Food for Thought – 2009 Recap

2009 has been such a wonderful year for My Wooden Spoon. I’m so grateful for you guys that read and support my blog. I’m grateful for the opportunities that have come way. I’ve had so much fun working with Oscar Mayer in making my very own sandwich, being a Velveeta Kitchenista/Spokesblogger, partnering… [Continue Reading]

Dutch Oven Cooking – King Ranch Camp Bread (Pan de Campo)

When I first followed my husband down to Kingsville, Tx, I had no idea what the King Ranch was, much less how well known it was.  He has family that works there, Ricky and Sammy to name a couple so I was introduced to the history of it all real quick.
Anyways, not only do they… [Continue Reading]

My Very Own iFood Assistant

I recently downloaded the Kraft iFood Assistant app because 1) I’m a foodie and 2) one of my biggest goals for 2010 is to be more organized.   I actually don’t have hardly any food apps on my iPhone so I was excited to try this out.

From the main menu, you can access a number of… [Continue Reading]

Tangy Oven Fried Chicken Tenders with Hot Honey Drizzle

By Sue into January’s Food Challenge
INGREDIENTS

1lb. Fresh or Thawed Chicken Tenders Drizzle Ingredients
3/4C. Reduced Fat Buttermilk … [Continue Reading]

Sweet and Spicy Crispy Shrimp

By Amy into January’s Food Challenge
INGREDIENTS
Marinade:
1/4 c. sambal
1/2 a lemons juice
1 T. vegetable oil
3/4 lb Shrimp peeled tails on
1/4 red pepper julliened
chopped chives
Coating
1 cup corn flakes smahed to a ruogh crumb
2 T flour
dash of salt, pepper, cayenne, smoked paprika
1/4 c. panko bread crumbs
1 egg
2 tsp. water
1/4 cup peanut oil
Drizzle:
1/2 a lemons juice
1/2 c honey
2… [Continue Reading]

Smothered Pork Strips with Noodles

What a great meal for the colder weather huh?!   Using pork chops in more creative ways makes for a tasty meal.  This is also a healthier option as opposed to fried pork chops.   I could even see this made as a spicier version.  Maybe some chili powder??  Mmmmm!  Enjoy y’all!
INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 can (14 1/2… [Continue Reading]

10 Ways to Cut Cost When Eating Out

Most of try to keep our grocery bill under control but what about our food bills for restaurants?  Whether you eat out occasionally or several times a week, I’ve got some tips to help reduce the cost of dining out.
1. CLIP AND SAVE
These days, you can get coupons for just about any store and even… [Continue Reading]

Lemony Sweet Stained Glass Cookies

Shaina is the home cook and wannabe photographer behind Food for My Family, where she shares recipes, tips, opinions and her philosophy on food as she wades through the process of feeding her family, her friends and anyone else who will let her, all while juggling four kids and running a business.

I love baking Christmas… [Continue Reading]

Healthy Chocolate Coconut Macaroon Muffins

For our family the perfect muffin has to be healthy and also nut free (my daughter’s daycare is nut free), low carb for me and yet still delicious and moist for my husband.   I’m not an expert baker so I wanted something that would be quick and easy to make and relatively foolproof.   After combining… [Continue Reading]

French Apple Pie

Guest post from Candi: I’m a stay at home mommy to 3 children.  I went from a full time career as a Credit Analyst to a full time career as “Hiney-wiping-nose-cleaning-mommy-referee”.  I love cooking, baking and tweaking recipes for my picky eater (my hubby!)  I love to save money and I’m always looking for a… [Continue Reading]