Rhubarb Zucchini Quick Bread: The Sneaky-Good Summer Snack Your Kids Will Love There's something magical about the day rhubarb and zucchini overlap in the garden (or on sale in the grocery store!), because that's when this quick bread is the best and cheapest. It's sweet, it's tart, it's got that perfect tender crumb, and somehow it sneaks a full cup of veggies past even … [Read more...]
Creamy Summer Lasagna Skillet
One Pan, 30 Minutes! Creamy Lasagna Skillet with Peas and Mozzarella Pearls Forget layering noodles in a baking dish! This creamy white lasagna skillet gets you all that rich, cheesy comfort in one pan and way less time and effort. Sweet peas and gooey mozzarella swim in a dreamy, creamy sauce that clings to every noodle, no red sauce required. It's the kind of cozy, … [Read more...]
Lemon Blueberry Oven Pancake
Lemon Blueberry Oven Pancake: Easy Skillet to Oven Breakfast! Forget standing over the stove flipping pancake after pancake — this Lemon Blueberry Oven Pancake does all the work for you! Bright lemon flavor and juicy blueberries come together in one big, fluffy oven baked pancake that feeds the whole family at once. It's the lazy weekend or summer breakfast upgrade your … [Read more...]
The Fruit Flag Dessert – July 4th, Memorial Day, Veteran’s Day!
If you're looking for a patriotic and uber healthy dessert, look no further! For Memorial Day, we headed to my dad's house for a backyard BBQ. Before I had both feet in the door, I'd been recruited to help with the fruit flag. It's not terribly time intensive, and with 2 of us working on it, I was surprised at how quickly it came together. And I learned quite a few tricks … [Read more...]
Rhubarb Crisp
Easy Rhubarb Crisp with Vanilla Ice Cream: A Simple Summer Dessert the Whole Family Will Love I have been waiting for rhubarb to be back in stock at my store to make this for you! There's something so nostalgic about a warm rhubarb crisp bubbling out of the oven on an early summer evening! The sweet-tart smell fills the whole house and the boys start asking when they get to … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Spicy Mango Chicken
Slow Cooker Spicy Mango Chicken: A Sweet, Spicy Dinner the Whole Family Will Love If you love the idea of a dinner that basically makes itself, this Slow Cooker Spicy Mango Chicken is about to become your new best friend. The sweet tropical flavor of mango pairs perfectly with a little kick of heat, creating a sauce so good you'll want to lick the spoon. Best of all, it … [Read more...]
Budget Dinner Recipes for Your Meal Plan: WEEK 29
Budget Dinner Recipes for Your Meal Plan Inspiration In this series, I'll share the list of ultra budget dinner recipes along with any helpful tips and tricks with you. I will post the recipe links here on the blog, as well as share a short recap video with more details on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. The idea here is simple: give you budget dinner recipes to feed … [Read more...]
Roasted Red Pepper Pasta
Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Pasta - Ready in 30 Minutes! If you're looking for a weeknight dinner that feels a little fancy but won't break the bank, this creamy roasted red pepper pasta is about to become your new best friend. The sauce is silky, smoky, and so deeply flavorful that nobody at the table will believe it came together in just 30 minutes. Best of all, this … [Read more...]
Lemon Pretzel Bars
Lemon Pretzel Salad: The Dessert That's Totally Lying About Being a Salad! Listen, I don't make the rules...but I do know that if there's cream cheese, whipped topping, and a buttery pretzel crust involved, we are NOT in salad territory anymore. Somehow, generations of home cooks decided that anything served in a 9x13-inch dish with some fruit on top earned the title of … [Read more...]
Air Fryer Cheesy Toast
Air Fryer Cheesy Toast – The Easiest 1-Minute Side Dish You'll Make on Repeat My boys ask for this at least once a week - and I always say yes because it's easy to make a gluten free version too! If you've ever needed a quick side dish that feels a little fancy without any extra effort, this Air Fryer Cheesy Toast is about to become your new best friend. In just 1 … [Read more...]