If you're looking to put a little love into your Valentine's Day treats this year, heart-shaped foods are the easiest! Seriously, there's no need to run out and buy a cartful of special ingredients or gadgets; just grab a set of heart-sh…
There are so many easy grilled cheese variations to try, it's a shame that this crowd-pleasing staple often gets relegated to lunch and the kids' menu. I mean, it's gooey, creamy, and with a buttery crunch -- who doesn't love a grilled c…
We'll be celebrating New Year's Eve with the kids at my house, because Mama doesn't want to splurge on a holiday babysitter or wear heels all night long. Instead, we'll have friends and their kids over to ring in the new year, but that d…
I do love the tradition of starting January 1 off right by eating some traditional good luck foods for the new year. Who wouldn't use a little more good luck in our lives right? Plus, I am so thankful that these "lucky foods" do not incl…
As much as we’d like it not to be the case, Thanksgiving really can be stressful, whether you’re cooking for two or for twenty. If you find yourself hiding in the pantry, holding a brandy, and wishing you had someone to call, look no fur…
On World Vegan Day, it seems a good time to share my personal tips and tricks for learning to go vegan at home. Especially with more of us becoming aware of the benefits of a vegan (or at least more vegan) diet, for both our bodies and o…
The weather is getting chillier (somewhat) where I live and it's dark at 6:30pm, so it's not surprise that warm, comfort food dinners are all I have on my mind. (Well that, and starting to think through all the fun Halloween treats to wh…
Fall is one of my favorite times of the year and one of my favorite times to meal plan for my family with seasonal recipes . I love the chill in the air (it's coming!), the color of the leaves, and the change in the menu (and I'm not tal…
This weekend is Labor Day , so we've got your cookout essentials covered. Plus some easy meals to get you through the rest of the week, after you've gotten back from your 3-day weekend. Because re-entry is hard. So, grab your pen and mak…
So I have a problem y'all, and it is called strawberry season in Oregon. If you haven't heard of or tried the Hood Strawberry , it is the most incredibly delicious strawberry you will ever eat and you may want to book a vacation to the N…
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…
Alright, parents: I have a busy week coming up, so I need to think ahead and come up with some meal plan ideas for quick meals that will keep my family satisfied and nourished for some of these longer nights we have ahead of us (yay spri…
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…
All of the spring activities are starting up and the afternoons are just getting busier and busier. So dinner time needs to be fast, easy and of course delicious. So next week I am lining up five meals that are quick and easy to prepare …
I may not be a fan of corned beef , but I know a lot of families will serve it (and enjoy it!) on Friday for St. Patrick's Day dinner. If you too are looking forward to a corned beef dinner on the 17th, let me help you enjoy your leftove…
It’s time to start thinking about your meal plan for next week. From crispy Fajita Taquitos to a rainbow noodle salad that the kids will love (and can even help make!), and of course the traditional corned beef for St. Patrick's Day, we’…
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,…
Sheet pan dinners are pretty much my favorite way to use a sheet pan (with the exception of a Texas sheet cake, recipe featured below). It's truly a "one pan wonder" that makes prep and clean up so much easier on a busy night. You can pl…
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…
With fresh pumpkins now in season and canned pumpkin filling the shelves at our supermarkets, I've found so many recipes — from sweet to savory — that use this quintessential fall ingredient that will really help change things up from ou…
With all the pumpkin picking and Halloween pumpkin carving, you won't want to throw away those pumpkin seeds! Once you roast them, they can be turned into more than a crunchy, on-the-go snack! From pesto to chocolate-dipped brittle, thes…