Do you love cookie dough as much as me? The only problem is that it contains eggs, so it’s not safe to eat.
Check out this awesome recipe for single serve cookie dough. Got a craving? Make it for your self tonight! Yummmm!!!
We just LOVE Sweet Tomatoes. It’s the perfect place to take the whole family and enjoy a healthier meal than fast food.
This month they are featuring the Great American Road Trip and some yummy choices.
Check out May’s Menu:
May 1-6
• Sonoma Spinach Salad with Honey Dijon Vinaigrette
• Chesapeake Corn Chowder
• Santa Fe Black Bean Chili
• Pennsylvania Peanut Butter & Chocolate Chip Muffins
May 9-13
• Monterey Blue Salad with Peanuts
• U.S. Senate Bean & Ham Soup
• Texas Longhorn Beef Chili
• Key Largo Key Lime & Coconut Muffins
May 16-20
• California Cobb Salad with Bacon
• El Paso Lime & Chicken Chili
• Yankee Clipper Clam Chowder
• Georgia Peach Poppy Seed Muffins
May 23-29
• Ragin’ Cajun Salad with Chicken
• Buffalo Chicken Soup
• Big Chunk Chicken Noodle Soup
• French Quarter Praline Muffins
Plus, during Cinco de Mayo weekend (May 4-6), the restaurants will be featuring Albondigas Locas soup, and over Memorial Day weekend (May 25-28), they’ll feature Red Velvet Lava Cake!
Plus you can snag a 99 cent kids meal by printing the activity sheet below:
Is your mouth watering yet? Just looking at this picture makes me wish my brownie sampler wasn’t already gone!
We love treat’s in our home, and anything chocolate we LOVE! Gourmet Gift Baskets recently contacted Real Moms Real Views and asked us all to try out their Brownie Sampler. Boy, were we all very excited! We did not know that they now carry baked goods. Yummy!
The Brownie Sampler comes with 6 varieties:
Belgian Chocolate Chunk
· White Chocolate Macadamia Blonde
· Butterscotch Blonde
· Cheesecake
· Peanut Butter
· Fudge Walnut
Now, I am certain your mouth is a watering!!!
Check out everyone’s opinions of the sampler brownie pack:
Christina- D-e-l-i-c-i-o-u-s……that’s how I will describe the assortment of brownies Gourmet Gift Baskets offers. For 3 days straight last week I worked on flowers for a wedding ……as I hit evening number two, nearly exhausted, I decided to open the package I received from Gourmet Gift Baskets, hoping a snack awaited me that would keep me going. The Cheesecake Brownie seemed to be calling my name, so I gave it a try……..moist, gooey, chocolate and cream cheese delight!! I wish every brownie was a Gourmet Gift Baskets Cheesecake Brownie!! An assistant as well as family helped me out on Saturday morning before delivery, so I shared the other varieties with them. Each person raved about how yummy their brownie was, from Peanut Butter to White Chocolate Macadamia Nut, there wasn’t a crumb left anywhere. This brownie basket would be the perfect gift to send to someone who needs a little TLC (just not a diabetic or someone who’s watching their weight
)!!
Amanda- I was super excited to get a sweet assortment of Gourmet Brownies from GourmetGiftBaskets.com! As I’m sure you have all figured out by now, I have quite the sweet tooth {as does most of my family!}. To say we enjoyed the delicious brownie sampling we received would be a total understatement! These brownies were AMAZING! My favorite was the Belgian Chocolate Chunk Brownie and I know my husband savored every bite of his Peanut Butter Brownie! These brownies are the perfect combo of soft, chewy, chocolatey goodness! They arrived fresh; like they had just been pulled out of the oven! One thing I really loved about the brownies is that they came individually packaged. I am the worst about baking a tray of brownies and nibbling on it throughout the day. Before I know it I’ve consumed a weeks worth of calories in a few hours and all that is left is crumbs. These brownies are two servings per package. I didn’t feel one ounce of guilt after eating my brownie. I knew it was an indulgence, but one I could allow in my daily calories and enjoy. We are huge fans of these yummy brownies from GourmetGiftBaskets.com; they would make a great gift for any occasion!
Crissa- I am a HUGE fan of desserts! I think I could live off of desserts alone. When I received this package I could hardly wait to dig in. I was headed to work so I grabbed the peanut butter brownie and added it to my dinner. Ooo la la! Talk about rich and tasty! I could have shared it with someone because it was so rich….like I would do that though! I ate half that night and the next day after lunch I finished it off. Sooo yummy! My brother saw the brownies sitting on the counter and asked which one I could part with because he would like to try one too. That was a tough decision. I let him have the cheesecake flavor. He ranted and raved about how delicious it was. After that I was not about to share anymore with anyone for fear I would miss out
I have successfully eaten all the brownies minus one by myself. They were ALL so good! After much deliberation my favorite was the butterscotch blonde. Thanks GourmetGiftBaskets.com for letting me try these out! I will be ordering these in the future to give to my dessert loving friends and family.
