This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Carton Smart. All opinions are 100% mine. One of my favorite quick bread recipes uses pumpkin puree and a warm array of holiday spices. The recipe makes two loaves, which means you can keep one and give one, or eat one and freeze the other. This time around, instead of canned pumpkin, I used Pacific Food's Pumpkin Puree in the special TetraPak carton, which helps cut down on waste. They also sent samples of chicken stock and cranberry sauce Continue Reading
Thanksgiving Leftovers Idea: Turkey & Sausage Jambalaya
What do you do with that big turkey carcass sitting in the roasting pan with tasty bits of meat still clinging to it? I like turning mine into savory New Orleans-style Turkey and Sausage Jambalaya. And I prepare it in the slow cooker for convenience. However, I do "stir fry" some of the ingredients in a light cooking spray for added flavor before putting in the slow cooker. This time around, I used Pompeian's 100% all-natural Grapeseed Oil because of its high smoke point and delicate Continue Reading
How to Make Spaghetti Sauce from a Jar Taste Homemade
Thanks to Pompeian Olive Oil for sending me a product sample in exchange for a review! Using canned marinara sauce is an easy way to make spaghetti without watching a simmering pot all day, but there are a few things you can add to give it a more homemade taste. My personal favorites are a robust red wine (or sherry), ground cloves and olive oil. For the oil, Pompeian Extra Virgin is a good choice because of its purity and full-bodied flavor. You might not know this, but Pompeian is the only Continue Reading
How to Turn Leftover Rice Into Baby Food
If you've got some leftover white or brown rice from your family's meal, here are 3 tasty and nutritious ways to turn it into food for your baby or toddler (you can make adjustments as needed for age and eating ability): Soup and Rice Meals: Prepare 1 can of soup (the Campbell's Healthy Request varieties are great). Add the leftover rice and let it soak up the soup as it cools. Divide into portions based on your baby's size and appetite and store in the fridge for a few days. The rice soaks Continue Reading
Lick the Platter Pot Roast
There are some people who would trade their firstborn child, Rapunzel-style, just for the taste of mushrooms. I'm not one of those. So I never make a pot roast in the traditional "American" way which calls for cream of mushroom soup. I opt instead for this savory and delicious version shared by my mother. And it's just as easy! I serve this often for company and it's a guaranteed pleaser every time. LICK THE PLATTER POT ROAST 1 pkg. Good Seasons Italian dressing mix 1 pkg. McCormick Continue Reading