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Perfect Rice Recipe & Water to Rice Ratio

If you struggle to get the results they’re looking for when cooking white rice, this post shares how to prevent it from getting mushy and overcooking it, and shares my tips for success when cooking this pantry staple.

Pizza Pasta Salad Recipe

This pasta salad has everything you’d want to load up on a pizza: pepperoni, tomatoes, mozzarella, and black olives tossed in an incredible Italian dressing is the best I’ve ever eaten.

Easy Turkey Pumpkin Chili

The ingredients in this turkey pumpkin chili are simple, but the cozy flavor is out of this world. Cooked in one pot, it’s a recipe you’ll be making on repeat!

Oatmeal Breakfast Cookie

Grab your glass of milk and watch how this Oatmeal Breakfast Cookie recipe comes together for a nutritious and easy breakfast idea your kids will love!

Sweet Potato Hummus

Make this Sweet Potato Hummus recipe effortlessly in the food processor or blender, and get ready to enjoy this nutritious dip!

Raisin Paste Recipe

Looking for an easy and natural substitute for dates for many of the recipes you see online? Look no further.

Sabra Zesty Mini Quiches

Need a simple meal idea? This easy lunchbox mini quiches recipe is perfect for a quick lunch.  These Zesty Mini Quiches take eggs and salsa to a whole new level.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Scones Recipe

What’s better than peanut butter and jelly sandwiches? Peanut butter and jelly scones of course! These are delicious both warm out of the oven and toasted the next day.

Taco Cupcakes

Taco cupcakes are the perfect finger food that’s always a winner with kids as a party appetizer or a fun recipe for your next taco night.

Creamy Coconut Milk Smoothie

When you want a thick smoothie that will keep you full for a while, this coconut milk smoothie recipe is exactly what you’ve been looking for. It’s perfect for after a workout or even as a meal replacement since it’s packed with nutrition and you can add more protein for recovery.

Easy Guacamole Recipe with Salsa

This easy guacamole recipe come together in about one minute! You are going to love the short how to video and knowing you can make your own faster than you can run to the store!

Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream Sandwiches

These Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream Sandwiches are made with Greek yogurt and fresh strawberries! You wont’ believe how easy they are to make and everyone will love them!

Quinoa Mac and Cheese

My quinoa mac and cheese recipe has all the creamy goodness of the original, with the added health benefits of quinoa. It’s a great main course for a meatless meal or side dish of a kid-approved healthy dinner.

Hummus Stuffed Avocados

Did you know that Avocados are one of my favorite things to eat for lunch? Oh yeah. Add hummus to it and now we are on to something. Seriously, if you haven’t tried stuffing an avocado with hummus, you should. They are going to knock your socks off!

How to Store Lettuce So It Lasts Longer

Do you know how to make lettuce last longer? See how it’s done in the quick video below, and then grab some of the best salad and lettuce cup recipes to make with your fresh and crunchy lettuce!

Easy Dairy-Free Yogurt Recipe

You’re about to learn to make dairy-free yogurt at home the easy way with this simple recipe I’ve been using for years.

Kid Friendly BBQ Sauce

You won’t believe how easy it is to make. Keep reading to find out how basic staples become the most delicious kid-friendly BBQ sauce you’ve ever tried!

Cauliflower Rice Pizza Crust for Beginners

A cauliflower pizza crust that doesn’t disappoint needs to have crisp edges and be able to hold the sauce and loads of toppings! Today’s recipe delivers just that and more with a beginner-friendly recipe made with cauliflower rice below. There’s also a step-by-step video if this is your first time! 

Easy Pita Pizza Recipe

Need an easy and fun recipe to get dinner together in under 15 minutes? These easy pita pizzas are just what you’ve been looking for.

Authentic New Orleans Cafe Au Lait Recipe

The first thing my New Orleans born-and-raised husband taught me to make more than 20 years ago is how to make a good cafe au lait. We still live here and drink it daily -and now you can too!

Oven-Toasted Ravioli Recipe

This easy baked ravioli recipe is one you can make for dinner, freeze, and use for lunches the next day! Better than the restaurant ones and cheaper!

Hummus Spinach Dip Recipe

This hummus spinach dip recipe is delicious and easy to make. 5 minutes to prep and the oven does the rest!

Simple Salsa Recipe for Kids

Looking for a simple salsa recipe that tastes amazing? Look no further. This salsa recipe is super easy and kids will love it since it has the right amount of spice.

How to Dye Easter Eggs Naturally

With Easter just around the corner, you may be wondering how to dye Easter eggs, naturally! Today, I’m going to show you how to get gorgeous egg dye colors using ingredients you have in your pantry or fridge! The color possibilities are endless!

Easy & Healthy Office Lunch Ideas

75 Healthy Office Lunch Ideas you are going to LOVE! Start packing healthy office lunches. Save money, waste less, and eat healthier!

California Strawberries Roasted S’mores

Can you imagine anything better than roasted strawberries to upgrade the classic s’more recipe? Chocolate, gooey marshmallow, and juicy vanilla-roasted strawberries all sandwiched inside two crispy graham crackers… seriously.  I imagine that most people eat s’mores during the summer. At least, it seems, that s’mores are typically made during the traditional “camping” months. However, my family doesn’t […]

Sweet Potato Tots

Learn how to make these sweet potato tots with this easy recipe and how to freeze them for later so you have a kid-friendly side at the ready.

Berry Banana Smoothie

This kid-favorite strawberry banana smoothie is creamy and delicious, a fantastic way to start the day.

How to Remove Stains From Plastic Containers

Do you have a hard time keeping your lunch containers from getting stained Leftover tomato sauce and pasta for lunch is definitely a favorite, but the red stain it leaves on our plastic Tupperware… not so much. 

Pancake Add-Ins

Transform plain pancakes into a delicious stack with add-ins! This post has a list of ingredients you can add to your pancake batter as well as how much to add without messing it up!

Sabra Hummus Stuffed Avocados

Did you know that Avocados are one of my favorite things to eat for lunch? Oh yeah. Add hummus to it and now we are on to something. Seriously, if you haven’t tried stuffing an avocado with hummus, you should. They are going to knock your socks off! Avocados are definitely one of my favorite […]

Zesty Avocado Rolls with Sabra Salsa

This was a sponsored post by Sabra. The recipe in this post and all opinions are my own.  I love lunch. While most people dread lunch packing or mope about having “leftovers” again, I am thrilled at the opportunity to create delicious lunches every day. These easy avocado rolls will get you loving lunch too.