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Corn and Tomato Salad Recipe

Whether you have grilling plans or it’s too hot to cook over a stove, this recipe makes a light and satisfying option to serve with dinner tonight. Let me show you how to make it in just 5 minutes!

Avocado Deviled Eggs with Bacon

The bright yellow yolk gets mixed with avocado, bacon crumbles, and seasoning, making a deviled egg recipe that’s so delicious everyone will be reaching out for seconds (or thirds).

3 Easy Ways to Fill Deviled Eggs 

Learn how to fill deviled eggs you can proudly serve at any gathering. The best part is that you can use any of these methods to make the classic deviled egg recipe or one of my fun variations, like Guacamole Deviled Eggs! 

Classic New Orleans Recipes

If you’re looking for New Orleans recipes you can make at home, you’ve come to the right place! After living just 45 minutes from the Big Easy since 2000, I’ve accumulated a tasty collection of authentic New Orleans recipes from friends, family, and locals- all of which I am sharing with you today. Below you […]

Easy Spinach Pancakes

And because the spinach is mixed with the wet ingredients in a blender, there are no green specks left behind for kids to notice.

Best Blender for Smoothies and Ice 

If you’re looking for smooth blended results, check out this list of best blenders for smoothies! Whether you use frozen fruit or love to use ice, one of these top picks will give you the results you’re looking for at any budget.

Greek Yogurt Banana Bread Recipe

If you’ve been searching for a banana bread recipe with Greek yogurt that’s moist, delicious, and has the structure of the classic, this one delivers.

Roasted Cauliflower Rice Recipe

The oven gives this simple veggie a mouthwatering flavor that makes it one of my favorite ways to eat it! Once you try roasted cauliflower rice, you’ll be a convert too.

How to Cook Chicken Pieces in a Pan

Today, I’ll show you how to cook chicken pieces in a pan so they get that perfect sear and stay juicy in the center. You’ll find tips, what equipment to use, and a few marinades and seasoning recipes to make your chicken extra flavorful.

Daily Harvest Review | Is It Worth It?

I recently tried Daily Harvest, a company that delivers real food meals built on fruits and veggies straight to my door, to test it out and see if it is a good, healthy option for my daily work lunches.  Today, I’m sharing my honest Daily Harvest review, the real-life cost per week & pricing comparison chart, […]

Old Fashioned Pancakes

This easy recipe brings back all the nostalgic weekend morning vibes, with a video and tips to help your old-fashioned pancake stack look like this:

Best Baked Oatmeal Muffins

These baked oatmeal muffins are made with wholesome ingredients for a hearty and delicious breakfast your family will love.

20 Best Paleo Breakfast Ideas

Doing paleo and craving something other than eggs for breakfast? These paleo breakfast ideas are a delicious way to fuel up for the day and include a variety to choose from like smoothies, baked goods, and power bowls.

The Best Chunky Fudgy Brownies with Cocoa Powder

Craving rich and decadent fudgy brownies? Look no further, my friend, because this homemade brownie recipe with cocoa powder is SUPER fudgy, delicious, and easy to make! We are getting a double dose of chocolate, with cocoa powder in the batter AND chocolate chunks folded into the batter. So epic, you’re going to need a […]

Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs

With just a simple seasoning of garlic, olive oil, and herbs, these oven-baked chicken thighs are one of the easiest dinners you can make.

Instant Pot Chicken Stew

In each spoonful of this chicken stew, you’ll taste perfectly cooked meat, potatoes, and veggies in a light, creamy broth. The best part? The Instant Pot does all the heavy lifting.

Best Panéed Chicken Recipe

This panéed chicken is a simple recipe made with thinly sliced, butterflied chicken breasts breaded and pan-fried to perfection in ten minutes! Each bite of chicken is crispy, delicious, and it’s one recipe you’ll make on repeat. The best part is that you don’t need a deep fryer, all you need is a pan!

Quick Citrus Vinaigrette Recipe

This citrus vinaigrette is a delicious, 3-minute dressing you can whip up to drizzle over your favorite salads. All you need is vinegar, a squeeze of fresh orange and lemon juice, a drizzle of honey, shallots, and olive oil- it’s super simple and packs a ton of flavor. Hurry, grab the recipe to add a […]

Cast Iron Skillet Chicken Breasts

This recipe includes step-by-step instructions and tips to help you cook great-tasting chicken breasts in the cast-iron skillet without them sticking to the bottom or burning.

