Food

I want to share some of my favorite potato side dishes that are easy to prepare, delicious, and great for the whole family. It’s one of my go-to ingredients for busy weeknight, a holiday dinner, or a party. You’ll find potato salad recipes and finger foods here. These potato recipes make the perfect side dishes…

These Snowman Brownies are one of my favorites to make with the kids. They’re cute, festive, and great for Christmas parties and cookie swaps. They’re easy to make and bring holiday cheer to your holiday table. I love how you can decorate each snowman differently—some with colorful buttons, some with candy hats. Kids love helping,…

Panzanella with Mozzarella is the best meal made from the simplest ingredients. This is one of those salad recipes I love for summer dinners, backyard gatherings, or even a quick weeknight meal when I don’t feel like turning on the stove for a long time. If you’ve never had panzanella before, it’s a traditional Italian…

These Creamy Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta are rich, flavorful, and ready in just 30 minutes. It’s a nice way to introduce Brussels sprouts to kids or picky eaters. The crispy pancetta adds just the right amount of salty crunch, while the mushrooms and Boursin herbed cream cheese give the dish a creamy, comforting touch. I…

These Melted Snowman Sugar Cookies are a creative way to get kids involved in the baking process. They’re sweet, easy to make with simple ingredients you probably already have on hand, and a great Christmas cookie recipe for classroom treats, cookie exchanges, and holiday parties. My kids and I love baking these during the holiday…

These 10+ one-pot dinners are simple, hearty dinner recipes you can make for your family. Each recipe in this list is made to save you time. As a busy mom, I’m all about dinners that don’t take up the whole evening in the kitchen. That’s why I love one-pot meals—you toss everything into the pot…

These seafood appetizer recipes are some of my crowd-pleasing finger food ideas to serve at a party. Over the years, I’ve tried a bunch of appetizer recipes that are easy to make, travel well, and that everyone actually eats. These seafood appetizers are my go-to when I want something tasty. It is ideal for weekend…

Cold pinwheels are one of my go-to appetizer recipes since they’re no-cook and make a great, quick last-minute snack. They’re perfect party appetizers for game day, tailgate snacks, picnics, and even packing for lunch. We often make one or two of these recipes, pop them in an airtight container, and take them with us on…

These Nutter Butter Owl Cookies are cute, simple, no-bake treats that kids will love. They use easy, store-bought ingredients and make a great activity to do with the kids on a weekend afternoon. Kids will love helping with the dipping and decorating, which makes it a fun family activity too. You can make them ahead…

If you have leftover turkey after Thanksgiving, instead of making another plain turkey sandwich, these Turkey Sliders with Cranberry and Gouda Cheese are one of the best options. They’re ready in just 35 minutes, which makes them great for family dinners or even just a snack. With soft Hawaiian rolls, gooey Gouda cheese, and a…