I don’t think I have a favorite cookie anymore. These Chewy Snickerdoodle Cookies are making it hard for me to choose! Ever since I started my little cookie project, I LOVE them all. The Mini Chocolate Chip cookies are a perfect little pick me up where as Texas Tea Cakes are there to remind me […]

My daughter and I have a special game day routine that involves doughnuts. We start out morning with a round of doughnut; sprinkles for her and a glazed for me. In an effort to improve out sugary habit I thought I would jump on the baked doughnut train; starting with these Churro Doughnuts. It involves […]

Jeff and I aren’t vegetarians but we appreciate a good plant- based meal. I was playing around in the kitchen and came up with a quick idea for lentil sloppy joes. Jeff was skeptical and I was optimistic at best but they turned out to be delicious!

This easy, health(ier) Spaghetti Squash Casserole recipe was developed while we were out of town and I was looking to prepare a home cooked meal in an unfamiliar kitchen with limited ingredients and supplies. I mention this to reinforce the simplicity of this recipe! It’s also customizable and FREEZER FRIENDLY!!!! Spaghetti Squash Casserole If you […]

My sweet tooth has been out of control lately. A dangerous thing for me, good news for ya’ll! That means more sweet recipe testing and ALL THE TREATS. I saw something similar to this dark chocolate pistachio bark and I knew I had to rush home and recreate it. This recipe was actually born out […]

It’s cherry season! The cherries are a rich, red hue, and super sweet. They are delicious as a snack when chilled and even better baked into this delicious Almond Cherry Crisp. FIND THE RECIPE HERE!

This creamy, salty, spicy jalapeño feta vegetable dip is way more exciting than ranch dip, I promise! Are you often tasked with bringing something to the bbq or party and constantly stumped? Do you ALWAYS show up with a veggie platter or potato salad? Ditch the store bought potato salad and bottle ranch and try […]

Fresh blueberries bright lemon zest, all tucked in an incredibly light muffin. These beautiful blueberry lemon muffins are my favorite way to finish off a pint of blueberries. They aren’t too sweet or dense, still fluffy, light, and packed with flavor, The lemon is my favorite addition to an otherwise above average blueberry muffin.

Pancakes are something we typically enjoy only on the weekend. Until NOW! This recipe for delicious, healthy, whole wheat pancakes made in the blender allow us to indulge in pancakes any time we want. I know a lot of people are hesitant when it comes to whole wheat flour, but don’t be; you barely notice the […]

These strawberries and cream bliss balls are stored in the fridge and perfect for snacking or for a small treat without feeling too indulgent. They would also be great tossed in kids lunches (if your school allows treats made with nuts.)

I asked some of my readers awhile back: If they had a blender If they used it for anything other than smoothies The results: Majority have a blender but they only use it for smoothies. That is SUCH a waste of an amazing appliance! My blender is one of my top 5 favorite kitchen tools. […]

This Asian marinated flank steak is the first of MANY meals that will be prepped in full on the grill. Now that summer is here, I am planning on cooking 70% of our meals on the grill. Here are 3 reasons why: Less dishes to wash. An excuse to sit outside with our daughter and […]