Watermelon Popsicles

Want an easy and refreshing treat? Cool off with one of these homemade watermelon popsicles! The recipe uses real fruit and no added sugar and it’s perfect for when you’ve bought a huge watermelon and want to turn everyone’s favorite summer fruit into something the kids will ask to make again and again.

Authentic New Orleans Chicken Gumbo

This New Orleans Chicken Gumbo recipe is one of the best bowls of gumbos you’re going to eat -with the exception of the one my mother-in-law makes. Living in New Orleans for the last 20 years has taught me to distinguish a good bowl of gumbo from a mediocre one and making a roux was […]

Pineapple Banana Smoothie Recipe

Grab those blenders, and let’s make a quick pineapple banana smoothie for a healthy breakfast or post-workout fuel. Thanks to the banana and yogurt, it’s a creamy, ice-cold beverage with delicious tropical flavor from frozen pineapple pieces and pineapple juice.

Low Carb Side Dishes

If you are trying to follow a low-carb diet, but don’t know what else to serve at dinner other than steamed broccoli or green beans, these low-carb side dishes are just what you need!  They’re delicious family-friendly options you can easily prepare for a balanced meal, and some of them taste so good, you’ll find […]

Low Carb Breakfast Ideas

If you’re trying to eat low-carb but find yourself starting the day making multiple meals, you’re going to love these family-friendly low-carb breakfast ideas in this post. They are the type of satiating recipes that start your day with a bang to which you can simply add some fruit or yogurt on the side for […]

How to Find a Tutor for Your Child

This post was written in partnership with GoPeer. All opinions reflected in the post are my own. As my kids advance in school, the gap between my knowledge and the subjects I’m able to help them with is growing. They are in 4th, 8th, and 10th grade and homework time has been a struggle for […]

Healthy Breakfast Salad Recipe

Salad for breakfast? Yes. Perfect for days when it’s too late for breakfast but not late enough to call it lunch. It’s a delicious combination of flavors and textures, and runny egg yolk makes it downright amazing.

Best Containers & Mason Jars for Overnight Oats

Since I’ve shared a lot of overnight oats recipes on my website, I’ve been asked many times about the best mason jar for overnight oats. Each time I answer, I think “I should just write a post and explain which ones work best!” Below, you’ll find various container options and tips for storing overnight oats, so they stay fresh. 

Apple Pie Smoothie with Oats

It tastes like dessert and it’s good for you! Try it once, and you’ll find yourself making this apple pie smoothie for breakfast all the time!

Best Temperature to Bake Chicken Legs

In this post, you’ll learn the best temperature to bake chicken legs, along with optimal baking times and tips to ensure the meat stays juicy and tender. Like chicken thighs, chicken drumsticks are one of the most underrated chicken cuts even though they are more flavorful, moist, and forgiving to cook with than white meat.

How to Add Protein to Oatmeal 6 Ways!

If oatmeal is one of your go-to breakfast options and you want to know how to add protein, so you stay full longer, you’re in the right place.  In this post, I’m sharing 6 ways you can add protein to oatmeal to make it a more satiating and nutritious start to your day. 

Paleo Meal Prep Recipes & Ideas

These paleo meal prep ideas are perfect if you want to save time in the kitchen and enjoy fresh and delicious meals with your family. In this post, you’ll find delicious and paleo-approved recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner that the kids will enjoy enabling you to make one meal for the whole family. Every […]

How to Thicken Oatmeal

If you cooked oatmeal this morning only to be disappointed with a watery, unappetizing mush, you’ve come to the right place. In this post, I’m sharing ingredients and tips on how to thicken oatmeal and doctor it up into a heartier, better-tasting breakfast with great texture.

Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix

Ditch the store-bought packets and use this hot cocoa mix recipe to make instant cups of homemade chocolatey comfort.

The Fluffiest Pecan Pancakes

Between their soft, pillowy texture and the little pecan tidbits inside with a hint of cinnamon, these pecan pancakes are one irresistible breakfast I can’t get enough of.

How to Sear Chicken

This post will show you how to sear chicken so it comes out juicy, flavorful, and perfectly browned on both sides. As you read, you’ll find helpful tips and step-by-step directions to make delicious pan-seared chicken fast!

13 Epic Christmas Breakfast Ideas

It’s the most wonderful time of year, and today, I’m sharing some incredible Christmas breakfast ideas to help you celebrate this special morning with a full and happy belly. You’ll find traditional Christmas breakfast recipes like a giant cinnamon roll, hearty baked oats, and epic pancakes. In the mood for something savory? I’ve got those […]