Egg Salad Sandwich

If you've ever wondered how to nail a perfect hard boiled egg, look no further! This trick was once passed on to me from a cooking teacher and it hasn't failed me once. This egg salad sandwich forgoes any celery and replaces the missing crunch with dill pickle, giving it a tangy flavor paired with [...]

Play Dough

You'll never buy the store bought stuff again once you realize just how easy it is to whip up your own play dough at home. Better yet, if you have essential oils that are kid-safe, you can make a deliciously scented play dough, too! Hand out cookie cutters, rolling pins, and kid scissors for a [...]

Thick Cut French Toast

A thick cut for French toast elevates the meal into a luxurious, delicious breakfast that's filling for a full day ahead. Utilize the local bakery options and explore what flavored whole loaves they offer. You can go with the classic cinnamon bread or adventure into a blueberry or custom flavor. Did you enjoy this recipe? [...]

Chicken Piccata

This chicken piccata recipe has a special place in my heart as the very first meal my husband made me for a dinner date at home together back when I was living in a tiny apartment in college and he was visiting. Now we regularly cook this meal together after our kids are in bed [...]

Chicken Parmesan Bake

Need a quick-prep, weeknight meal solution with items you probably have on hand? I've got your back! Whip up this one-dish chicken parmesan bake in under 15 minutes prep time! Perfect for busy families with little time and many hungry bellies! If you enjoyed this chicken parmesan bake, you'll definitely love my Cavatini Supreme! Bonus: [...]

Chicken Tender Melt

Not only is this sandwich a guilty pleasure of ooey goodness, it also proves time and time again that it suits an entire family. For kids who might not be willing to try the entire sandwich, you can choose to serve deconstructed portions. After all, a picky eater will always be happy with a chicken [...]

Dark Chocolate Brownies

These dark chocolate brownies are such a guilty pleasure. The soft crunch of the top with the moist and gooey middle make this recipe nearly professional. Warm them up and enjoy with a side of ice cream or whipped cream! If you enjoyed these brownies, you're definitely going to love my Pecan Banana Bread! It [...]

Belgian Waffles

Thick Belgian waffles are a treat for a weekend breakfast and go perfectly with syrup, melty butter, and a dollop of whipped cream. Use my Saturday Morning Pancakes recipe and simply adapt! Or if you prefer pancakes over waffles (or have some kiddos who do), just set aside a batch of the instant pancake mix. [...]