With five people in our house who all have different tastes, making a meal everyone can customize makes feeding a crowd easier. I use my bread machine to whip up a big batch of pizza dough and from there I can make large pizzas, individual-size pizzas and breadsticks. Everyone can pick their own toppings, from… Read More Homemade Pizzas
This delicious and easy-to-make dish is perfect for the whole family. You can serve it with some Mexican or Spanish rice, or just a loaf of crusty bread. It was a great excuse for me to use my mandoline slicer too. Heat 2 tbsp. of vegetable oil on medium heat in a large skillet. Dice… Read More Quick and Easy Southwestern Chicken and Veggie Skillet
My six year-old son loves cooking with me, so much that he has an Easy Bake oven and his own cooking set given to him for Christmas by his aunt and uncle. When I told him I was going to make some tomato soup from scratch for lunch on this #SuperBowlSunday, he couldn’t wait to… Read More Cooking with Kids – Super Bowl Lunch
This quick blend will transform your tea into a winter-spiced pot of comfort. Slice an orange in half and squeeze a bit of the juice into your teapot. Dice the remaining pieces and drop them into the pot. Add in two tablespoons of star anise, a couple of cinnamon sticks and two tablespoons of grated… Read More Warming Winter Tea
The trick to this delicious dish is a quick sear on both sides of your beef roast. Paired with rice and black beans, it’s a hearty, cold weather meal the whole family will enjoy. Sizzle some diced garlic in about a tablespoon of oil, then sear your beef roast on both sides for about five… Read More Slow Cooker Cuban Beef
In its evolution from a day of remembrance to honor those who fought in the Civil War, to a memorial for soldiers who gave their lives in World War I, then to memorialize American soldiers lost in all wars, this day has a long, proud history as a purely American day. We honor all those… Read More Memorial Day Feast
We’re all looking for ways to eat healthier, and meal prepping is one method I’ve found that helps me to save money by avoiding eating out, as well as eating healthier since I’m planning and preparing my own meals. Turkey Taco Salad is a great recipe that lets you customize your meal for whatever type… Read More Healthy Meal Prep – Turkey Taco Salad and Tuna Sushi Roll Bowls
One of my favorite crockpot dishes for fall offers an Indian twist on a fall favorite – sweet potatoes. Adding green or red lentils and cooking in coconut oil amp up the healthiness of this hearty dish. Curries come from India, where chefs prepare flavorful blends of spices, herbs and chiles to cook with vegetables… Read More Crockpot Comfort Food for Fall
Sundays in our house mean waking up early to go for a run, watching football, going grocery shopping and prepping breakfasts and lunches for the week. I’m trying to detox from meat and eat clean, so I decided to make a couple of different kinds of oats and some chopped salads in jars. There’s hardly… Read More Sunday Meal Prep – Pumpkin Oats & Salads in Jars
If you’re looking for a quick, healthy and delicious snack to try at home or take to a party, give this 7-Layer Greek Dip a try! Start by spreading a large container of your favorite plain hummus evenly on the bottom of a glass baking dish. Dice red peppers, red onions and cucumbers and sprinkle… Read More Quick 7-Layer Greek Dip
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