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DIVAS ON A DIME: Simple savings on summer salads

— July 14, 2022

When it’s hot, I barely want to eat, let alone heat up the house cooking something. So we’ve been on a salad kick lately. One drawback to having salads is the cost quickly…

DIVAS ON A DIME: Spice up your autumn with easy pumpkin chili
— October 21, 2021

Every year, the week before Halloween, we host a little pumpkin carving party. Since I’m an enthusiast of inexpensive, nearly effortless entertaining, I’ll be making pumpkin chili…
DIVAS ON A DIME: Welcome autumn with an Oktoberfest dinner
— September 23, 2021

While fall officially begins with the autumnal equinox on Sept. 22, Oktoberfest has already started. Wait, what? Oktoberfest in September? Yes, and here’s why: Oktoberfest is not…
DIVAS ON A DIME: Retro dinner gets a modern makeover
— September 2, 2021

Perhaps best known as an iconic TV dinner, Salisbury steak has been a favorite dinner in my family for decades. It’s such an old school, comforting meal from back in the day….

DIVAS ON A DIME: As a party appetizer, cheesiest is easiest
— October 7, 2021

As we catapult headfirst into party season, we’re often faced with a dilemma. What am I going to serve or bring to the party? I have the answer! Bake a wheel of brie. We all love…
CREATIVE FAMILY FUN: Slow-cooker chicken tortilla soup
— September 2, 2021

Mention “slow-cooker meals” and your mind no doubt drifts to chilly fall and winter weather eating. Mine, too, until my oldest son, Bjorn, took charge of dinner a few nights ago…
THE KITCHEN DIVA: Asparagus is perfect for spring recipes
— May 20, 2021

Nothing says spring like a beautiful bunch of crisp asparagus. While asparagus is available year-round, it’s much better when purchased locally. Asparagus is easy to select and prepare…