Audrey- My, oh my! Did someone say brownies?! I think that is one of my favorite words in the dictionary! I LOVE brownies! I don’t know that I’ve ever met a brownie I didn’t like! When my box arrived, I was SOO excited! I opened it right up and found six kinds of brownies inside! With so many to choose from, I didn’t know where to start, so I chose the Peanut Butter… it kind of ended up being lunch that day!
It was chocolate with little peanut butter chips on top! SO good! I really liked that the peanut butter wasn’t too overpowering (as it can sometimes be!) so the brownie taste could still shine through. Next up was the Cheesecake for dessert that night with the hubbs! It was beautiful! White decadent cheesecake layer on top drizzled with fudge icing! We split it, which was a good thing too because this one is RICH!! Neither of us could finish our halves! This is for SERIOUS sweet lovers! (My Dad would have LOVED this one!!) The next day I broke into the Butterscotch Blonde. I LOVE butterscotch and this blonde didn’t disappoint! It has butterscotch chips weaved throughout and really hit the sweet spot I was craving! This one is SUPER sweet, so be sure to have a big glass of milk on hand! My friend came over the next day and we split the Belgian Chocolate Chunk and the White Chocolate Macadamia nut! Both were soo good! The Belgian Chocolate Chunk had big chunks of chocolate on top and it was so goey and fudgy! This one was my favorite! The White Chocolate Macadamia Nut made me think of Hawaii! It had large chunks of macadamia nuts that paired so well with the the white chocolate chips! The Fudge Walnut I gave to my friend because I am allergic to walnuts, but I loved the look of the big golden walnuts studded on top and she said she really loved the fudgy texture and how many nuts there were! What a great idea for someone you want to say and special “Thank You” to, or maybe just someone who needs something special to brighten their day. I mean after all, who wouldn’t smile at a box of delicious, gourmet brownies?…I know I sure did!!
Erin- When you get home after the mail comes, you never know what you are going to find, what it looked like when it arrived, or if there will be anything left. Surprisingly when I received my box-o-brownies (possibly sent from heaven) I was SHOCKED that only one had been consumed…by whom?? My hubby! The one who knows better. Apparently it called his name, so it really isn’t his fault. Um hum. I was so excited to eat the 5 remaining browning, but I insisted on having dinner before tearing into them. We all ate as fast was we could so the sampling could begin. We cut them all into bite sized pieces so we could all give them each a try. If you want a really true delish brownie…go with the Fudge Walnut Brownie. Want something different and not so chocolaty? The Cheesecake one is to die for! My kids LOVED the Butterscotch Blondie…its more cookie bar (in my opinion). And Josh, he would be more then happy if he had a case of the Peanut Butter Brownie…I can’t give you my opinion on that one, since it was gone about 2 seconds after he opened the box. I never even saw it! The 5 that I did see were HEAVENLY!!
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Raise your hand if you’re a sauce girl! I DEFINITELY am!! I LOVE sauces of all kinds! When I marinate meat, I usually like to add more sauce to my own once I eat it. When I eat a burger, my fingers are ALWAYS sticky by the end because I add so much sauce… I usually need 2 or 3 napkins… Man… I LOVE me some sauce! I love to try new stuff too! One of my favorite things to do when I’m grocery shopping is to stop by the condiment aisle and try a new flavor that I’ve never had before… sometimes I find a winner… sometimes not so much. I was super-duper excited when I was generously given the opportunity to try a whole new brand of sauces from a great company from South Africa!! Veri Peri! This is the #1 sauce brand in South Africa and a staple in the homes of people there. There are 5 flavors to choose from, each ranging in heat from super mild to screaming hot. The mildest is the Lemon & Herb, followed by the Garlic, then Mild, then Hot, then Veri Hot. I decided to choose the first three to try out…. I must confess I’m kind of a wimp when it comes to spicy stuff… (I used to only be able to eat mild stuff, but surprisingly after pregnancy, now I can sometimes do medium)… I know… still a light foot! Here’s a little tidbit of trivia about Veri Peri:
Veri Peri is the number one cooking sauce brand in South Africa and a staple in the homes of its people. Made with the African Bird’s Eye Chili, considered the truffle of chilies, the gluten-free, dairy free and low carb Veri Peri delivers a smooth heat experience without overwhelming. It comes in five different flavors to suit every palate: mild, lemon herb, garlic, hot and veri hot. Unlike other hot sauces, Veri Peri can be used as a marinade, an ingredient in a favorite recipe, or a condiment.
