Entries from April 2009

Frugal Friday–Dinner for less than $10

Friends, I’m starting a new series of post for Fridays. It’s aimed at giving you ideas for “cheap ‘n easy eats” that your family will love (and you’ll love serving because it’s healthy, too). Since spring has definitely sprung, here’s a recipe that is perfect for the grill! Mediterranean Lemon Chicken and Potatoes Preparation Time: [...]

April 24th, 2009 | 1 Comment
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Earth Day and “Potatoes…Goodness Unearthed™”

It seems appropriate to discuss the true goodness of fresh potatoes on on Earth Day.  Potatoes are natural. Their powerful pack of nutrients comes from the rich soil beneath the earth, where they are cultivated for four-to-five months until they reach maturity.  They provide us with the nutrients recommended for a healthy diet, including potassium, [...]

April 20th, 2009 | Comment on this.
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Quick ‘n Easy Easter Potato Recipes

As promised! For those of us who need a quick potato recipes for that special Easter meal, here are some recipe ideas that are 20 minutes away from your table! It’s all about the microwave…but your guests will never know! Here are some basic microwave recipes for your potato favorites: Microwave Baked Potatoes Microwave Mashed [...]

April 9th, 2009 | 1 Comment
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Microwave Baked Potato in Just 10 Minutes

The key to a great microwave baked potato is cutting a thin wedge, lengthwise. This is done so the steam can fully escape from the potato, resulting in a dry and fluffy pulp. Consider sprucing up your spuds with healthy toppings, such as: Broccoli spears Sea salt Salsa & fresh cilantro Nonfat yogurt Crumbled turkey [...]

April 8th, 2009 | Comment on this.
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Easter Potato Recipes

Easter is a important day in our home, and I spend a lot of time (prior to Sunday) preparing food to share with my friends and family in observance of the special day. Each year I try to make it special with family favorites along with exciting new dishes. It never fails that I try [...]

April 8th, 2009 | 1 Comment
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