St. Patrick’s Day is coming up on March 17th and we’ve got 17 (get it?) great St. Patrick’s Day recipes for you. Check them out! Corned Beef and Cabbage: This is probably the dish that most of us immediately think of when we hear “St. Patrick’s Day.” The twist on this recipe is that it’s …
If I bake something in muffin form I can almost guarantee that my children will enjoy it. Such was the case with these lemon poppyseed muffins! Such a hit! And, I loved them too … like three muffins in one morning kind of love! When it comes to sweets I’m the mom who goes a …
Sure, you’ve heard of Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins but have have heard of Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread? One of my favorite things to make in the Fall are pumpkin chocolate chip muffins. Ever since I was introduced to these amazing muffins during my days as a Claim Jumper server 15 years ago, I have been …
As a family, dinner is a very special time in our house because it’s always the one time, that no matter how busy we are or how many after school activities we have, we always come together. It’s a time for finding out how the kids’ day went, what is on the schedule for the …
After 5 minutes of prep, I popped these garlic herb twists into the oven and their delicious scent started floating up the stairs. My daughter popped out of her room and said, “Dinner is smelling really, really good! What is that?” Oh, nothing really. Just regular dinner rolls bumped up 100 degrees of awesome! These …
Prepare yourself for a new type of French Toast: one that is taken up a notch with a spiced maple syrup! The subtle difference of infusing your maple syrup with fragrant spices such as cinnamon, star anise, peppercorns and cloves is what transforms a classic dish into a gourmet dish. The addition of orange zest adds an extra …
The first rule of the 21 Day Fix is to talk about the 21 Day Fix, right?! Okay, maybe not. That’s doesn’t mean that I can’t talk about 21 Day Fix recipes. I didn’t really want to go on and on about my latest weight loss and healthy eating agenda because let’s be honest, it …
Several years ago my husband and I had our anniversary dinner at the Montage Resort in Laguna Beach. Every bite of my meal was phenomenal but the cheese rolls that were brought out before the meal were especially memorable. They were not your typical cheese rolls. That light, soft and chewy texture with the fantastic melt in your mouth cheesiness has …
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and like you, I can’t wait! It’s great to get together with friends and family, reflect and give thanks for all the blessings in your life, and the best part of all, eat good food!! When it comes to Thanksgiving dinner, I am a traditionalist. I don’t mind new …
It’s National Blueberry Month which means we have blueberry recipes! Blueberries are my favorite fruit, and when they are in season, I just can’t get enough. With toddler twins at home, we have blueberries in our fridge at all times. They are such an easy finger food for my girls and a fabulous snack for …
Naan is a staple in South Asian cuisine; this Indian flatbread typically accompanies stews and saucy dishes and is often used in place of a utensil to scoop up curry sauce. If you have a wheat allergy and love Indian and Pakistani food like my husband, that may be one of the food experiences you …
Switching things up and making lunch fun isn’t always easy in my house. I get in the same old peanut butter and jelly or quesadilla rut and my kids end up getting the same thing for lunch every day. It’s not so bad during the school year because I can easily switch the snack in …
