Sandwich Week – Peasant Ham and Brie Sandwich

And it comes to the end of sandwich week here at My Wooden Spoon but I’m leaving you with a super easy and VERY good sandwich recipe.  This was my absolute fave from Chef John Li and I’m sure it will become one of your favorites as well!
One thing I learned from the trip, is… [Continue Reading]

Sandwich Week – Sweet Spicy Chicken & Bacon Wrap

Earlier I shared the French Dip Roast Beef Sandwich with Caramelized Onion, today, a wrap.  Wraps are fun way to do sandwiches instead of the same ol’ bread slices and they make for a pretty presentation as well.
This recipe has 3 parts. The spread, the dressing, and the filing.  The dressing can be made ahead… [Continue Reading]

Sandwich Week – French Dip Roast Beef Sandwich with Caramelized Onion

I’m declaring July 20- July 24 sandwich week here at My Wooden Spoon and will present you with 3 delicious sandwich recipes created by the VERY talented Chef John Li! Chef John Li is a corporate executive chef for Kraft for over 15 years and I had the honor to meet him at my visit… [Continue Reading]

Making Camping Treats at Home with a S’Mores Maker

S’mores have been associated with camping for years but did it ever cross your mind to make them at home?  Me either, until my mom made them for my family while visiting recently.  It had been forever since my last s’mores encounter and my first time seeing little man devour one.  It had to be… [Continue Reading]

Creamy Chicken Pot Pie

I’ve made DiGornio Pizza with BLT Topping, South of the Border Chicken and Pasta Skillet, and today I bring you Creamy Chicken Pot Pie.    This was an easy meal and was wondering how all the kiddos would react since the mixed vegetables but they LOVED it. In fact, my husband who wasn’t hungry at… [Continue Reading]

Stay Cool this Summer with a Chiquita Smoothie

Smoothies are a great way to cool off this Summer.  My son makes every possible kind out there so you can imagine how delighted he was when a cooler full of Chiquita Smoothie mixes arrived!  There were four flavors; Peach Mango, Mixed Berry, Banana Colada, and Strawberry Banana.  We tried the Peach Mango first because… [Continue Reading]

Lori Falcon’s Roasted Red Peppers and Roast Beef Wrap

Well, I Ain’t No Rachael Ray!
In early June, I had the chance to attend an Oscar Mayer event and learn about their Deli Fresh Meats.  Not only did we get to visit the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, we had to do was create a sandwich using their Deli Fresh Meats.  I’m probably one of the most… [Continue Reading]

One Stop, 2 Weeks and South of the Border Chicken and Pasta Skillet

I am loving this menu planning! It’s no wonder so many people do it. It really simplifies the whole shopping and cooking process. I’m really bad about just buying whatever I see whether we need it or not but I told myself I was gonna stick to the 2-week menu planner shopping list from… [Continue Reading]

Free Kitchen Idea from Kraftmaid – Hurry though!

EDITED: I told you this would go fast. It’s now over! Sorry for those of you who tried. Keep watching and I’ll update the next time it’s available!!
This offer doesn’t last long at all so you guys better hurry if you want this free kitchen idea book from Kraftmaid. For the do-it-yourself person or… [Continue Reading]

Ranch Red Potatoes with Bacon

Just another side dish idea.  We try to cook potatoes in a variety of ways and for everything but mashed, we use red potatoes. Basically you throw all this in a bowl, mix and bake. Pretty simple. I chose to use light dressing and no cheese since I’m trying to lose weight but normally we… [Continue Reading]