Entree Recipes

You may have noticed that pumpkin spice memes are beginning to fill your Facebook feed. I am not going to complain, even if it is currently 80 here in Illinois. I am here to enable your pumpkin spice obsession, people. Plus, you know, pumpkin is in season now and all, and you can find it …

Fall is right around corner, ya’ll!! That means the leaves will be changing, the weather will be turning cooler (hopefully for those of us sweltering down here in the South!) and it’s time to bring out the CROCKPOT for some Crockpot soup recipes! The crockpot (or slow cooker!) is perfect for Fall because it’s an …

Why go dairy-free in your eating habits? Here’s a few common reasons … Dairy sensitivity or intolerance Gut healing Nursing mama starting an elimination diet to help baby’s digestion, mood or skin Reduce calories I’m on the very forefront of exploring dairy-free eating and I’ve been learning a lot about alternatives and culinary styles that …

My family eats out. A lot. I really don’t like cooking. Or cleaning up. Plus, I’m terrible at planning. But since we’ve moved from an urban area to a small town, we’ve found that the healthy (or at least healthier) options that we used to rely on when we ate out are simply not available …

I always figured you couldn’t really pre-make a salad well, especially days in advance, because it would just wilt and turn gross. Heaven forbid you could actually pre-make a salad AND include the dressing. Unheard of! Well, that is when the “Salad in a Jar” came into my life and turned my salad ways upside …

How about a Creamy Taco Pasta for dinner tonight? Confession time. I’ve been struggling with dinners lately. While dessert is never a problem with me, I’m just not that great at thinking of good dinner ideas. I can think of different cookies, pies, cakes and bars to make all day long but when it comes …

School starts this week and there’s a sense of dread that’s been building in my stomach for days now. No, I’m not worried about sending my baby back to school or any of that nonsense. (I’m one of the celebratory moms, and frankly, the kid’s pretty excited, too.) School hasn’t even started yet, and I’m …

This roasted red potatoes recipe is super easy to put together. Coat your potatoes in garlic, herbs and parmesan cheese, bake to a golden brown and you have yourself a perfect family-friendly side dish. Looking for an easy side dish for your next family dinner? I love to switch things up from one of our …

With school starting in just a few short weeks and things starting to get busier, an easy dinner idea is always welcome. A recipe that can be tossed together and cooked in less than 30 minutes? I’m in. This Easy Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole is just that and so much more! This family-friendly dinner dish …

You either love oatmeal or hate it. Which camp are you in? This hearty, delicious, and very healthy and filling food has a lot of people dedicated to it! The great thing about oatmeal is that it doesn’t have to be boring and plain, even though the traditional way of adding milk and brown sugar …

Nothing says “summer” quite like slicing into fresh plump watermelon!\ Watermelon’s got it all– vibrant colors, robust flavors, and a refreshing crunch. Most fans of the fruit are used to simply carving it into handheld wedges and serving them cold. But did you know there’s a variety of creative ways to serve this summer favorite? Let’s check …

My whole family loves homemade mac and cheese. It’s the go-to dish for busy weekday nights, BBQ parties, summer get togethers or pot lucks. When we really want to up the ante, we add the summer favorite – pulled pork – for a pulled pork mac and cheese superstar meal that people can’t resist. Add …