No Bake Chocolate Energy Balls

no bake chocolate energy balls

There is almost never a time when there isn’t a bowl full of these no bake chocolate energy balls in my house.  As soon as one batch disappears I immediately refill the bowl.  It’s not just because they’re healthy.  It’s because they’re healthy AND my kids love them.  They adore them really.  But the truth [...]

Steak and Potato Pizza

Steak and Potato Pizza

That’s right, a steak and potato pizza recipe.  And it is every bit as awesome as it sounds.  In fact, it may even be more awesome in real life than it sounds.  When you’re ready to take your pizza to the next level steak, potatoes, and blue cheese is exactly how to do it. This [...]

Buffalo Chicken Pizza

Buffalo Chicken Pizza with Homemade Crust Recipe

Does your family have a weekly pizza night?  Our designated night is Friday and it almost always comes along with a movie.  So you’ve probably already figured out that I really look forward to Friday nights. My kids are definitely not adventurous when it comes to pizza.  It’s cheese all the way for them.  But [...]

Greek Stuffed Chicken – a quick and eacy chicken recipe

Greek Stuffed Chicken

Greek Stuffed Chicken – an easy chicken recipe The last month has been exceptionally hectic around here.  I like to think that I’m prepared for times like these, but even I can get so swept up in the daily grind that I loose track of what’s going on our plate every night.  So, all of [...]

Cookie Recipe | Chocolate Raspberry Sandwich Cookies

chocolate raspberry cookies

Cookie Recipe | Chocolate Raspberry Sandwich Cookie Maybe I’m swept up in the spirit of the season, but I have to admit that I’m in love with this cookie recipe.    They’re adorable, obviously, and they taste just as good as they look.  I had no idea what to expect when I was baking these [...]

Chewy Pumpkin Granola Bars

Chewy Pumpkin Granola Bars

I get a lot of requests for snack ideas.  Around here we eat a lot of no-cook foods for snacks like fruit, cheese, yogurt, raisins, and nuts.  Sophie loves toast with jelly for a sweet treat, while Max would eat applesauce all day if I let him.  You can’t beat the convenience of snacks like [...]

Hearty Chicken and Mushroom Fricassee

chicken fricassee

Is there anything better than the word “fricassee”?  Not in my book.  This is really, at its core, a soul-warming meal, perfect for cooler weather and longer nights.  It’s a meal you want to savor while you spend an extra moment or two gathered around the table with your family.  In our hectic lives it’s [...]