Thanksgiving is coming! That means ALL the food, but also in our house it means an allergy-friendly Thanksgiving menu. We have a few allergy sufferers and dairy is not my BFF, so planning a delicious Thanksgiving menu that’s allergy-friendly is a must. While I love having a few days off with family, I’m not a […]
How To Make Your Own High Protein Snack Mix
Back to school time means it’s time to start thinking about snack time. It’s not only my favorite time on a busy day, but it’s necessary when the kids are busy with back to school. Snacks are a necessary part of all my kids’ days-even our teens. Whether your kids eat lunch early in the day, snack […]
Disney Pixar The Good Dinosaur Snack Tray
The Good Dinosaur is coming to theaters on November 25, 2015. The Disney Pixar movie is the second Pixar film to be released this year and the 16th film from the studio. It looks like an amazingly fun film, and my kids can’t wait to see it. Especially my 9 year-old who wants to be […]
Vegan Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Vegan gluten-free chocolate chip cookies? Yes, please. We created this awesome recipe so you can have your cookies and eat them, too. 😉 These are perfect for anyone who wants to avoid animal products or has allergies. They’re a crowd-pleaser, too. My kids could not tell the difference between these and our regular cookies. While […]
Vegan Summer Southwestern Salad Recipe
Food Lion just launched a recipe new site that’s redesigned to help customers find great deals at their local stores and search for the best recipes. I’m always on the hunt for new recipes, and love to make my own, so when they asked me to share AND make a recipe I was in. I […]
Slow Cooker Tangy Honey Chicken Recipe
This crockpot honey BBQ chicken recipe is the best. It’s gluten-free, and dairy-free, too. The best part though? It’s stupid easy to make. I am not a fan of chicken in general, but this recipe adds some delicious flavor to the chicken that I can’t get enough of. I literally have to stop myself from […]
Watermelon Salsa
I know what you’re thinking watermelon and salsa? They don’t seem to go together, but they work so well! And now that it is getting warmer out watermelon is always on my shopping list. Not only do I use it to keep the kids hydrated when they’re playing outside, but I also love to try […]
Kale Coconut Salad Recipe
I’m always trying to get more greens and healthy vegetables on the dinner table, so while I was cooking dinner last week I decided to see what I could come up with to go alongside our typical dinner fare. I had an Asian-style coconut chicken on the menu so when I saw kale and half a […]
Chocolate Banana Cream Pie Recipe #Pyrex100
I have a love of old school kitchen equipment. Iron skillets, glass bakeware and storage containers, and not a microwave in sight. While I also profess my love for more modern kitchen appliances like refrigerators, there’s something about cooking and baking in old school traditions that makes sense to me. When Pyrex®, a World Kitchen brand, […]
April Menu Plan: Week Four with GIANT
Spring is finally here and with it lots of time spent outdoors. Our menus in the spring focus on buying fresh and local produce and making quick meals so we can spend more time outside soaking up the sun and warm weather. I’ve included menu items that will allow you to grill outside or slow cook […]
