Browse all of our recipes, from quick and easy appetizers to easy weeknight dinners, brunch to family holiday favorites. Whether you're in the mood for salads or pasta, cakes or cookies, you’ll find all kinds of deliciousness here in our recipe gallery.
Spring and summer are all about Strawberries. Strawberry Jam, Strawberry pie, a great strawberry shortcake recipe …I can’t get enough of them! I am always looking for pretty party centerpieces and these strawberry topiaries are always a hit at any gathering…baby shower, bridal showers, Mother’s Day brunches..you name it. If you are wondering how to … Read more
A few of my favorite recipes for delicious salads happens to be from Nordstrom Cafe. In Orange County, my local Nordstrom is about a 5 minute drive and so I make sure to plan frequent visits for lunch when I’m there. In Salt Lake, our closest Nordstrom isn’t to much much further, but what I … Read more
An ice cream party is a timeless classic perfect for any occasion. I remember back when I was in elementary school they used to have an ice cream sundae party every year at open house. I can’t remember all of the details, (because I’m old! lol!) but I’m sure it was a fundraiser designed to … Read more
I am NOT a very good meal planner. We have always homeschooled, so our schedules have historically been very flexible, allowing us to be out doing fun family activities on weeknights. That usually led to eating out and no need to meal plan. One of my New Year’s resolutions this year is to make cooking … Read more
Lately I have been frequenting one of my favorite lunch spots for their delicious burrata and heirloom tomatoes appetizer. It is SO yummy I can eat it as a meal. With the start of the new year coming soon, that means it’s time for New Year’s parties, Hollywood awards season parties and football parties and … Read more
School is letting out for Christmas break today and so the celebrating is really about to start. No more homework, alarm clocks or after school activities to interrupt the fun. One tradition always on our to-do list is decorating Christmas cookies. We’ve been doing it since the kids were tiny and it is always fun … Read more
It’s the most wonderful time of the year…at least as far as the kids are considered, because the kitchen is full of baked goods and sweet treats. Every year we love to bake and make homemade goodies for friends and relatives and popcorn party mix ideas are some of our favorite go-to treats. You can … Read more
In just a week we’ll be heading back into the grind. School mornings are TOUGH! Trying to get everyone up, dressed, fed and out the door in record time can be VERY stressful. Easy breakfast ideas, especially quick and easy breakfast ideas for school, are hard to come by. Try making it healthy and that … Read more
I am always on the hunt for healthy, delicious and most importantly EASY side dish ideas. My kids are good about eating vegetables as long as they taste good, and fortunately, this easy roasted vegetables recipe is SO good it will have the kids begging for more. Mine did last night! These deliciously seasoned roasted … Read more
I love dessert and I love it even more when it is super easy. The kids have been excited for the latest Disney Channel Original Movie, Freaky Friday, to come out, and it’s finally happening. So, of course we need to celebrate. 😉 I have so much fun putting together movie nights for the kids … Read more
As a kid I always thought I despised beets. The first few years John and I were married he always put beets on his salad whenever we were at a salad bar and I though it was disgusting. lol! Well fast forward a few years and I have gotten older and wiser…and now I’m sad … Read more
We’ve seen glimpses of what summer will look like around here with a few warm nights. The minute the weather heats up we are outside enjoying every minute, which for us means lots of dining al fresco and simple meals. When the heat of the summer comes, it’s prime entertaining time…but it’s also the least … Read more
During these dog days of summer nothing makes a hot day feel better than a cold treat. This delicious snickerdoodle ice cream sandwich recipe will make all of your trouble melt away. The best part is, they are so easy, you won’t even mind making them for the neighborhood…because believe me, when the kids hear … Read more
Living by the beach, we are always looking for fun beach party dessert ideas and cute beach party table decorations either for parties or our weekly trips with friends to hang out at the beach. I saw some cute beach theme cookies while searching for beach themed party ideas a bit ago and I thought … Read more
