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Best Picnic Recipes (Our 10 most popular recipes for a picnic)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Best Picnic Recipes

The grass is green and the flowers are once again in bloom.  We’re kicking off outdoor weather and the unofficial start of summer this weekend with ideas for Memorial Day picnic recipes.  We’re sharing 10 options that we think are the best picnic recipes and also perfect for other outdoor gatherings.  These recipes are highly rated by The Six O’Clock Scramble meal planner members, can be served at room temperature (and sit out for at least an hour if o...

Japanese Ginger Dressing (Japanese restaurant-style ginger dressing recipe)

Here is that delectable orange colored gingery salad dressing they serve on little crispy salads in Japanese restaurants.  It looks so simple but the ingredients seem like a mystifying concoction.  Here, we reveal how to make Japanese restaurant style ginger dressing.

Super easy to make, this dressing/sauce is also very versatile.  Use it on a salad with crispy lettuce, carrots, purple cabbage, etc, but also great with baked or sautéed tofu and roast or grilled chicken or beef.

Japanese Ging...

What Moms REALLY Want for For Mother’s Day

 

What Moms REALLY Want for For Mother’s Day

As Mother’s Day has approached over the past few years, I have posed a question on The Scramble Facebook page to determine what moms REALLY want for Mother’s Day.  I always love reading through the comments—some are funny, some are sad, and some remind me of just how exhausted we moms often are. Some moms just want “quiet”, “sleep” or “don’t want to be touched by little hands for the entire day.”

Depending upon the ages o...

Easy Shrimp Recipe: Cilantro Lime Shrimp

This refreshing easy shrimp recipe is low in calories, high in flavor and is so versatile. It can be served hot or cold, and it’s great for a picnic (if you can keep it cool or it won’t be sitting out for too long), and could be wrapped in tortillas as easily as served over lettuce or rice.   It also makes a great appetizer at parties — just provide toothpicks!

Easy Shrimp Recipe: Cilantro Lime Shrimp

1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
tsp. minced garlic, (about 1 clove)
1 lb. medium or large s...

Rice Salad Recipe: Mango, Brown Rice and Black Bean Salad with Lime and Cilantro

This rice salad recipe is inspired by a dish served at the Genesis retreat in Ek Balam, Mexico.  It’s spa-healthy yet satisfying enough for hearty eaters. Serve it with sliced avocados with lime.

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Rice Salad Recipe: Mango, Brown Rice and Black Bean Salad with Lime and Cilantro

Makes six servings

1 cup quick-cooking brown rice (about 2 cups prepared)
15 oz. canned black beans, drained and rinsed
1 fresh mango, cut into 1/2-inc...

Grilled Portobello Mushroom Burgers with Grilled Peppers

 

Our daughter Celia, who is a vegetarian, raves about the grilled portobello mushroom burgers that her friend Claire’s dad, Greg Ivers, makes for her when they grill burgers at Claire’s house.  I encouraged Celia to make her own version so we could enjoy them at home, too.  These burgers are so flavorful and juicy and are ideal for vegetarians when you are grilling burgers—but even the meat eaters will love them.  Check out Aviva’s video demonstrating how easy it is to prepare these delici...

New video: Grilled Portobello Mushroom Burgers with Grilled Peppers

 

Our daughter Celia, who is a vegetarian, raves about the grilled portobello mushroom burgers that her friend Claire’s dad, Greg Ivers, makes for her when they grill burgers at Claire’s house.  I encouraged Celia to make her own version so we could enjoy them at home, too.  These burgers are so flavorful and juicy and are ideal for vegetarians when you are grilling burgers—but even the meat eaters will love them.  Check out Aviva’s video demonstrating how easy it is to prepare these delici...

How to Cook Spaghetti Squash in the Microwave AND a Spaghetti Squash Recipe with Basil, Garlic and Parmesan Cheese

How to Cook Spaghetti Squash in the Microwave

The hardest, most terrifying thing about making spaghetti squash is trying to cut it when it’s uncooked! I was terrified of chopping off a finger so I found a solution. The key to how to cook spaghetti squash is to poke some holes in it with a skewer or knife, cook the squash whole in the microwave, let it cool, and then cut it in half and scrape out the seeds. Use a fork to scrape the strands into a bowl to top with your favorite sauce or just u...

Happy Earth Day (April 22nd): Top 5 Ways to Reduce Your Environmental Impact at Home

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Did you know that the US population is 4% of the planet but generates 15% of greenhouse gas emissions? I know we can do better as a country and as individuals, starting in our own homes and lives.  If you’re wondering how you can contribute, there are many ways you can reduce your environmental impact. What better time to start than this Earth Day, April 22nd? Read below for some simple steps we can take in our daily lives to reduce our environmental impact.

5 Ways to...

Easy Chicken Breast Recipe: Mexican Chicken Packets

Mexican Chicken Packets is an easy chicken breast recipe that you bake in a packet in the oven with vegetables, salsa and cheese.  Your whole family will love Mexican Chicken Packets, an easy and flavorful baked chicken recipe to make with boneless chicken breasts.

Easy Chicken Breast Recipe: Mexican Chicken Packets

Prep (15 minutes) + Cook (35 minutes)
4 servings

Sometimes it’s a fun change to serve the family a meal in a packet.  This easy chicken breast recipe is great for grilling, campo...