Next week is August which means summer is winding down and school will soon be back in session. First day of school outfits, fresh new school supplies, and the inevitable return to busier schedules. In honor of the return to routines, I rounded up my top 10 all time favorite easy family-friendly meals for you!…
Crisp on the bottom, tender in the middle, Ginger Shrimp Potstickers have fresh ginger flavor in each and every bite. And because everything is better with peanut sauce, this recipe includes plenty! What You’ll Love About Homemade Potstickers Nothing says love like a plate of homemade potstickers. For most of us, making potstickers is not…
This five-ingredient no-pectin Red Pepper Jelly is sweet, can be spicy (or not), and is the perfect thing to serve over soft cheese in the fall and over the holidays. It also makes a great homemade gift at Christmas! Whether you are an experienced jelly-maker or this is your first batch, simple no-pectin Red…
Inspired by Italian Caprese Salad, Crispy Chicken with Balsamic Tomato Salad stands up as a meal all on its own. Top warm, parmesan-crusted, chicken cutlets with cooling balsamic tomato salad, pearls of mozzarella cheese, and fresh pesto. Serve it over a simple arugula salad and dinner is served! Meet Your New Favorite Summer Meal It’s…
Looking for the best lunch boxes for kids? Look no further. Keep reading for everything you need to select the best lunch box for your unique kid. In this post, you’ll find a comparison of Bentgo Kids, Bentology Classic 6-Piece, Fit Strong & Healthy, LunchBots Cinco, PlanetBox Rover, Pottery Barn Recycled Bento Box, Yumbox Original, and Ziploc….
Celebrate all of the fresh flavors of summer including fresh corn, tomato, and avocado with this colorful Tex Mex-inspired Fresh Corn, Tomato, and Avocado Salad with Chili Lime Vinaigrette. Back in February when the summer still felt uncertain, we purchased this monstrosity as insurance for summer fun. Fortunately, things are mostly open and we can…
Fresh and flavorful, few dishes celebrate the flavors of summer like the bread salad known as Panzanella. This version includes a simple dressing made with sun-dried tomatoes for extra tomato flavor and cucumbers, feta, and basil for added flavor and texture. Summer is here and our small garden is finally starting to churn out cucumbers…
Take your homemade pizza game up a notch with this surprisingly easy version topped with fresh pesto, crisp prosciutto, and creamy burrata. Let’s make our own fancy pizza at home, but let’s do it the easy way. Buy some store-bought pizza dough, top it with a few special ingredients, pour yourself a glass of wine,…
Happy Fourth of July weekend (a little early)! Truly, after Thanksgiving, this may be one of my favorite food holidays. Easy, breezy summer sides, burgers on the grill (or stove – see below), icebox cakes and cookies for dessert. 4th of July is one of the best holidays for a potluck and everything just tastes…
