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Avocado Chicken Salad Using Good Cook Tools #‎goodcookkitchenexprt #goodcookcom

by Karen Mendes | Brand Ambassador, Product Review, Recipes | 16 Comments

This post is Sponsored by Good Cook but my opinions are 100% my own! As part of the Good Cook Kitchen Expert program, they send me tools to use and create recipes with. These tools are supposed to help cut down on the time to make the recipe so I can be in and out of the kitchen quicker. Since I'm not a big cook, I like that idea! This month they sent me a really cool Avocado Slicer which I'm super excited to have because I love avocado's but don't always enjoy cutting them! They are a bit messy if they are ripe enough so this tool I knew would come in very handy this summer. One thing I've come to really enjoy with my Avocado's is chicken and turkey so I decided to make up some...

Good Cook Produce Keepers Review & Giveaway (ends 6/24)

by Karen Mendes | Giveaways, Product Review, Recipes | 12 Comments

This post is Sponsored by Good Cook but my opinions are 100% my own! As you know, I've been following the Nutrisystem program for almost 2 months now and I'm eating a lot of fruits and veggies so my fridge is always stocked well. I'm finding out through trial and error how long I can actually keep the veggies in the fridge and how long they'll last. I've lost a few but learned along the way. As part of the Good Cook Kitchen Expert program, I received a box of Good Cook Produce Keepers to try out. These containers won't magically make your veggies and fruits last longer, but their life may be increased a bit more over a plastic bag! Included in the box was a Citrus Keeper, Banana...

Fresh Twist on Spring Recipes with Fisher Nuts Giveaway (ends 6/10)

by Karen Mendes | Giveaways, Product Review, Recipes | 12 Comments

This post is Sponsored by Fisher Nuts but my opinions are 100% my own! Spring is here, which means that it is time to get outside and enjoy the change in weather. Nothing says springtime like fresh, new recipes for cooking and baking. Fisher Nuts is continuing to partner with Food Network Chef Alex Guarnaschelli, a recent winner on Food Network’s Iron Chef and a regular judge on Chopped, to offer you and your readers a fresh twist on spring recipes. Using seasonal ingredients like fresh nuts and produce can help bring your recipes to life and Chef Alex has recommendations for taking your spring cuisine to a new level. I love adding nuts to my salad and do most days. It's a nice boost of...

Arnold Sandwich Thins Quick Breakfast Sandwich

by Karen Mendes | Product Review, Recipes | 17 Comments

This post is Sponsored by Arnold Sandwich Thins but my opinions are 100% my own! A recent trend has seen fast food and frozen food brands touting quick, low-calorie breakfast sandwiches. With just a little more time spent, you can make smart and easy breakfast choices where you know every ingredient that goes into starting your day. With these simple ingredients, you’ll be surprised at how easy it is to get the right amount of fiber and protein in your first meal of the day. Here is a recipe for a delicious breakfast that you can make at home and take to eat at work or where ever your final destination is. And it's super quick to prepare. [print_this] Egg and Prosciutto Sandwich...

Ocean Spray Cran-Lemonade Review & Recipe

by Karen Mendes | Product Review, Recipes | 13 Comments

This post is Sponsored by Ocean Spray but my opinions are 100% my own! Have you seen this NEW Ocean Spray product on the shelves in stores? If you haven't, this is definitely one you should try. You can find it on the shelves everywhere and it's a great one to slip to the kids and they may not even know. My girls love lemonade especially pink lemonade so they were happy to try this out and they loved it! I love that it's has 100% Vitamin C and it even comes in a diet version that only has 5 calories a serving. That means less sugar for my girls and for me. About Ocean Spray Cran-Lemonade What do you get when you combine the bold, uplifting taste of sun-ripened cranberries with the pure...

Architec Stackable Appetizer Maker Review & Giveaway (ends 6/10)

by Karen Mendes | Giveaways, Product Review, Recipes | 11 Comments

This post is Sponsored by the Architec Stackable Appetizer Maker but my opinions are 100% my own! I have a really fun item to share with you, especially if you like to entertain and show off your cooking skills! The Stackable Appetizer Maker is the perfect thing for anyone who loves to cook and be creative in the kitchen. This was the first time I had heard of it and I knew I'd love to play with it. I've been trying to cook more and be more creative in the kitchen so this was something I could really have fun with. If you aren't familiar with it, it’s the newest must-have kitchen gadget that makes it quick and easy to create exquisite, multi-layered, perfectly proportioned bite-size...

BeeWell for Life eBook & Bumble Bee Foods Giveaway (ends 4/29)

by Karen Mendes | Giveaways, Product Review, Recipes | 13 Comments

As some of you may remember, last year I worked with Bumble Bee foods and shared their BeeWell for Life program several times throughout the year. I'm excited to share with you now that Bumble Bee just announced the release of the new eBook called “BeeWell for Life – A Living Guide”. It offers wellness advice, tips and recipes, and can be downloaded for FREE on the Bumblebee Website. They also have some great recipes on their website to help you be a little more creative with a can of tuna or salmon and more! If you are entertaining this spring you'll find some great cold salads and appetizers recipes including this recipe for Bow Tie Tuna Salad which I think you could enjoy with the...

