Tag Archives: Easy Recipes

Thai Mango Sticky Rice
I recently ate dinner at my favorite Thai restaurant for my daughter's birthday. Since it was a celebration, we bought one order of Mango Sticky Rice to share after our meal. I had always wanted to tr...
Ann Kirsten Aug 11, 2025 Getty | Siriporn Supmool

Mountain PB and Chocolate Cookies
I have been baking with my granddaughter since she was so little she had to use a step stool to reach the counter. She is now a teen and although she hasn't quite passed me in height yet (although she...
Ann Kirsten Jul 31, 2025 PC: Ann Kirsten

Easy Weeknight Dinner: Ground Chicken Gyros
Weeknight dinners can be tough. It's easy to fall into a rut or default to convenience foods. Today I'm sharing a quick & easy weeknight meal that's always a huge winner in my house - with kids an...
Kristina Slaney Jul 30, 2025

Power Up Your Morning with Protein Banana Pancakes
https://youtu.be/pLqyuFGPZnY When I find a meal I like, I tend to become obsessed with it and make it often. Especially when it is something I can prep ahead of time. I am in the office five days a we...
Stephanie O'Farrell Jul 29, 2025 Getty | Tatyana Consaul

A Healthier Wendy's Frosty - Copycat Recipe
Summer means a lot of different things to a lot of different people, but if you're like me, it means iced coffees and ice cream treats! Because, really, what better way to cool off? (And, please don't...
Ann Kirsten Jul 23, 2025

DIY Simple Syrups for Non-Alcoholic Summer Drinks
I was introduced to flavored syrups when I worked as a barista. There were so many flavors to choose from and it was fun to see what drinks I could create for customers. Years later, I bought the syru...
Ann Kirsten Jul 15, 2025 Photo: Ann Kirsten

Zesty Gluten-Free Key Lime Pie Bars
These rich pie bars are the perfect summer treat! They've been adapted from a key-lime pie bar recipe and made with regular limes instead. I've done it both ways and can confidently say that at least ...
Maria Magee Jul 11, 2025

All Aboard the Veggie Train Express!
Who said eating fruits and veggies has to be boring? Take your children's snacks to the next level with these super fun and creative "veggie trains". Your children will enjoy helping you create these ...
Rachel Matembe Jun 26, 2025

Red, White, and Blue: 4th of July Caprese Salad with Tutorial
I love celebrating the Fourth of July with friends and family. Our city has a parade on main street that seems to bring the whole community together. My kids often are in the parade with their band or...
Stephanie O'Farrell Jun 20, 2025 Getty | Natalia Korotkova

BBQ Grill Inspired Father's Day Cupcakes!
Father's Day is almost here! I don't know about the dads in your family, but my husband and sons-in-law love to barbecue and smoke meat. These cupcakes are a perfect addition to their Father's Day cel...
Ann Kirsten Jun 11, 2025




