“Soup Weather” Vegetable Soup
We’ve all heard (and probably said) the phrase, “this is soup weather.” I usually find myself saying that in fall or winter – especially since I live in the South where spring and summer are typically...
View ArticleGingerbread Pancakes
I have the best husband in the world. No, really, I mean it. After just one week of school, both of my boys had gotten their first colds… and, they had given the cold to me. So, what did my husband do?...
View ArticleQuinoa and Spaghetti Squash Casserole
What a week! It started out with me and the kids having colds. Then my youngest’s “giant boo boo” got infected and he started antibiotics… which resulted in us finding out, the hard way, that he is...
View ArticlePerfect “Hard-Boiled” Eggs in the Oven
I love hard-boiled eggs. They are easy and delicious, and you can eat them for breakfast, lunch, dinner or a snack. I especially like them by themselves or on salads. I am trying to make better food...
View ArticleMaking Dinner is a Snap With Pillsbury #sponsored #PillsburyBiscuits
When my kids started school this year, it seemed as if time was altered and the days actually got shorter. However, according to my clock, each day still has a full 24 hours. Unfortunately, I still...
View ArticlePureed Ginger Vegetable Soup
Are you looking for a great way to get more vegetables in your diet? Start your meal with this delicious alternative to a salad. This simple recipe can be modified to use whatever vegetables you have...
View ArticleSlow Cooker Italian Beef Sandwiches
I love having friends and family over for casual get-togethers. Of course, whenever anyone is coming to the house, I absolutely MUST feed them. Even when it is a potluck party, I still usually make...
View ArticleBest Homemade Baked Beans You’ll Ever Taste {Vegan}
Baked beans are one of my favorite comfort foods. I admit that I will even happily eat them out of a can at times. But nothing beats homemade baked beans. In this recipe, six simple and pure...
View ArticleBubbie’s Brisket: A Perfect Addition to Your Hanukkah Table
For Southern Jews, brisket has multiple personalities. There’s the traditional Jewish brisket that Bubbie has always made for holidays and Shabbat dinner, and then there is the traditional Southern...
View ArticleSalted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies
These salted caramel chocolate chip cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and salty. The dark brown sugar and caramel give them a nice butterscotch-like flavor. The baking powder makes them soft...
View ArticleSweet Potato Latkes
This year, the first day of Haunkkah is the same day as Thanksgiving. Yes, I said Thanksgiving. This once-in-a-lifetime occurrence has not happened since 1888, and will not happen again for more than...
View ArticleLight and Fluffy Matzo Ball Soup
Matzo ball soup is the perfect comfort food. The light broth warms your soul while the hearty matzo balls leave you feeling full and happy. As a matter of fact, it is often referred to as Jewish...
View ArticleEasy Potato Latkes
I love a good latke! Latkes, Bubbie’s brisket and matzo ball soup are three of the best parts of Hanukkah. In my opinion, they win out over the jelly doughnuts and presents, but come in a close second...
View ArticleCandy Cane Hershey Kiss Holiday Pretzel Treats
The holidays can get overwhelming with all of the shopping, wrapping, entertaining, and traveling. Toss in the baking and cooking, and things can get completely out of hand. These Candy Cane Hershey...
View ArticleMake the Perfect Sugar Cookie
Sugar cookies are a classic. A truly perfect sugar cookie tastes great alone, but can also be decorated with frosting, candies, sprinkles, etc. Over the years, I have tried many, many different sugar...
View ArticleKasha with Bow Tie Pasta (Kasha Varnishkes)
This delicious recipe is one introduced to me by my friend, Felissa, at a holiday pot luck. This is a traditional dish that she makes for Jewish holidays. Since being introduced to it, it is a...
View ArticleShepherd’s Pie with Jimmy Dean Turkey Sausage Crumbles #JDCrumbles
#spon: I’m required to disclose a relationship between our site and Jimmy Dean. This could include Jimmy Dean providing us w/content, product, access or other forms of payment. Shepherd’s pie (or...
View ArticleCinnamon Swirl Rice Cooker Pancake / Coffee Cake
Pancakes are a special treat around our house. Usually reserved for special occasions, or the occasional weekend treat. The main reason I don’t cook them more often is because I don’t like hovering...
View ArticleSeven Healthy Life Hacks for Moms
Raise your hand if being a mom keeps you busy morning, noon and night! Now, raise your hand if you have found your well-though-out plans for healthy living fall by the wayside as you desperately run...
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