Food Recipes

I come from a family of teachers so it’s ingrained in me to turn “normal” activities into learning activities. Now that my eldest is preschool age, the opportunities for learning are around every corner. Even when I don’t kick off a “lesson”, it seems my daughter is searching for one. I mean, at three years …

Happy National Hot And Spicy Food Day! There is pretty much a National Food Day for every food: some are very silly, and some, like hot and spicy foods, should definitely be celebrated. I guess you could say I’m a wimp because my spicy food tolerance is very, very low. My husband, on the other …

Cooking is a passion of mine that I hope to be able to pass onto my children, but it won’t happen on its own. It will take me asking my kids to get involved with cooking our meals and helping out to see if they can discover a love for cooking like I did. So …

In the winter there is nothing better than whipping up a warm batch of soup in the afternoon for dinner preparation. It’s so cozy to heat up the kitchen as you cook and then nourish your belly before bedtime. This Italian Wedding Soup fits the bill when it comes to winter soups. Plus, thanks to …

I have a terrible sweet tooth that gets me into a lot of trouble, and because I was tired of feeling like I had no power over my cravings, I decided to do something about it. I didn’t need to lose weight, I just wanted to be a healthier me and simply feel better. I’m …

Today is National Bean Day – yes, there is actually a national food holiday set aside just for beans! How weird awesome is that?! In honor of this special day, I’ve compiled a list of delicious recipes that include main courses, side dishes,snacks, and even a dessert with beans! Take a look and whip up …

What’s New Years Eve without fabulous drinks? Today I’ve rounded up some amazing cocktails and mocktails that are perfect for New Years! My husband appreciates a good cocktail where I am not a drinker myself at all. Because of this we always appreciate parties that serve both alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages! And if you’ve …

Did you know that peanut butter has about 100 uses besides making a sandwich or baking peanut butter cookies? I sure didn’t. Surprisingly, a ton of the uses aren’t even food related! I have to say, I think the best use for peanut butter is to be paired with chocolate and eaten by me. But …

On the tail of Christmas there is another significant holiday to prepare for — NEW YEAR’S EVE! I guess technically the true event is January 1st, but for me, the fun has always started on December 31st. Now, with children in tow, my celebration activities have changed, but with the following activities I am sure …

I’m in charge of all the cooking and baking this New Year’s Eve, and I’ve been searching for desserts for a while now. The thing I like best about these ideas are that they are bite sized desserts which means you and your guests can devour sample a lot of them without feeling guilty! They’re …

Ready for a quick and easy dessert recipe? This Pear Crisp may just be the thing you are looking for. This pear crisp is one of our family’s favorites – mine because it goes together real fast, and my husband and kid’s because it tastes super yummy. Best of all, if you don’t have pears …

Most little ones are not eating sweets by the time their first birthday rolls around. So, how do you celebrate with something both healthy and delicious? I’ve got the answer for you … pineapple carrot cupcakes! This scrumptious recipe has a more natural flair, but never fear … both baby and your guests will be …