Slow cooker chicken, black bean and poblano soup has deep, rich flavor and is quick and easy to prep. Makes a great cozy dinner on a cold day! Soup's on! It's been a wintry week here. Unusually low temperatures, a little bit of ice and snow and some wind that just bites. I lived near […]
10 fridge and freezer essentials for home cooking
Being ready for anything is helpful when you want to make your family homemade meals. Sometimes it's an unexpected work meeting, or a late soccer game or a snow day or a sick kid (or a sick mama) and sometimes it's just life getting away from you and it's suddenly 7:00 and you're tired […]
10 pantry essentials for home cooking
Putting together dinner every night can seem like a lot of work. But with a little bit of preparation and a few basics on hand, it is very easy to throw together a delicious family meal. I plan out my menu for a week or month at a time so I know what's coming up […]
3-Minute Microwave Oatmeal
Quick and easy microwave oatmeal makes for a super-fast, wholesome breakfast that serves up some serious comfort! It's perfect for busy mornings and you can add your favorite toppings to finish it off. So full disclosure, I used to think I didn't like oatmeal. I thought it was a texture issue. It was, in part, […]
10-Minute Microwave Baked Potatoes
Microwave baked potatoes are perfectly fluffy, tender and delicious every time, plus they are ready in about 10 minutes! Cooking a baked potato in the microwave means it will come out perfectly fluffy and tender and steamy. They are so delicious and ready for all your favorite toppings. Plus, it only takes about 10 minutes! […]
Easy Balsamic Chicken (+ video)
This easy balsamic chicken is a 20-minute weeknight dinner with just 4 simple ingredients but great flavor! Serve with rice, quinoa or couscous to soak up the yummy juices! Today's easy balsamic chicken recipe is a great go-to dinner on a busy weeknight for two main reasons: Hello, busy weeknight, you got nothing on me! […]
Okra Couscous
Okra couscous has long been a baby food favorite around here! The couscous helps bind the okra to make it easier to feed to baby. In my homemade baby food making journey, I got to the point on my list where okra was in the next batch of vegetables I wanted to introduce to M. […]
Super Simple Spinach Salad
A simple spinach salad with an easy homemade balsamic vinaigrette makes for a delicious and healthy side dish! This recipe takes just minutes to prepare and is perfect with dinner on a busy night. You guys know I love my salads, right? I'm ALL about the veggies and I'm usually finding new ways to load […]
Brown Rice Buddha Bowl
This nourishing, beautiful brown rice Buddha bowl features chicken, bell peppers, carrots, edamame and a delicious soy ginger dressing. I love how nourishing a Buddha bowl sounds. I do lots of variations of these for dinner because they are so versatile, so customizable and so darn delicious! Plus, I just feel good eating them. Some […]