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Growing up, this was a staple in our home. It is easy to throw together and does not require a lot of expensive ingredients. Our home was on a budget and now with a larger family, we budget our food spending, too! This easy American Chop Suey dish costs under $25 and can give you …

We recently celebrated our youngest daughter’s 2nd birthday! Hard to believe that my last baby is already in toddler hood. Time goes by so quickly with little ones.  Store bought cupcakes are SO sweet and have dye packed frostings. She won’t eat them! Our girl prefers from scratch baking from her mamas kitchen and for …

This is one of those meals people will talk about for ages after they get a chance to grab a plate. My honey BBQ mac and cheese is something I make to fill us up and keep our guests happy! It is also a comfort dish for my family!  This mac and cheese with a …

Taco night at our house is one of the most fun and enjoyable dinners that I do! We don’t go basic though! We do a family taco night without the store bought box kit. Now, my kids do not want anything else! Kits are not the healthiest option and when you have a large family …

This easy, crispy and delicious air fryer veggie tempura is a great spin on your average dinner side. You can even turn this INTO dinner by adding in another heartier option like shrimp!  It is a bit of a production line to get these vegetables prepared but once you get into the swing it goes …

I’ve got the perfect recipe for dinner tonight! Homemade hot pockets are a family favorite. Not only do the kids love them but they are also the perfect thing to make and freeze to have a snack, a future quick dinner or even a batch ready to go for lunch boxes for the upcoming week.  …

This past weekend I made a couple trays worth of these Philly cheesesteak egg rolls and honestly I am counting down the day until I can make them again. They came out over the top tasty!  They are really easy too. It takes a tiny bit of prep and you are good to go. You …

This filling ham & noodle casserole is such a comfort dish and is a wonderful way to use up leftover ham!  This would be the perfect casserole to make with Easter dinner leftovers. You can even freeze this casserole for an easy pop in dinner on a night when you are busy out in the …

If you love sauerkraut, but hate the canned garbage from the grocery store, it’s time to step up your game and learn how to make sauerkraut from scratch! Not only does it taste so much better when you make it yourself, it’s actually a whole lot healthier for you too… Believe it or not, the …

These frozen banana yogurt bites are GOOD, good. I’m not joking here. They are addictively good. The best part about it? They aren’t bad for you! I mean it when I say good. Delicious enough that I would go for these in the freezer over ice cream. Yes, you actually read that right.  What is …

My family loves a good pasta meal. Truthfully we cook at least one a week. They are so easy and hearty and with a gaggle of growing girls it gets the job done. Pro tip: It makes them sleep like a rock! And well, same for me too. So this sausage alfredo pasta not only …

Are you looking to switch up your average dinner? Maybe make something out of the ordinary and also FUN! This delicious sheet pan shrimp boil tastes like it is straight out of southern restaurant but you can make it without much, or any, culinary training.  With a couple main ingredients and then a bundle of …

Are you in need of some Irish recipes to add to your St. Patrick’s Day Menu? Look no further! This post contains 6 delicious recipes that are just perfect for celebrating St. Paddy’s day with your family and friends. St. Patrick’s Day Menu If you can’t already tell, we kinda love St. Patrick’s Day around …

Busy season is upon us, well…almost. The prep for busy season has begun in my home however. That is why I am focusing on make ahead breakfasts. So I whipped up a big batch of egg muffins to have in the freezer. I thought what better way to ease the burdens of cooking then have …

My crockpot party kielbasa is one of the easiest things I put together for a crowd. The ingredients are incredibly simple and prep takes less than 3 minutes. Plus, it is a throw in and go kind of recipe which when you are planning a gathering…is a must! There are so many other things to …

The weather has been frigid here in Vermont and I have been doing everything to keep our family feeling warm. One of the first things that came to mind to make happen was whipping up a batch of my hearty homemade corn chowder.  It is the definition of warmth itself. It also leaves you feeling …

Are you looking for a quick and easy breakfast that nourishes your body and tastes good? Then you are going to love this Apricot Cranberry Granola recipe! In less than 20 minutes, you can easily throw together a big batch of this delicious breakfast cereal. Just one batch is enough for 1 person to eat …

This easy crockpot pulled pork recipe is a must have for your back pocket! It is a crowd pleaser and you can make a large batch to feed the masses pretty easily. I pull this one out when we have a lot of meat eaters joining us, when we need a “thank you” for a …

As a former barista and avid coffee enthusiast, I’m on a quest for coming up with the best coffee. I’ve brewed traditional pulled espresso, pour over brews, moka pots, and so much more. And, I have officially learned how to make the perfect cup of French press coffee! My go-to method for coffee at home …

A week of kitchen & coop on the homestead is where our focus was! I spent the week with my hands pressed in flour this week. It was a wonderful slower week with downtime. My tiniest tot is starting to talk a bunch. She just hit a year and a half and we have been doing …

This delicious avocado & goat cheese salad is a lunch I dream about making. It has so many flavors that work so well together and every bite is a touch different.  I, myself, love a good salad with complex flavors throughout. Your typical garden salad does the trick but add in some berries, nuts or …

In a recent move to an apartment with an itty bitty kitchen, I have made the decision to forgo putting in our Keurig coffee pot I always hated. I am a perpetual morning (and sometimes afternoon) commute coffee stopper. If there’s coffee to be had, I will be having it. My years of pulling coffee …

This homemade pancake recipe is one that we use on Sunday mornings for a big family breakfast. However, if this one doesn’t suit your taste buds, I have some recipes that are totally noteworthy for other fluffy flapjacks.  Sunday mornings are a time for togetherness for us. We like to start the day off a …

Can you believe Christmas is just days away? We’ve been so busy with the shop this year that Christmas really snuck up on us! Now that the packaging and shipping is over, it’s time to move into full Christmas mode and I thought you might enjoy trying out a few new Christmas Cookie recipes. These …

Today will be the last stop in our Christmas party. So, I thought it was high time we visited the sweetest part of the holidays…Christmas dessert recipes! Because…who doesn’t love Christmas dessert? I know I do! My favorite is this incredibly creamy and delicious Chocolate Chip Cheesecake that my stepmother makes every year. It is …

Looking for something sweet to serve at your holiday party? Here’s 10 Easy Christmas Treat Recipes your family will beg you to make…year after year! Today is sweets day in our Christmas party and I’m sharing some really EASY Christmas treat recipes in this post! I make A LOT of Christmas cookies and candies throughout …

This homemade orange zest cranberry sauce is a crowd pleaser…even for the folks that claim to dislike cranberry sauce. It is so incredibly different than your canned cran that people either love or hate. My family doesn’t enjoy the canned version although I don’t mind it! It brings back many childhood memories as there wasn’t …

Take a step back in time to Grandma’s house with the delectable scents of Sunday dinner and the best garlic pepper steak recipe you’ve ever had… So many of my favorite recipes began in my Gram’s kitchen. It was a special place that always smelled like some amazing concoction she was cooking up. There are …

Looking for simple and delicious, homemade Christmas cookie recipes? Look no further – here’s 4 of my absolute favorite recipes for Christmas cookies that you don’t want to miss! It’s no secret that I love to make cookies…especially Christmas cookies. In fact, I usually make so many cookies that we end up saving the leftover …

Topped with a vanilla orange glaze and filled with buttery cinnamon, these Old Fashioned Cinnamon Rolls take you right back to Grandma’s kitchen with just one bite. They’re perfect for Christmas morning or a special breakfast anytime of year. *UPDATED POST* – Every year for Christmas my family enjoys old fashioned cinnamon rolls for our …