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September Menu Launch

Posted by Chef Danielle September 2nd, 2010

We have  some amazing dinners this month.  If you didn’t make it to the Menu Launch to taste and place your order you can rest assured that you can’t go wrong with any of the items we tasted tonight.  Don’t miss placing an order in September.  Dream Dinners is a great way to make sure [...]

Prevent Stress with Planning!

Posted by Chef Danielle September 1st, 2010

Take a moment to organize your life.  Throw out, recycle, or donate the items you don’t need anymore.  Clean out your freezer and pantry too.  Also organize your schedule.  Precious moments to connect at the table are hard to get when you’re rushed with school, sports and meetings - unless you look ahead now.
Some of [...]

Gettting Back in Routines

Posted by Chef Danielle August 24th, 2010

If you are like our family the past few months we have been in summer mode.  Our schedules were relaxed, we stayed up a later, slept a little longer, lounge around in pajamas more than we want to admit. Now we have to get back to having set schedules and routines.  Here are some of the things [...]

The Undomestic Goddess

Posted by Chef Danielle August 10th, 2010

I just read a great book.  It was written by Sophie Kinsella!  You should definately go read this book, I also hear there is a movie in the works for release in 2011.  Anyway this book is about a women who has never cooked or cleaned in her life and she ends up taking a [...]

I love Grilling

Posted by Chef Danielle July 15th, 2010

I love summer for lots of reasons but one of my favorite is Grilling.  I love the smell, I love the easy clean up, and I love the taste.   It is really a great way to get out and enjoy the summer.  You can grill at home or on vacation.  Some people are a little scared [...]

Take Dream Dinners on Your Summer Vacation

Posted by Chef Danielle June 5th, 2010

Whether families are on a vacation or a “staycation”, anyone can save significant money by packing dinner with them. Dinner out is typically the most expensive meal when it comes to family travel, while trying to cook in the cabin, condo, RV or campground requires a significant amount of time and effort to shop, pack, [...]

Who said leftovers had to just be Microwave mush

Posted by Chef Danielle May 15th, 2010

Sometimes it can be hard to figure out what to do with leftover’s. Here are some great ideas that can add a little creativity to your lunch menu.
Herb Crusted Flank Steak
Pasta
For an easy pasta dinner, sauté mushrooms & thin pieces of leftover flank steak. Add your favorite Marinara sauce and serve over spaghetti with Parmesan [...]

Ideas on getting you kids in the kitchen

Posted by Chef Danielle April 30th, 2010

I know I have said it over and over again but having kids help with dinner can be one of the best things for your family.  Not only just it give you more time to bond together, it teaches them responsibility, and life skills.  It isn’t easy and it is usually messy but if you [...]

Simplify your Dinnertime!

Posted by Chef Danielle April 22nd, 2010

Sometimes life is so crazy the last thing you want to think about is dinner.  A lot of times that is when we turn to the options that aren’t quite as healthy.  We go out for fast food or order in pizza.  I remember growing up we didn’t have a lot of money so when [...]

Guest Spotlight: Julie Ward

Posted by Chef Danielle April 6th, 2010

I had the pleasure of being in the home of the Ward Family while Julie was preparing a Dream Dinners.  Most nights Julie comes home from work and prepares dinner with her two little boys playing around her.  It was such a joy to watch as the boys helped set the table as Julie prepared [...]