And........... we have a new favorite after school snack. The first time I made this, the boys were super confused as to why I had 2 pots (the double boiler) sitting together on the stove. I've used them many times before, but they never noticed until now. We had a quick little science lesson about the double boiler, how it worked and why the chocolate needed to be melted … [Read more...]
Berry Yogurt Bark
Yes, it's fall and we're moving into winter. And this is definitely more of a summer/hot weather snack...but I couldn't not share it in this series. My boys love frozen fruit...they often nosh on frozen mango, love to drop frozen blueberries into piping hot bowl of oatmeal, and have already learned the proper frozen fruit to fresh fruit ratio to make the best and smoothest … [Read more...]
Crunchy Peanut Butter Rollups
Easiest afternoon snack ever!!! And perfect for busy little people - carbs, protein, crunch-idy crunch munch! Totally loving these great rollups...and I know you will to! Crunchy Peanut Butter Rollups The perfect sweet and crunchy snack! 1/2 cup peanut butter2 Tbsp honey1 tsp ground cinnamon4 whole wheat tortillas1/4 cup granola (or make your own … [Read more...]
Beef and Bean Oven Tacos
TACOS. Next time Taco Tuesday rolls around at your house, you should make them in the oven! Hard shells, nestled nice and snug into a small baking dish. Taco meat plus a load of cheese ---- happy bellies and happy smiles! See the Kid Friendly recipe for Beef and Bean Oven Tacos here! Erin's Personal Recommendations for Supplies to Help Make these Recipes: Wilton … [Read more...]
Cheeseburger Pasta Skillet
Eat your heart out hamburger helper...this homemade version is so simple! And so much tastier!!! I adore making skillet meals like this one. If you've never made a skillet dinner, I highly recommend starting with this one. It goes like this... Brown the ground beef. Mix in some tomato sauce. Add liquid (broth or water) - broth gives a deeper flavor and tastier … [Read more...]
Breakfast Biscuit Calzones
It's not a breakfast taco. It's not a breakfast pizza. It's a breakfast calzone!!! Everyone's favorite bacon & eggs breakfast...wrapped in biscuit with melty cheese in the middle. Swooooon. Also, these babies are freezer friendly (details below!) These guys are gaining in popularity over breakfast tacos at our house. Hope your little people love them as much as … [Read more...]
Root Beer Float Cake
Here's a fun twist for the next time you make a cake for dessert. You can use root beer in BOTH the cake batter and frosting for a delicious Root Beer Float Cake! And, I jazzed up the frosting to give it a little cream soda flavor by mixing a little bit of root beer and a little bit of vanilla (or vanilla beans) INTO the frosting container...for one less mess! Then frost … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Root Beer Pulled Pork
We big puffy love pulled pork sandwiches around here. Like, big time. Slow cooking is most definitely my favorite way to cook pork roasts and pork tenderloins. Two reasons: 1. It takes minutes to throw everything together into the slow cooker. 2. The end result is amazing flavor and texture! This recipe is so simple, and SO RIDICULOUSLY delicious. Root beer, BBQ … [Read more...]
Twirly Triple Mac n Cheese
Cheesy magic is about to happen in your kitchen. Have you ever made a homemade cheese sauce? If not, please do so...like, tonight. I'm showing you how in the video (you can watch the complete FB Live video here.) It's super simple and after watching, you'll have the confidence and inspiration to try! What makes this recipe so amazing is the combination of mild cheddar, … [Read more...]
Honey Mustard Chicken
Your new family favorite dinner awaits... This is one of our new MyFreezEasy freezer friendly meals and one of the featured meals into the build your own meal plan recipe database. Check it out here! Honey Mustard Chicken 4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts1 Tbsp minced onionSalt and pepper1/4 cup honey1/4 cup yellow mustard1/2 tsp cider vinegarFresh … [Read more...]