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…
How is it already the second week of August? For many of us, school starts soon (or has already started) —gasp!—so I'm holding on to summer a little longer with these meal plan ideas that use August produce. Because fresh, light dinners …
Vegan and non-dairy eaters have a wonderful [not-so-secret] secret: They know how to make luscious whipped cream using coconut milk that tastes just as delicious as the original. You can use the creamy and flavorful topping any way that …
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…
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 …
Eggs get all the attention at brunch, especially Easter brunch. They’re an easy choice for many hosts and families, but you may be serving guests – vegans, picky kids, or those with allergies – who don't eat eggs. Besides, eggs can be te…
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 …
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,…
Most southerners know that eating a dish of black-eyed peas is said to bring you good luck and prosperity in the new year. I feel like no matter where you live, this is a superstition we can all get behind. Not only are black-eyed peas g…
I’m taco obsessed. I’ve made Greek-style tacos, jerk chicken tacos, vegan tacos, and not-vegan tacos filled with pork, beef, and fish. If it can be made into a taco, I’ve served it for dinner. Now I’m bringing the taco party to the morni…
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…
We love our Instant Pots , and why wouldn't we when the magical machine helps put healthy family dinners on the table in almost no time (faster than take out!) with minimal work? It's been a game changer for many of us, and it turns out …
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…
During the lazy, hot days of summer, no one really wants to stand over a stove and that is why pasta salads are so brilliant. But let's be honest, once the fall routine starts up, there is not a lot of time or desire to be standing over …
I've been on the hunt for some fresh new summer pasta salads to make, ever since last summer, when I took a pasta salad to a friend’s annual summer barbecue and no one ate it. I admit I was hurt. I mean, didn’t anyone appreciate how long…
For a few years now, I have been trying to work more plant-based recipes into my weekly meal planning, for both the health benefits and sustainability aspects . And now I am choosing more and more plant-based recipes because the ingredie…
Between all of the after school sports practices and end of school commitments, spring is the most hectic season for my family, so it's no surprise that enthusiasm to prepare a well-rounded meal for dinner gets squeezed right out. I tend…
One of my very favorite food bloggers is Lindsay Ostrom at Pinch of Yum . I have been following her site for many, many years and in true internet fashion, I consider her a friend although I have never actually met her in person. Her sit…
For years, we have featured recipes from Chungah Rhee of Damn Delicious, from our Weekly Meal Plans to tips on how to feed a family for under $10 . In fact, we just sang her praises again this past week as we prepped and cooked the annua…
Feeding a family of five during the worst of the COVID pandemic lockdown definitely made a dent in our budget, but now that things have gotten a little more normal, our spending on food is still so much higher than in pre-COVID days . Wh…
It's hard to believe that we are heading into the last three weeks of 2021. This has been an insane year, and while it may be tempting to reflect on many of the unfavorable things that have happened this year, I think it's important to p…