Lagasse and Mar...
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Baccala Salad - A Seven Fishes Highlight

kathleen s. posted an article on - Jan 9, 2011, 2:46 pm
Baccala Salad is my Cousin Leonora’s favorite Christmas Eve dish. In fact, she called prior to Christmas to confirm Baccala Salad would be on the menu. Silly girl, when did I ever not include it? “I know Kath, but it’s so darn expensive. Want me to buy it this year?” She’s so sweet. This...
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Your Top 10 Foodie Posts - Best Foodie Friends

kathleen s. posted an article on - Jan 2, 2011, 3:56 pm
Nearly ever blogger has written some sort of “Top Ten” review or “Best Of” post in the last week. Rightfully so, it is a new year. Reflecting is always emotional, oftentimes difficult, and makes me hungry! While finishing off the ham salad spread from New Years Eve I was thinking about my fo...
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Food, Family, and Friends = Holiday Blessings

kathleen s. posted an article on - Dec 23, 2010, 1:03 pm
Wishing you and yours a Blessed, Happy, and Safe Holiday. Merry Christmas ♥ 
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Pulled Pork and Pasta, Christmas Craziness Round One

kathleen s. posted an article on - Dec 21, 2010, 12:39 am
This year I simply could not get into holiday mode. In fact, I did not even trim the tree until last week. Once the tree was trimmed and lit, my vision of sugarplums arrived… along with the realization that there was less than two weeks until Christmas. Oh, wow the Christmas craziness spirit has b...
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Ham Pepperoni Chili - Hormel Party Recipes Rock

kathleen s. posted an article on - Dec 14, 2010, 11:19 pm
Hormel + Foodbuzz = another great Tastemaker opportunity! Being outnumbered four to one in the gender department, I knew MY family would definitely support a Hormel Party. Hubby was the first to encourage the event. The product and coupons arrived last Wednesday afternoon and the hub’s immediate r...
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Christmas Eve, Seven Fishes, and the Waverly Collection

kathleen s. posted an article on - Dec 5, 2010, 10:29 pm
Hefty has been part of our family Christmas Eve Feast since I took the reins back in the early 90s. Ok my foodie friends I know what you must be thinking, disposable dishes with seafood, pasta, sauce, Christmas Eve... Is she serious? For years, I have hosted this dinner to accommodate two s...
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Easy Pearled Barley & Onion Casserole

kathleen s. posted an article on - Nov 29, 2010, 12:01 am
Pearled barley is one of those grains of which I have almost no experience. Of course, I have eaten soup with barley, if that can possibly be considered experience. Reading about the nutty flavor and chewy texture of barley heightened my curiosity big time. I was pleasantly surprised to find the p...
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Easy Ground Beef Dinners - Holiday Time Savers

kathleen s. posted an article on - Nov 21, 2010, 11:13 pm
Easy Ground Beef Dinners Thanksgiving marks the final stretch of the current year and preparing for the holidays. The holidays always initiate reminiscing for me. This stage in life is easier and much less stressful compared to when the boys were young. Those times were fun and exciting ...
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