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This healthy, Mediterranean Chicken and Rice Salad is light but satisfying, and bursting with fresh flavor. It’s the perfect meal prep recipe to make on a Sunday afternoon and enjoy for lunch throughout the week, or serve as a quick easy dinner recipe on a busy night. Why I Love this Mediterranean Chicken and Rice Salad This salad is on repeat in…
Soft and chewy Heath Bar Cookies are loaded with crunchy toffee bits and gooey caramel, and are a guaranteed hit at any occasion. Why I love Heath Bar Cookies It’s no secret that we are a big cookie family. This chocolate chip cookie recipe is my husbands all time favorite treat, so I make them a lot. …
Pizza Baked Ziti is one of my favorite, kid-approved weeknight dinners. It’s got all the cheesy, saucy, pepperoni-topped goodness of a classic pizza, but in the form of a baked pasta dish, so it is easy to prep ahead of time. Why I Love this Pizza Baked Ziti Recipe We just love a good pepperoni pizza in…
Skip the box of premade pancake mix, and learn to how to make homemade pancakes at home with this simple, foolproof pancake recipe that will have your whole family reaching for seconds (and thirds). Why I Prefer to Make Homemade Pancakes My kids love breakfast. Which I’m thrilled about, because I like to send them…
Air Fryer Turkey Burgers might just be your new favorite “go-to” meal on busy weeknights! Air frying them keeps them nice and juicy, plus they come together with just a few simple ingredients, and cook in under 15 minutes, so they are perfect when you need something quick, healthy, and kid-approved for dinner. Why You’ll…
This Easy, No-boil Lasagna Recipe with Cottage Cheese is perfect for special occasions, but simple enough to make ahead of time, for busy weeknights. Use protein packed lean beef and cottage cheese for the filling, and skip boiling the noodles to save yourself some time. Quick simmer a sauce packed with classic Italian flavors, then simply layer in a…
There’s just something about baking homemade chocolate chip cookies that feels like a warm hug from childhood. In our family, my mother in law’s recipe is reigns supreme. She uses a combination of butter and shortening to make the best chocolate chip cookies that any of us have ever had. We affectionately refer to them…
Take it from this Minnesota Mom, surviving crazy weeknights in the dead of winter requires warm, stick to your ribs suppers, that warm you from the inside out. This Slow Cooker Beef Stew is the ultimate comfort food, and it does just that. Why make Beef Stew? As a busy mom, I know how crazy…
Low in calories, but packed with flavor, these three ingredient Air Fryer Green Beans are a healthy side dish ready in under 15 minutes. Why Air Fryer Green Beans Are a Game-Changer For this busy mom, an air fryer isn’t just a kitchen tool, it can literally change the weeknight cooking game. Quick, healthy, and…
My Italian grandmother has lots of fabulous recipes up her sleeve, but this Italian Sausage soup is probably my favorite. A light, tomato broth bursting with classic Italian flavors, infused with a little zip from the spice of the sausage, makes this hearty soup a perfect supper on a cold night. Is Italian Sausage Soup…
With its fresh ingredients and satisfying crunch, this Chinese Chicken Salad recipe with ramen noodles is sure to become a fast favorite. Whether you’re looking for an easy lunch, a side dish for dinner, or a meal prep option, this nutritious, colorful salad is it. Why Make Chinese Chicken Salad Recipe with Ramen Noodles I…
Turn a few simple ingredients, into a delicious meal the whole family will love with this cheesy, veggie packed Broccoli Cheese soup recipe. Why make Broccoli Cheese Soup? We are a soup family! During the cold Minnesota months, we all love a bowl of hot soup served with a loaf of crusty bread to warm…