Food Recipes

You know when you really want a warm, fresh-baked cookie but you don’t really want to make a whole batch? Maybe it’s because you don’t have much willpower and will eat more than one cookie (or the entire batch!)? Maybe it’s because you just don’t feel like getting out the mixer, bowls and all the …

I couldn’t be more sad to say that we’ve reached the end of summer. Sad face. While I live in a region that gets all four seasons to the max, and I’m eager for the change to fall, summer is always my favorite. In my world, there is just nothing better than a beautiful afternoon …

Time for another food holiday! This is one I can really get behind, because pasta is life. I’ve rounded up 13 luscious recipes for you—including some surprisingly non-traditional ones, so read on! Zucchini Lasagna While this dish is great for those who are looking to cut back on carbs or avoid gluten, it’s also a …

If your kids are anything like mine, they live for snacks. I honestly think my kids like snacks more than full meals! That means I want snack time to pack a punch. A punch of protein that will sustain them through their schoolwork and beyond. Browse these delicious back-to-school snack ideas that are packed with protein and …

With a stalk similar to celery, it’s amazing to me that someone once thought to bake with rhubarb. But, they did, and boy am I thankful … rhubarb is such a sweet treat! A dessert made from a vegetable? Yep! That’s rhubarb! If you’ve ever harvested rhubarb you know that it comes in mass quantities. …

Last month we hosted a “help us build our backyard fence in exchange for a delicious BBQ” party. Thankfully, we had some wonderful friends who joined us and at the end of a long day we circled around the kitchen table for a delicious spread of summer favorites. The star of the show was this …

This summer I’ve tried to start many of our days off with a fruit and veggie packed smoothie. It’s a refreshing breakfast and a fulling way to kickoff the day. Problem is, a few days I’ve gone a little too heavy on the veggie and it has made my kids scowl a bit when I …

In the summer, we love to have brownie parties and today we teamed up with Pillsbury to have the best brownie party ever! As a family, we bake brownies and have fun creating our own favorite, individual brownie creations. This summer, it’s even easier now that Pillsbury introduced their new Place & Bake Brownies. The …

Yesterday we took a look at red, white and blue desserts, and today we’re focusing on drinks! From kids to grown-ups, we’ve rounded up some fun and patriotic drinks for you here! Patriotic Drinks for 4th of July Kid Friendly Layered Mocktail- In Katrina’s Kitchen. Here’s a fun mocktail for your kids to enjoy, complete with …

Holidays mean treats for everyone! There are so many amazing dessert ideas that are festive and perfect for 4th of July and today we’re sharing some of our favorites. Some are easy enough that you can even get your little ones to help to get them in the happy spirit! Enjoy! Patriotic Hand Pies From A Picket Fence.  …

I’ve always loved sandwiches. But not really homemade ones. For some reason sandwiches just always taste better at a restaurant, right? WRONG. Homemade sandwiches can absolutely be delicious. You just have to get out of the meat and cheese rut. Special sandwiches need a sauce. They need good bread. Often, in my opinion, they need …

Summer is for salads! At least around my house! When the weather warms up the last thing I want to do is start the oven when dinnertime rolls around, so, I don’t! At least once or twice a week I toss together a yummy salad with all the toppings. This recipe for White Peach Chicken, …