Inspiration & Resources for the modern homemaker
Kickin’ Baked Parmesan Potato Wedges are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and bursting with flavor. It took quite a bit of testing, but I think we finally perfected our Kickin’ Potato Wedges. (Or baked parmesan potato wedges if you want to be descriptive). What do I love about this recipe? It’s easy to make. Very easy. If… Read More
Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili. Delicious, easy white chicken chili. I always make a double batch and freeze half! Fabulous freezer meal. I love white chicken chili. First of all, this meal cooks in the slow cooker. I’m never one to complain about not having to stand over a hot stove. This also makes a great freezer meal. I usually… Read More
This shrimp and vegetable skillet is an easy, healthy, one-pot meal that is packed with flavor and stuffed with vegetables & healthy protein. I’ve discovered something during my quest for healthy recipes while juggling a new baby. It’s hard to find recipes that taste good, are healthy, AND are easy to make. It’s usually that situation where you have to… Read More
Butterfinger Muddy Buddies- peanut butter, chocolate, Butterfingers, Chex, and powdered sugar make this delightful, easy sweet treat. This might be my new favorite muddy buddies treat. It and the Cookies & Cream Muddy Buddies are probably tied right now. If you didn’t know, I don’t ever just post a recipe. I test at least 3 different versions. Pick the best…. Read More
Cookies and Cream Muddy Buddies. White chocolate, semisweet chocolate, & Oreos combine to make a muddy buddies without peanut butter. I had some leftover Oreos and decided to see what types of delicious desserts I could turn them into. Cookies and cream muddy buddies were the first on my list. Muddy buddies are always a great choice simply because they’re… Read More
Triple berry baked oatmeal. This quick and easy berry oatmeal bake is going to be your new favorite breakfast. I have a slight problem. I’m breastfeeding and struggling to produce enough. One of the things that helps is oatmeal. But I can only eat so many of those little packets. So I’ve been experimenting with different ways to make oatmeal…. Read More
These red, white, & blue muddy buddies (patriotic muddy buddies) are perfect for the 4th of July. Easy- and kids can help- and they look great! Everyone loves muddy buddies. They’re easy. They taste great. And I can make endless varieties. (Trust me, you can see some on the Puppy Chow & Barks page…and there will be more in the… Read More
Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole- this easy dish is packed with flavor- ranch, bacon, green chilis, and cheese make a perfect comfort food. This might be my latest favorite recipe. Not only does it taste good, but it’s easy to make. Very easy. And since I’m currently juggling a baby, easy dinners are becoming more common around here. (My poor husband… Read More
Patriotic No-Bake Cheesecake. Amazingly easy, fabulously delicious, and perfect for any July 4th get-together. Aka- Wave Your Flag Cheesecake This dessert wanders around under different names. Patriotic No-Bake Cheesecake is my name. The top is often decorated in a flag-shape (instead of my alternating lines) and called Wave Your Flag Cheesecake. I use alternating lines because that way everyone gets strawberries AND blueberries… Read More
Chicken fettuccine with roasted vegetables. Super easy, healthy vegetable pasta recipe. Flavorful vegetables make this super-filling. I love pasta. I do NOT love the calories in pasta. That’s why this chicken fettuccine is a fabulous dish. Packed with flavor, the vegetables make it so filling. I’m always stuffed when I get done with a serving…which only includes 2 little oz…. Read More