Will you be serving ham this weekend? What will you do with the inevitable leftover ham? Yes, ham sandwiches are always satisfying, but in this house we love to make croquetas de jamón, ham croquettes. ...
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Category "Recipes"
How to Bake an Egg
Have you been wondering how to bake an egg, rather than boiling one? Did you even know that you could? I most certainly didn’t have any idea. This morning I read a Facebook post about...
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How to Make Chicken Taco Tortilla Soup
Make Chicken Taco Tortilla Soup during National Soup Month! It’s delicious and simple! A warm bowl of soup – just the thought of it during chilly January sounds so comforting. Are you a soup person?...
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A Recipe of Canned Corn & Canned Peaches
One of my favorite dishes to make around the holidays, particularly Thanksgiving, is a Corn Casserole. I received the recipe from my aunt at my bridal shower and have always treasured it because it is...
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Soy para Soy! Translation, I am for soy! Are you? Tonight’s dinner is a family favorite. Chicken and rice. But, tonight I’m kicking it up a notch in flavor and health! I have marinaded the thinly cut chicken breast in an oil-based marinade, using Soybean Oil! Print Prep time: 3 mins Total time: 3......
[ Click to Continue ]Watermelon is an American summertime treat! Chomping down on a bite of a juicy slice of watermelon on a hot summer afternoon is so utterly refreshing! Kids and adults love it! Kicking the watermelon up a notch, is something I successfully did recently. Using ingredients I love, but wouldn’t have thought to combine – mint,......
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Pinch me or Kiss me because I married Irish! I’m a Murphy! A nice big slice of Irish Soda Bread is necessary St. Patrick’s Day or any other day you’re in the mood for delicious bread! In our home we go all out with a dinner of corned beef, cabbage and potatoes with big slices......
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Green popcorn on St. Patrick’s Day – why not? Adding some green to our traditional snack favorites is a great way to get into the spirit! Green popcorn is fun and sweet! Inspired by Skip to My Lou, I created the popcorn and devoured it with the family in no time! Happy St. Patrick’s Day!......
[ Click to Continue ]Homemade Taco Seasoning – Easy and Cheap! Using spices that typically occupy our spice racks, a Smart Mama can make her very own taco seasoning. We are lovers of tacos – hard & soft – and taco salad. I keep a pack of ground turkey in the fridge for a yummy Mexican night! Recently Isabella......
[ Click to Continue ]Fresh local produce is something a Smart Mama LOVES! I’m sure you all agree! Whether you’re at a local farmer’s market, partake in a farm-share or have a great produce department at your grocery store, the freshness of good produce is something we all want for our families. My near 5 year old has developed......
[ Click to Continue ]Another great slow-cooker YUMMY recipe for back to school days! I adapted this recipe from EatingWell.com. It tastes great with a serving of brown rice and salad. My daughter, the picky eater, LOVED it. The chicken comes out moist, which is a challenge for many of us when making chicken. Leftovers taste great, too. I......
[ Click to Continue ]As we get ready for the crazy back to school schedule, we need to stack our decks. We need to have plans in place to increase our chance of success. The slow cooker is a busy Smart Mama’s friend! It can be the sous chef that we have always longed for. Dedicating often less than......
[ Click to Continue ]My opportunity as a Hormel Extended Family Blogger is inspiring a little Iron Chef for Smarty Pants Mamas this week! Let’s try using an ingredient that is often a pantry staple. It’s used “as-is.” It’s used in appetizers, entrees and more. Think of ways you have or could use it. So, this week I put......
[ Click to Continue ]I welcome Karen Boykin of www.lacabezagrande.com as a guest writer this week! You may remember her delicious sounding suggestion of making Chilaquiles when I asked readers to suggest ways to use leftover taco meat. Her idea is a perfect use of pantry staples, that’s nutritious too! Karen plans on devoting part of her blog to......
[ Click to Continue ]It’s nearly the 4th of July. I can’t believe it! What does the 4th of July mean to you? A reason to BBQ, head to the beach and enjoy a day off? That’s the answer for many of us. Let’s try to remember on this 4th, the reason we celebrate – our independence! The parties,......
[ Click to Continue ]This past week I had a very proud moment, I welcomed my husband Tom to the land of blogging. Drum roll please….here’s Smarty Pants Dada! He’s chock full of stories, advice and more that he hopes to share with you and the dads in your home! Head over the SmartyPantsDada.wordpress.com and take a look! Follow......
[ Click to Continue ]Using leftovers can be a challenge. Serving them the same way can often be a bore. Earlier this week I made tacos for dinner, feeding my husband, father in law, 4 ½ year old & myself. The 2 pounds of ground beef proved to be much more than we needed. Does that ever happen to......
[ Click to Continue ]Well I’m a Smart Mama of 2 now! This week we start our postpartum healthy eating routine! Gone are the days of endless bowls of ice cream, chips and dip and spoonfuls of peanut butter! Tom has been a great pregnant spouse…he put on weight as I did throughout the last 9 months! Our 1st......
[ Click to Continue ]I’m exhausted. Yes, as a mommy of a newborn (just 9 days old) and a 4 1/2 year old my energy and time on hand is very limited! Dinner these next few weeks must be simple and not complicated. I’m also trying not to break the bank by ordering out every night – you know......
[ Click to Continue ]We’ve all seen the commercial, come across the ad in coupon circulars and more for the Hidden Surprise Easter Egg Treats using Kelloggs Rice Krispies cereal! You watch it, especially with kids, and you have the instant desire to make them. They look adorable and they don’t look to difficult to make! Well for......
[ Click to Continue ]It’s been some time! Here’s our yummy menu for the week! Please understand that I’m nearly 35 weeks pregnant so my cravings are in full force! Monday: Pollo Tete I’ve shared this recipe a few years ago. It was given to me by 2 cousins at my bridal shower. They each wrote up the recipe......
[ Click to Continue ]Below is this week’s dinner menu at this Smart Mama home. This week is a little crazy in the here, we’re moving! Not far, just 4 miles away…but honestly the distance isn’t the challenge; it’s the packing, moving and unpacking. Add to the situation that I’m 5 months pregnant making it a wee bit more......
[ Click to Continue ]Below is the dinner menu at this Smart Mama home this week. I typically do this each Sunday night, but last night I was a bit distracted with the football games. I have found pre planning each week’s dinner menu saves me time throughout the week. I hit the grocery on Mondays to purchase the......
[ Click to Continue ]I know you want to stay warm with the cold weather that is approaching across the nation! Here is a delicious YUMMY recipe that is sure to warm up tummies in your home! Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 2 cups chopped onion 1 tbsp minced garlic 2 cups chopped red pepper 1 can black beans,......
[ Click to Continue ]As we each continue to Delve into 12 this week, attempting to consume 12 ounces of seafood, I wanted to share a favorite taco recipe. This recipe, as well as many others, are part of the awesome Delve into 12 gift basket that will offered as a giveaway next week! Be sure to share a......
[ Click to Continue ]Are you wondering what is Hood Simply Smart Milk? I was. Here’s what I found out: Hood found an innovative, natural technique called ultra filtration to remove some of the water that makes lowfat milk look and taste watery. The result is simply delicious milk rich in nutrition and taste. Simply Smart: All the taste,......
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What’s for Dinner? Mediterranean Soy Marinade