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Christmas Cookbooks and More!
Now is the time to get cooking...right?...and the Bottom Line is...Most of you, like me, may need some guidance so here's a few of my new favorite cookbooks for you to get inspired and get cooking for the Holidays. Buy one for yourself and give one ...
Taste of Home Big Sale
So, I'll be posting in the coming days/weeks on deals for shopping, preparation/entertaining for the Holidays, looking your best, gift-giving, wine choices, travel deals, recipes/cooking gadgets/cooking tips, and other ways to stay sane and organized...
Cooking on a Budget!
I've come across an excellent resource for today's Cooking post......and the Bottom Line is...Times are tough! The market is down, people are losing their jobs and we are on the brink of a recession. It is in times like these that we need something ...
Festive Fondue..always a hit!
For Fall or this upcoming Holiday Season, why not get out the fondue pot and mix up this fabulous dish which is perfect for entertaining guests in this Cooking post......and the Bottom Line is...What better way to get your guests around the table and...
Pumpkin Bread for Fall!
So, I just made my staple Fall/Winter recipe and the kids were excited, as well as, our dinner guests! For this week's Cooking feature you won't be disappointed......and the Bottom Line is...If you love the smell of baked spiced goods this time of y...
Rocco DiSpirito...Cooking up some Dancing Fun!
For those of you who enjoy Cooking but who aren't fans, Dancing with the Stars is heating up the kitchen this season with Chef Rocco DiSpirito......and the Bottom Line is...Even if you don't like dancing or don't like this show, you should tune in ju...
Chicken and Andouille Sausage Gumbo...Yummy!!!
For those who love a little Cajun food, here is a wonderful recipe to add to my Cooking repertoire......and the Bottom Line is...All gumbo doesn't have to include shellfish...and I'm thankful for that as I have an allergy to most shellfish! So, I sea...
The Best Carrot Cake Recipe!!!
Okay, my husband loves Carrot Cake and for this Cooking post I'm featuring the recipe I've found that he's fallen in love with......and the Bottom Line is...If you've never made Carrot Cake...it's certainly a labor of love. It isn't hard, but it does...
Quick, Delicious Pizza Dough (and Healthy)!
So, you want to make homemade pizzas but don't have the time to wait for the dough to rise but still want a great tasting and somewhat healthy pizza dough? For this week in my Cooking section, I'm aiming to please with this new recipe addition......a...
Melt in your Mouth Lasagna!
For this week's Cooking post, I'm featuring my favorite lasagna recipe. This week, my husband is going to make this for me for my birthday. He hasn't made it before......and the Bottom Line is...as long as he follows the directions, it'll be fabulous...
Healthy and Delicious Pasta!
Cooking this week is about healthy and simple......and the Bottom Line is...I found this recipe when needing something healthy and quick and to use the chicken we had already marinated in Italian Dressing the night before.Try this and you'll repeat i...
Tony Danza's Sunday Sauce and Meatballs!
I was watching Food Network recently and ran across an episode of Paula's Party featuring Italian cooking...my favorite! So, for this week's Cooking post, I'm highlighting a recipe that features one of my husband's favorite dishes...Spaghetti and Mea...
Turkey Meatloaf...If I like it, you will!
So, my husband and I have been making this recipe for quite some time now and it's definitely one of our favorites...and I don't even like meatloaf!!! For this week's Cooking recipe of the week......and the Bottom Line is...Turkey Meatloaffeatured in...
Beautiful Chocolate Tart!
So, let's get Cooking this week with a beautiful dessert featured in this month's Gourmet Magazine!...and the Bottom Line is...Chocolate-Glazed Chocolate TartServes 8 to 10Active time:30 minStart to finish:2 3/4 hr (includes cooling)September 2008A t...
