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How to Fry an Egg

Whether you love a sunny-side-up, an over-easy, or over-medium egg, today’s post will be the perfect start to your day because today I’m sharing step-by-step instructions on how to fry an egg, plus a few delicious recipes so your egg doesn’t have to be all alone. In this video, I am going to show you […]

When to Flip Pancakes

It’s happened to all of us. You make the pancake batter, you start making pancakes, and they’re either burned on one side or gummy. How do you know when to flip pancakes so they’re fully cooked inside, but they don’t burn?

Shrimp Pesto Pasta

Some nights all you need is a simple, one-skillet meal to make everyone happy, and this shrimp pesto pasta recipe is one of them. Whether you use homemade pesto or buy it, this simple meal tastes like you’ve spent hours in the kitchen but it was more like 15 minutes.

How to Cook Spaghetti Squash in the Oven

Spaghetti squash is a fantastic healthy side dish or substitute for pasta that’s low-carb, high in fiber, and delicious. Today, I’m showing you how to cook spaghetti squash three ways- in the microwave, oven, and slow-cooker!

How to Cook Frozen Chicken Breasts on the Stove

I’ve been where you are: another night trying to figure out what to make for dinner only to find a ton of frozen chicken breasts staring back at me. No problem! Read this post and watch the video to learn how to cook frozen chicken breasts in a pan so they turn out juicy and […]

5 Best Skirt Steak Taco Ideas

Make your taco night EPIC, with any of these skirt steak taco recipes from the Taco Tuesday Cookbook. They are quick and easy enough for busy weeknights and packed with loads of flavor.

Almond Flour Substitute for Recipes

After years of baking with almond flour and converting recipes back and forth -from traditional recipes to grain-free and vice versa, you can say that I’ve learned what works and what doesn’t as an almond flour substitute.

Meal Prep Burrito Bowls | Low Carb Lunch Idea

This recipe is everything you love about restaurant style burrito bowls at home! Made with simple and fresh ingredients, these burrito bowls are low carb and the perfect lunch idea to meal prep!

Bell Pepper Pizzas

Bell Pepper Pizza: A fun way to make grain-free pizzas and use up extra veggies in the fridge. Plus, this is a keto-friendly pizza recipe that the whole family can enjoy together.

Chick-Fil-A Nuggets Copycat Recipe

My kids love the crispy outing, the seasoning, and the slightly tangy flavor or the original Chick-Fil-A nuggets at the restaurant. And once in a while, we buy them. However, as a large family, it gets expensive because we need trays, not a 6 or 8pc box.

Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies (Nestle Toll House Recipe)

These Gluten-free chocolate chip cookies are chewy, soft, and irresistible! They’re easy to make and will have everyone begging for the recipe. I adapted this recipe from the classic Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe, and yes it’s just as good gluten-free.

Defrosting Chicken on the Counter

So you plan to cook chicken tonight, but it’s still a frozen block in the freezer? At this point, it’s tempting to defrost the chicken on the counter, but is it safe? I answer that question and more on the best way to defrost chicken safely, so your recipes taste amazing and are safe to […]

Best Pancake Syrup Recipes

Think maple syrup is the only option you can drizzle over pancakes? Think again! In this post, I’m sharing delicious, homemade pancake syrup recipes you can pour over pancakes, waffles, oats, and more!

How to Defrost Chicken Quickly

You’re standing in front of the fridge, then freezer, and are trying to come up with something to make for dinner. Chicken! You’ve got a huge bag in the freezer. Boom. Problem solved. Except… it’s frozen.

Homemade Ranch Dressing

An all-purpose Homemade Ranch dressing made with simple ingredients and so good you’ll never want to go back to the store-bought version. Use it for salads, as a dip, or with pizza- if that’s your thing!

How to Take a Nap and Feel Refreshed

If you want to learn how to take a nap and feel refreshed after you wake up, I’m going to share tips with you that are part research, part trial-and-error, and part asking my uncles who are pros at taking siestas.

The Best Gluten-Free Pancake Mix

If you’re looking an easy gluten-free pancake mix that makes thick and fluffy pancakes, you’ve come to the right place! Today I’m sharing my recipe that makes delicious pancakes every time!

