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Healthy Tomato Soup

a small bowl of tomato soup with grilled cheese

Sometimes I just want soup and other times I have a fridge full of vegetables that I am in a hurry to cook before having to toss them out. This healthy tomato soup is perfect for both occasions!

Frozen Cherry Smoothie with Chocolate Chips

purple cherry smoothie topped with chocolate chips

Made with frozen cherries, bananas and chocolate chips, this smoothie recipe is a fan-favorite that you are going to love.

Cherry Hand Pies

three cherry hand pies on a white plate

Use fresh or frozen cherries to make these fuss-free homemade hand pies in any shape you like!

Jazz Fest Zatarains Jambalaya

Have you wanted to learn how to make a traditional New Orleans Jambalaya but were intimidated by the Cajun seasonings? Today’s easy jambalaya recipe incorporates one of our favorite local staples, and it’s on the table in about 35 minutes!

Breakfast Tacos with Sausage, Pineapple Salsa & Spinach

delicious breakfast tacos with turkey sausage, fresh pineapple salsa, and spinach that only take 45 seconds to make! A super delicious quick breakfast idea

What if I told you that you could make a complete breakfast in 45 seconds? The type of breakfast that your family will be asking for again and again? These breakfast tacos with turkey sausage and pineapple salsa are easy to eat and make.

Chicken with Sunsweet Prunes and Sage

Some days, it’s nice to cook a recipe that tastes a little fancier than my everyday meals. However, fancy doesn’t have to be difficult to make; at least not this delicious recipe for Chicken with Prunes and Sage. For this recipe, I’ve partnered with Sunsweet, to create a meal that is both perfect for a […]

Pan-Seared Chicken with Prunes and Sage

closeup of pan seared chicken with prunes and onions

Nothing beats a flavorful chicken breast for dinner, unless you up the game with one simple step! This Chicken and Prunes recipe makes a normal weeknight dinner feel special.

Healthy Buffalo Chicken Dip with Hummus

large bowl of healthy hummus buffalo chicken dip

Try this healthy buffalo chicken dip for a lightened-up version of the original appetizer. It’s made with hummus and has a delicious smoky flavor that goes great with crackers, chips, and veggies. Whether you are hosting a tailgating party or need to bring a dish to a get-together, this buffalo hummus dip is going to […]

Birthday Cupcakes with Bob’s Red Mill

yellow cupcakes on a white plate

Are you looking for the perfect yellow cupcake recipe that yields moist, delicious, and easy to frost cupcakes? This.is.it!

Birthday Cupcake Recipe

Are you looking for the perfect Birthday Cupcake recipe that yields moist, delicious, and easy to frost cupcakes? This.is.it!

Asian Kale Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing

Super greens salad with sesame ginger dressing in a white bowl

This delicious salad is full of veggies and is sure to satisfy that Asian-inspired flavor craving. Keep reading to learn how to tenderize kale and all the tips to build the most epic salad.

3 Tips for a Healthier Winter

healthy winter tips for whole family wellness

Every year, around the time the temperatures stay chilly long enough to say “winter is here,” my kids begin to show signs of the season. These can be a tickle in their throat or a persistent cough, which are almost always short lived but are a nuisance nonetheless.

Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup

overhead view of chicken noodle soup inside a slow cooker being lifted in a ladle made with rotisserie chicken, egg noodles, carrots, celery, and a rich broth

Looking for an easy recipe that will help you ditch the canned chicken noodle soup? This hearty slow cooker chicken noodle soup will win over the family!

Morning Juggle: Focus on One Task at a Time

happier mom spending time with kids

Some mornings, I feel like I’ve run a marathon by 9 am. The amount of juggling involved in just a couple of hours can leave any parent exhausted before getting started with the day! Although I’m homeschooling two out of the four kids in the house, the other two still need to get out of […]

Mango Peach Smoothie

glass cup of mango peach smoothie with a blue and white striped straw

I’ll share all my tips to make this mango peach smoothie for a drinkable breakfast or a healthy snack. It’s thick, tastes like dessert, and it’s good for you! Peach Mango Smoothie I have tons of kid-approved smoothie recipes in this blog, but when summer is around, I love this peach mango smoothie that gives […]

Southwest Santa Fe Chicken Salad

top view of santa fe chicken salad

A salad worthy of being served as a meal that leaves little behind in the bowl is what you’ll get with this epic Southwest Santa Fe Salad recipe.

A Month of Mindfulness with Aetna

a month of mindfulness can lead to happiness and less stress

Every day is an opportunity to make small changes that can have a very positive effect on our lives. With a new year, comes the opportunity to set the tone for the adventures, big and small, that might come our way.

Cobb Salad Bar

Have you tried to get the family to eat more salad but never seem to get enough of the crunchy goodness in your diet? Or perhaps, you have kids like mine whose food vocabulary does not include the word “salad”. Well, with today’s easy recipe idea and tip, salad eating could become a possibility in […]

Peppermint Ice Cream Sandwiches with Dreyer’s

Are you looking for a fun holiday treat to make with your kids? Combining two of my daughter’s favorite desserts into one, chocolate brownies and anything peppermint, I’ve created what she referred to as a “dessert masterpiece!”

Peppermint Ice Cream Sandwiches

three brownie peppermint ice cream sandwiches

Rich chocolate brownies and delicious ice cream all in one bite? Yes, please! Let’s make these peppermint ice cream sandwiches happen.

