No chopping or lengthy prep required for this easy weeknight meal of crisp lettuce wraps filled with saucy Korean ground chicken. The sauce is sweet and savory – spice it up as much as you’d like! When I create new recipes for Asian-style dishes (noodles, stir-fries, etc) here on the blog and over at Cook…
This makes an incredibly creamy chocolate frosting that is sized perfectly for an 8×8 (or a thinner layer on a 9×9 cake). One of my current cooking goals is to get better at baking birthday cakes! I went to buy a birthday cake for Molly and Clara’s birthday this year and it was going to…
This quick and easy chocolate cake is made in only one bowl. No mixer needed. The result is an 8×8 cake that is rich, moist, and even better a day or two after baking. If you’ve been following this site for some time, you know that my favorite type of recipes are quick, easy, and…
Cornflakes and a special mix of spices give these tender slices of chicken breast a super crunchy crust. A great (and healthier) substitute for fried chicken! I hope you had a fun three day weekend! It was supposed to rain all weekend here in Kansas City, so I envisioned lots of baking with the kids…
Need a quick and easy weeknight meal? Look no further than this one-pan stir-fry noodle dish made with quick-cooking instant ramen noodles, tender chicken, and crisp snow peas in a savory sesame garlic sauce. Let’s talk ramen noodles. If you look in my pantry, you will always find these inexpensive, springy noodles. They cook fast…
Make a week’s worth of overnight oats in just a few minutes with this easy Mason Jar meal prep. Meal prepping friends – I know you’re out there, and I know you’ve got your act together way more than I do. I’m looking for inspiration as I try to jump back on the meal prep…
Frittata is a baked egg dish that takes less than 30 minutes, is easily customizable, and can work for any meal of day. Made with asparagus, bacon, and goat cheese, this one is great as breakfast, brunch, lunch, or light dinner. (We also like it packed in lunches and chopped into bite-sized pieces for the baby.)…
Easy Instant Pot Chicken Spaghetti is a weeknight dinner dream. The Instant Pot cooks the pasta to a perfect al dente while the sauce thickens and coats the noodles. Adding garlic and basil gives this easy meal fresh flavor. And here we continue with the Instant Pot theme of you-guys-told-me-it-was-great / what-took-me-so-long. Spaghetti in the…
A fun, festive dessert for spring parties and Easter. These “carrot top” chocolate cupcakes are as easy as making your favorite chocolate cupcakes and dipping strawberries in orange-colored white chocolate. Great for kids to help with! I mean, could it get any cuter than dipping strawberries in orange-colored white chocolate and calling them “carrots”? I…
