This BLT Salad with Avocado Ranch Dressing is based on the classic Bacon Lettuce and Tomato Sandwich and it is always a hit with my boys! The BLT salad is simple to make and only calls for 4 ingredients: bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese. The dressing is easy too. You just mix mashed avocado withRead More
Asian Chicken Salad Meal Prep
This Asian Chicken Salad Meal Prep recipe makes it easy to meal prep lunches for the week, it is a delicious salad that will revival your favorite take-out salad. This Asian salad is an easy salad for me to pull together in under 15 minutes because it is made from vegetables that I often haveRead More
How to Create Meal Plans that Save Money and Use Up Leftovers
My menu plans have changed a lot over the years; primarily to meet the needs of my family and our changing schedules. Meal Plan Techniques I have used: 1. Once a month planning and cooking. 2. A bimonthly rotation of our family’s 14 favorite recipes. I used this method when the kids were young andRead More
Hoppin’ John Recipe – A New Year’s Day Tradition
When I moved to the south I created this Hoppin’ John recipe, so I could participate in the tradition of “eating poor” on the first day of the New Year. We picked up the tradition of eating Hoppin’ John on New Year’s Day when we lived in Virginia. The custom is to “eat poor” onRead More
New Year’s Eve Milk Toast Glasses for Kids
There is no reason to leave the kids out of celebrating a festive New Year’s Eve with these New Year’s Eve Milk Toast Glasses for Kids. You can make the kids feel special and like they are part of the celebration when you present them with these New Year’s Eve Milk Toast Glasses to help ring inRead More
Reindeer Pancakes
Surprise the family with these adorable reindeer pancakes on Christmas morning (or any morning during the holidays for that matter). Did you know you can assemble pancakes, bacon, and fruit into the most adorable of red-nosed reindeers? Not only do we have the assembly instructions for these Reindeer Pancakes but we also have a tastyRead More
Pre-Holiday Cleaning Checklist
Here is a pre-holiday cleaning checklist to help you get your home ready for entertaining, decorating, and baking. Pre-Holiday Cleaning Checklist We are officially at the part of the year that flies by so quickly that you barely have time to catch your breath. October through December are a flurry of holiday preparations, food prep,Read More
Apple Walnut Salad
This apple walnut salad recipe is a delicious blend of sweet and savory ingredients! I made my family an Apple Walnut Salad for lunch, which is loosely based on a salad I had at a tea house in Virginia many years ago. This should fall under the category of Impromptu Leftovers, but it is soRead More
Homemade Basil Salt
I am going to teach you how to make your own Homemade Basil Salt for an elegant addition to recipes and for gifting. Do you have an overabundance of Basil that needs to be harvested before it goes to waste? I have the perfect recipe to use some of it up: Homemade Basil Salt.Read More
Mid-Summer Cleaning List
It is already July and the beach towels are piling up. Use this mid-summer cleaning list to clean the house before it gets out of hand. We are about halfway through summer and the little people have taken over our home – eating up all the food, crying I am bored every 10 minutes, trackingRead More
Raspberry and Blueberry Popsicles
These easy raspberry and blueberry popsicles are proof that kids will willingly consume fruit! My kids love frozen fruit. I can freeze grapes or berries and then serve them while still frozen to my kids and they will gobble them up. I am not sure what makes frozen fruit more appealing than fresh fruit –Read More
Southwestern Fiesta Chicken Salad
This flavorful Southwestern Fiesta Chicken Salad Recipe is a no-mayo chicken salad made with tomatoes, peppers, onions, cilantro, and cumin. I have never met a chicken salad that I didn’t like. Unfortunately, many of them contain quite a bit of mayonnaise. This flavorful chicken salad recipe is dressed with tomato juice and spices and isRead More
Chai Spiced Zucchini Muffins
Are you overrun with zucchini? You will be glad you are once you taste this flavorful Chai Spiced Zucchini Muffins recipe! For some reason, my husband is not a fan of zucchini bread. So when I told him I was going to make zucchini muffins, he was less than thrilled. I decided to come upRead More
10 Water Play Activities for Kids
These water play activities for kids are the perfect way to cool off and have fun at the same time. It’s summer, and it’s hot. The only way to truly beat the heat is to stay cool by either staying indoors or playing in the water. And what would a child rather do? Play inRead More
Teriyaki Burgers with Asian Coleslaw
These Teriyaki burgers with Asian coleslaw are a delicious and and easy variation on classic hamburgers. While I love grilling hamburgers, I don’t love having to create a condiment buffet to go along with the grilled burgers. I have found my way around the condiment spread by cooking flavorful burgers that require few toppings. MyRead More
Broccoli and Quinoa Salad
This Broccoli and Quinoa Salad Recipe is a delicious twist on broccoli salad! Earlier this week I was rummaging through the pantry and found a stash of quinoa. And since then we have basically been living off of quinoa and whatever produce I have on hand. I am trying to disguise the fact that IRead More
How to Make Watermelon Cupcakes
If you are trying to cut back on processed sugar, you will love these fresh watermelon cupcakes! Use the tutorial below on how to make cupcakes with real watermelon to make a healthy dessert for your next party. I am trying to cut back on the amount of refined sugar that I consume. August isRead More
Homemade Seasoned Taco Meat
Making homemade seasoned taco meat is easy. Even better, this taco meat recipe is a hit with my family! You will probably find all the spices you need to make the taco meat seasoning in your spice cupboard. Taco Tuesday is a very real thing in our house. However, my family is perfectly willing to eatRead More
Mexican Fried Rice Recipe
Combine the flavors of Mexican rice and the cooking style of Asian rice to create a unique Mexican fried rice recipe to serve for dinner on your next Taco Tuesday. This Mexican Fried Rice Recipe is a delicious twist on the traditional Mexican rice that is cooked in a saucy liquid. Traditional Mexican rice is delicious, but weRead More
How to Reduce Food Waste and Save Money on Groceries
Would you like to stretch your grocery budget further? Use these easy tips on how to reduce food waste and save money on groceries. Have you resolved to save money? Reducing food waste can help with your goal. Before you can eliminate food waste, you first need to figure out why you are wasting food.Read More