Veggie Enchilada Soup

two bowls of healthy enchilada soup with tortilla chips in it

Packed with rich, smoky flavors, this hearty veggie enchilada soup is super easy to assemble in one pot. Bonus: leftovers make terrific thermos lunches!

Peppermint Milkshake with Dreyers

This peppermint milkshake recipe is a creamy, frosty treat that will make the holidays even better!

Easy Peppermint Milkshake Recipe

This peppermint milkshake recipe with candy cane is a creamy, frosty treat that will make the holidays even better!

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Scones

closeup view of pumpkin scone on a plate

This recipe is just as easy to make as my original pumpkin scones and makes a delicious pastry for anyone who needs to avoid gluten.

Holiday Breakfast Ideas Your Kids Will Love

an image collage of holiday breakfast ideas you kids will love

During the holidays most of the attention usually goes to the main meal of the day, but don’t forget about breakfast! These holiday breakfast ideas will get your family in the holiday spirit, first thing in the morning. Oh, and if you need a little pick-me-up before whipping up one of these simple breakfasts, I’ve […]

Behind the Scenes Photos of my Food Photography

Food photography and blog photography has come a long way in the six years I’ve been blogging. When I began, I had a 2-megapixel phone and an old DSLR my husband and I purchased five years earlier for our trip to Rome. I didn’t know how the settings on the camera worked, and I always […]

No Bake Pumpkin Pie Bites

These no-bake pumpkin pie bites are a healthy treat made with real ingredients and pumpkin spice. It’s the perfect snack to pair with a pumpkin spice latte or Iced Coffee. I’m taking all the flavors of pie and rolling them into healthy pumpkin pie bites- without the mess and fuss of making dough or turning […]

Healthy Muffin Recipes for Breakfast

an image collage of healthy muffin recipes for breakfast

Love muffins for breakfast? My kids do too! Below, you’ll find muffin recipes with nutritious add-ins, fruit, and whole grains that make it easy to make breakfast the most favorite meal of the day!

How to Turn a Living Room into a Photo Studio

This year, I wanted to take a family picture to send out as a holiday card. However, our busy schedule did not permit the booking a professional photographer to take our pictures with enough time for editing, printing, and actually getting them sent out before the holidays. And then, I casually mentioned the cost to […]

Healthy Gluten-Free Salmon Patties with Chipotle Lime Sauce

salmon cakes on a plate with lettuce and sauce

These healthy salmon patties are baked, not fried, and made with flavorful ingredients for a delicious alternative to crab cakes. It’s a simple seafood recipe your family will love! They’re served with a homemade chipotle lime sauce that adds a mouthwatering smoky flavor you’ll want to use on everything!

Chocolate Chip Pancake Muffins

These chocolate chip pancake muffins are easy to make, fluffy and moist. Plus, they can be made with traditional or gluten-free flour.

Meatless Monday with Silk!

mushroom burger with toppings and silk cashew milk in the background

It’s meatless Monday along with Monday Night Football and I’m ready for the perfect tailgate! As you know, I love to host friends and family at our house and food is always at the center of our gatherings. This time is no different. However, we are sidelining the meat for this tailgate and proving that there are […]

Portobello Mushroom Burger

grilled portobello mushroom burger on a plate

If you’re looking for a hearty and delicious meatless burger, this Portobello Mushroom Burger is the perfect way to create a vegetarian burger recipe at home. The portobello mushrooms replace the meat perfectly since they have a texture and flavor, when seasoned, that rivals any burger recipe out there. Once you introduce this simple mushroom […]

Thanksgiving Meal Plan with Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes

Whether you’re not sure what to make for Thanksgiving, it’s your first time hosting, are tired of the same recipes, or executing all the cooking for the big day is exhausting… keep reading.

Pumpkin Pancakes

stack of pumpkin pancakes topped with whipped cream and syrup on a plate. A slice is cut and pieces through a fork

These whole grain pumpkin pancakes are easy to make, made with whole grain flour or gluten free flour; making these a delicious healthy breakfast idea!

The Importance of Good Quality Sleep

If there is one thing I’ve learned over the last couple of years is that I need good quality sleep. It’s not about how many hours I spend in bed, but the type of sleep I get when I’m “in” bed. Since you already know how much I love coffee, it should be a given […]

Wolf Gourmet Countertop Oven

Root vegetables are perhaps the most ignored veggies when it comes to cooking. The idea that they are difficult to cook or take a long time is a myth, and I hope today’s recipe encourages you to make them more often.

Banana Bread Pancakes

stack of banana bread pancakes topped with banana slices

Craving delicious? Skip the oven and the hour-long wait and make banana bread pancakes instead!

Baking Minion Sugar Cookies

finished minion sugar cookie

My oldest two kids have always helped around the kitchen, but it wasn’t’ until this year, that they have really taken an interest in actually making meals. Gabriel, the youngest of my three, is only 3-years-old, so he is still at the stage where baking is what he prefers to do. He’s obsessed with the […]

Chicken Broccoli Alfredo

overhead view of chicken broccoli alfredo pasta in a skillet showing the creamy alfredo sauce

An easy and quick dinner that always gets devoured is what you should expect from this chicken broccoli Alfredo recipe.

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