Braciole – Italian Braised Beef

Mr. Whipped has done it again. He put his patience and focus to work and created a slow-cooked, hearty masterpiece.  Photography does not do this meal justice...

Main Dish13 Comments

Gone Fishing Snack Cup

Last week, during my stint as Snack Mom at preschool, I worked to win over my pint-sized customers with a special surprise that lurked at the bottom of each sna...

Appetizers & SnacksKid-Friendly Food4 Comments

Blueberry Swirl Muffins

28 preschoolers + 5 days = 140 snacks. My first "snack week" began yesterday with the presentation of Blueberry Swirl Muffins. This week is my first stint as t...

Breads & BreakfastButtermilk LoveKids9 Comments

Rhubarb Streusel Muffins

I found out that my bloopers (of which there were many) are by far the best part about making videos.  You may no longer be able to get your hands on stalks...

Breads & Breakfast4 Comments

The Best Pumpkin Bread Recipe. Really.

Just because Thanksgiving has past, it doesn't have to be over for pumpkin. For me, with the discovery of this recipe, my consumption of pumpkin baked goods has...

Breads & Breakfast10 Comments

Cookie Pearls

This will be my last jewlery-inspired post before we move on to other important things like holiday eating! A few weeks ago, I admitted to my first encounter w...

Christmas CookiesCookiesDesserts & Sweets4 Comments

Easy Sliders: Make Ahead Mini Burgers

You won't have to stand over the grill. Make these mini burgers ahead and pop them in the oven before serving them to guests at your next party. I have always b...

EntertainingMain DishStella and Dot Inspirations8 Comments

Mango Avocado Salsa

Sometimes the same old dinners can be jazzed up with something as simple as a new condiment. And sometimes that new condiment can be as simple as 5 easy ingredi...

Sides5 Comments

E is for Egg Tacos & Quesadillas

From letter lessons to art project to new, unexpected breakfast recipe. Some days we choose a letter to focus on and I devise a bunch of projects and fun acti...

Breads & BreakfastVegetarian9 Comments

Acorn Squash Bisque with Fried Sage

On Friday, Whipped was featured in Daily Candy Chicago. I created a three-course meal for autumn entertaining starting with this squash bisque. As a redhead,...

Soups2 Comments

Quinoa with Mozzarella and Fresh Oregano

This healthy salad is part of the plan to keep from undoing my latest exercise regimen! I am on a self-improvement kick. It started with the investment of a ...

SaladsVegetarian11 Comments

Fresh Corn for the Freezer

Hurry! If you can find any last cobs of fresh corn at the market, buy them up! You will be so happy late this fall or winter when you have the kernels in your f...

Make Your OwnVegetarian8 Comments