Food Recipes

Let’s all pause for a moment and stare at that creamy caramel apple dip goodness. I promise, it’s sinfully delicious. A true harvest treat and the perfect pairing for all those crisp apples filling our grocery carts these days. Two of my friends recently had babies and they received this as their dessert when I …

Did you know you can make a gorgeous flower cupcake without any special cake decorating supplies? All you need is a Ziploc bag and you can come up with something fun, creative, and delicious! I have included instructions on how to make a Whimsical Flower Cupcake, but you can use this technique to make any …

Did you know you can teach your kids with an apple taste test? Fall is one of my favorite seasons. Perhaps because my birthday is in October, perhaps because apples and pumpkins are the greatest produce of all. If you’re a fall mama too, pass on the love of the season with this fun “homeschool” …

UPDATE (June 5, 2021): You will find all the Nickelodeon resort experience at the new Karisma Resort – Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts that will open Summer 2021 in Riviera Maya, Mexico complete with waterparks and everything fun you’d expect from Nickelodeon. Last month, I headed to Riviera Maya, Mexico (just outside Cancun) to check out …

Do you need your kids to drink more water? Now that school is back in session, I can honestly say that we had a great summer. My family traveled, built a tree house in the backyard, visited the pool quite a bit, played outside and participated in summer sports. With athletics being a big part …

Yep, it’s halfway through September so we are already looking forward to Halloween! Today we are showing you how easy it is to make these kid-favorite, delicious, Halloween Oreo Pops. Oreo Pops can be made for any holiday, any time of year or for just no reason at all. They are super easy to make …

Here is an easy make ahead recipe for a Heavenly White Chocolate Mousse. This luscious and light-as-air mousse is an ethereal end to any meal. I like to serve the mousse in individual sized parfait bowls to make my guests feel extra special. Garnish this Heavenly White Chocolate Mousse with dark chocolate shavings or fresh berries for a contrast. It …

My mind has moved into back to school mode and with that I’m on the hunt for easy, protein-filled breakfasts as we’re sprinting out the door. I’m only a preschool mom, but three days a week we have to get up and go! Being pregnant, having a rambunctious 3 year old and an eager Pre-Ker …

I love baking. My kitchen is my happy place. I love baking so much in fact that I actually bake something homemade every single day. Yes, EVERY DAY. My husband’s coworkers love me. Sometimes the best desserts are the ones that are easy to whip up in less than 5 minutes and still taste amazing! …

These Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Rolls can serve as an attractive appetizer for your guests, or even as a fun and healthy snack for your child. The saltiness and smokiness from the salmon, creaminess from the cheeses and tanginess from the capers combined together create the perfect savory bite. They sound fancy but can be …

Sometimes it’s nice to have a dessert option that isn’t so heavy and overly sweet but that can still satisfy your sweet tooth. This Triple Berry Mascarpone Trifle is a light and refreshing end to your meal. The mascarpone cheese folded into the fresh whipped cream adds richness and an extra depth of flavor. A …

Summertime is the perfect time to mix up special drinks after dinner as a sweet little dessert. Thankfully, Italian Creamosas are perfect for the entire family and totally versatile! Love extra cream? Add another splash. Want to mix and match flavors? Be my guest! To be perfectly honest, I’m sipping one now and it has …