State Fair Funnel Cakes
Mix together just a few simple ingredients to create this easy recipe for state fair-style funnel cakes that will make any ordinary weekend special for the whole family.It’s state fair time here in...
View ArticleCaramel Cream Cheese Yogurt Dip
This three-ingredient caramel cream cheese yogurt dip makes a perfect afternoon snack or holiday party treat to share. Truth: nursing a baby makes me hungry. all. the. time. I know this shouldn’t...
View ArticleApple Sausage Stuffing: the perfect Thanksgiving side dish
This light and fluffy apple sausage stuffing is the perfect side dish for Thanksgiving dinner. It’s so good, you’ll want to make it more than once a year. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. Food,...
View ArticleHow to make perfectly creamy mashed potatoes
For Thanksgiving dinner or any other time of year, these eight tips from a mashed potato pro will ensure you get perfectly creamy mashed potatoes every time. One of my favorite Christmas movies is...
View ArticleChristmas Cherry Braid Danish…a delicious tradition
Move over cinnamon rolls…this sweet, baked cherry braid is a festive addition to your Christmas menu. Fancy-looking, but simple to make, serve it for dessert (or even breakfast) and wow you family!...
View ArticleBanana Sushi (a fun & healthy snack for kids)
After school snacks are essential at our house. This quick and easy, protein-rich banana sushi is a favorite healthy snack your little monkeys will love! Almost every day, the first thing my son says...
View ArticleLoaded Mashed Potato Waffles
This 15-minute meal is a delicious way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. Kid pleasing, quick, and hearty–you can eat these loaded mashed potato waffles for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!I’m constantly...
View ArticleBanana Sushi (a fun & healthy snack for kids)
After school snacks are essential at our house. This quick and easy, protein-rich banana sushi is a favorite healthy snack your little monkeys will love! Almost every day, the first thing my son says...
View ArticleLoaded Mashed Potato Waffles
This 15-minute meal is a delicious way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. Kid pleasing, quick, and hearty–you can eat these loaded mashed potato waffles for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!I’m constantly...
View ArticleDeliciously Easy Homemade Kettle Corn
There are few treats I like more than the simplicity of old-fashioned kettle corn. And making it at home is easier than you might think–with just a few ingredients and five minutes of cooking, movie...
View ArticleWhite Chicken Chili (Instant Pot or Stove Top)
This white chicken chili is the perfect dump-and-go Instant Pot meal for a busy weeknight. It’s full of flavor, but still mild enough to be kid-friendly. Dinner doesn’t get much easier (or better) than...
View ArticleHealthy Strawberry Cheesecake Milkshake
Disguised as a delicious dessert, this healthy milkshake has practically no added sugar and is a great source of calcium for kids who are reluctant to drink milk. Plus, it’s decadent enough that you’ll...
View ArticleHomemade peanut butter chocolate granola bars
Need some new ideas for after school snacks? These homemade granola bars will get two thumbs up from the kids for taste, and they’re full of healthy, protein-rich ingredients with just enough chocolate...
View ArticleCorn dog muffins (kid-sized food is back!)
These mini corn dog muffins are the perfect weeknight meal for busy families (and picky eaters). Hearty, kid-pleasing, and super fast to make–a winner of a dinner! If you know me in real life at all,...
View ArticleChocolate almond date balls…a delectably healthy snack
These sneaky little chocolate almond date balls are a delicious healthy snack disguised as dessert. They have absolutely NO added sugar, so you can feel good about saying yes when your kids ask for...
View ArticleLoaded Baked Potato Soup (30-minute meal)
This 30-minute meal is the ultimate comfort food to warm you up on a chilly night. Full of flavor and simple to throw together, this hearty baked potato soup deserves a place in your weeknight meal...
View ArticleFlu Fighter Chicken Noodle Soup (+ a secret-ingredient!)
This soothing chicken noodle soup is more than just the ultimate comfort food–it contains a secret ingredient that puts it over the top in taste as well as in immune-boosting power!Wintertime with kids...
View ArticleThe Easter Bunny’s Favorite Mini Trifles…a kid-friendly Easter dessert
Reminiscent of the kid favorite dirt cups…but nice enough to serve to adults, too, these fun and festive mini trifles are a perfect Easter dessert for your holiday gathering.Happy Easter week! It’s...
View ArticleHealthy Homemade Pancake Mix
This handy homemade pancake mix is a quick-to-make pantry staple…perfect for busy moms who want a simple way to get a hot breakfast on the table in under ten minutes. Hot breakfast or cold cereal…What...
View ArticleKids in the kitchen: healthy fruit salsa with baked cinnamon chips
This simple fruit salsa recipe is a perfect, beginner-level dish for getting your kids involved in the kitchen. Plus, it’s addictively delicious–a perfect afternoon snack or summertime dessert.Does...
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