Last Updated on October 23, 2023 In my house, meatballs are a regular dinner staple. My husband and kids can never resist those tasty bites of saucy, meaty deliciousness! But after one too many nights of the same old meatballs and marinara, it was time to change things up. I decided to try my hand … Read more
Last Updated on March 12, 2023 I wanted a quick corn side dish to go with our dinner tonight. We all love our usual skillet corn, but I wanted something with a bit more substance. So I started with the same basic dish and just bulked it up a bit. I turned out so great … Read more
Last Updated on November 9, 2023 Exam week in college was always brutal. I’d be up late studying most nights, fueled by coffee and junk food from the dining hall. My brain would be fried, but I still had to push through big tests and papers. During those stressful weeks, the one thing that kept … Read more
Last Updated on March 12, 2023 Garlic has got to be one of my favorite pantry staples. It is so easy to throw together even the most basic of dinners as long as there is garlic in the house. In our house, we love just a simple sauce of minced garlic cloves cooked in some … Read more
Last Updated on February 19, 2023 I was so excited to make the East Meets West Burgers for the What’s For Dinner Wednesdays hosted by the National Cattleman’s Beef Association. Burgers are not something I make a lot, although my husband loves them! I’ve never really believed that I could make really good, restaurant-style burgers … Read more
Last Updated on March 13, 2023 I love garbanzo beans. Honestly, I think I could eat them every day. In fact, my favorite way to eat salad is a small bit of lettuce, a huge scoop of garbanzo beans and some dressing. YUM! So, I love cooking with them too. There are so many skillet … Read more
Last Updated on March 13, 2023 We’ve had to do some adjusting with breakfast time around our house since school started. This is the first time ever that we’ve needed to worry about having a quick breakfast that allows Isabelle to get out the door quickly. I’ll admit something I’ve never wanted to admit – … Read more
Last Updated on March 19, 2023 Picture this: a chilly evening, your favorite comfort food simmering on the stove, and the warm aroma of homemade egg noodles filling your kitchen. This cozy scene isn’t just a figment of your imagination – it can be a reality, and I’m here to guide you through it. You’re … Read more
Last Updated on February 19, 2023 My kids love all kinds of fruit and would happily exist of a fruit-only diet. As a mom, I love that their favorite snacks are healthy. But in the winter months, it gets tough to keep enough variety on hand. With winter just a few short months away (sadly!), … Read more
Last Updated on March 13, 2023 Another night and yet another meal thrown together on a whim because I thought the ingredients would go good together. Meals like that are such a favorite around our house. This turned out every bit as good as I thought it would. It was creamy and rich, but not … Read more