Tag Archives: Easy Recipes
Snick-O-Doodles
Snickerdoodle cookies have been around for a long time, at least as far back as the 1800's. According to The Joy of Cooking, these sweet, cinnamon cookies came from Germany. It is thought that their f...
Ann Kirsten May 26, 2021
Homemade Baby Food FAQs + Beef Recipes Your Whole Family Will Love
You want to give your baby the best, so you're curious about making your own baby food but you probably have some questions. There's a lot of information about making fruit- or veggie-based purees, bu...
Kristina Slaney Apr 13, 2021
Healthy & Creamy White Chicken Chili
I love a hearty white chicken chili, but a lot of the recipes I've come across are either too thin or too unhealthy. But those days are over; I've finally got a hearty, satisfying white chicken chili ...
Kristina Slaney Mar 26, 2021
Kid-Approved Creamy Tomato-Feta Pasta (with Easy Video Demo)
I have turned a new leaf (kind of) while having so much more time at home this past year: I have started cooking more than I used to. Still, one non-negotiable remains. Recipes have to be easy. I am a...
Stephanie O'Farrell Mar 17, 2021 photo credit: iStock/Elena_Danileiko
Save the Clementines! 2 Recipes to Use Up Mandarin Oranges.
Has this ever happened to you? You buy a bag of those adorable little clementine oranges and they're too sour to eat, or your kids decide they're "yucky"? In the past, I've put them in a decorative bo...
Ann Kirsten Mar 10, 2021 photo credit: iStock/MmeEmil
Ginger Snaps with Candied Ginger
When I crave cookies, I don't typically think of ginger cookies. I mean, where is the chocolate? But, my daughter loves all things ginger, so I found this old recipe and made a batch. I couldn't stop ...
Ann Kirsten Feb 23, 2021
Easy Black Bean Soup
It has been a long, dark winter and we're not done yet. I love rainy days, but even I was needing a pick-me-up after the latest string of gray days. And, there's nothing like a warm bowl of soup to ch...
Ann Kirsten Feb 02, 2021
Christmas Oreos: A Fun Edible Holiday Craft!
Today, I did a really fun edible craft with two of my grandkids. We had a blast and it was easy and relatively mess-free. Here's what you'll need: Oreos (regular or fudge dipped) Candy melts in white ...
Ann Kirsten Dec 15, 2020
One Bowl Cranberry Orange Bread
I'm one of those people who buys a bag of fresh cranberries every year because they look so bright and festive. And, then I stick them in the freezer and forget about them. I even wrote about this pro...
Ann Kirsten Dec 06, 2020 photo credit: iStock/mirceax
Banana Bars
Some of my favorite recipes have been discovered/created while I was trying to get rid of excess ingredients in my kitchen. This is one of those recipes. I had an unopened carton of sour cream and two...
Ann Kirsten Nov 21, 2020