Tag Archives: Easy Recipes

Lunch Lady Peanut Butter Bars
When I was a kid, health food was chopped celery suspended in lemon Jello. Kids ate baloney (talk about mystery meat!) on white bread and moms made their baked goods with a healthy dose of lard. It's ...
Ann Kirsten Feb 15, 2018

Bite-Sized Puff Pastry Pigs in a Blanket
Who doesn't love pigs in a blanket? Hot dogs all rolled up in their own cute little bun. They're just plain irresistible. And delicious. Here's a new twist on the traditional pigs in a blanket that el...
Kristina Slaney Jan 14, 2018

Three Christmas Baking Recipes for Moms Who Don't Have Time to Bake
Kids love to help bake, and it's fun to make treats for friends and family during the holidays. But it's also time-consuming and messy. Here are three treats you can make in a snap - and your kids can...
Kristina Slaney Dec 18, 2017

Magic Cookie Bars
These bars are one of my favorite desserts. I only make them this time of year for two reasons: 1) They are decadent and if I made them all the time I would have to work out like three times a day and...
Stephanie O'Farrell Dec 18, 2017

Italian Sausage Soup with Quinoa and Spinach
I love a good, hearty soup this time of year. There's no better way to warm up from the inside out, and if you choose the right recipe you can easily pack in nutrition at the same time. And while I en...
Kristina Slaney Dec 09, 2017

Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Cookies
Young kids are creatures of habit and my grandson is no exception. He likes to watch the same movies over and over again, play with the same trucks and use the same cup at my house. And, food? Well, h...
Ann Kirsten Dec 07, 2017

Planning Next Year's Holiday Season During This Year's Holiday Season
I understand. I really do. The thought of planning toward next year's holiday season when you're in the frantic depths of this one probably makes you want to throw up a little bit in your mouth. I get...
Julie Lyles Carr Nov 17, 2017

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Bars with REAL Pumpkin
So... here's the deal. If you've read any of my other blogs that I have written, you know that I have this tendency to get in over my head trying to make things "special". I end up expending stupid am...
Emily Klesick Nov 02, 2017

Spicy Sausage Wonton Cups
I love me a good appetizer, especially during football season. Enter the wonton cup. A baked wonton wrapper turns into the perfect crispy vehicle for savory, gooey deliciousness. The only problem is, ...
Kristina Slaney Oct 29, 2017

Transform Your Leftovers Into an Amazing Quiche
This is the only quiche recipe you'll ever need. It's so adaptable, you can use just about ANYTHING to make an amazing breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner. In fact, when I make this, it's usually with...
Kristina Slaney Oct 17, 2017




