Kuchen (the German word for cake) is a treat that I enjoyed as a little girl visiting my paternal grandparents in Iowa. My great aunt Carrie made a wonderful German Streusel Kuchen that I still remember, nearly 30 years after she passed away. I … [Read more...]
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Olive Garden Braised Beef Tortellini (or Tortelloni)
Olive Garden Braised Beef Tortelloni (or Tortellini) Braised Beef Tortellini is one of my favorite things to order at The Olive Garden (my daughter's favorite restaurant). The beef is tender, and the wine and mushroom sauce over asiago-filled … [Read more...]
Fast, Frugal and Healthy: Paella-Inspired Quinoa
Have you checked out the Mommysavers Kitchen Chatter Forum? We've recently started to post some fun cooking challenges for our members. Our most recent challenge, Great Grains, challenges users to try a new recipe with a whole grain they don't … [Read more...]
Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies
The pudding in the batter makes for a moist, soft chocolate chip cookie - even after a few days! What's fun about this recipe is that you can experiment with different flavors of pudding (check out our Oreo Pudding Cookies) and different mix-ins … [Read more...]
Decorating Easter Hard-Boiled Eggs: Crackled Effect
Looking for a new method of decorating Easter eggs? This one is simple, doesn't require fancy dye, and looks fabulous! While these won't work for your child's Easter basket, the eggs look gorgeous on any Easter table (either deviled or plain) and … [Read more...]
Barley Mushroom Risotto with Parmesan and Sage
Have you ever cooked with barley? As I mention in my book, Instant Bargains, 600+ Ways to Shrink Your Grocery Bills and Eat Well for Less, barley is a frugal whole-grain that can be a good substitute for rice or pasta. Look for it in the … [Read more...]