Bringing meals back to our kitchens and onto our dinner tables
Apple coder Moscow mule, it is like Autumn in your cup. I love taking any traditional drink and making it festive. It’s so fresh and tasty and who doesn’t need a little drink on the holidays when you’re with all your family… right? The key to this drink is the right ratios. Too much apple … Continue reading Apple Cider Moscow Mule
I feel like you either love or hate green bean casserole. I personally love it; my husband totally hates traditional green bean casserole. I had him try my recipe and he actually liked it and went back for seconds! If you are someone who has never been a green bean casserole lover, I want to … Continue reading Swiss Grean Bean Casserole
Want another reason to love breakfast? Here you go! Beside the fact that these are just plain delicious, they are perfect for a big group. These cinnamon twists are great for Thanksgiving morning breakfast or Christmas morning. You can prep them ahead of time and then bake once you are ready for them. Kids love … Continue reading Cinnamon Twists
I can quite confidently say that my sugar cookie recipe will quickly become your favorite. They are so soft and delicious, and you can whip them up in nearly no time at all. There is no refrigerating the dough and the cookies actually hold their shape. The cookies alone are amazing but why not add … Continue reading Chai Sugar Cookies
You had me at pasta, but also creamy, and just all of it together is the perfect dinner. It has everything your heart desires, comfort, flavor, cheese and pasta. This is a fan favorite in our house. It is my favorite because it is so easy to toss together and it is my families favorite … Continue reading Creamy Sausage Pasta
As if we needed more reasons to love breakfast here is another. It is pretty simple to toss together and even your toughest critics are sure to love it. I love any recipe that I can make ahead of time but also a recipe I can whip together in crunch time when I need something … Continue reading Overnight Dutch Oven Eggs Benedict Casserole
What says summer more than fresh picked strawberries? Maybe fresh strawberry jam? Either way this recipe is crazy easy and crazy delicious! No pectin, no blending and only three ingredients. I love when I can make something and store it for later. It’s like having a little bit of summer stored up in a jar … Continue reading Strawberry Freezer Jam
If summer was a cookie it would be this one right here. It’s like bringing summer into your kitchen and your belly. Who doesn’t love melted chocolate with gooey marshmallows and the sweet flavor of a cookie. These gooey cookies are exactly what every summer gathering needs. I made them recently for a BBQ and … Continue reading S’more Chocolate Chip Cookies
Rhubarb represents the beginning of summer to me. Hot days, warm nights and a rhubarb dish on the table. I know these muffins will be sure to hit your table more than a time or two once you try them! They are big and fluffy with just the right amount of tart and sweet and … Continue reading Rhubarb Crumble Muffins
I was stuck in a dinner rut and this recipe helped pull me out of it. I think this recipe just made it to my new lists of favorites too. It’s so darn easy to make and you only dirty one pot. What’s better than that? I’m not sure we need more reasons to love … Continue reading One Pot Chicken Parm Pasta
This is one of our go to dinners on nights where nothing sounds good and no one wants to cook. They are really easy with basic ingredients that we always have on hand. The creamy sauce has plenty of flavor and I can’t get enough of it! Boil your chicken breast. It keeps them super … Continue reading White Sauce Chicken Enchiladas
As if we needed more reasons to love noodles… here is another! What goes better than noodles and garlic..? I will wait. If you’re craving something delicious, easy and comforting this is the perfect meal. I mean who doesn’t love a creamy pasta dish? It satisfies every part of your taste buds. It takes about … Continue reading |Garlic Parmesan Noodles|
Switching up the traditional snickerdoodle cookie with a a pumpkin kick and a delicious caramel drizzle. It’s perfect for a crisp autumn day, halloween treat or any day in between. I keep it VERY simple with my store bought caramel hack. I top them with a little salt. Making them the perfect sweet and salty … Continue reading |Pumpkin Snickerdoodle with Salted Caramel Drizzle|
This one might be my favorite dinner recipe right now. I love all the flavor it offers but how simple it is. And a big bonus is that it’s all made in one pan which keeps clean up from being a total nightmare! This was the first year I froze zucchini from our garden. I … Continue reading |Thai Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk|
I needed something new. We typically make tortellini topped with spaghetti sauce with meat. But, I just wanted to be able to enjoy it in a new way! If you have been here for any period of time you know I LOVE using my crockpot. It’s just the best throwing it all together in the … Continue reading |Vegetable Tortellini Soup|
Squeezing in all the last of the pumpkin recipes before moving on to all the peppermint, Christmasy recipes. This one had to make it in before the switch though. The consistency of the bread with the cinnamon sugar topping and the cream cheese is everything your crisp fall days need! You definitely can leave the … Continue reading |Cream Cheese Swirled Pumpkin Bread|
If the flavor of fall was in a cupcake it would be this one! It has embodied everything that fall is. With a buttercream frosting I’m not sure you can go wrong here. It is light and fluffy and everything your tastebuds have been missing. I’m definitely not a fancy person when it comes to … Continue reading |Apple Cider Cupcakes|
If Fall was a bread it would be this! It has all the perfect spice, pumpkin and sweetness that you need. It is the perfect texture of bread with a smooth delicious frosting. It honestly feels like Fall just landed in my kitchen. And if you could only SMELL and TASTE it you would totally … Continue reading |Pumpkin Bread with Chai Cream Cheese Frosting|
