http://cookwithme.today.com A mom of five gives you the daily dish and shows you how to cook for less. Wed, 15 Apr 2009 19:28:03 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Leftover ham from the holidays? I have a great recipe to help use up some of the ham and make a meal that is fit for a king. Plus, the kids love it, so you can't get any better than that. Usually I sprinkle some cheese over the top of ... http://cookwithme.today.com/2009/04/15/ham-and-potato-chowder-recipe/ When I was growing up, I remember going to my friends house and getting the chance to make a really yummy snack with her mom. As soon as my kids were old enough, we made our first batch ourselves and have never stopped. They love Puppy Chow Snack Mix and ... http://cookwithme.today.com/2009/04/14/puppy-chow-snack-mix-recipe/ I have always loved Green Bean Casserole since I was very young. When I got older, I longed for a less "processed" way to make it, including having fresh ingredients. I have made green bean casserole the traditional way, and just used fresh green beans, but when I stumbled across ... http://cookwithme.today.com/2009/04/09/special-easter-made-from-scratch-green-bean-casserole-recipe/ Well, after a long and impatient wait, we have a litter of six puppies that arrived safe and sound. I am so excited about being a "grandma" and the pups are so amazing. They are little Shih-tzu puppies and are doing great on day 2. If you want to see more, ... http://cookwithme.today.com/2009/04/09/guess-what-we-have/ My article yesterday seemed to garner a lot of attention, as in our economy we are always looking for cost cutting strategies while still enjoying a few luxuries here and there. It is important to pick and choose your luxuries carefully and not to overspend. In the previous coffee related article, ... http://cookwithme.today.com/2009/03/31/product-review-seattle-coffee-direct/ Coffee isn't exactly the cheapest beverage out there. If you enjoy coffee a lot though, there is nothing like a steaming hot cup to wake you up in the morning. Many people rely on coffee to get themselves kick started each day, and yes, I am one of those people. More ... http://cookwithme.today.com/2009/03/30/expensive-coffee-is-it-worth-it/ I love super easy meals for dinner, especially on those days where we would rather be doing something else and not stuck in the kitchen. Hamburger meat recipes seem to come in handy, because ground beef is so easy to work with and cooks pretty quick. This great hamburger meat ... http://cookwithme.today.com/2009/03/18/hamburger-and-green-bean-casserole/ With strawberry season rapidly approaching, fresh strawberries should be abundant. Time to roll out a few of my most delicious, favorite strawberry recipes. This one is a favorite at our home! Strawberry Party Roll Recipe 1 3 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened 1 lb strawberries, sliced 1 c. whipped cream 1 1/4 c. mini marshmallows 1 ... http://cookwithme.today.com/2009/03/17/strawberry-party-roll-recipe/ Once again it is time for my Monday Madness Recipe Roundup - I am happy to announce that it is back and will be posted every Monday. There is absolutely no official criteria to get on this post, except that I have to come across a new recipe (from the ... http://cookwithme.today.com/2009/03/16/monday-madness-recipe-roundup-for-march-16th/ Several months back, a reader (Jill Stryler) shared a recipe she had found, for Homemade Bran Muffins. It has been forever since I have had really delicious bran muffins and I am kinda picky about them, because they do have to have a sweetened flavor. Plus, I want my kids ... http://cookwithme.today.com/2009/03/15/easy-homemade-bran-muffin-recipe/