Easy on the budget, yet packed with flavor, this Garlic Flank Steak Recipe with only four ingredients is always a crowd pleaser. As I look outside and watch the leaves fall, I can’t believe the holidays are right around the corner. […]
Easy Tex Mex Chicken Chili Soup
Sep12
This Easy Chicken Chili soup brings out the Tex Mex lover in all of us. Our family stirs up varying debates. Sometimes topics run deep and introspective, swapping between politics, religion and other politically incorrect table talk discussions, while others, […]
SO EASY: Brownie Oreo Ice Cream Sandwich Cake
Jul12
This Ice Cream Sandwich Cake is one of my favorite Go-To desserts especially during the summer. If you omit the brownie crust, it can be finished in ten minutes from start to finish. Yep, I speak the truth. 😉 *************** […]
5 Minute Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix (with Double the Chocolate)
Dec10
This polar vortex seeping the country has left many wondering if spring will ever started peeking through. Here in NC, we’ve had a two hour delayed start to school or complete cancellation nearly every day for the last two weeks. […]
Hearty Garden Harvest Vegetable Soup
Nov1
This delicious garden Harvest-Vegetable Soup is the ultimate in healthy comfort food. I heard light sizzling snapping from the kitchen. Sauteed in bit of olive oil, the delicious aroma of diced red onions, zucchini and squash floated through the home. I […]
5 Fast Ways to Get Easy Family Dinners on the Table
Aug27
I can’t believe we have already kicked off a new school year. Did fall of 2017 sneak up for anyone else? I feel a bit like I’m in an episode of Ground Hog Day. Have you ever seen that movie? The one where […]
Are You Ready for Game Day? (Or Fun Food?)
Jan18
Yes, my husband grew up in Green Bay. That says it all. We bleed green and gold and even have our own brick at Lambeau field with our kids names listed followed by “Pack fans since birth.” If you throw […]
Hot Parmesan, Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Dec7
Between Thanksgiving and the Super bowl, savory appetizers are pretty much a main course in our home. I could put out a spread like this every single daily and my family would be thrilled. This Parmesan, Spinach and Artichoke Dip served […]
Our Favorite: Dump & Run Taco Soup
Nov21
This easy family recipe, our favorite taco soup, whips up in minutes. Double the recipe for extras because it freezes very well.
Low Fat, Southern “Fried” Chicken
Oct16
Yes, I know you may be rolling your eyes, thinking there’s nothing as good as plain ‘ole Southern Fried chicken. Here in the South, they have perfected fried chicken and it’s truly an art, so it is really possible to […]
10 Minute Dinners: Marinade & Grilling Tips
Jun28
With summer time in NC, we are in full grilling mode, as I am sure many of you are as well. Grilling is such an amazing way to enjoy the beautiful weather, create those summer memories through infusing our yard […]
Easy No Bake Strawberry Dessert
Feb4
Layered desserts are some of my favorite to make. The blend of varying flavors and textures all in one yummy bite just make them something extra special, plus, they’re so easy to make, especially when they’re no bake. In my humble […]
The #1 Tip for Winning at Lunch Time
Jan29
With everyone needing healthy lunch idea inspiration this time of year, I’m glad to partner with Hillshire Farm® on this post with great ideas for winning at meal time I’ll never forget the crazy statement by my mom’s acquaintance when she found out […]
Feeding This Fun Family When All the Kids Come Home
Dec20
As our holiday gatherings are just days away, are you stressing over all the things left on the To-Do List? Especially if you have overnight guests coming, it’s easy to let the fear of “what will they eat, what if they don’t […]
Shortcut Cherry Pie Bars (or Apple)
Dec18
Sitting in my blog post drafts, is an amazing 100 % homemade recipe for Apple Pie Bars. I’ve been meaning to post it here for, oh, over a year and still will, but decided to go with this short cut […]
