I took the kids off to school for their first day this morning! Valentine is at home with me still, and 2 seconds after we got home she managed to spill an entire cup of milk all over the kitchen. I walk in and start cleaning it up, and she keeps saying “St… st… s**t.” I’m dying laughing and trying to figure out where she learned that word (because no one in our house uses it) when I realize that she spilled milk on her SHIRT....

Making cannoli dip is so simple! This is the classic, creamy cannoli filling that you love, and instead of making and frying cannoli shells, we can use waffle cones or cookies to dip into it! This recipe for cannoli dip is a smart shortcut that will save you time. This sweet dip tastes just as amazing as the classic cannoli dessert that you love. Cannoli Dip comes together without any cooking, and with just 5 ingredients....

Overnight Breakfast Casserole with Hash Browns, Ham, and Egg I have a zit on my chin right now, and my 2-year-old Valentine keeps poking her finger at it. “Whazzat mommy, whazzat?” It’s a pimple honey. “Oh, hippo, mommy?” No, child, but it’s about the size of one. I don’t know what it is with my face breaking out like a 13 year old’s, maybe it’s because I’m 31 now and my body switched up the numbers on my age?...

Originally posted May 19, 2016 Do you know what kind of vacationer you are? Are you the relax-on-the-beach-with-a-book type? The see-every-site type? I’m a relaxer. But it took me several years (and a couple kids) to figure this out, because I grew up taking family vacations where my dad would boot us out of bed at the crack of dawn and run us ragged until sundown. And we had FUN, dangit....

The grilled chicken Cool Wrap from Chick Fil A is one of their healthier options. Seasoned grilled chicken (instead of breaded and fried), wrapped in a flaxseed wrap with fresh lettuce, shredded cheese, and avocado lime ranch dressing if you like. This copycat Chick Fil A Coolwrap is fresh and delicious! It tastes just like the real thing, and you can make it quickly and easily, right at home. Grilled Chicken wraps are easy and delicious for the whole family!...

I could eat soup every night of the week and be a happy lady. Especially in the cooler months, soup with lots of toppings and crusty bread is my favorite. This Chicken Enchilada Soup totally does the trick. It is the stovetop version of my Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Soup, and it comes together in just 35 minutes. This is a recipe that my family adores and I know yours will love it too....

You don’t need to take your family out to dinner to enjoy a rich and creamy pasta meal! It’s truly so simple to make this chicken and mushroom pasta at home. Dinner will be ready in half an hour, using inexpensive ingredients that come together perfectly to create a rich and flavorful sauce. I could eat this pasta dish for dinner every day and truly be happy! It’s so good, and I know that your family is going to love it too....

In our life, fast dinners are an absolute must. We have so many nights when we are trying to just throw together dinner the best we can in the midsts of sports, homework, and other activities. This Pesto Chicken Pasta – based off of my Pesto Pasta Salad – is the perfect go to dinner for busy nights. It comes together in less than 30 minutes and is so easy to make....

I love cooking from scratch, like in this Homemade Chicken Pot Pie. But, there are times – many many times – as a mom of young children, when taking short cuts is a life saver. I love that you can take short cuts in cooking and still put something on the family dinner table that you feel great about. This Chicken Pot Pie Crescent Braid is exactly that. Ingredients for Chicken Pot Pie Crescent Braid Seamless Crescent Roll DoughCooked and Shredded ChickenFrozen Peas and CarrotsCondensed Cream of Chicken SoupCream Cheese Cheddar Cheese...

Storing Leftovers If left undressed, chopped salad leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for about three to four days. As with all recipes, use your best discretion when it comes to leftovers. I do not recommend freezing this recipe. In general, raw vegetables do not freeze well. Whenever I link to recipes that would make good side dishes, I always want to mention to you that a simple side salad, like this one, is my go to side dish....

You can make this on your outdoor grill, on the stove with a grill pan, or bake it in the oven. Any way you decide to cook this delicious marinated chicken, it will be delicious. This easy chicken recipe is so tasty, you’re going to want to make it every week! A simple cilantro lime chicken marinade with garlic, honey, and a little bit of spice turns inexpensive chicken thighs into a juicy and delicious meal....

This Coca-Cola Cake is a rich and delicious sheet pan chocolate cake, made famous by the Cracker Barrel Restaurant. While you could take a trip to Cracker Barrel and order up a slice, it’s much more cost-effective, and super easy to make a whole pan of cake with Coca-Cola at home! If you’ve made my Texas Sheet Cake recipe, you will be familiar with how this recipe works, because the two use very similar cooking methods....

About this Vegan Aubergine curry recipe I was not fond of Aubergine ( Eggplant ) for many years until I tasted this Aubergine mash ( also known as Baingan Bharta ). The smokey flavors in the dish actually made me fall in love with Aubergine. Since then I prefer roasting aubergine or grilling the aubergine for use. Roasted Aubergine To make this easy creamy Vegetarian curry, the Aubergine and Mushrooms get roasted, until the aubergine is creamy on the inside and roasted on the outside....

Parmesan Cheese for Crab Pasta One of the things that makes this recipe so delightful is the Parmesan cheese that we melt into the sauce to make it extra creamy. As you know, I’m going to advise that you grate the cheese from the block. It will add just another minute or two to the prep of the recipe but it will make a world of difference. Pre-shredded cheese is coated in preservatives that keep it from clumping in the package, but it also prevents the cheese from melting well....

When it comes to simple everyday meals, I find it hard to succumb myself to the traditional Indian daily routine of Dal-Sabzi, translated, simply meaning a lentil and vegetable preparation. My idea of a simple Indian lunch would mainly consist of a quick Chicken Curry and a side of rice and a salad. Often, when I talk to people on the topic of curries, the most common concern I get confronted with is the amount of time, and not to mention the effort that comes with it....

Well, at least we can find peace in sauces. Peace in sauces?? What does that even mean? Well my friends, it means that the search is over for an easy, no-brainer, 10-minute BBQ sauce recipe for when you forgot to grab some at the store, or for when you want to add a little “umph” to that pulled pork you worked on all day long. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could have the perfect sauce for your meal in 10 minutes, every time?...

This creamy chicken dinner is Russian-inspired, made with tender, juicy chicken breasts, mushrooms, onions, and a pan sauce flavored with tangy sour cream. Traditional Beef Stroganoff is one of my top 3 comfort food meals. This version, made with lightly breaded chicken cutlets is just as tasty, with the same creamy mushroom gravy, but a bit different. Creamy Chicken Stroganoff is a great recipe to shake up your weeknight menu plan!...

Many people struggle with food options when they’re new to veganism. And as we decided to start eating more plant-based meals last year, I honestly had no idea how to make even the simplest things vegan! Things like sandwiches! With the massive amount of info available online, a few cookbooks, and then I was trained as a vegan chef. I now know how to make epic vegan food that is not just healthy and delicious but is also really satisfying....

Yesterday I shared my homemade soft flatbread recipe with you. It’s a very simple recipe to make your own flatbread at home. You may be thinking, why bother and make homemade flatbread when it’s available in all supermarkets and I can just buy it? Here are 4 reasons why I bake my own flatbread at home, and why you should too! Homemade flatbread is tastier than store-bought. It’s fresher, made with high-quality ingredients, and tastes amazing!...

About this recipe for Homemade American style fluffy pancakes from scratch Who doesn’t love a fool proof pancake recipe? These fluffy American style pancakes are so simple, you can get your kids involved in making them. Apart from the ingredients, all you need is two bowls, a whisk, a frying pan. A few years ago, I asked my chef friend for his virtually foolproof recipe for American pancakes, and I followed it step by step and used all his tips....