Sourdough Bread with Garlic Herb Butter

Okay! So this is how I like to make my Garlic Bread; a tangy, chewy bread with a crunchy exterior and slathered in savory butter. I was, quite literally, shooing my children away from the butter mixture as I prepared this for our dinner last night. Kids with milk mustaches are cute, kids with butter

Chocolate Pudding

We have been having a mud pie week; digging in the sand and dirt, slapping cakes on the ground, and decorating with whatever foliage is around. We have been enjoying the fading summer, and connecting with each other as we dig in the dirt. All the talk of mud pies, however, had me craving some

Chicken Pot Pie Filling

Chicken Pot Pie, the ultimate comfort food. Am I right? I love one dish meals. Even better is if they include a large variety of protein and vegetables. While I am not sure I can classify Chicken Pot pie as a Health food (a girl can dream though, right?) this recipe is full of real

Emotion Placemats with Play Dough Recipe

Parenting intentionally is hard work. The act of raising self-focused children into loving adults takes a lot out of me somedays, even though it is my driving force. My biggest wish for parenting is to raise kind humans; I strive to model compassion, to sow seeds of love, and to have healthy conversations about emotions.

Energy bites

A quick and easy recipe for you today. These energy bites are protein loaded with peanut butter, chia seeds, and pumpkin seeds. They are a perfect afternoon pick me up with a cup of coffee or a guilt-free snack to hand out to always hungry toddlers. I love having my refrigerator stocked with these bites.

Instant Pot Refried Beans

We have been making a conscious effort to eat less meat lately; in part for health, in part for the environment, and primarily for budget. I have been serving vegetarian proteins for 2-3 meals a week and loving it. I feel really good eating this way and the kids love when I make beans, they

Jalapeno Poppers with Pineapple

This recipe came together after I received a donation of food, there was an abundance of jalapenos and a large pineapple. I have done plain poppers before with great success and wanted to try a little variation. The sweetness of the pineapple did cut some of the spice in the jalapenos and it paired well

Salsa

This looks like a lot of salsa, but I guarantee you I can eat it all in one sitting. Chips and salsa is my ultimate craving food. Anytime, anywhere. I will eat it in a box, I will eat it with a fox. Anyone else? This is a medium heat salsa, it can easily be

Broccoli Salad

Summer time is barbecue time and we spend time grilling and snacking most every weekend. I love hanging in the sunshine and all the lake play, but the endless string of potato chips and hot dogs takes a toll on my physical and mental health. I love when I find a crowd-pleasing recipe that is

Oven Roasted Potatoes

This recipe is a family staple. It makes a good side for most any meat dishes; steak, chicken, meat loaf, pork loin, etc. A simple, tasty, herb flavored starch dish that works well to fill the bellies of children who always seem to be “hangry”. Ingredients: 4 Large Russet potatoes (I do one for each