Food and Recipes

When I was pregnant with my daughter, I constantly craved taco bowls, chips, and salsa. Tacos continue to be one of my top go-to quick dinners. Since the kids love …

Are you a morning person? I’m not, but you can make mornings more pleasant with these Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Pancake Bites. Seriously! I’m the complete opposite of a morning person. …

I used to be a heavy soda drinker. Now? I mainly drink water. Soda was my daily nectar, and I couldn’t imagine eating most lunches or dinners without it. I’ve quit …

What is your favorite flavor combination? If you know me for more than 30 seconds, you know I love love LOVE chocolate and peanut butter. I mean, they are each …

Have you ever looked at the clock and thought, “Oh crap, I need to feed everyone again!” I almost always have good intentions to follow our meal plan, but occasionally time …

This mouthwatering Mediterranean grill packet with Lemon and Herb Chicken Kabobs recipe is sponsored by Johnsonville. If you send your husband to the grocery store with a list of ingredients …

I stared at the oven, wiping sweat from my forehead. Even with the air conditioning on, it was too dang hot to cook. Merely thinking of preheating the oven made …

This homemade strawberry ice cream is a cool, creamy treat for summer. Have you ever felt that moment of panic when you bring home an abundance of fresh produce and …

Do you remember the first time you made French toast? I didn’t really learn how to cook many recipes growing up.  When I was a teenager, I was hanging out …

This Maple Glazed Salmon filets recipe is a great chioce for a gluten free or soy free diet. Not only is it chock full of flavor, it is simple to …

As much as we love to grill our dinner, we sometimes fall into a pattern of only making steaks, burgers, and brats. If you get tired of cooking the same …

Do you hate feeling rushed to get dinner made and on the table? Or have little ones tugging on you, whining, or otherwise being needed at the exact moment you …

You know what makes me happy? An easy sugar cookie recipe. And flowers. (And chocolate, wine, music, and a whole list of other things. Shh. I’m trying to make a …

This Pomegranate Lemon Mocktail is a refreshing summer drink recipe. It’s citrus and sweet at the same time and great as a refresher.  Have unexpected guests popping by or having an …

Are you looking for easy allergy-friendly snack ideas to take to school or have at a birthday party? As one of the unfortunate members of the kids-with-allergies club, we understand …

Need an excuse to eat chocolate for breakfast? These Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Pancakes are easy to whip up and make a special treat. They are perfect for a birthday …

Cheesy potatoes made in my Crock Pot makes a delicious side dish for dinner. This is a slow cooker recipe I can use all year round too, which I absolutely …

This frozen strawberry lemonade recipe is the perfect summer drink. Sweet, tangy, cool, and thirst quenching. I grew up not liking lemonade. For the longest time, I thought it was …

When it starts getting hot outside, I begin looking for summer slow cooker recipes so I don’t have to be standing over a hot stove or turning the oven on. …

We partnered with Johnsonville to share this breakfast sandwich kebabs brunch idea with you. Nearly every morning, I get the kids dressed then usher them into the bathroom for teeth brushing …