Smart Food: Slow-Cooked Chicken Wine and Tomato
Another great slow-cooker YUMMY recipe for back to school days! I adapted this recipe from EatingWell.com. It tastes great with…
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Smart Food: Pot Roast, a Back to School Favorite
As we get ready for the crazy back to school schedule, we need to stack our decks. We need to…
Smart Food: S’Mores, the Perfect Vacation Treat!
What about a S’more isn’t to like? Yummy graham cracker, soft sweet marshmallow and chocolate… mouth is watering now. When…
Smart Food: Food Safety, Temperature Reading is Crucial!
Whether you are cooking up some burgers, chicken breasts, or pork tenderloin, it is crucial that you adhere to the…
Hormel Chili with Beans Dip
My opportunity as a Hormel Extended Family Blogger is inspiring a little Iron Chef for Smarty Pants Mamas this week!…
Smart Food: Lawhorn’s Signature Seasoning
Lawhorn’s Signature Seasoning This family owned and operated business (lawhorns.net) has put together a delicious seasoning blend perfect for chicken, steak, pork,…
Staying Safe in the Meat Case
Food safety is important from the minute you walk into the grocer. Got meat? I know you do! From lean…
Chilaquiles Recipe, Guest Post by Karen Boykin of La Cabeza Grande
I welcome Karen Boykin of www.lacabezagrande.com as a guest writer this week! You may remember her delicious sounding suggestion of…
Smart Food: 4th of July, Celebrating Independence and Menu ideas!
It’s nearly the 4th of July. I can’t believe it! What does the 4th of July mean to you? A…
Smart Food: Harmony Valley Burger Challenge – Guest post by Smarty Pants Dada
This past week I had a very proud moment, I welcomed my husband Tom to the land of blogging. Drum…
Taco Meat Leftovers, Ideas by Readers!
Using leftovers can be a challenge. Serving them the same way can often be a bore. Earlier this week I…
How do you use leftover taco meat? Submit your ideas!
In an effort to have enough taco meat to feed 3 adults and 1 hungry child I made 2 lbs…
Smart Food: Breakfast Choices in Miami, using LikeList!
A few weeks ago I shared 4 of our favorite places to get a quick easy breakfast in Miami. Today,…
Smart Food: Weekly Menu, May 23 – 27, Postpartum Healthy Living!
[ad#Google in Content] Well I’m a Smart Mama of 2 now! This week we start our postpartum healthy eating routine! …
The Easiest, Yummiest London Broil Recipe
Finding a London Broil recipe that I could easily make for my family was a must as I first enter…
Smart Food: Burger King Chicken Tenders & Hop – a great lunch & movie event!
A quick lunch before the movies is something this Smart Mama house loves! Just this past weekend we headed over…
Smart Food: Hidden Surprise Easter Egg Rice Krispie Treats! Plus a Smart Mama Tip!
[ad#Google in Content] We’ve all seen the commercial, come across the ad in coupon circulars and more for the…
Smart Food: Weekly Menu, April 11 – 15
It’s been some time! Here’s our yummy menu for the week! Please understand that I’m nearly 35 weeks pregnant so…
Smart Food: Pop & Win Popcorn Playdate Party! Giveaway!
How do you create instant excitement with 2 four year old little girls? Just mention popcorn, candy, movie and a…
Smart Food: Hormel EZ Cook Making Recipe Finding Easier!
[ad#Google in Content] I love trying new recipes. Most of you have learned that about me. I especially like recipes…
Smart Food: Weekly Menu, Feb. 14 – 18
[ad#Google in Content] Week of February 14, 2011 It’s Valentine’s Week! Yes, we are already in the middle of the…
Smart Food: PAM Baking keeping the paper cups away!
PAM Baking came to the rescue last week when Isabella and I attempted to make mini blueberry muffins WITHOUT paper…
Smart Food: Weekly Menu, Jan. 31 – Feb. 4
[ad#Google in Content] Below is this week’s dinner menu at this Smart Mama home. This week is a little crazy…
Smart Food: Weekly Menu, Jan. 24 – 28
[ad#Google in Content] Below is the dinner menu at this Smart Mama home this week. I typically do this each…
PAM Top Tip, my daughter’s entry!
I know you have used cooking spray at least a half a dozen times in the last month. Just this…
Vegetarian Chili Recipe
I know you want to stay warm with the cold weather that is approaching across the nation! Here is a…