Food Recipes

From early on kids have an affinity for joining their parents in the kitchen. It is exciting learning to cook! I mean, truly, there is nothing more fun than stirring and nothing more fun than eating something YOU made! Getting kids in the kitchen early and often is a lot of work, but trust me, …

Snickerdoodle cookies are one of my most favorite desserts. So, when I stumbled upon a recipe for snickerdoodle bread, I knew I had to give it a try! I merged that recipe with some elements from my best banana bread recipe and baked up something that tastes a bit like heaven! Truly, with a heavy …

I have had an Instant Pot sitting in my pantry for almost two years. Two years ago, I bought it for a steal on Amazon and was so excited to try it. But like many, I felt intimidated by the high pressure cooker. So instead of easily searching Google or YouTube for help, and instead …

Here at Baby Gizmo we love chocolate. Did I say love? I meant, we’re obsessed with the stuff. And what better way to say “I love you” than making your partner a delicious chocolate dessert? Here are some ideas for you to drool over make. 1. Red Velvet Cheesecake This recipe from Better Homes and …

January is here, and with it comes the annual resolution to eat better, get in shape, lose weight, and/or just generally begin living a healthier a lifestyle. At the same time, the nights are long, the weather is colder, and many of us just feel like curling up under a warm blanket with a good …

So much holiday baking to do – so little time! Today I’m sharing a super yummy (and easy!) recipe for the holidays. Rice Krispie treats are not only for kids. If you make them like we are today, it becomes a fabulous holiday dessert that not only kids will love but adults will too! We are mixing up …

It’s beginning to look a lot like… a giant mess in the kitchen. It’s cookie baking season! Wait – let’s be honest. It’s always cookie baking season. It’s just that the holiday season pairs well with cookie exchanges. My circle loves to hold a big cookie exchange – we’ve had over 30 participants in previous …

The holiday season means it’s BAKING SEASON! Today, we are showing you how to make these adorable and yummy Christmas Tree Cookies. What You Need: Pre-Made Sugar Cookies (or homemade) Buttercream Icing Sprinkle Balls

I’m a die hard pizza lover. The more the toppings, the fancier the sauce … THE BETTER! Granted, a love a classic pepperoni too, but these days I’m all about mixing and matching delicious flavors atop a homemade crust. My sister sparked the idea of pear, caramelized onion, and walnut pizza. We once had a …

Have you heard about Cookies in a Jar? Everyone knows I love to bake. It might be a little obvious if you look at our food blog, SkinnyNotSkinny, and see how many dessert recipes there are compared to entree and salads. My baking obsession goes into full force during the holidays. I feel like I …

Pizza takeout is grand, but homemade pizza is even better! And bagels as the base? Well, that’s just fun! Especially when homemade pizza night falls on a Friday with an extended bedtime and a family movie after dinner. That’s the ultimate way to kick off the weekend, isn’t it?!? These last few weeks we’ve been …

My oldest LOVES to cook. Even more, bake … especially cookies. I mean, don’t we all? Treats are absolutely delicious and there are countless recipes to try and solid favorites that deserve to be made again and again. Like, these s’more cookies. They take the fun flavors of summer and mix them into a warm, …