New York, New York – February 28, 2012 – South Africa’s most popular cooking sauces – Veri Peri – from the South African company All Joy, are now available for the first time in the United States. Veri Peri won the Product of the Year Award in 2012 in a survey audited by Nielsen of more than 5,000 South African consumers in the sauces category. The women-owned business, Victorious Solutions LLC, is the exclusive importer to the U.S. of all five flavors of the gluten-free, dairy free and low carb Veri Peri cooking sauces which contain the African Bird’s Eye Chili. Harvested by hand, this chili is considered the truffle of chilies and is also called Peri-Peri or Pili-Pili. Veri Peri comes in five different flavors: mild, lemon herb, garlic, hot and very hot. It is affordably priced to meet any cooks budget at $4.99 for a 4.22 ounce bottle.
Unlike other hot sauces which tout physical pain, Veri Peri is smooth and delivers a heat experience without being overwhelming. It offers cooks an exhilarating flavor experience and can be used directly in a favorite recipe, as a marinade for meat, poultry or fish, or as a condiment on burgers, pizza, chops dips and soups.With its range of five flavors, Veri Peri offers a wide variety of heat levels to satisfy any palate. All Joy, the company manufacturing Veri Peri in South Africa for more than 20 years, has built a reputation of providing high quality cooking products at a fair price. All Joy’s motto is “Value makes friends and Quality keeps them.” Victorious Solutions LLC’s CEO Victoria Neale intends to bring that spirit of friendship into each and every American kitchen. Veri Peri can also be categorized as a “green” product because no heating or cooling is used when creating the cooking sauces.
I was super excited to get cooking when my bottles arrived! I Love how versatile this sauce is. It can be used for so many things. The ways I came up with included: Just an excellent marinade for baked chicken. I used the Lemon & Herb by itself because I really wanted the flavors to stand out. It was SOO good! No heat, but with a great fresh lemon taste and with plenty of interest from the herbs! Probably my fav!
I used the Garlic to toss with some potatoes that were then roasted. I also tossed some olive oil with it to mellow the heat… Yes, to me it was a bit spicy. There is a spice index on the bottle that listed it as a 3/10.( The Lemon & Herb had a 1.) Not too spicy, but with a good kick and plenty of garlic-y goodness! (I LOVE garlic!) The Mild was next, and I must say I haven’t been brave enough to actually cook with it yet. I tried some before cooking with it, as I do with all sauces I use, and I have to say it really woke my tongue up!
Like I said before, I do have tender taste buds, so I wasn’t too surprised, especially considering it has a 5/10 index. Maybe I will get brave and crock pot some chicken for tacos, or it would also go great with a (splash) added to a black bean and corn dish. For all you spice lovers out there, I think this would be a great one to try first. It will definitely let you know it’s got some heat! I can only imagine the other two!!
Something I really like about these sauces is how creamy they are. They are also thick enough that they could stand up to being poured directly on as a condiment. The sky is the limit to what you can do with these sauces. I also love that they are super healthy, so they are a perfect addition to your pantry if you are health conscious and are always looking for a new way to do (chicken!) I personally think they give baked, grilled.. you name it meats that something special to turn ordinary into extraordinary! These sauces are definitely REAL Mom Recommended! Thanks Veri Peri!
Veri Peri is $4.99 per 4.22 ounce bottle and can be bought nationwide online at http://www.veriperiusa.com or on Amazon.com. Free shipping is available.
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My tummy is rumbling as I write and think about the mouth watering recipes and pictures that Food Network Magazine has collected in its new cookbook: Food Network Magazine 1,000 Easy Recipes Super Fun Food for Every Day, releasing today March 20th! Being a busy mom, I’m a huge fan of simple recipes that are quick to make, and this cookbook delivers just that! All of the recipes are practically only a paragraph long!!…….if you have time to send a text, you have time to find a great recipe in this book. Though I’m giving FNM 1,000 Easy Recipes: Super Fun Food for Every Day to my godson, who is a budding chef, as a gift, it didn’t stop me from sneaking a peek…….well, okay, more like an extensive glance (don’t worry, I was careful not to break the binding
)
This cookbook has 400+ pages filled with recipes, photos and new tips from Food Network Kitchens, based on Food Network Magazine’s signature pull-out booklets of 50 extra-short, always-fun recipes. This book will combine the best of those recipes with more than 300 amazing photographs and tips from Food Network’s test kitchens. It will be the ultimate cookbook for busy moms, full of family favorites like pancakes, nachos, and brownies, along with healthful options for quick weeknight meals, including soups, dinner salads and kabobs, plus great ideas for weekend get togethers, like instant appetizers, party dips and cocktails. - Food Network
Food Network Magazine has made it easy for us all, to change up “the usual” food we cook. Inside 1,000 Easy Recipes: Super Fun Food for Every Day, you’ll find out how to make crostini in around 60 combinations, burgers in 54 new variations and more than 100 soup and salad choices. As I started looking through this book, I realized I just had to write down a few recipes. The problem is that my list became so long, I decided I’ll have to purchase my own copy. I particularly liked the tea sandwich and cold drink sections. Another favorite part, was the beginning of the book, where it gives you a nice collection of suggested menus…..like Southern Picnic, Afternoon Tea and Book Club Snacks. Entertaining is a blast for me, and when we finally build our new home, I’m going to bring out these secret weapons. Throughout the book you’ll find tips to make your cooking experience more enjoyable along with plenty of vivid photographs.