Hello Fall! These muffins aren’t only beautiful they are so delicious. They are literally Fall in your mouth. They sweeten up your kitchen, bringing in the sweet smell of autumn and comfort. They are the perfect blend of sweetness and pumpkin. These muffins go so great with a hot cup of coffee on a chilly … Continue reading |Pumpkin Muffins with Crumble and Glaze Topping|
Calling all Fall lovers! This recipe is for you! It has the perfect hint of pumpkin and Fall spices. It will fill your kitchen with the sweet smell of cookies and autumn. These cookies make the perfect treat. Not too sweet but totally satisfying. Even my husband who isn’t a lover of all things pumpkin … Continue reading |Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies|
Calling all coffee creamer lovers. This is exactly what you and your morning cup of coffee need. It’s perfectly sweet and isn’t full of all the crap that seems to be packed into creamers. It’s really easy to make and uses everyday ingredients. You can sweeten it up with more maple syrup or add your … Continue reading |Oat Milk Coffee Creamer|
Love pasta? Love sloppy joe’s? Love easy dinners? Then you are going to LOVE this dinner. It’s a family favorite for us and my go to meal when doing a meal train. It is our absolute favorite with my Homemade French Bread. Click here for recipe. Tip on cooking your corn: once your pasta is … Continue reading |Sloppy Joe Pasta Casserole|
I know these are strawberry muffins but they are as tasty as a cupcake. If you love strawberries and cake then you are going to love these muffins! They make the perfect treat. In the middle of winter it’s nice to have something that is sweet and fresh. These muffins remind me a little of … Continue reading |Strawberry Muffins|
Holy SHEET.. pan this dinner is delicious! Who doesn’t love a dinner that takes less than ten minutes to prep and makes minimal dishes? It’s mainly veggies and is a complete meal on one pan. I honestly love this dinner so much! Sheet pan dinners are my jam. They are the perfect dinners for busy … Continue reading |Sheet Pan Dinner|
Say “I” if you always pick through your trail mix picking out what you like best... “I”. I’m totally guilty of this. My husband always says you don’t get to eat the trail mix if you are picking through it. Well, with this trail mix I can promise you that you won’t be picking through … Continue reading |Homemade Trail Mix|
Anything with pesto and I’m in. In my opinion it makes everything better and this crockpot is no different. I love serving this crockpot chicken pesto ranch over rice and then using the leftovers for salads that week. This recipe so so simple with easy ingredients that I almost always have on hand. It’s my … Continue reading |Crockpot Chicken Pesto Ranch|
Who doesn’t love dessert for dinner? I mean any reason to enjoy a big fluffy cinnamon roll I’m in. I have these recipes posted separately on my website, but thought I would make it extra easy and pair them together here. This recipe has everything you need, a little spice and a little sweet. You … Continue reading |Crockpot Chili and Cinnamon Rolls|
Healthy dinner option? Healthy appetizer option? It’s both! It makes the perfect dinner and the perfect appetizer. It’s so super easy to make and super delicious! Make my homemade hoisin sauce to go with it. For dinner just add rice as a side and you have a complete meal! It takes less than 30 minutes … Continue reading |Chicken Lettuce Wraps|
This is what every fry, chicken nugget, hamburger, black bean burger and anything else you can think to dip in it, needs. It’s so good! It’s my all time favorite with my Oven Baked Sweet Potato Fries. Click here for recipe. There are lots of options when it comes to fry sauce, but we are … Continue reading |Homemade Fry Sauce|
This is a super easy and a healthier option for an appetizer. Amongst all the dips and chips sometimes it’s nice to have a better option. It’s perfect for Sunday football or a gathering with friends. It doesn’t get much easier than cutting up a cucumber, topping it with cottage cheese and enjoying it. It’s … Continue reading |Cucumber and Cottage Cheese Appetizer|
Are you nuts for nut butter? No? Yeah same, well until now. This sweet nut butter has everything you need, a soft sweetness, 3 different roasted nuts and just a dash of cinnamon. It’s perfect on toast, with jelly on a sandwich or just a big spoonful. It’s totally kid approved too and who doesn’t … Continue reading |Sweet Nut Butter|
What’s better than an easy fast dinner? An easy fast dinner that taste delicious! This recipe is exactly that. It’s perfect for the nights you don’t feel like cooking. It is basically a complete meal in one pan. I love recipes that double as tonight’s dinner and tomorrow’s lunch! This recipe is so awesome for … Continue reading |Chicken Rice Bowls|
As if we needed more reasons to love pizza.. here is another one! This pizza dough is the bomb! It’s easy to make, of course, and truly is the perfect dough. Honestly, I have never had better homemade pizza dough. Making pizza has to be one of my favorite meals to do as a family. … Continue reading |Homemade Pizza Dough|
Ok someone once told me that a great substitute for noodles was spaghetti squash... they were lying. BUT, I’m not lying when I say this is the best and only way you should be eating spaghetti squash! It’s twice baked and you can prep it all ahead of time! The homemade meatballs are super delicious, … Continue reading |Baked Spaghetti Squash and Meatballs|
These muffins are a great, guilt free, delicious snack. They are something I feel great about feeding my family and myself. They have no refined sugar and are dairy free. They are a great way to use up your browning bananas on your counter. I know traditionally people save banana bread/muffins for the Fall but … Continue reading |Banana Oatmeal Muffins|
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