Who doesn’t love a meal that takes just a few minutes to toss in the crock pot? Set it and forget it? Yep…that’s me! I mean, I was kind of lazy even before I had kids, but they have definitely increased my reliance on quick and easy meals. So this slow cooker “baked” egg casserole Read more

Some recipes are just born out of necessity. You’ve got a bit of this, and a bit of that, and some veggies that are on their last leg, and you just throw them all together and BOOM. You’ve got some delicious concoction that you need to give a name. I call mine, asian noodle stir Read more

I have a confession to make. I am a recovering Chipotle addict. I think before we had kids I probably went there on a weekly basis, if not more. My favorite order was a burrito with white rice, black beans, beef barbacoa, mild and medium salsa, sour cream, cheese, lettuce, and if I really wanted Read more

What do you do when you’ve got a bunch of random ingredients and leftovers in the fridge that are on their last leg, and are begging to be used up? You throw them together with a little this, and a little that, and hope for the best. That’s how this ham, potato, and green bean Read more

White Chicken Chili – a classic comfort soup, ready in just 30 minutes on the stove. Whenever the wind starts to have a bit of a bite to it and the leaves begin to transform into a warm and vibrant kaleidoscope of colors, my tastebuds begin to long for all those warm and cozy comfort Read more

I don’t remember when I had my first scone. I just know that when I did I fell in love. There’s so many delicious options out there, but these toffee nut scones might be my new favorite. Buttery sweet, a delightful treat, especially when paired with a hot cup of coffee. They are good at Read more

I love Chinese food. Just adore it. Now I’m not very adventurous when I order – I tend to stick to what I love. Cashew Chicken. Almond Chicken. Fried Rice. Sweet & Sour Chicken. Sesame Chicken. And especially Hot & Sour Soup. I’ve been able to re-create some of them at home and I’ve added Read more

Easy apple cheddar chicken melt with a homemade apple slaw, ready in just 15 minutes. I like to think I’m a somewhat adventurous person, but sometimes I avoid trying new things because it sounds weird. That was the case when someone suggested apples and cheese in a sandwich. It was just odd to me. And Read more

There is nothing quite like a bowl of comforting soup, especially as we head into cooler weather. And to be honest, I’ve been definitely craving comfort foods, so this creamy potato and bacon soup totally fits the bill. Served with fresh-from-the-oven homemade French bread this meal is perfect for a cold, wintery day. I have Read more