Recipes

It's February and love is in the air! Valentine's day is right around the corner and nothing says love (to this dessert loving momma, anyway) like a plate full of sweet, delicious Valentine's Day cookies!  I love cooking, baking, and...

April is National Grilled Cheese month! As if we needed another reason to stuff our faces with grilled cheese. This year, I wanted to introduce you to an all new grilled cheese sandwich stuffed with Mozzarella and Feta cheese,...

Happy National Lemonade Day! Did you know such a day existed!?  I sure didn't, but I am more than happy to celebrate. Lemonade is hands down my favorite drink around. It is such a versatile drink- fancy enough to...

  Like most households, mornings are busy for us. We are rushing to get the kids fed and ready for their designated locations for the day—school, daycare, playdate, etc. Mornings that are filled with debates over who is wearing what...

  I don't know about you mamas but when it comes to meal planning I struggle. I have a hard time coming up with new and delicious recipes instead of the same old repeats. I too easily settle for the...

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...

Last week I channeled Ina Garten and made a perfect summer dessert: blackberry crostata. We had just visited Mortimer Farms and brought home some delicious sweet blackberries & strawberries.     This super easy and delicious free form Italian pie just screams...

Today we have a simple DIY from local AZ mom + photographer Jessica Flecky of Flecky Fotography. As you can see here, Jessica offers up a easy + awesome DIY that any of us moms can do! Take the time to...

We're so lucky in Arizona to have farmer's markets year round but it's in the spring that we can really appreciate them!  My favorite is the Uptown Market on Bethany Home Road and Central Avenue.  There are plenty all...

These flourless chocolate cookies are so rich and chewy! They contain no flour, oil or butter and can even be prepared gluten-free. With no mixer required, it is fast and easy to whip up a batch for an after-school snack....

The perfect quick and easy breakfast for any mom on the go!  Sometimes, when making sure our family gets fed and out the door in the morning, we can overlook taking care of and feeding ourselves.  Well this egg sandwich makes...

With cold (ish) weather upon us, my taste bud all of a sudden go from wanting all the lightly dressed vegetables to all the warm comforting soups and stews. Chili is a staple in my household when the weather...

The West Valley Cooking Club has expanded and has a couple more slots open for YOU! What is the WVCC you ask?! Well, I will tell you! It is a free club where a bunch of us mamas get together...

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...

I am a big fan of Trader Joe's. A lot of my weekly meals for my family include Trader Joe's products. I live for their fall launch every year, and I stock up on my family's favorites. I think...

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...

If you read How to Survive Summer in Phoenix as a Mom, you know that learning to make Homemade Mexican Popsicles was on my list of things to do this year.   After two attempts, I have honed in on...

One of the hottest healthy foods right now is kale! So, I decided to make a refreshing Berry Citrus Salad perfect for summer! I love how this salad came together with the sweet, tart, crunchy and smokey flavors. Here's what...

School is in session, and with school comes the daily task of packing lunches for my kiddos. My oldest is to the age where she can prepare most of her lunches by herself, but my Kindergartener is still a...

My kids love these pancakes and I have a feeling yours will too! I love making a whole batch of mini pancakes on a lazy Sunday morning when we are not rushing trying to get out the door and the...

Hi!! We are back and the West Valley Cooking Club has not only started back up after a small break but it has grown! We are so excited to have new members and as always we love our times...

Summer is in full swing and we're all still trying every way possible to cool off. These are a few of my favorite frozen treats for kids, and since they're natural popsicles, there's no extra sugar to keep them...

It’s 4:30pm and they start asking the question. “What’s for dinner?” Are you like me and simply dread the question because you just do not have an answer? Or I did the meal planning calendar for the week but now...

I love to cook at Christmas, but baking is another story. This year I decided to take on the challenge of making my mom's Pinwheel Cookies. They are a delicious mix of gooey dates and nuts all wrapped up in a...

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...