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I know that as a parent, it can be hard to find the time or energy to cook. That’s why I created this collection with both quick and easy meals, but also special meals that are a little more involved, but well worth the effort!
Check out these ideas if you’re looking for something new. No matter what your tastes are or how much time you have, we’ve got you covered for every type of meal. From tried and true recipes that we’ve created ourselves to hand picked inspirational recipe roundups, or incredible holiday feasts or authentic recipes for even the most discerning foodie.
Summer is here and you know what that means! It’s time for backyard barbecues, summer sangria recipes, weddings, family reunions, and summer soirees. I love how summer not only brings sunshine and family memory making opportunities, but also all … Read more
One of the things that make Kebabs so great is that they start with a simple base and they can be taken in almost any direction. At it’s most simple a Kebab is a Middle Eastern dish of pieces of … Read more
There’s nothing quite like a home cooked meal with family. Between balancing work, school, and kids’ soccer practice, it may seem like there’s little to no time available to make a home cooked meal, but a new company called Blue … Read more
Ladies, it is may – MAY. We have just one month of school left and I am struggling. I forget my preschoolers backpack every other day. Yesterday we woke up 15minutes before we were supposed to leave the house. I have stopped signing … Read more
Memorial Day marks the start of summer, BBQs and days at the beach for many families across the US. Hello 80 degree days and backyard barbecues with friends and family. With the Memorial Day fast approaching, we put together a complete … Read more
I know what you’re thinking. Why are you talking about the holidays in April!??! Well I KNOW I’m not the only one who loves all the flavors and smells of the holiday season. There’s always a certain recipe, whether it … Read more
Last month I had the amazing opportunity to spend a few days at Disney’s Aulani Resort & Spa in Hawaii. While there, I had the pleasure of meeting with Chef Kevin Chong for a delicious cooking tutorial on how to prepare a … Read more
When you think of Southern soul food, fried chicken often comes to mind. The crisp well-seasoned skin, rendered of excess fat is a hallmark of well made fried chicken that has been a Southern staple since before the American Civil … Read more
So we’ve been on a wrap-everything-we-can-in-bacon kick as of late, and one of my most recent creations has become our new favorite – Bacon Wrapped Shrimp and Asparagus Rolls. Very quick and easy to make, these make a great appetizer … Read more
Welcome to week 4 of our Sam’s Club Seafood series! Did you get a chance to try my Garlic Lovers Fish and Chips Recipe with Lemon Aioli from last week? I ended up making the Basil Garlic Fries again a couple days … Read more
Welcome to week 3 of our Sam’s Club Seafood series! Last week I made Parmesan Crusted Tilapia with Artichoke Garlic Butter Sauce and it was the first time I had ever eaten Tilapia and the sauce/topping was a huge hit … Read more
Korean BBQ is something I could eat every meal, every day, forever and be just as happy as the first day I ever had it. My favorite is the short ribs (Kalbi or Galbi in Korean) – a finger licking, … Read more
Did you know Sangria is a beverage originating from Spain and Portugal? At first I found this surprising but Spain is the number 3 country in the world for producing wine. It makes sense that they would be pioneers in many of … Read more
I always assumed the food in TV and movies were… inedible. That those dishes had to be plastic food props that were painted really really well. Wrong! I recently spent the day in Food Stylist Chris Oliver’s kitchen learning tips … Read more
So you’re back for week 2 of our Sam’s Club Seafood series, eh? How did last week’s 12 Minute Crispy Shrimp Tacos Recipe work out for you? It was so easy and DELICIOUS that I actually made it 3 more … Read more
Forget regular breaded and fried jalapeño poppers, these bacon wrapped jalapeño poppers are the perfect appetizer for any party. The combination of sweet spice and savory bacon make them irresistible! As I blankly stared into my fridge one morning, trying … Read more