I am a sweet tea drinking gal, that's just the way it is. I am in the South and it is an unwritten rule around

Back to school means busy but that does not mean you have to pack the same old thing in your kids lunch, or gi

This tart has a hint of sweetness so it's not as bland as a pie crust. The filing bursts with lemon flavor tha

 I think we've discovered the quickest way to do dinner. I have my new "dinner arsenal" growing by the we

Fall's coming, friends.  And with it, crisp, fresh apples.  Pair those apples with the bitter of arugula and

Having chickens means we have a LOT of eggs in the house almost always. Eggs, eggs and more eggs.  Pair that

The kids had friends over this afternoon, and things were going quite well that we decided last minute to let

One of my favorite things about summer is the fresh fruit in season and making dishes the day before! I love t

Sometimes busy school mornings could use an extra hand, in comes Jimmy Dean's Pancakes and Sausage on a Stick

With the dog days of summer comes more frequent opportunities to serve tasty, refreshing meals that

The dog days of summer are here, and we're in full harvest mode with our gardens and fruits in Connecticut.  

I am part of the Balance Your Plate team and help to  spread the word about CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN® ove

One of the perks of being a parent is being able to indulge yourself in childish things without being called o

So there's this movie coming out, with some of my most favorite movie characters EVER in it.  Maybe you'v

  Sure, you have probably dunked everything from celery sticks to chicken nuggets in Hidden Valley Ranch

I get into dinner "ruts" more often than I care to admit. I do.  Partly because we have our favorites, but al

So looking forward to the long weekend for the 4th of July.  There's just something so fun and special about

Homemade Healthy Fruit Roll Ups with no added sugar or preservatives.

Looking for a delicious and healthy dessert to finish off a meal or serve as a midday snack to get you through

If you are craving something sweet but chocolate just isn't what you want try these amazing Key Lime Pie Muddy

Need a delicious breakfast on the go loaded with protein, calcium, and flavor?  Try this tasty and pretty Pea

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat mat. Combine peanut butter a

My new go-to side dish. It's tasty AND healthy! Plus, quinoa is high in protein so it's a great side dish for

I am trying to mix things up a bit, in the kitchen. Trying a few new flavors, new twists on family favorites.

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I love the flavor of Korean Beef and have been making a recipe using ground beef instead of sliced sirloi

I was a little skeptical the first time I tried Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese, I mean my oven recipe was pre

It's only been recently that I've come to appreciate the awesome that is hummus.  Now that I've started, I wa

My daughter stopped eating meat a little over a year ago.  It's made things a little more interesting in

I got a new Slow Cooker for myself at the holidays and it's made me a changed woman.  I guess I never had a g

1- 1 ¼ lb. ground beef 1 cup shredded cheddar ¼ cup Parmesan cheese ¼ cup bread crumbs 1

Do you know one thing that's just fun?  Cupcakes.  One thing that makes cupcakes so fun is the versatility.

Muddy Buddy mixes are always a fun treat.  We usually do just holiday themed, but sometimes it's fun to have

I've been reading a lot lately about the benefits of pineapple in your diet. Did you know, for example, that p

This week we have Oven-baked Parmesan Zucchini Chips for our Kids in the Kitchen recipe. A great way to get th

Whether your kids love to eat healthy with a variety of  fruits and vegetables or not they will slurp up