I hope my godson will enjoy this book as much as I have. These recipe ideas will surely inspire him and will be perfect for him to take along to college in a few years. Maybe when I go to visit, he’ll surprise me with a meal!! Creating new twists on old stand by recipes, in minutes, is REAL MOM RECOMMENDED!
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I love to cook, the only problem is that I have three little kids and a very busy schedule between watching them and working. So many times I just don’t have time to cook. I love it when I find a recipe that makes dinner time easier.
Here’s a dish I tried out last night, boy did we love it! First off it’s simple & easy, and secondly it’s delish! You MUST try it out. {Please don’t mind my little guy talking during my filming. LOL, you know how kids are!?!}
Preparation:
After it came out of the oven:
BBQ-CHEDDAR-CRUSTED CHICKEN
A simple and juicy solution for dinner
4 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes
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We loved this dish wish some leafy greens and even rice would be great! My kids ate every bite on their plate.
What time saving dishes do you make regularly for your family? Share them with us, we would love to try some of them out!

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We’ve all been there. It’s 3:00pm and the afternoon snack monster decides to strike. I usually have a variety of bars on hand to grab for when I’m on the run, or if I’m home and super busy, they are also great to grab. I recently had the opportunity to try a bar that brings snacking to a whole new level! Kraft has come out with a fantastic granola bar called Milk Bite. It is part granola bar, part wholesome milk all rolled into one. I was generously sent the strawberry and chocolate versions to try.
KRAFT MILKBITE Bars are a new, unique innovation in snacking made with real milk and calcium to provide the same calcium as an 8 oz. glass of milk. A wholesome alternative to existing bars, KRAFT MilkBite Bars are a deliciously different snacking experience your whole family can enjoy!
Found in the dairy aisle or refrigerated case, each KRAFT MILKBITE Milk & Granola Bar combines real milk with whole grain granola and other tasty and nutritious ingredients like fruit or roasted nuts, while offering 30% of your daily recommended value of calcium.
I was super excited to try these bars. And let me tell you, they definitely lived up to my expectations. Creamy and crunchy at the same time, they are DELISH!! There is also something very delightful about having them chilled as well! These have found their way into my hubby’s lunch as well as my cooler pack for running errands. They would also make a perfect addition to a kiddo’s lunch box as a snack on the way home from school! And I really like that they have as much calcium as 8oz. of milk. Perfect if your kids don’t do milk very well! I am super excited to try the other varieties as well, which include peanut butter, oatmeal raisin and mixed berry. These bars are available nationwide and remember to look for them in the dairy isle with the milk! Thanks Kraft for making my day a little healthier and milkier!!
If you read my post a month ago, you already know I am in LOVE with Yo Crunch! This yogurt company has come up with the best idea! Combine healthy, delicious yogurt with an awesome variety of healthy toppings and mix-in fruit flavors! The result? Pure yummy bliss!!! They even have Greek yogurt varieties too! Read my other post here!
Well, you’ll bet I was ever so surprised when a big box arrived at my door the other day with a new surprise from Yo Crunch! They have launched a decadent new variety called “pie parfait” and a super super healthy addition to their “Greek parfait line.” They were very generous and sent me some of everything to try and it is SOO great, I just had to let you all know! The new pie parfait comes in three varieties: apple, cherry and triple berry. It is vanilla yogurt with pie filling you mix in and there is even a crumbly pie topping to go in as well! Can I say GENIUS!! It is the perfect after dinner dessert! And the great thing they are all around 120 calories, including the topping! It was a very hard call, but I think apple may be my favorite by a hair! These babies are the perfect size though! I am trying to stick to my healthy New Year’s resolution and these things are a great addition! The other variety is a super healthy Greek parfait with toasted almonds!! I love the other varieties with granola, check them all out here, but the toasted almonds just plain knock it out of the park! (I am sitting here eating one as I type!!)
The new varieites come in raspberry & acai and also pomegranite & blueberry. I found my newest favorite post workout snack today!! These guys are the perfect mini meal with 190 calories and 12 grams of protein! Thanks Yo Crunch for all the yummy goodness! This yogurt is REAL Mom Recommended and I hope you guys get your hands on some of the new varieties! Yo Crunch is available nationwide in the yogurt section. Check them out online for coupons! Follow them on facebook and Twitter for even more yummy fun!