Linda's Busy Cooks Blog April 2008 Archive

Step by Step: Pizza Spaghetti Style
Let's learn how to make one of my favorite recipes, Pizza Spaghetti Style. This delicious casserole is easy to make, it feeds a crowd, and can be made ahead ... Read More

Wednesday April 30, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Bar Cookies
I love making bar cookies because they take much less time than drop or shaped cookies. There are infinite combinations of flavors and textures too. Oatmeal Carmelitas (pictured) ... Read More

Tuesday April 29, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Tostadas!
Tostadas sound fancy and festive, but they're really simple to make. They consist of a crisp tortilla that you can top with anything you'd like. These are some ... Read More

Sunday April 27, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

The Weekend Cook: Chicken on Sale!
Whenever any meat is on sale, I buy some, repackage it at home, and freeze it. This has been my habit for years, but now with food prices soaring, ... Read More

Thursday April 24, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Everyday Menus: Raspberry Turkey Mint Salad
For a salad that embodies the flavors and tastes of spring, this one has it all. A creamy mint dressing envelops tender turkey or chicken, pasta, asparagus, strawberries, and ... Read More

Tuesday April 22, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Top 10 Grilled Sandwiches
Grilled sandwiches are one of the fastest foods on the planet, and they are so satisfying to make and eat. Try one for breakfast, or make a filling and ... Read More

Sunday April 20, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Top 15 Kitchen Safety Tips
The kitchen can be a dangerous place. While cooking and baking is fun and rewarding, you also must be vigilant to guard against accidents. Learn basic kitchen safety ... Read More

Friday April 18, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Passover Recipes
Passover starts April 19. If you celebrate it, here are some quick and easy recipes. One of my favorite recipes, whether celebrating or not, is this crockpot salmon ... Read More

Thursday April 17, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Everyday Menus: Chicken Potato Bake
One dish meals are a great idea for busy weeknights. This delicious dinner is quick and easy to make too. Even the kids will love it! All ... Read More

Tuesday April 15, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Spring Chicken
Spring and chicken just go together, like lemon and chicken and asparagus and spring. So let's combine all of them in some quick and easy recipes using all kinds ... Read More

Sunday April 13, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Top 10 Fall and Winter Recipes
While it may seem strange to be posting fall and winter recipes in April, it's been six months since we started letting you rate our recipes. There are some ... Read More

Saturday April 12, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Everyday Menus: Salmon with Avocado Sauce
I'm finding the best avocados in the supermarket lately. They're perfectly ripe, and a gorgeous even light green color with the best velvety smooth texture. Avocados are good ... Read More

Friday April 11, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Everyday Menus: Shrimp Fried Rice
Shrimp Fried Rice is the ideal recipe to make on a day when you are too tired to cook. On your way home from work, make a stop at ... Read More

Wednesday April 9, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Joyce Lamont's Minnesota Recipes and Radio Memories
I am so proud of this book! I had the idea for it while watching a rerun of "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and writing another cookbook. I ... Read More

Monday April 7, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Step by Step: Danish Puff Coffee Cake
Now with your refined skill at measuring flour, let's make a delicious coffee cake. I used to make this one a lot when I was a child, pretending I ... Read More

Sunday April 6, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

How to Measure (and How Not to Measure) Flour
After reading reviews of recipes on About.com and around the web, I think it's time for a refresher course on how to measure flour. This is one of the ... Read More

Saturday April 5, 2008 | permalink | comments (2)

Start With ... Hash Brown Potatoes
I always have a bag of hash brown potatoes in the freezer. With them, I can make a hearty and delicious breakfast or dinner with very little work. ... Read More

Thursday April 3, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

April Recipe of the Day
No, this isn't an April Fool's joke! Sign up for my April Recipe of the Day newsletter and keep those recipes coming. April is the most fickle month ... Read More

Tuesday April 1, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)