Moms A Gourmet

Why is it so Important to Raise Healthy and Fit Kids If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed For fun new recipes and articles to help you become a Gourmet too. Thanks for visiting! Parenting is not always the easiest thing, I often find that I am just not always able to get the kids to eat healthy. Many times I just want to push these things to the back of my mind and not worry about I am sure we have all just wanted to get the family fed at dinner time and not really care what it...

What Do I Do With All This Harvest? Gathering the last of the harvest in the fall months leaves windowsills, tables and baskets full of tomatoes, squash, pumpkin, peppers, beets, apples and sweet potatoes. These yummy foods sit waiting to be used up. You’re left with so much fresh, precious food and so little time. The neighbors get to share in the excess and you send it home with anyone who darkens your door. All your labor of the spring and long hot summer has finally paid off, in rich...

What to Make for Dinner When It’s Too Hot to Cook What is worse than the dreaded question, “What’s for dinner mom”? In the summer, it’s the thought of turning on the stove or oven to make dinner. I thought it would be good to share some great dinners, everyone in your family will love. Not only do they not require any cooking, but they are healthy and delicious as well. Many families enjoy some wonderful salads. Here are a few of favorites. Of course you can incorporate whatever ingredients your...

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Print Recipe type: Entree Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 20 mins Total time: 30 mins Serves: 2 Ingredients 4 medium russet potatoes 8 oz lean ground beef 1 cup broccoli florets, finely chopped 1/4 + 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded 1 cup water 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream 3 spring onions, sliced Salt and pepper Instructions Pierce potatoes with fork all over and cook in microwave until soft (about...

Beansprout Salad with Soy Dressing...

Beansprout Salad with Soy Dressing Print Recipe type: Side Dish Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 10 mins Total time: 25 mins Ingredients 8oz beansprouts 1 small red onion, minced 1 red bell pepper, sliced Handful of arugula English cucumber, cut in chunks Dressing: tsp ground ginger 2 fl oz water 6 fl oz olive oil 1 stalk celery, finely sliced 2 tbsp lemon juice small onion, minced 2 fl oz red wine...

Shamrock Cookies Icing...

Ingredients: 3 cups powdered sugar ½ tsp vanilla 10 drops green food coloring ¼ cup margarine 5 tbsp milk ¼ tsp salt Instructions: Place the powdered sugar into a large mixing bowl. With a mixing spoon, work the margarine into the sugar, then add salt and vanilla. Stir in the milk slowly while stirring continuously. The icing should be soft and smooth. Add the food coloring, combine well and spread onto your...

Shamrock Cookies...

Ingredients: ½ cup shortening ½ cup butter or margarine 2 cups sugar 3 eggs, beaten ½ tsp salt 5 cups flour ¼ cup milk 1 tsp vanilla Instructions: Preheat your oven to 350ºF. Mix shortening and sugar until creamy using an electric mixer. Add the eggs and combine well. Stir in milk, vanilla and salt. Then carefully mix in the flour. Work the dough with your hands for a minute. Flour a rolling pin and roll out...

St Patrick’s Day Lime Punch...

Ingredients: ½ gallon lime sherbet, softened in fridge before using 2 liters Sprite or 7-up Instructions: With a hand mixer, blend softened sherbet and soda in a big punch bowl. Serve immediately or chill in the fridge until party time. Social...