Recipes

My Aunt Thelma was the world's best baker. Seriously. My cousins and I would go over to her little condo each year and play with her dogs while she mixed the dough for the greatest cookies you've ever tasted....

Every year when fall rolls around, most people look forward to Starbucks PSL. Me? I immediately crave a pumpkin cream cheese muffin... the PCCM! But at 420 calories and nearly $3 bucks a piece, I had to find an...

I have always enjoyed cooking, baking and homemaking so naturally when my little boy was ready to make the leap from breast milk and solids, I knew that I wanted to make his baby food. There is a lot...

Every year I get questions like the following... "You aren't eating turkey?"  "What are you going to eat on Thanksgiving?" "Oh, are you going to have some tofurkey?"  The answers are no, a lot and no! ;)  I was...

It's nearly Independence Day and we've got a tasty grilled meal for you! Read on for a marinade that will take your chicken to the next level! This recipe makes tender, juicy and flavorful chicken. Throw it on the...

When you think of literary greats I hope Theodore Giselle is amongst them. Theodore Giselle aka Dr Seuss was a master of words and created so many wonderful stories filled with lessons and rhymes.  Today is his birthday and...

As temperatures ramp up, many people slide their crock-pots into the back of the cabinet and dust them off once cooler months roll around. I am a year-around crock-pot lover—and firmly believe the dog days of summer are the...

      No, this post isn't about pie. (Though pie sounds so amazing right now! Yum!) I love all things simple when it comes to cooking/baking. With these 100 degree temperatures in Arizona I hate turning my oven on if I...

One of my primary goals for 2024 is cooking more home-cooked meals and not relying on take out as much as I was. With that being said, I started experimenting with different recipes that were easy, quick, and delicious....

Ready for the 4th of July? You may want to add one more dish to your 4th of July menu. This year, I attempted to make red, white, and blue pasta, and let me tell you, not only did...

I'm back again this month with 2 recipes my family eats regularly. In order to save money, I've cut out buying pre-made mixes like Bisquick and some packaged snacks. (Not too mention making homemade mixes and snacks are much...

When you’re running around all morning, getting the kids ready for school, and trying to get yourself going as well, what’s your morning fuel? Smoothies are a great meal-on-the-go for kids and moms. Today we are sharing two nutritious...

It's foodie Friday! Today I'm featuring a recipe from my dear friend Dala over at Thyme and Tamarind. Keep your eye on this food blogger because she will probably be seen around here now and again and she is...

Summer time cooking in Phoenix is tricky.  It's hot, like really hot, and the idea of even turning on the oven literally makes me want to just eat cold cereal until September. Lately, I have gotten really into cooking...

I’ll admit it, I’m one of those people who loves summertime in Arizona. As a lifelong Phoenician, I love when the snowbirds head home and our city becomes a little slower and quieter. Sure, it’s insanely hot (120 degrees...

One of my favorite things about living in Arizona is the beautiful “winter” weather we have here and all the fresh fruit we get from our family's citrus trees during the season. We almost always have to take bagfuls...

Foodie Friday + 4th of July = this simple and delicious summer salad recipe by local mama and foodie extraordinaire Jessica from See Salt. Ingredients: cold watermelon oranges prepped and sliced red onion thinly sliced arugula creamy goat cheese olive oil balsamic or red wine vinegar sea salt Directions: Cut watermelon...

This spaghetti dish is going to be a hit! So stay in this Valentine's Day and enjoy this easy and delicious dinner!   Ingredients: 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 6 cloves garlic, minced or grated 2 teaspoons dried oregano 2 teaspoons dried basil 1 teaspoon dried parsley 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper...

I'm a terrible cook. No, seriously...when my husband and I were first married, cereal and grilled cheese were a staple in the house. Being a new wife while playing college soccer, finishing my final semester of college, and student...

Some days it doesn't seem cool enough to be Fall in Phoenix, but that's okay--you can still get your Fall vibes on with this Whipped Pumpkin Fruit Dip! My friend recently made this amazing pumpkin cream cheese dip and it...

The ultimate question that is asked every day, by not only your spouse, by your kids, and sometimes 3 times a day! I struggle nightly, weekly, and sometime daily with new meal plans. I cannot be the only woman...

It is the PERFECT time of year to enjoy a nice cup of hot cocoa... and it to make it a little more festive, why not add some peppermint?!  The peppermint makes a superb addition to hot cocoa... a...

Today we have a simple DIY from local AZ mom + photographer Jessica Flecky of Flecky Fotography. You have seen other awesome How To's from Jessica HERE & HERE! It's that time of year when the cool weather really brings the need for...

What do you think of when I say the word "Thanksgiving?"  The turkey that's never done yet. Grandma's pumpkin pie. Yoga pants after dinner.  The emergency room.  I know what you're thinking- the emergency room?!  It's true.  And I'm...

I recently embarked on a DIY adventure to create a functional and decorative Command Center for my kitchen. As I was working on it, I realized I wanted to revamp my meal planning process too! I'm not really a 'fly by...