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Mother’s Day Meal Ideas

Mother’s Day is quickly approaching. Plan an easy yet festive meal for the mothers in your life. Can it really be that Mother’s Day is upon us?! As you may remember, Mother’s Day is one of the FishMama Trifecta. Mother’s Day, our anniversary, and my birthday all fall into one 15-day period. Whoohoo. Don’t worry, [...]

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Hearty BBQ Fare

BBQ, cooking out, grilling — depending on where you live, they evoke thoughts of hearty meats, cool salads, and tasty sides to enjoy in the great outdoors. Here in Southern California, we call it “grilling.” But, whatever you call it, it’s tasty! Here are some of our favorite recipes to serve on a night of cooking and [...]

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Try Mini Pizzas for a Fun and Easy Pizza Night

Mini pizzas make for a fun and easy pizza night. Make a big batch for freezing and cold-pizza breakfast, too. We are big pizza lovers at our house. It seems like my kids are asking for pizza at least twice a week. Recently, I’ve been switching things up: creating new pizza toppings, playing with new [...]

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Easter Dinner Inspiration

Gather Easter Dinner inspiration from these simple courses. One year, many moons ago, I planned a fancy Easter feast right out of a magazine. Featuring grilled leg of lamb, it was definitely a departure from my regular cooking repertoire. It also took a lot longer than I expected. We ate hours later than I thought [...]

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Using Balsamic Vinegar to “Fix” a Sauce

Got a sauce that needs fixing? I’ve got the answer! Balsamic vinegar saved the day and my dinner. The other day, I made my typical pot roast in the slow cooker. The house was full or good smells all day long. But, when I went to mix up the gravy, it wasn’t as flavorful as [...]

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Meals to Make Your Vacation More Relaxing

With spring break and vacations in the air, it’s time to enjoy some vacation meals. Easy to pull together and tasty to boot, these dishes will help you take a break from the kitchen. Maple Granola with Oats, Nuts & Seeds Spring has sprung! Hopefully, you’re getting a chance to enjoy it with your peeps. [...]

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Delicious Potluck Dinners

Potluck suppers can be a great way to spend time with friends and family as well as share the load of cooking and shopping. Turkey & Black Bean Enchiladas I’ve always been a fan of the potluck supper. As a child, I remember standing in line along tables and tables loaded with a huge range [...]

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Paso Mom Tacos

Fried tortillas make the perfect vehicle for homemade tacos. You won’t stop at just one. Hubs and I both grew up on these tacos. They are, by no means, authentic Mexican fare. But, they are good. Simply home-fried tortilla shells filled with seasoned ground beef and topped with whatever suits your fancy, these tacos are [...]

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Grab and Go Meals

Having a repertoire of “grab and go meals” is a great way to save money and eat well on busy days. When I lived in France, I loved grabbing their version of a sandwich: a baguette dressed simply with ham and butter or cheese and some vegetables. It was an easily portable meal that satisfied [...]

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Delicious Ways to Go Meatless

Meatless meals have a lot going for them. They can be often be healthier, more environmentally friendly, and often less expensive than their beefier counterparts.  Last week I suggested that going meatless was a great way to save money. While it may take a little getting used to, there are a number of delicious options [...]

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