Maybe it’s just me, but I am constantly craving some good Chinese takeout! I could easily order it once a week if my husband let me. Chinese takeout is full of sodium and packed full of calories and carbs. If you want to make your own version that is much healthier, you are going to Read more

I love a quick and easy side dish for meals. These cheesy biscuits are a family favorite and we serve them with soups, chicken breast, steak, pasta or seafood. My kids get very excited when they see me bake a batch of these and best part is it takes less than 15 minutes start to Read more

I love mug breakfast recipes! They are simple to make and perfect for when I want a quick and hot breakfast. From omelets to muffins or cinnamon rolls, there is a recipe for everyone. My kids enjoy making these for breakfast. Each of them can fill their mug with ingredients and have their own breakfast Read more

I love mug cakes! They are simple to make and perfect for when I want just a little something sweet. If I bake an entire cake, I usually end up eating at least 3 or more slices. With a single serve mug cake I can satisfy my sweet tooth and don’t have leftovers to tempt Read more

The holiday season is here and I’m excited to share one of my favorite, versatile recipes with Crystal Farms® cheese. These crescent meat and cheese rollups are perfect for a family gathering, snack or dinner side. You can whip up a batch and have them ready in just 15 minutes. They are so easy even the kids could help make them.

During the holidays, I always keep these three ingredients on hand for those last minute invites (or for when my husband tells me the day before he needs to bring food for a work event.) Even when I’m crunched for time, I can make these delicious meat and cheese crescent rollups quickly for any occasion. Read More…

I no longer have a 3-year-old.  My 2nd son, Stephen, just turned 4!  I think he had a good birthday and liked most of his gifts, but I was a little worried as his list of gifts that he wanted was a little hard to come by.  He’d been talking about his birthday for at Read more

One of the things that my husband most appreciates about me is my willingness to use butterscotch chips in baking.  I can’t say for sure that it’s what has kept us happily married for 7 years, but I’m guessing it’s a factor somewhere.  In case that’s true, I’ll continue buying those little gems AND I’ll Read more

Kitchen Hack (noun):  Refers to a shortcut found in the kitchen.  A tip or a technique that makes one’s life easier, specifically when it comes to organizing or preparing a meal. It’s no secret that I like having the ability to pull together meals quickly.  Some people love having complete meals in the freezer.  That’s awesome, but Read more

If you love homemade bread, but don’t love the kneading and waiting for it to rise, this easy beer bread recipe is for you. This classic beer bread recipe takes just a few minutes to prepare. Then pop it in the oven and you have a delicious loaf of homemade bread in less than an Read more