Pretzel, Ham and Cheddar Kabobs

Do you pack lunch for your kids? I do and now that Noah’s been in school for almost two months, I’ve definitely gotten into a rut and have resorted to sandwiches every day. A couple days a week, I forget to pack lunch the night before so I throw something together quickly that morning before we run

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Sunday Inspiration {Chili}

Did you know it’s National Chili Month? It is, I looked it up. I don’t know who makes up these food holidays but I’m all for another reason to make a huge vat of chili. Here’s a bunch of traditional, unique and wacky recipes to celebrate. This traditional beef and pork chili sounds like perfection.

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Gorgonzola Macaroni and Cheese Bacon Cups

These Gorgonzola Macaroni and Cheese Bacon Cups could also be known as “why I can’t lose weight even though I work out 4 times a week” cups. Ooops. I knew I was doing something wrong. But it’s all about moderation right? Because bacon. And macaroni and cheese. Those are two things I would never give up. Combine them into a

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Loaded Cookies and Cream Halloween Cookies

I made these Loaded Cookies and Cream Halloween Cookies a few weeks ago and have been dying to share them with you but I figured I should wait until October to break out the Halloween treats. Well, it’s time. I’ve never been a packaged, store-bought cookie kind of person but Oreos get me. Only when

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Sunday Inspiration {Apples}

This week I’m thinking all about apples. Aren’t you? Sometimes it’s hard to think outside the box when it comes to using up apples but I’m here to the rescue. You are going to love these creative savory and sweet uses for your latest haul. Pork and apples are a perfect combination. These pork chops

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Creamy Salted Caramel Dip {for apples}

I’m having one of those days when I just can’t focus or think of anything meaningful to share. Don’t you hate that? I have a four hour block to really focus and write each week and here I sit. Nothing. Do we overload our brains so much with the constant technology, constant noise, constant need

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Chicken Tetrazzini

It’s still not quite feeling like fall around here and frankly I’m getting irritated. Fall is my favorite season and I’m ready for it to start. The leaves changing colors, the sweaters and scarves.  The one thing I usually have to warm up to is the food. I love grilling in the summer so it’s

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Sunday Inspiration {Slow Cooker}

During the colder months, the slow cooker is my bestie. Recipes usually require little effort and time for a whole meal to be ready when you get home. Today I’m sharing a collection of yummy dinners, sides and even dessert that I’m dying to try this fall and winter. This Slow Cooker Corn and Jalapeno

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Garlic Dill Popcorn

Popcorn is one of our favorite snacks so naturally we love breaking out the air popper on movie nights or just because. Most of the time, we eat it plain with a little salt but we do love to spice it up occasionally for a flavorful treat. Pizza popcorn has always been number one at our house

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