Easter Brunch

Brunch is a perfect idea for Easter. While the kids fill up on jellybeans and chocolate, the adults can sit back and enjoy a laid-back, hearty brunch.

Depending on what and when you are serving Easter dinner, a brunch can be a great idea. If your dinner is not until late afternoon, serve your brunch around 10 and it should hold off your guests for the big meal later on.

Carrot cookies will fool everyone because these tasty treats are healthy! They are perfect to put on your brunch table (the kids will love them as much as the adults).

Apple cinnamon crumb cake is easy to prepare and will fill your home will a delicious, sweet aroma.

Being that it is Easter and there is surely enough sugary sweets around, these brunch recipes will give you plenty of healthier, heartier options for a late breakfast for a crowd.

This one-skillet dish contains red potatoes, onions, eggs, turkey sausage and seasonings. Easy and tasty!

Enjoy your holiday meals and come back tomorrow for some unique egg dyeing pictures.

Shopping for Holiday Meals

Spring holidays are upon us and many are planning our holiday meals. Prices of groceries are still high and once again, you want to celebrate with your family but being on a budget makes it tough.

Saving money on meals for your family is more than just clipping coupons. With holiday traditions, you can do well by watching your store's sales and stocking up ahead of time. Knowing where you can buy locally grown produce can save you money also.

Trying to buy in season is a wise move. The ingredients for spring holiday traditional meals usually go on sale. Some stores even give free items if you have been using your club card and accumulated enough points.

We got a free Kosher chicken and because we use two different cards, we are still eligible for another free item. The chicken went into the freezer and with careful planning, we can easily get two meals out of this whole chicken.

Ham is a traditional meal for Easter and the prices are good right now for this staple of a holiday meal. If you serve a ham, remember that the bone can be used to make a hearty soup. Leftover ham can be used in casseroles, wraps, omelets and many other recipes.

The holiday meal doesn't have to break your budget. Make your traditional dishes but save money by shopping in advance. The last-minute purchases are the ones that will break your budget.

Hard-boiled eggs make for a quick, high-protein breakfast on the go!

Make it Special

You do not need to be a master chef to make a nice meal or a dessert. These recipes will help you to create a lovely meal for your family or your sweetheart.

Valentine's Day is coming. Why not celebrate this day by preparing a special meal to show the people in your life how much they are loved?

Chocolate Mint Silk Pie is a dessert that you can make the day before, refrigerate and have a delicious dessert for dinner. Yum!

Something red for dinner is a perfect way to start Valentine's Day or remember that February is Heart disease awareness month. Think heart healthy by making this easy chunky tomato soup . No it isn't Campbells but it is far better and fresh!

Are you still on that healthier eating plan that you started in January? Here are some ideas on how to find different choices for bread. Alternatives to bread may make your lunches and dinners more exciting just from changing what you use for those tasty fillings.

Do you want to Wow your friends or family with a delicious meal? Stuffed Flank Steak is the dish for you!
Flank steak is reasonably priced and this presentation looks like you fussed but it really isn't tough to do.

Momma Vicky loves to cook. It is a great way to relax and de-stress. Don't feel intimidated by making a meal. It should be fun.

Cooking is a way to show someone how much they mean to you. Sitting around the table and enjoying a meal together is a great way to just relax, laugh and enjoy the people who mean the most to you.

We don't do this enough and why wait for a holiday to enjoy this simple pleasure of life. You've gotta eat so make it nice and enjoy it!