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50% Off Restaurant Gift Certificates That Support Local Charities
We know the phrase “win-win” has become a bit overused. But, sometimes, it’s a phrase that really fits. For example, if you go out to dinner and save $15 of what you usually pay, and another $15 goes to support a local charity or school you care about, then everybody wins. We love that idea. [...]
Mealtime Mama: A Crock Pot a Day…
by Rhonda Franz, nwaMotherlode contributor Laura Keeney lives in Rogers and is a busy wife and mom to two boys, one girl, and a boxer named Luke. When she’s not shuttling her kids to baseball, soccer, and dance, she might be spotted at Starbucks drinking coffee and hiding behind a book. Historically, spending time making [...]
Mealtime Mama: Great recipes from Junior League of Northwest Arkansas
The Junior League of Northwest Arkansas recently celebrated the success of their first cookbook, Add Another Place Setting, with a First Birthday Bash. This beautiful hardcover cookbook, which features more than 200 of the best recipes of the local Junior League, tells the story of Northwest Arkansas through full-color photos, recipes and newsy sidebars. You [...]
Mealtime Mama: Are you going low-carb?
If you’re trying to cut carbohydrates as part of a New Year’s resolution, here are a few recipes from Better Homes and Gardens Biggest Book of Low-Carb Recipes to try. All of the recipes in this cookbook have 10 grams net carbs or fewer. The following have six grams each: Hot & Sour Soup (4 [...]
Mealtime Mama: Dipping sauces for new Tyson chicken nuggets
If chicken nuggets show up on your dinner table more often than you’d like to admit, Tyson Foods has introduced something that will make us feel less guilty about serving up this kid-friendly fare: 100% All Natural*™ Chicken Nuggets, which are minimally processed and contain no artificial ingredients, preservatives or fillers. We first found [...]
Fresh and Fabulous Recipes You’ll Love
By Shannon Magsam Jen Lewis of Fayetteville (fourth from the left in the picture above) recently held her first Fresh and Fabulous Entertaining cooking class for eight local women. The meal was so impressive, I wanted to share the full menu with you. Whether you’re looking for delicious recipes to whip up for visiting family [...]
Mealtime Mama: Recipes That Sound Crazy
Everybody’s got one – a recipe that sounds ridiculous but somehow it just works. Today I’m going to share a couple of mine. If you’ve got an equally crazy recipe that you just love, please share with your fellow moms by sending us an e-mail at mamas@nwaMotherlode.com. Now, go get a little crazy. Ziploc Omelet [...]
Mealtime Mama: The perfect Autumn line-up
Thanks to Christine Ahern of Fayetteville for the following recipes that are just right for a nice Fall meal! Chicken Chili: 1 lb or more of cooked chicken and sausage depending on how meaty you like it (can use just chicken if you’d rather) Two cans of chicken broth 1 cup of salsa (or more) [...]
“Angel Tea Room” recipes
These three dishes are typically served at University Baptist Church’s annual Angel Fair, a fund-raiser open to the public for the church’s benevolent arm, Second Mile Ministries. The fair is always held just before Thanksgiving and offers hand-crafted Christmas items and food items for purchase. Enjoy these recipes from the UBC “Angel Tea Room”: BEEFY [...]
Mealtime Mama: Pasta, beans and salmon, oh my!
These delicious recipes are courtesy of Jon Gheen of Fayetteville, father of three: Mediterranean Pasta 8 ounces penne pasta 1 tablespoon olive oil Medium purple onion, chopped 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes 1 can quartered artichoke hearts 2 cans button mushrooms (or 8-ounce container, fresh) 8 ounces feta cheese (4 ounces for inside and 4 [...]
Mealtime Mama: Comforting classics
If you’re looking for a couple no-frills, easy recipes that kids and adults are sure to love, check out these two classics from my mom’s cookbook. (Note: This first one lists Spam as an ingredient. Before you get all grossed out and skip over it, let me assure you that it does NOT taste like [...]
Recipes: Pork Tenderloin and Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
It’s the beginning of a new week and another round of dinners. These two recipes are from Fayetteville mom Nancy Firmin, who enjoys growing her own herbs and cooking from scratch. To read more about Nancy, click on the category “Mealtime Mama” and check out the post! Tenderloin Stuffed with Mushrooms and Herbs ½ c. [...]
Two recipes: Mike’s Rosemary Chicken and Turkey Cutlets with Dijon Coconut Sauce
Mike Daniels of Bella Vista is a kitchen Conquistador who wears an apron that warns: “Does not cook well with others.” He dreamed up these two entrees and I think they’re both fabulous. Try them out and let us know what you think! Mike’s Rosemary Chicken Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 cup flour [...]
Summer Rolls with Shrimp and Mint
I tried this recipe when I went to interview Michelle Kieklak of Fayetteville, mama of two daughters, for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette’s Food section. She had made them for me to taste and photograph. The rolls really are delicious, light and pretty — perfect for summer entertaining. -Shannon INGREDIENTS: One-half pound thin dried rice noodles or [...]
Two recipes to add a little spice!
It’s hot outside, but these spicy recipes will heat up your palate! Enjoy these recipes from Cheri LaRue of Farmington. Cheri’s Tamales (Vegetarian or Meat-Stuffed) One-half pound shredded pork roast (leave meat out if you prefer or use another meat such as chicken or turkey) 1 jar Pace enchilada sauce 1 can corn (drained, [...]
July 4th Menu: Entree and Dessert
Yesterday we posted the first half of a July 4th menu. Today we feature the entree and decadent dessert! Thanks to menu-mama Jen Lewis. Grilled Chicken with Apricot-Balsamic Glaze This is a new recipe for me and came out in this month’s issue of Fine Cooking. It goes well with the Arugula Salad and the [...]
Power Cooking: Three Make-Ahead Recipes
Happy Monday, mamas! I hope you had a restful weekend and didn’t have to do too much of anything that you really didn’t love. I finally dug out the fossilized mums from last fall and got some pretty pink flowers planted in the front yard. I also carved out time to go eat dinner with [...]
2 Recipes for that Meat and Potatoes Guy (or Girl)
Long before there was a Food Network, Christa Roy of Springdale was taping her own cooking segments with the help of her two younger sisters who served as culinary assistants. Christa’s mother still has the cake-making video her oldest daughter made illustrating how to, as the instructions say, “mix well by hand.” Her mother walked [...]
Creamy Tomato Bowtie Pasta
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 shallots, chopped 2 large clovers garlic, chopped 1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed 1 cup whipping cream 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with Italian seasoning 1 tablespoon dried sage ½ teaspoon dried crushed red pepper 1 package bowtie pasta ½ cup reserved pasta liquid ¼ cup grated [...]
Chicken and Snow Pea Pasta
Ingredients: 6 oz. vermicelli or angel hair, broken in fourths 2 teaspoons oil 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into ½ inch strips 6 oz. frozen snow pea pods, partially thawed 1 cup skim milk 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon chicken-flavor instant bouillon ½ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ to ½ teaspoon dried basil leaves [...]