Recipes — 5 Minutes for Mom

Southwestern Taco Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing

by AngelaStrand May 23, 2013 2 comments

Just over a month ago, our family was blessed to welcome in our third child. Adjusting to becoming a family of 5 has been so wonderful and now that we’re finally getting into a bit [...]

Lemony Orzo, Roasted Tomato & Arugula Salad

by Guest Contributor May 16, 2013 2 comments

This yummy guest post was submitted by Tiffany Dahle. Families filled with picky eaters are nothing new. It is a common struggle many moms face. The challenge to get more veggies into my own family [...]

Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Potatoes

by Jenn April 15, 2013 2 comments

One of our favorite side dishes has always been brussel sprouts. Grilled, caramelized roasted – it doesn’t matter how I serve them, my family always gobbles them up! My favorite way to make brussel sprouts is [...]

Classic Beef Stew using Laura’s Lean Beef (plus Giveaway)

by Jennifer Sikora April 12, 2013 33 comments

Even though Spring is here and many people leave behind warm soups and stews, I do not. Most of the soups that I make are just for those cold winter months, but then there are [...]

The Ultimate Party Food – Spinach Artichoke Dip Pizza

by Susan April 7, 2013 2 comments

Since we’re in the middle of The Ultimate Blog Party 2013, we wanted to bring you a party-inspired recipe. We’ve invited Katerina (Kate) from the food blog, Diethood to share her recipe for the Ultimate [...]

National Grilled Cheese Month- What is Your Favorite Combination?

by AngelaStrand April 6, 2013 3 comments

This post was submitted by Angela Strand. April is National Grilled Cheese Month, a wonderfully delicious reason to create your own melty sandwich creation with your family. Grilled Cheese is one of those things that [...]

Whole Wheat Sharp Cheddar Crackers

by AngelaStrand April 4, 2013 1 comment

At our house, we’re celebrating the first signs of spring, anxiously awaiting the new baby, and also getting ready for spring break. As the weather begins to slowly warm, my kids have been asking to [...]

Countdown to a Better You

by Jennifer Sikora March 29, 2013 0 comments

This post has been sponsored by Tyson® Grilled & Ready® products. In the last two years, I have managed to lose about 30 pounds. I started in at 185 pounds, and for a woman who [...]

Leprechaun Bark

by Denise March 14, 2013 1 comment

Springtime in March brings green beer and Girl Scout cookies. I maybe short on luck and gold, but my pantry is stocked full of those delicious Girl Scout cookies. Every year, my kids and I [...]

Guinness Cupcakes with Bailey’s Irish Cream Frosting

by KellyS March 8, 2013 12 comments

St. Patrick’s Day is a fun celebration, and though we all enjoy doing crafts and making green treats with our little ones, this dessert is for the adults! Chocolate cake and Bailey’s Irish Cream? I’m [...]