It’s tough to get back in the groove when it’s back-to-school time. Whether it’s school lunches, after-school snacks or a quick dinner, choosing something the kids will like isn’t always easy. We’re making our own version of a frozen kid favorite that can be made ahead-of-time and thrown into a lunch box or made and frozen to have ready whenever you’re short on time. Best of all, they can be customized to fit different tastes. Read more
Wings have been a lot more affordable and on sale at your local Sparkle. With football season starting soon, you’re definitely going to want to have this Parmesan Garlic Chicken Wing recipe on-hand to make while you’re watching the games. Read more
City Chicken is popular in the Midwest, but it’s a bit confusing. If you’re unfamiliar with it, it’s not chicken at all. It’s pork that’s threaded on skewers, breaded, fried and then baked. Visit your local Sparkle’s meat department and look for a package labeled “city chicken” and you can get the pork already cubed and sometimes even threaded on skewers to save yourself some time. Read more
When you think of burgers, you usually think beef. In the Sparkle Eats Kitchen this week, we’re making burgers out of salmon and topping them with some fresh avocado salsa. This is a great light dinner that can be put together in about 20 minutes. Read more
Brussels sprouts pair really well with bacon… add a great dressing overtop for the ultimate delicious dish. This warm salad is a great addition to any meal – fish, chicken or meat – and uses Israeli couscous. If you haven’t used the ingredient before, it cooks just like pasta and it’s delicious. Read more
We love a good casserole dish, and even better is one made in the slow cooker. This recipe has all of the classic flavors of chicken cordon bleu without all of the extra work. Just add the ingredients, set it to cook and go about your day until dinner time. Read more
As the spring season gets into full gear, things only get busier. Megan’s making an easy dinner that you can make the morning or night before to make those times when running to and from practices or outdoor activities much easier. These beef sliders paired with pasta salad are something the whole family will love and it makes a ton, so you can enjoy leftovers the next day. Read more
With the start of spring comes baseball. Whether you’re watching the Guardians or Pirates, or taking your kids to and watching their games, it’s time for chili dogs! These easy-to-eat chili dog cups can be customized for different tastes and it’s a super simple recipe for those busy nights of practices. Read more
Not all meatballs need to be made with ground beef and served with red sauce. We’re using ground chicken with the addition of sun dried tomatoes and ricotta cheese that really makes for a different recipe. Serve this with Alfredo sauce and spinach over pasta for a complete meal. Read more
A quick and easy dinner that goes together in minutes. This twist on the usual enchilada tops them with a creamy green chile sauce that adds just a bit of spice. This will be a meal the family begs for! Read more