We first published this post at a time the world was hurting so many hearts -- the pandemic, politics, wildfires -- and here we are again, the same time of year, turning to food for a bit of "normal.” I am planning to start baking homema…
The south is hitting the end of school year. which means summer is officially here -- even if most of the country saves that honor for Memorial Day weekend. I'm already getting excited about all the time we'll get to spend outdoors, so m…
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From 35-minute lemony chicken cutlets to sheet pan quesadillas, we’ve got five dinners that make good use of spring produce and lighter nights (yay!) to help get you through…
We believe there is nothing better than a big plate of ooey-gooey nachos, and that sometimes simple nacho recipes for Super Bowl parties and game day gatherings are the best. Not that there's anything wrong with a favorite recipe you spe…
We've heard from our readers how much it helps to factor budgeting into meal planning, and I get it. What's my monthly line-item for chips? is actually something I have asked myself, with four kids at home who all like to eat. A lot. So …
Stock up on charcoal, fire up the grill, and commit to that healthy reset on Tuesday, because this long weekend is all about these delicious Labor Day recipe ideas. Even if your kids are back in school, chances are you've still managed t…
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. There is always a LOT going on this first part of June, so let's keep dinner easy and fast this week. From 15-minute Street Corn Tostadas to health on a sheet pan, we’ve got…
My kids have always preferred to take leftovers from dinner the night before for school lunch the next day. Not all leftovers make for good school lunches either due to not traveling well, staying warm, or just smelling really, really ba…
I'm not really sure how it is that we are heading into the last week in April, but here we are! It seems like every week I am trying to rekindle my passion for cooking , and one way to do that is to revisit or seek out a few new recipes …
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From a classic salmon dish to the ultimate burger, we’ve got five weeknight dinners that will get you through the week ahead. So grab a pen, make your shopping list, and sto…
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From a chicken dinner that cooks in 10 minutes to a fun twist on lasagna, we’ve got five weeknight dinners that will get you through the week ahead. So grab a pen, make your…
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From a new way to enjoy hummus to the perfect pantry meal, we’ve got five weeknight dinners that will get you through the week ahead. So grab a pen, make your shopping list,…
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From a soul warming pot roast to pasta with Awesome Sauce, we’ve got five weeknight meals that will get you through the week ahead. So grab a pen, make your shopping list, a…
Fall is officially sloppy joe season (it's not just me right?). If you don't already include sloppy joes in your weekly meal planning, please consider starting a new tradition. Not only are they super fast and easy to make, but they are …
Everyone knows that the Instant Pot is a time saver. But, since getting in the habit of using mine beyond making quick dinners, I've come to learn that the popular kitchen gadget is also a money saver. Like, big time. These are my favori…
Unless you're vegetarian, it’s hard to resist a big, juicy steak every once and a while. I’m not a huge meat eater myself—I only eat red meat several times a month—so when I do, I want it to be good. Really good. A tender steak with a cr…
By the time Labor Day rolls around, many of us are ready to stay close to home and reset. But this doesn't mean we are ready to pack up the grill! So rather than just throwing the same old burgers on the grill, we have been scouring our …
I wasn't an easy convert to the Instant Pot and when I finally jumped in, to be completely honest, it was hard to find the best beginner Instant Pot recipes. Actually, it was hard to even find good Instant Pot recipes at all -- and I sti…
We are sliding right into the time of year where my to-do list is longer than the hours I have in a day, so next week I am lining up five meals that are quick and easy to prepare. Here's hoping they give me more time so I can check all o…
I tend to get meal planning burnout this time of year and fall back on easy recipes, with the same ingredients, which can get a little boring. So in an attempt to breathe some life into my meal planning adventures, I have decided to try …
Heading into the week before Halloween, it only seems appropriate to plan meals that are extra-ordinarily spooky (not like what is this surprise meat? spooky, but more like whoa, that was a clever idea spooky). So grab your pen, paper or…
This week I am sharing an "I don't meal plan" meal plan, which this week looks like an "I find inspiration in the clearance meat counter" meal plan. I have a hard enough time planning the hours of one day (thank you, adult ADHD) let alon…
Easy weeknight meals seem to be exactly what's called for right now whether school has started for your kids or not. It seems a bit surreal that we are cruising right into the last week of August, and I think I can speak for everyone whe…
I know lots of us have lost the will to cook , and warmer weather always has me thinking about every single restaurant in town with a porch. But one trick that always works to get me back in the kitchen is to make a meal plan I know my f…