Cinnamon Crescent Rolls and Pink Frosted Cookies with Great Value Brand Products

by Karen Mendes | Recipes | 26 Comments

Cinnamon Crescent Rolls and Pink Frosted Cookies with Great Value Brand Products I've really enjoyed working with the Great Value brand the past 4 months and I'm sad to say this is the last segment of the project. But that doesn't mean I won't be using Great Value brand products anymore because we have some fun new recipes that we will be making again and probably some new ones. As I told you last week, The challenge this time around was to use some Great Value cookie dough and crescent rolls. I try each time to do something that is simple, fun and with ingredients my family loves. And I totally succeeded, once again! Here is what I made: Cinnamon Chip Crescent Rolls - My girls LOVED...

Spring and Easter Recipe Ideas with Great Value Brand Products

by Karen Mendes | Recipes | 4 Comments

I'm working with Great Value brand products once again and this time it's for Spring and Easter baking! If you remember around the holidays and Valentine's Day, I made some fun recipes and used Great Value brand products. Well, I'm doing it again and I've prepared a few fun things for the kids to enjoy on Easter morning and after dinner! My girls have really been enjoying all my creative baking and can't wait for what I have planned for this weekend. My husband is enjoying it too and hopes it continues on! The challenge this time around was to use some Great Value cookie dough and crescent rolls. I try each time to do something that is simple, fun, and with ingredients my family...

Sara Lee Premium Meats Review & Giveaway (ended)

by Karen Mendes | Giveaways, Product Review, Recipes | 21 Comments

Sara Lee Premium Meats has JUST announced that its turkey, ham and chicken deli meats, found at the deli counter, now feature the American Heart Association Heart-Check Mark. Some other good news is that Sara Lee recently announced that it’s taken additional steps to further improve and build upon these product offerings as they now contain: No added hormones Zero grams trans fat No MSG No gluten No fillers No artificial flavors I love that Sara Lee has stepped up to the plate to give us healthy options for lunches (or dinners!). I enjoy making and having sandwiches for lunch so we buy deli meat a lot. There are lots of selections at our local stores but I won't buy just anything. Not...

Valentine’s Day Recipe Ideas with Great Value Brand Products

by Karen Mendes | Recipes | 0 Comments

I'm working with Great Value brand products again and this time it's for Valentine's Day! If you remember around the holidays, I made some fun recipes and used Great Value brand products. Well, I'm doing it again and I've prepared a few fun things for the kids to enjoy for Valentine's Day! They love all my creative baking and are very excited for what we will be making this weekend. The challenge this time around was to use some Great Value cookie mix and pastry/pizza dough. I am a simple cook and when thinking of what I could do with both of these items, I thought at kid level - what would my kids enjoy? Because really Valentine's Day isn't just for my husband and I anymore, it's for...

Holland House White Cooking Wine & Recipe!

by Karen Mendes | Product Review, Recipes | 4 Comments

Did you know that you could brine with Holland House Cooking Wine? The Holland House Cooking Wine brining technique, called “flavor infusion,” is an ideal mix between hot-start and cold-start brine methods. Why Brine? Why Cooking Wine? Brining makes meat and poultry juicier; salt in the brining liquid coaxes cells to absorb and retain moisture Holland House Cooking Wine adds fabulous, rich wine flavor not found in plain water-salt brines Using Cooking Wine is cost-effective; avoid opening an entire bottle of wine and allow for rich taste using less expensive cuts of meat Holland House cooking wines come from traditional wine vineyards where most drinking wines start Once you open a bottle...

Pampered Chef Taco Ring Recipe – Yum!

by Karen Mendes | Recipes, Taco Recipes | 4 Comments

Many years ago when I had a Pampered Chef party at my house, the host made this Taco Ring and we loved it! I used to make it all the time when we had company over and then stopped. Once I had kids I did things the easy way - either having someone else do it for me or buy it. So eventually I just forgot about this recipe. When planning my New Year's Eve menu, I remembered it and added it to the menu. My husband was so excited! It was just as good as we remembered and my husband and I looked at each other and agreed I had to start making this again. The kids loved it too. While at Aldi recently I grabbed some crescent rolls and when planning my menu for this week I saw them in the...

Aldi’s New Years Celebration Shopping Trip

by Karen Mendes | Product Review, Recipes | 2 Comments

My mother was so excited when Aldi opened up right down the street from her house. I had never even been to one before but she started shopping there faithfully and still does a few years later. Obviously since I'm Koupon Karen, my mother has learned to use coupons and shop for the best deals each week. So when she told me she shopped there all the time and that they don't take coupons, I was upset she was paying too much. Until I finally went shopping with her and saw that wasn't the case at all! Since then I too have been hooked. I don't shop at Aldi on a regular basis but I do shop there a lot especially when I have to shop for a gathering at my house. I always go to Aldi first to...

Hillshire Farm Party Animal Recipes Using Cocktail Links

by Karen Mendes | Product Review, Recipes | 0 Comments

Hillshire Farm Party Animal Recipes Using Cocktail Links As the holiday gets closer, I know you’ve got holiday entertaining on the mind. Hillshire Farm is using Lit’l Smokies to create some zesty and satisfying holiday dishes that you and your guests will find unforgettable! Enter “Party Animals!” Dress up your cocktail links and turn them into miniature animal look-alikes using basic ingredients already in your pantry. All “Party Animals” can be made with any of the Hillshire Farm cocktail link varieties depending on preference and/or dietary restrictions, including beef, chicken and turkey. The girls and I had such a great time creating some of these party animals this weekend and they...

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