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...
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...
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...
“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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
No matter which team you are cheering for in the Big Game - these recipes are sure to make your party a winner!
Meatball-Stuffed Garlic Bread Sliders
Prep Time: 25 min
Cook Time: 40 min
Additional Time: 5 min
Total Time: 1 hr 10 min
Servings: 18
2 T. olive oil, divided
1 yellow onion, diced
5...
This cold snap has put us into hibernation mode and soup is on the menu!
Try some new variations and freeze some for the next cold snap. (We live in MN - it will be cold for a while yet).
On a positive note, have you noticed it is staying lighter longer at night?
Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
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