Inspiration & Resources for the modern homemaker
This quick and easy black bean and corn salad combines corn, black beans, tomatoes, jalapeños, red onion, red pepper, cilantro, and lime for a flavor-packed salad. No mayo, naturally gluten-free, and a healthy side dish. Looking for a quick and easy side dish this summer? Then I have the dish for you. This easy black bean and corn salad recipe… Read More
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
This easy white chicken chili is made in the slow cooker with chicken, beans, corn, green chiles, and flavorful seasonings. Perfect for an easy family dinner. Also a 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. Husband and… 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