Food Recipes

I’ve always struggled with preparing Asian recipes at home. I can’t get enough of spring rolls, pad thai, and curry when I dine out, but for some reason those recipes never transpire quite right at home. I don’t think I have enough patience or perhaps knowledge of the right ingredients. But, I keep trying and …

With Easter right around the corner, it’s time to start meal planning! Whether you’re joining a large gathering or hosting your own, intimate dinner, side dishes will always be a big part of holiday meals. For Easter celebrating I alternate between a brunch theme and a more traditional dinner. This year I’ve got a wonderful roast …

These Mini Salted Caramel Chocolate Tarts are a combination of my guilty pleasures, Trader Joe’s Belgian Chocolate Pudding and Trader Joe’s Fleur de Sel Caramel Sauce layered in a sugar cookie crust. All three ingredients are delicious on their own and just pure bliss when united together in one bite. Mini Salted Caramel Chocolate Tarts Serves 12 …

Yep, Chef Sawyer is back! We thought it would be a perfect opportunity to bring Sawyer back and this time he brought a special guest to the video episode today! This week he is showing you a super easy craft and snack that you can make with the kids (or they could actually do it …

These Luscious Lemon Bars were a product of being gifted with a basket of fresh homegrown Meyer lemons, in addition to an extremely strong pregnancy craving for lemon bars. If you are unfamiliar with a Meyer lemon, this plump and juicy variety is less acidic and slightly sweeter with a thinner, smoother, and darker peel than the …

I think baking is one of the best activities to do with a child, so I bake often with my children and their friends. Not only does it create wonderful memories, it’s also a great learning experience since it incorporates math, science, and art. If you are in need of some ideas, here are 5 fun cookies to make with kids. …

Chef Sawyer is back, and if you like peanut butter and chocolate, this Peanut Butter Cup Bars is the recipe for you! Chef Sawyer is whipping up this easy-to-make, melt-in-your-mouth recipe in today’s Baby Gizmo video. This recipe is so easy to do that kids can make it! It combines our favorite peanut butter cup …

Valentine’s Day is less than a week away. If you’re still looking for a sweet way to say “I love you” to the special people in your life, nothing says it better than beautifully decorated Valentine’s Day Rose Cupcakes. The sugar crystals and gold pearls take it up a notch adding that elegant touch. Here …

Today is National Heavenly Hash Day! Some of you might be wondering, what exactly is Heavenly Hash? It kind of sounds like something that would be celebrated in Colorado and not really appropriate for a parenting blog! No need to worry, Heavenly Hash is actually a dessert that is either similar to Hawaiian Salad, with …

How to Make Hershey Bar Brownies Sawyer is back this week with another episode of Cooking with Chef Sawyer! Last week, he showed everyone how easy it was to make delicious Funfetti Cheesecake Cookies and it was a hit with kids and parents alike. This week, the chocolate bug hit him hard, so he is …

I love making these Cheesy Chicken Roll Ups when entertaining guests because they can be quickly prepped the night before and thrown into the oven 30 minutes before the guests arrive. This gives me time to tidy up and relax the day of the party so I can enjoy my time with my guests even …

I don’t always have hours on end to make dinner and that’s why my crock pot is my best friend. Today I’m sharing 10 super easy crock pot dump dinners for you. Simply dump in your ingredients and let your crock pot do the work! Broccoli Beef. No need to go to your favorite Chinese restaurant …