When Wisconsin has a cold front, that means one thing to me: comfort food. Chicken pot pie is the ultimate comfort food, and for this recipe, I decreased almost ALL amounts of actual cooking, took out all the "yucky"-deemed veggies and made it as easy and simple as possible with a homemade comforting taste. But [...]
Category: Recipes
A variety of recipes perfect for all occasions: breakfasts, lunches, dinners, desserts, date-nights, picky-eaters, school lunches, freezer meals, and more!
Date Night Salmon
Salmon is a truly delicious, underrated dish when cooked well. The flavor and texture naturally speak for itself with a flaky buttery taste that is unparalleled while also being a healthier choice full of essential nutrients. Enjoy this dish with hash browned potatoes and steamed asparagus or your favorite sides of choice. Looking for another [...]
Mom’s Chicken Noodle Soup
This chicken noodle soup is a true classic that I'll never get tired of. It's not the fanciest, but it reminds me of home. For a more flavorful, tender chicken noodle soup, lower the heat and let it simmer for a few hours. Add in extra noodles or broth depending on how hearty you prefer [...]
Chocolate Chip Cookies
In the Charles home, we believe that chocolate chip cookies should not only be LARGE, but also jam-packed with CHOCOLATE. Extra chocolate chips make this recipe a family favorite. Instead of bite-sized cookies, use this recipe to make large heaping scoops of cookie dough that will turn into cookies around the size of the palm [...]
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 [...]
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: [...]
3 Ingredient Meatballs
These meatballs aren't a traditional dinner meal, but they are too good not to share! We make these for football games and tailgates and they are so simple, easy, and yummy. To make it into a dinner you can serve over rice, or you can follow our lead and make dinner your own tailgate party [...]
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 [...]