Most mornings, my family eats eggs for breakfast. But every so often, we long for something different. Muffins are always a welcome change to our breakfast menu. This last summer I tried a new gluten-free, paleo-friendly muffin recipe—Blueberry Lemon Muffins. I started with a Lemon Poppy Seed Muffin recipe I found in Make it Paleo by […]
Grilling at my home is a joint effort between my husband and me. Usually, I prep the meat and veggies, and my husband cooks them on the grill. Lately, he’s taken his job at the grill more seriously by watching cooking shows about grilling and studying techniques in cookbooks. And I’m proud say he’s become quite a master at grilling. […]
Bacon, Basil, Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado Chicken Salad . . . Whew! I’m out of breath just saying that. How about BBLTA Chicken Salad for short?! You gotta love acronyms for recipes like this (or if you work for the government :0). As a salad lover, I couldn’t resist the urge to convert the beloved BLT […]
What could go better with a burger than fries? How about Sassy Sweet Potato Fries?! Oh yeah! On Memorial Day, we grilled up some turkey burgers and enjoyed them with a basket of these sweet-n-spicy fries. Simple to prepare, these oven baked fries took center stage at our holiday meal. They didn’t last long. A […]
On weekends, I love making up a special breakfast for my family. Oh, I cherish those mornings when we don’t have to rush out the door and can take our time and enjoy breakfast together. This last weekend, I got a little creative in the kitchen and made up a new breakfast dish––Sweet Potato Sausage […]
One of the highlights of my week is the time I spend with my friend Rachel on Wednesdays after school. At a park near the school, our boys play together while we moms chat and grow closer in our friendship. This last week, Rachel shared a recipe for a healthy dessert she recently created. She’s […]
This last weekend, we hosted a family get-together at my house to celebrate my son’s upcoming birthday. For dinner, I made two different types of chicken wings. For one of them, I used a recipe created by my dear friend Jen, and it’s a favorite with my family. This dish blends the robust flavors of […]