
Recipes
Mom Hack: Salmon and Veggie Sheet pan Dinner
Ok, I’m admitting it, I need all the mom hacks, and this Salmon and Veggie Sheet Pan Dinner is a new one at the top of my list. Anything that uses fewer dishes, requires less cooking, and includes vegetables for my family has my attention. We’ve been working...
Red and Green Enchilada Stack
Ok, I know you are tired of the regular holiday foods. Is it just me? I try to throw Mexican food into our holiday menu plan. This Red and Green Enchilada Stack is a perfect meal for a small group Christmas party or for a family Christmas Eve gathering after a...
Papa’s Dr. Pepper Cake
Last month was my Papa’s birthday. He’s been gone eight years, but man, I still miss him so much this time of year. We usually spent time on Thanksgiving weekend at his home, and we always woke up on Christmas morning in his home. As a little girl, I remember...
Overnight Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
Do you have a go-to recipe? A couple of recipes hold that title for me. But for sure, this Tater Tot breakfast casserole is always a winner for my family, especially when we are hosting guests and need a hearty breakfast. We had it on Thanksgiving morning, and...
Autumn Schmear Boards
Butter Boards are taking the internet by storm. But I’m more a fan of the Cream Cheese Schmear boards variety. These two autumn-flavored harvest cream cheese spreads should be at the top of your menu plan for any fall parties or Thanksgiving feasts. I recently...
Stone Soup Playdate
Hosting a Stone Soup Party is a great way to teach children about hospitality, friendship, sharing, and food insecurity. Whether it's a group of Preschoolers, a Kindergarten Class, or a wild bunch of senior adults, Stone Soup is a great book to teach a valuable...
Crazy Eyeball Monster Cookies
These crazy eyeball monster cookies are a fun take on the best chocolate chip cookie you will ever eat. I double-dog dare you to find a better chocolate chip cookie. This year I thought it would be fun to mix up my recipe for different holidays and see what we...