This sugar-free pumpkin pudding recipe is sweetened with stevia. My youngest son doesn’t have much of a sweet tooth. For years he skipped over all desserts except for vanilla ice-cream. But the first time he tasted pumpkin pie he fell in love. So I started trying to make other pumpkin-flavored treats for him. He hasRead More
Pulled Pork Nachos
This Pulled Pork Nachos recipe is a hit at parties and gatherings! Football season is almost here! Which means it is time for game day appetizers and snacks. It probably won’t surprise you to learn that leftovers make their way into appetizers at my house. I shredded leftover pork roast and combine it to makeRead More
Ham and Asparagus Frittata
This Ham and Asparagus Frittata recipe makes a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a delicious brunch! Enjoying dinner together as a family is an important aspect of staying connected with one another despite the busyness of our daily activities. I like to start family time as I am preparing dinner by putting on danceRead More
15 Soup Recipes to Warm Your Belly
Check out Soup Recipes to Warm Your Belly by Alea Milham at Foodie.com As the weather becomes colder I crave comfort foods that can warm me from the inside out. It can get bone-chilling cold in the high desert in the winter. People think of the desert as a warm place, but we often drop down toRead More
Cajun Tofu and Pasta Skillet
Why did no-one ever tell me how easy it is to whip up a quick dinner using tofu? You hear about all the health benefits of tufu, but why doesn’t anyone mention how easy it is to cook with tofu? Several months ago, I started consuming more soy since it is a cholesterol-free form ofRead More
Dairy-Free Pumpkin Spice Latte
After discovering that my oldest son could not have dairy, it took us a while to discover Silk Vanilla Almondmilk, but once we did, my kids and I fell in love with the flavor. Even those of us who can have milk, prefer Silk Almondmilk over traditional dairy milk. We could easily become a dairy-freeRead More
15 Mouthwatering Meatless Meals
This post on Meatless Meals has been sponsored by MorningStar Farms, Foodie.com and Mode Media. All opinions are my own. Check out Mouthwatering Meatless Meals by Alea Milham at Foodie.com I have been cutting back on the animal products that I consume. We have always eaten meatless meals 1 – 2 nights a week, butRead More
Orange Rice Recipe with Cranberries
This orange rice recipe is flavored with cranberries and orange zest. I like to serve a sit-down dinner for my family. Even on busy nights. While planning ahead and prepping meals in advance usually works there are times when plans fall apart. So I like to have a plan B. For those days when plansRead More
Zesty Skillet Ratatouille
This quick and easy Zesty Skillet Ratatouille recipe is made on the stovetop using only one pan. The first time I made ratatouille for my family, my daughter said it was “just a cooked salad” and asked to put salad dressing on it. I thought about it, realized she had a pretty good point, andRead More
Vegetable Rice Cups + Tips for Cooking with Kids
My youngest son is a very picky eater. I am always looking for new ways to adapt recipes to make them palatable to him. There is no way he is going to eat a broccoli casserole at this time. However, if I switch the vegetables, increase the rice, decrease the cheese, and cook the casseroleRead More
Spicy Steak and Artichoke Sandwich
Last week, I decided to serve sandwiches and salad for dinner instead of heating up the kitchen by cooking a meal. As I was making my menu plans, I asked my husband to describe his favorite sandwich and he basically described a Philly Steak Sandwich. I asked him if we would mind if I playedRead More
30 Summer Recipes Using In-Season Fruits and Vegetables
Whether you buy your produce at a farmers’ market, shop at the grocery store, or grow your own fruits and vegetables, the easiest way to create delicious recipes is to use in-season produce. By using in-season fruits and vegetables in your recipes, not only will you enjoy produce at the peek of freshness, you will save money on yourRead More
German Chocolate Pie Recipe with Coconut Pie Crust
A few months ago my husband went grocery shopping for me. I had asked him to pick up Silk Almondmilk, but he accidentally picked up Silk Coconutmilk instead. He felt bad when he realized his mistake and offered to go back to the store to exchange it. However, I decided it would be the perfectRead More
Dairy-Free Peanut Butter Pudding Recipe
This easy dairy-free peanut butter pudding recipe is a crowd pleaser! I have shared in the past that we drink Silk Almondmilk. We started drinking it because my oldest son is lactose intolerant. The rest of the family fell in love with the great taste and drink it because we enjoy the taste of Almondmilk.Read More
Steak and Asparagus Breakfast Wrap
Every year when spring finally arrives I start fantasizing about having breakfast out on the patio. But then reality hits. I am not a morning person and the logistics of pulling together a breakfast and serving it on the patio before lunch time is overwhelming. This weekend I came up with an easy solution: BreakfastRead More
Pepperoni Pizza Made with a Hash Brown Pizza Crust
I have discovered how to make the easiest pizza crust EVER! Seriously it only takes 2 ingredients: hash browns and an egg. No more waiting for pizza dough to rise. Just combine a bag of Simply Potatoes Shredded Hash Browns with an egg, then form the hash browns into a circle on a pizza panRead More
