I could have sworn a long time ago that I saw a recipe for Raisin Bran cereal muffins. Anyone bake with Raisin Bran cereal?

If so, please tell me your favorite recipes and ideas for using Raisin Bran.

I know they are healthy for you and full of fiber, but what in the heck do you do with Garbanzo beans?

I like storebought hummus, but my homemade attempts are always a bit gross. (bleck)

Are there any chickpea afficionados that can help? What CAN I make with garbanzo beans?

I love my red wine. Anyone who knows me knows that. Show up with a bottle of red wine any old time and I’ll share a glass with you.

However, I’d love to hear from some creative moms what you do with your red wine. Do you have a Sangria recipe? Or another family specialty that you’re willing to share?

Lay it on me.

Orange juice is the perfect drink on a hot summer day. It’s full of vitamins for kids, and it mixes well with Malibu Rum for us adults.

What are some of your favorite uses for Orange Juice? Do you bake with it? Have a favorite Orange Chicken recipe? Let’s hear it.

Ritz crackers are wonderful in soup. They are awesome with a little cream cheese on them. And, they are convenient for travel with kids.

What other uses, recipes or ideas do you have for Ritz crackers?

It seems that everyone uses dip mix. I’ve managed to accumulate quite the collection of dip mixes. (Ranch, jalapeno, Mexican, etc.) Finally I figured out some uses — and I’ll post them below.

What do you do with dip packets other than make DIP?

Summer is my favorite season for one reason – Tomatoes. I love them. I hope to get lots of ideas and recipes for tomatoes in this post. Comments are absolutely welcome.

It is with great anticipation that I ask What Can I Make with Fresh Tomatoes?

PS. I know tomatoes are a fruit, but I’m going to stick them in the veggie category, too, for those of us that are looking for veggie dishes.

Yesterday, I was at my daughter’s preschool for a special Mother’s Brunch. They had a plate of huge, juicy, fresh strawberries.

It got me in the mood for fresh stawberries. Other than eating them plain (which is my favorite way to enjoy strawberries) — What Ideas and Simple recipes do you have for FRESH STRAWBERRIES?

I know it’s a common ingredient in many many recipes, however, I’m looking for simple, quick and easy things I can make with butter.

Obviously, this isn’t a diet section. Just assume I found a great sale on butter and diet is not as issue. What can I make with all this butter?

I had a special request to add breastmilk. Personally, I only know of one thing to do with it, so I’m curious — what can I make with breastmilk? Are there actually recipes for cooking with breastmilk?

Let us have it, creative natural moms. Inquiring minds want to know.