This peach caprese is a staple lunch for my summertime. And having extra peaches is a bonus for kid snacks or baby-led weaning. I like to grow my own basil plant through the summer to use for this salad which makes it fun to just walk outside and pluck a few leaves. Give it a [...]
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Roasted Walnut Cranberry Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette
Who knew making your own vinaigrette could be so easy? Roasted walnuts and dried cranberries make a great combination to elevate this walnut cranberry salad into an entire experience. Serve it while the walnuts are still warm and enjoy. If you enjoyed this walnut cranberry salad recipe, you'll definitely love my Caprese Salad! Check it [...]
Caprese Salad
A classic salad that might not really be a salad, but one that I love nonetheless. This caprese salad is super-quick to whip up, yet it's nutritious and protein packed for a full day ahead. Light and refreshing, this dish is perfect for a hectic summer day with busy kids. That's it! This recipe is [...]
Wisconsin Mac & Cheese
If you ask anyone from Wisconsin, we don't mess around with cheese. While I appreciate a homemade mac and cheese done with a roux and taking all that time, it ends up usually being more effort and my kids still beg for that darn blue box (you know what I'm talking about). This quick option [...]
Classic Chicken Sandwich
This classic BBQ chicken sandwich is a staple for us. The pretzel buns with fry sauce make it a dish that I crave. And the meal goes great with a side of house cut French fries. Perfectly quick for a weeknight meal or a lunch, this meal adapts easily to being kid-friendly. Just serve the [...]
Grandma’s Pulled Pork
The more recipes I share with you, the more I realize what makes a recipe important to me. Sure, it has to have certain elements like a degree of simplicity and adjustable flavors to suit a (picky) crowd, but almost every recipe that I return to has a much deeper connection. It's strange for me [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Bacon Avocado Grilled Cheese
If I'm being honest, I had about twenty grilled cheese variations I thought about whipping up. Being from Wisconsin, cheese is something I take pretty seriously. This version was the winner because of the creaminess of the avocado and the crispiness of the bacon, along with the perfectly melty goodness of butterkase (Wisconsin's amazing butter-cheese). [...]