• Top 5 quick dinner ideas for a hot day

    Here are five delicious dinner recipes that are perfect for hot days: 1. Gazpacho: This refreshing and cool soup is made with fresh tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, garlic, and olive oil. It’s best served chilled and is a great way to enjoy fresh summer produce. 2. Caprese Salad: This classic Italian salad features ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, and basil leaves. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze for an…

  • Smoked Bacon Pork Alfredo Recipe

      I got accepted in to the Smithfield House Party which gave me the chance to try out this awesome meal from their site! I was very pleased with how this turned out and cannot wait to make it again. This recipe does make a large amount of food, so adjust accordingly. Ingredients 1 Smithfield® Applewood Smoked Bacon Topped Pork Loin Filet 1 lb. dry penne pasta 1 (8-oz) pkg. sliced fresh mushrooms…

  • 10 Tasty Thanksgiving Recipes Your Family Will Enjoy!

      Pumpkin Pecan Muffins Ingredients: 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2/3 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup pumpkin puree 2 eggs (beaten) 1/2 cup chopped pecans Directions: In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt.  Mix well.  In a separate bowl, combine pumpkin puree, eggs and vanilla.  Add pumpkin mixture to…

  • Pierogi and Kielbasa Slow Cooker Meal Recipe

      When I get home from work I am just ready to sit down and not do much the rest of the night. Because of that I have been trying to set a goal of one new slow cooker meal a week to make things easier. I am sure a lot of you feel the same way, so why not have dinner ready when you walk in the door?! The…

  • 100 Natural Eating Smoothie Recipes

    Unlike many recipes, smoothies do not have exact measurements. So while the recipes below are great starting points, you might want to tweak them to your desired consistency and taste. Preparing a smoothie is quite simple. You just need to add the ingredients to a sturdy high-speed blender, one that can handle crushing ice, and blend until smooth. Garnish with fresh fruit, chocolate shavings, or your favorite topping. For this…

  • Grab Your Juice Fast And Go Healthy This New Year!

    Too much holiday cheer? Fatty foods, sweet treats, alcoholic drinks? Fear not! The New Year is your chance to hit the reset button and go healthy.  One study showed that people gain weight between October and December and another one to three pounds between Christmas and New Year. About half the weight was lost quickly, but the other half hung around for a while. One way to quickly lose weight…

  • Dessert Ideas That Will Cool Your Sweet Tooth Without Giving You Sugar Shock

    When long-hot summers drag on, with feels-like temperatures rocketing over 100 degrees, you may feel the need to seriously chill. One way to take the edge off: fresh and frosty desserts. And if there are options for healthier versions of those same desserts – well, that’s even cooler. Chef Blakely Trettenero, who writes about her culinary adventures on her blog, Everyday Gourmet with Blakely (http://www.gourmetwithblakely.com), is offering up recipes for…

  • Let Save-A-Lot help You With Your Lunch Budget!

    For a lot of you, school is right around the corner, if not already started. I know here in Pennsylvania, my nieces are heading back to school in about two weeks. While it will be nice for some parents to have a small break, some may now have to worry about buying more food to incorporate into a school lunch. Unfortunately, hot foods are not really an option when it…