Hi Reader, I know how hectic busy nights can get, and the last thing anyone wants is a pile of dishes after dinner. Which is why I pulled together some of my most simple, satisfying, and easiest to clean up after recipes. You can skip the sink full of dishes and keep dinner easy in just one pan with these family-friendly favorites. 7 Low Clean-up Dinner Ideas My #1 Fam Favorite Cheeseburger Skillet This One-Pan Beef Ramen One Pot Flavor-Packed Cajun Rice Spice It Your Way Chicken Fajitas This...
3 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, As I was in the school drop-off line this morning, I was thinking about how incredibly fast this school year has flown by. April held spring break, a "Battle of the Books" for Julia (12), a trip to Asheville, NC to connect with other food bloggers for me, and the start of orthodontia for both my girls 😬 Here are your favorite recipes from the month: 🏆 Top Recipes from April #1 on Facebook - restaurant copycats! I'm making the homemade crunch wraps for dinner tonight. Most Popular...
5 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, If you opened this expecting a recipe, sorry to disappoint (here, have a cookie). Every once in a while I get the itch to send something that has nothing to do with what's for dinner, and today's that day. People keep asking what I've been buying around the house lately, so I rounded it up. Mostly home stuff, a few travel things, one cute outfit. Just random things I'm loving lately. Things I'm loving lately 🩷 First, I've been feebly trying to improve my sleep quality. I've had...
6 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I’ve made plenty of dinners with chicken breast that got the classic “what’s this?” face at the table. You know the one. But these 8? Completely different story. We’re talking about empty plates, second helpings, and actual compliments. 8 Chicken Breast Dinners Everyone Loves Laughing Cow Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast (just 5 ingredients!) Another Perfect Stuffed Chicken Recipe No Wok Kung Pao Chicken Chicken & Dumplings I Always Come Back To 4-ingredient Zesty Crockpot Chicken A...
9 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I've had a lot of requests for small batch/for two recipes. Is that something you're interested in? SMALL BATCH CHICKEN ENCHILADAS More Options: Ground Beef Enchiladas Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Casserole Slow Cooker Enchilada Soup What I'm Loving 🛒 I've been on a quest to find earbuds that I love (do you listen while you cook, too?), so I ordered a couple pairs in the last month & want to share. Both beat out my $$$...
11 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, If you’ve ever signed up for a meal train and then immediately thought…what do I even make? you’re not alone. When someone’s going through a hard season (new baby, surgery, loss, or just life piling on), dinner shouldn’t be one more thing they have to figure out. And the truth is, the right kind of meal makes all the difference. I recently signed up for two and put together a list of my ideas: 🥘 For picky eaters + familiesCrockpot "baked" ziti, mac & cheese, or chicken pot pie —...
16 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Eating out can add up fast, but that doesn’t mean you have to give up the meals you love. There are certain dishes I used to order out for all the time until I figured out how to make them myself at home. Something about making it yourself just makes it taste better. Fresh ingredients, your own kitchen, and you can tweak them in exactly the way you like. My Best Copycat Recipes Cracker Barrel's Famous Casserole (homemade version) The Chick-fil-A Salad I Used to Crave No-Reservation...
18 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader- Hello from North Carolina! I'm here for the rest of the week for a blogging retreat. Look how beautiful the view is from my window: Recipe Inspiration ✨ My pot pie recipe is super popular but have you tried my mini pot pies? They're a KFC copycat but sooo much better homemade. Peanut butter balls aren't just for the holidays! Chick-fil-A has an excellent tortilla soup but it's seasonal. If you make my crockpot version, you can have it whenever the craving hits. These brookie...
19 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, We are a lemon loving family, so it's no surprise that I have a whole collection of lemon desserts I love. I’ve been making some of these for years, some are newer favorites, but they all have one thing in common – they never last long. This lemon recipe collection is worth saving for spring, and honestly, way beyond it too! A Collection of My Best Lemon Desserts Copycat Girl Scout Lemon Wedges My Favorite Lemon Cupcake Recipe Simple Lemon Quick Bread 6-ingredient Ice Cream Pie...
23 days ago • 1 min read