Food Recipes

Summertime normally has us out and about exploring all the outdoor parks, carnivals, and amusement parks that we can. This summer is a wee bit different because we have been busy visiting family and getting ready to send our first to college. That doesn’t mean we don’t miss those places especially the yummy food that …

Are you looking to make something light, summery and possibly lower in calories than the fattening cake, brownies and cookies that I am constantly making? Today, it’s time for Three Berry Crisp. Berries fit the bill for all my requirements. Strawberries, blueberries and raspberries just scream summertime to me. Now, don’t get me wrong, this is not …

Switching things up and making lunch fun isn’t always easy in my house. I get in the same old peanut butter and jelly or quesadilla rut and my kids end up getting the same thing for lunch every day. It’s not so bad during the school year because I can easily switch the snack in …

Did you know it’s a fact that pasta salad recipes will fix any boring party? I’m only 50% Italian, but I’ve always only identified myself as such. This sounds awful, but I couldn’t even tell you what the other 50% is. My mom calls herself a mutt 🙂 That said, I’m a disappointing Italian – …

Mmmm….brownies! There is nothing better than a soft, fudgy brownie melting in your mouth. Unless it is made into a dunkable stick that is covered in dark chocolate! We were went out to dinner with the kids recently at one of our stomping grounds, Red Robin, when we spied a new dessert on the menu …

Have you tried Raspberry Magic Bars yet? If not, you are missing out. This is a perfect dessert for the upcoming 4th of July weekend, backyard BBQs, or just for weekend treat. If you love coconut, chocolate, and raspberry, you will adore these Raspberry Magic Bars. They are so easy to make with just a …

What kid doesn’t like Rice Krispie Treats? I’m sure there are a few but the majority probably loves them. I know I do and I’m a big kid at heast. My mom used to make the traditional Rice Krispie Treats when I was little and I now whip them up for my kids. Sometimes it’s …

Ice cream is one of the most popular and delicious desserts in the world. But did you know that you can make your own ice cream at home with simple ingredients and equipment? In this article, we will show you 10 homemade ice cream recipes that are easy, fun and satisfying. Not only will you …

I’m the kind of cook who has grand aspirations and fails about half the time. Especially when it comes to a healthy and filling breakfast. Those cookies from the previous night are just so tempting some times, but definitely not an appropriate breakfast! I’ve learned my lesson with this recently while trying to explain to …

Banana bread is one of my favorite specialty breads to make. Yes, it’s special because it’s just so darn delicious and easy to make. Any time I see a few bananas in the pantry that are a little over ripe, I get excited, not because it means my kids are trying to waste food, but …

Cookie cups are seriously becoming my new obsession lately. They are easy to make, can be made with all types of flavors and avoids the dreaded flat cookie that you may get if everything isn’t perfect! After we shared our Salted Caramel Snickers Cookie Cups, I knew I had to make a batch with one …

You know when sometimes your cookies flatten out but you think you did everything right? Well, cookie cups are your answer! Since you cookie the dough in a mini muffin pan, there is no risk of a flat, spread out cookie but you still get all the delicious cookie taste. Plus, a cookie cup can …