With temperatures heating up and BBQ parties on the calendar I figured it was a good time to share my favorite go-to potato salad recipe. I love potato salad, but I have to admit I don’t make it terribly often because it is time consuming. Every time I decide to just grab some from the … Read more
Brunch is my favorite meal of the day. I love finding new great restaurants that serve brunch near me or great brunch recipes. Hosting a brunch party when the weather is nice is even more fun. With Mother’s Day next weekend and the fun baby showers and bridal showers that spring and summer bring, I … Read more
A few months ago when we had the chance to stay at the Monarch Beach Resort, our stay came with daily breakfast. Yum! Well, little did I know that the complimentary breakfast would include one of the yummiest avocado toast with egg recipes I have EVER had. It was absolutely delicious. I have been dreaming … Read more
I don’t know about you guys, but we are on sugar overload at our house. Each week I try and bake homemade goodies for the kids to have in their lunches at school throughout the week and this time of year I find myself wondering what to do with leftover Halloween candy. Do you have … Read more
I hope you all had a wonderful Easter weekend! We spent time at church, neighborhood egg hunts, visiting with friends, eating ham and potatoes, and getting fun visits from the Easter Bunny. Oh, how I love these days! It has become a tradition for us, since our dear family friends the Peo’s moved back to … Read more
One of my favorite things about food, are the memories that it carries with it…kind of like music. When I hear a certain song on the radio I am transported back to a period of time like a Jr. High dance and can vividly remember that moment in time. When I make certain recipes, the … Read more
Feeding a crowd with delicious food that is easy and also allows you to enjoy your guests and the game, can sometimes be tricky. Fortunately, with an event like The Big Game, guests are expecting grab-and-go, appetizer type foods that they can help themselves to over a period of several hours. I always try to … Read more
I have a son that I’m pretty sure didn’t get any of my genes, because he doesn’t like chocolate chip cookies. Who doesn’t like chocolate chip cookies? Whenever given a choice, that is my go to cookie…especially if they are fresh out of the oven and there is a glass of cold milk to go … Read more
Happy Tuesday! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend and are looking forward to more fun coming up this week! This coming weekend is all about parties and great food to celebrate the season with family and friends. If you are hosting or attending a party and in charge of an appetizer, look no … Read more
Truth be told, I actually use this blog as my personal recipe file too. Whenever I need to make something I know that it is safely stored here so I won’t ever lose it and can always find the recipe. I had a bit of a panic moment a few weeks ago when I wanted … Read more
I don’t usually like to toot my own horn, but when it comes to creating a cranberry sauce recipe, I’m pretty convinced this is the best cranberry sauce recipe ever. 😉 The best part is, it was an accident. The mishap occurred about 8 years ago, but I always forget to write about it here, … Read more
Awhile back we made that cute sprinkle mix , remember? It’s time to bring it back and put it to use…this time a Halloween version! I used pre-made sugar cookie dough at the grocery store which can be a little bit runny. The cookies are a bit thin, but oh man! They taste amazing! If you have … Read more
Chocolate pumpkin ice cream sandwiches. Does that sound decadent or what? You guys…I found the most AMAZING ice cream! Have you tried the pumpkin pie ice cream from Trader Joes? It is DIVINE! I knew when I tasted it that I needed to make something fun with it, and well, I had some chocolate chocolate … Read more
There are two kinds of people… those that love beets and those that don’t. I am the latter. But I decided one day to come up with a recipe that I would like… and guess what? I not only love beets made this way… I absolutely love them.. as in I cannot stop eating them! … Read more
A few years ago, while we were visiting the North Shore of Hawaii, we spent a long day of snorkeling at Shark’s Cove and were starving!! Aside from a grocery store across the street, there wasn’t much in the area at the time, as far as food was concerned. We parked in the grocery store … Read more
The other day Ash was watching the Pioneer Woman (her absolute favorite show!) and she was making some fudgy chocolate chip cookies, and they looked divine. I have never made chocolate chocolate chip cookies, so I decided that I needed to give some a try. I whipped up a batch and Oh man! They are … Read more
