Simple Recipes for Your Busy Life
Roasted Parmesan Green Beans are a simple side to toss together and get a delicious vegetable on the table. Fresh garlic, a dash of sea salt, and plenty of parmesan make these a perfect addition to any dinner or meal! In my house growing up, you did not really ever eat a vegetable without a…
Don’t let those ripe avocados go to waste! Whip up this simple chocolate avocado mousse with rich chocolate and peanut butter. A simple snack packed with goodness! Recipe originally published March 2015. Photos and post updated February 2020. Easter candy is now EVERYWHERE! And to the peanut butter chocolate lovers, this means Reese Peanut Butter…
Nothing says Happy Birthday like made from scratch birthday sugar cookies with lots and lots of sprinkles! This simple funfetti cookie recipe is fun for all occasions, not just your birthday! Birthday Cake cookies are most certainly the new way to celebrate! It’s a proven fact that if you add sprinkles to any treat, it…
Better than takeout and so simple, this Baked Cashew Chicken is the perfect weeknight dinner. A favorite chicken stir fry recipe made in one pan with fresh veggies and a delicious sauce. Dinner the family will love! Baked versus Stir Fried–let’s make it easier! Stir Fry recipes can be challenging with a two year old…
Wholesome Whole Wheat Blueberry Flax Pancakes are fluffy and delicious even with all the whole grains. Fresh blueberries, whole wheat flour and ground flax are the star of this simple breakfast recipe everyone will love! Recipe originally published March 2015. Recipe and images updated February 2020. Saturdays are for Pancakes. We don’t have a lot…
Chewy, fudgy brownies with a rich, dulce de leche cheesecake swirl is the perfect brownie treat for any occasion. These cheesecake brownies are simple to make and will be everyone’s favorite new dessert! I am a big fan of brownies, HUGE. And I am an even bigger fan of combining brownies with another favorite: cheesecake….
If you are a blueberry muffin fan then these simple, ready to go Blueberry Overnight Oats are for you! So easy and this recipe is make ahead so you can get a good bowl of oatmeal even on a busy morning! Overnight oats are something you know I am a fan of if you have…
Make these Coconut Truffle Pops for someone special! No bake and full of sweet coconut filling and coated in rich chocolate. And more fun to eat in a pop form! Post originally published February 2017 and updated February 2020. It’s February. And we all know what that means: Valentine’s Day. While we don’t get into…
A simple stove top steak dinner that whips up in no time! This Mediterranean Steak Bites recipe is juicy and delicious, and perfectly balanced with a tangy yogurt sauce. Mediterranean Steak Bites for dinner! While I really prefer my steak on the grill, that’s not always the easiest thing since the weather isn’t always on…
You can never go wrong with a classic and simple, healthy guacamole recipe. Fresh avocados, cilantro, veggies, spices and a squeeze of lime juice. This guac is top notch even if it is so basic! This recipe was originally posted in February 2015 and updated in February 2020. Photos and text were updated, recipe is…
Simple and delicious Whole Wheat donuts with a rich chocolate glaze, Greek Yogurt and your favorite donut toppings! Breakfast fun for everyone! Every now and then a recipe gets lost in the shadows of other recipes and then one day I see it and think, how have I NOT shared this one yet?! My sincerest…
Take breakfast on the road with these Maple Bacon French Toast Muffins–sweet and savory, crispy bacon added into baked fluffy French Toast muffins. Easily taken on the go, but even better when you can sit down and enjoy them with an extra drizzle of maple syrup! If you have never had a French Toast muffin…
Whipping up a big bowl of soup doesn’t get any easier–this Black Bean Soup recipe is ready and in the bowl in 20 minutes! A jar of your favorite salsa allows you to fine tune this simple, spicy dish to your liking! Dinner in 20 minutes? It is for real! In the midst of a…
A few ingredients and 5 minutes is all you need to whip up this simple, no bake Red Velvet Dip. You can dip, spread or eat this no bake cheesecake dip straight from the spoon. A fun dessert that is ready in no time? Yes please! If you are a sucker for all things cheesecake,…
Dinner on one pan? Yes! This simple Parmesan Crusted Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner is easy to toss together and clean up is a breeze. Crispy roasted potatoes, garlic green beans and juicy, parmesan crusted chicken is a meal everyone will be begging for! I love love LOVE sheet pan dinners. They are my favorite way…
Simple and cozy, this Banana Baked Oatmeal is a perfect way to start the day. Hearty oats, a hint of cinnamon, bananas, maple and more make this easy recipe a hit with the whole family! Two things I love: oats and banana bread. So when they get tossed together in one dish, you know I…
This simple Caprese Farro Salad recipe comes together so easily and is full of flavor and hearty farro. A perfect side dish for your favorite piece of meat, or a great addition to any dinner party spread! I am coming back to this post just to update some things on the recipe, and cannot help…
This thick and hearty Easy Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe is going to be your new favorite cozy soup recipe. So simple to toss everything in and allow the rich, flavorful chicken add all of the flavor! Comfort food at it’s easiest! Welcome to 2020! New year, new decade, SAME me! Isn’t that just the…
These Loaded Cookies and Cream Cookies take your average chocolate chip cookie to a whole new level. Stuffed with regular Oreos and Golden Oreos–these are ready for all the milk dunking! I have a LOT to say about these rich, loaded cookies, but for tonight I am keeping it short and sweet. I have had…
Melt in your mouth, sweet pecan goodness–these Cream Cheese Snowball Cookies are a fun twist to a traditional favorite. Some call them Russian Tea Cookies, some call them Italian Wedding Cookies, but we call them delicious and easy snowball cookies! I don’t care what you call these cookies–we can all agree that these pecan filled,…
Your favorite Chex Mix got a Christmas makeover–this Christmas Puppy Chow has the peppermint chocolate combo that the holidays are made of! Add some festive red and green M&M’s to really get festive! Ok. Let’s be real today. Food and the holidays: It’s not about good and bad. Let’s talk about food and the holidays….