Blackened Mahi With Cilantro Lime Quinoa
A friend recently shared his catch of mahi with us that he caught offshore I was excited to cook (and eat) the wild caught fresh fish. I knew that I wanted to blacken it because this is my favorite...
View ArticleSlow Cooker BBQ Chicken Sandwiches (w/ Homemade BBQ Sauce)
I am currently eliminating pork from our diet……shhhh don’t tell the kids or my husband. Alex’s one meal request this week was BBQ sandwiches and potato salad. Typically I make BBQ pork sandwiches but...
View ArticleCheesy Baked Ziti
My husband is home for two weeks (yay!!!). He requested that I make an Italian dish one night for dinner. I used to make Italian foods all of the time but have limited them to special occasions…and...
View ArticleJerk Mahi Mahi With Carribean Cole Slaw
We have been loving having Shane, AKA daddy, home for three weeks. We had a summer blast while he was home. We practically lived in the pool, went on field trips, and simply enjoyed being together as...
View ArticleBreadcrumb Crusted Chicken With Mashed Cauliflower & Potatoes
Now that Shane has gone back to work and it is only the kids and I for dinner I resort to mostly ‘kid friendly’ recipes. This is a meal that we eat at least weekly while Shane is away for work:...
View ArticleBanana Bread Using Greek Yogurt
My kids love banana bread and banana muffins. I am always trying out new banana bread recipes (whole wheat banana bread, almond flour banana bread) . This week I had 6 super ripe bananas on the...
View ArticleCrispy Crunchy Kale Chips
I have been hearing so many positive health benefits of kale and have been looking for ways to add it to my families diet. If you haven’t already heard here are some of the health benefits of kale....
View ArticleCarrot And Zucchini Bars With Cream Cheese Frosting
I scored a really good deal on organic zucchini this week and wanted to make a new sweet tooth recipe that I could use the zucchini in. I headed to Pinterest and quickly found a recipe for carrot and...
View ArticleHomemade Dog Treats
Ava asked if we could make our dog, Laika, homemade dog treats. I thought that making homemade dog treats was a brilliant idea! I am not sure why I never thought about making homemade pet food. I...
View ArticleFun Heart Shaped Foods For Valentines Day
Beginning on the first day of February I enjoy serving my children heart-shaped foods to get them excited for Valentines Day. It is usually just one or two items a day but on the first day of February...
View ArticleDelicious Gluten-Free Pancakes (Quick & Easy!)
My kids love homemade pancakes. My fluffy whole wheat pancakes were a very common breakfast item until I realized that Audrey needed to eat gluten-free. Making gluten-free pancakes for my family was...
View ArticleFrozen Chicken Breasts Cooked to Perfection in 10 MINUTES! (How to Cook...
I have been raving about how much I love my Instant Pot. Seriously, if I could only keep one of my kitchen gadgets (and I have a lot) I would choose my electric pressure cooker AKA my Instant Pot. I...
View ArticleSouthwest Salad With Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing
I have been on a southwest kick in the kitchen lately, beans and hot peppers have been a staple. I enjoy making a large salad at the beginning of the week so that I can eat on it throughout the week...
View ArticleGluten-Free Almond Joy Oatmeal Cookies
I am always experimenting with new gluten-free recipes that the entire family can enjoy. I like making sweets and enjoy it even more if the sweets are made without processed ingredients and include...
View ArticleBlack Bean Pasta Salad
This is a simple pasta salad that pairs well with many dishes or is wonderful on its own. Noodles, black beans, and feta cheese come together to create a delicious black bean pasta salad. This is a...
View ArticleEasy & Delicious Instant Pot Refried Beans
Homemade refried beans are a favorite in our home. I have been making refried beans in my slow cooker for years, recently I decided to try cooking them in my Instant Pot. I was extremely pleased with...
View ArticleGluten-Free Instant Pot Mac & Cheese
Making gluten-free Instant Pot mac & cheese is quick, easy, ooey-gooey, and delicious. I had a hard time finding a gluten-free mac and cheese recipe that pleased everyone in my family. The...
View ArticleHomemade Dog Treats
Ava asked if we could make our dog, Laika, homemade dog treats. I thought that making homemade dog treats was a brilliant idea! I am not sure why I never thought about making homemade pet food. I...
View ArticleFun Heart Shaped Foods For Valentines Day
Beginning on the first day of February I enjoy serving my children heart-shaped foods to get them excited for Valentines Day. It is usually just one or two items a day but on the first day of February...
View ArticleSouthwest Salad With Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing
I have been on a southwest kick in the kitchen lately, beans and hot peppers have been a staple. I enjoy making a large salad at the beginning of the week so that I can eat on it throughout the week...
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