Recipes

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Happy Spring!!!! I absolutely adore this time of the year! As do my kids. We are slightly obsessed with Easter decorations, daffodils from Trader Joes, and those candy coated chocolate Cadbury Mini Eggs. You know the ones in the...

Whether your little pilots are having snack time, a birthday celebration or going to see Planes in theaters these little carrot Dusty Crophoppers won't disappoint. This snack is made up of carrots (3 total - one whole, one halved...

I'd like to think that I have the time to get all Pinterest-y for my family on major holidays. There's just one problem with all those boards and pins...I never get around to actually doing them.  And while I...

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...

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...

Good morning. It's no secret that we LOVE our coffee! Today's recipe marries the idea of a nice long “cold” brew that is deliciously smooth and bold with the vietnamese style of using sweetened condensed milk for that perfect...

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...

This Late Harvest Bake is perfect for the fall season which is all about gathering and community. This casserole is the perfect tummy-warming dish for you and your friends and family. Filled with butternut squash, earthy mushrooms and kale. Oh,...

I recently went on a girls’ weekend getaway with two of my best friends from college. We are all moms now and were in desperate need of some good gab and chill time together, kid free. The second night of...

Have you opened your fridge, and thought "I have nothing for dinner"? When it’s 100 degrees out and we are busy trying to juggle work, summer camp and fun activities, it is hard for us to spend a lot of...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

This amazingly easy pea soup is a crowd pleaser every time. Make sure you get it in your dinner rotation so you can enjoy it all season long!  I'm not big on cooking rules, so I'm just going to give...

When I was little pudding cups were my favorite afternoon snack.  I used to make chocolate cream pies with whipped cream and put graham cracker crumbs right in the snack cup.  I love pudding and s'mores almost equally as...

The mornings are crisp, the sun is setting differently, and fall decorations are popping in store windows! For those Starbucks lovers out there, if the Pumpkin Spiced Lattes have graced us once again ... it  must be FALL!! I...

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...

  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...