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Saving Time with Bisquick®

Time. . . one thing we cannot make more of. The weeks seem to speed by, and there is never enough... time. This week, to help us with time, we are featuring some homemade recipes with Bisquick®. Bisquick® is a pre-measured blend of lard, baking powder, flour, and salt that was invented in 1931 as...

"Back-To-Winter" Recipes

March definitely went out like a lion, and it has put us back into the winter-food mode. This week, we have some “back-to-winter” comfort foods. Shout out to Robin W. for her recipe, Blueberry Poppyseed Brunch Cake, which we baked and enjoyed. Thanks Robin! If you have a recipe you would like to...

April Fools' Day Recipes

April Fools’ Day is celebrated all around the world. Here are a few fun facts: The exact origin of April Fools’ Day is unknown but is believed to have started in France in the 16th Century. In Scotland, April Fools’ Day is celebrated for two days. In France, April Fools’ Day is known as “Poisson...

Recipes for Easter Week Gatherings

Happy Easter Week! May you enjoy this week of Easter blessings! Celebrate surrounded by your friends, family, and loved ones. Early-Riser Oven Omelet Prep: 15 min Bake: 35 min Servings: 6 10 lg. egg whites 5 lg. eggs 1 C. fat-free milk 1/4 tsp. seasoned salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 1-1/2 C. cubed...

All Things Green - More St. Patrick's Day Recipes

Let’s eat all things green! Green is symbolic of the shamrock, which is a three-leaf clover, that is said to represent the Holy Trinity. Wearing, eating, and “living” green on St. Patrick’s Day is a way to show Irish Pride and to honor St. Patrick. AND as an extra bonus - wearing green has a...

St. Patrick's Day Specialties

“Kiss Me, I’m Irish” comes from the Blarney Stone. Irish legend says that kissing the famous stone at Blarney Castle gives the kisser the gift of charming, eloquent, and persuasive speech. Since most people won’t get to smooch the stone, it is said that puckering up to an Irish person is the next...

Recipes for a Marvelous March!

Did you know... that there is a “food calendar” that highlights featured foods for each day and month of the year? This week, we will provide some March recipes from this calendar. Cheese Doodle® Chicken Tenders Cheese Doodle® Day: March 5 Olive oil, for greasing 1 C. all-purpose flour 1/4...

Recipes to Celebrate Leap Year!

Leap Year! Did you know that Leap Year babies are called “Leaplings?” Another tale is that the 29th of February wasn’t recognized by English Law, so the day had no legal status - it was a day that didn’t legally exist. Well, we decided that if that day doesn’t “legally exist,” neither do the...

Lenten Recipes

With the unusual winter, and an early Easter, it is hard for us to think it is already time for Lent! Hope there is something this week to help spruce up your weekly menu! Modern Tuna Casserole Prep: 20 min Cook: 20 min Servings: 6 3 T. butter, divided 4 med. carrots, chopped 1 med. onion,...

Valentine's Day Recipe Inspirations

Food is a great way to say “Happy Valentine’s Day” to the special people in your life. Hope you find some inspiration for your Valentine with one of these recipes. Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us at The Drummer test kitchen! Eggs Benedict Prep Time: 15 min Cook Time: 15 min Total Time: 30...