Best Pancake Toppings 50+ Ideas

Perfectly fluffy pancakes, piled high with the best pancake toppings ever. Yep, that is what Saturday mornings are made of at my house. And while I’ve never in my life gotten tired of traditional pancakes with butter and maple syrup – why NOT go big with special toppings or amazing homemade syrups?

What Temperature to Bake Chicken Breasts

Over-cooked chicken is one of the biggest bummers- ever! While marinating, brining, and tenderizing can help keep chicken moist, the most important thing is knowing what temperature to bake chicken breasts.

How to Freeze Eggs

There are several ways to freeze chicken eggs to keep them fresh for longer. Check out this quick video where I answer the question “can you freeze eggs?” and show you the best methods for freezing and thawing eggs.

Homemade Waffle Mix

You’ll love the convenience of this simple DIY waffle mix recipe. Each bag makes one batch of waffles, so you can make as many as you like!

How to Make Pancake Batter

Behind every delicious stack of pancakes is the perfect batter, and today I’m sharing the best tips along with a video on how to your pancake batter yield fluffy, soft pancakes every time.

Dry Red Beans Recipe

I show you how to cook soaked or unsoaked dry red beans on the stove to use them in your favorite recipes!

QUICK HOME LUNCH IDEAS

With more people than ever working from home, we are all in need of some good home lunch ideas. Today, I have some of the best, quick and easy lunch ideas to share with you.

How to Freeze Mac and Cheese

So you made a big batch of mac and cheese so you could have “extras” for a future meal. Brilliant idea, since I do this myself often! Now you’re asking yourself how to freeze mac and cheese so it’s just as good when you reheat it in the future. My friend, I’m here to help.

Easy Taco Soup Recipe

I love everything about tacos, and this easy taco soup recipe is the next best thing: everything you love about tacos in a bowl.

How to Freeze Cheese

If you’re stocking up, or simply bought too much at the store, here’s how you can freeze cheese and a few things to avoid for the best results.

High-Protein Post Workout Snacks

Try one of these high-protein snack recipes whenever you need a quick post-workout meal or something to eat on the go. The recipes and ideas below are perfect for when you crave something delicious and nutritious to keep you satisfied until the next meal.

Moon Cheese High-Protein Post Workout Snacks

This post is sponsored by Moon Cheese. All opinions are my own. Everyone loves a good charcuterie board and today, I’m sharing 3 post-workout snacks inspired by my favorite boards and ingredients that are packed with protein, healthy fats, and carbs to keep you satiated and help your body refuel.  Recently, I’ve been doing a lot […]

How to Buy Chicken Online

I’ve been buying chicken online for a long time and having it shipped straight to me. I’ve found this to be the most convenient way to get my family’s favorite protein without having to go to the store too much.

10 Healthy Smoothies for Kids

You can pack so many healthy foods into a smoothie: fruit, veggies, seeds, yogurt, and more! These 10 healthy smoothies for kids are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or even a delicious snack. I don’t know about your kids, but mine get so excited when I give them a smoothie! Maybe it reminds them of an Icee or other frozen […]

Clean Eating Recipes for Families

If you’re looking for clean eating recipes that are delicious, kid-approved, and practical, this post has everything you need. You’ll find tips and recipes to help you get started and stay committed to clean eating.

How To Eat Clean for Families

Whether you are looking for a simple explanation on how to eat clean or need fresh recipe ideas, you’ll find the why’s and how’s of clean eating plus food lists and recipes to help you get started.

How to Cook Chicken

If there is one thing I want you, my reader, to be confident in, it’s how to cook chicken. You love it, your kids love it, and today I’m sharing 6 basic ways to nail every chicken recipe EVER.

Crispy Chicken Tender Salad

How many of us have made a salad, topped it with plain, grilled chicken for protein, and thought… “this is going to be delicious!” Never. Life is too short to go to the plain route day after day.

Moon Cheese Cheddar Bacon Chicken Salad Bowls

This post is sponsored by Moon Cheese. All opinions are my own. How many of us have made a salad, topped it with plain, grilled chicken for protein, and thought… “this is going to be delicious!” Never. Life is too short to go to the plain route day after day. That’s why today’s cheddar bacon […]