I have always been a huge fan of tacos, but only in recent years did I find out just how delicious tacos with carnitas could be! I made this slow cooker carnitas recipe in my gorgeous stainless steel 360 Cookware slow cooker and it was a hit with the family!
Over the past few years, I have become sensitive to a few foods, including dairy and gluten. I try to really limit these foods so I can feel better, and it has worked. That means, however, that I have not gotten to enjoy some of the foods that I love. Recently I was introduced to …
Peanut Butter Cookie Cups with Peanut Butter Icing I love icing. I love cookies. Every cookie needs icing, if you ask me. A flat cookie cannot hold enough icing, so why not make cookie cups where you can just dollop the icing inside for more icing deliciousness!! And if you want to go all out, …
Air Fryer Peanut Butter Chocolate Pastries My oldest son is a peanut butter and chocolate fanatic, just like his mother. I made these delicious peanut butter chocolate pastries in the air fryer and he approved!
If you are a busy working mom like me, you know that there is nothing better in this world than a pan of muffins. My three boys can wipe out a pan of muffins in no time flat. They are great for breakfast, snack, AND dessert and it really does not matter what kind of …
For years, I could not master the art of cooking a roast chicken in the oven. I tried in the crock pot a few times, but it just was not what I wanted. Then, it happened, I perfected it and now I present to you the BEST roasted chicken recipe! The whole family loves it, …
I'm the type of girl who eats the cookie to get to the icing. "Minimize the cookie, maximize the icing" is the way I look at it. I know some prefer the cookie, and that's okay, but I think everyone will agree that these Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookie Cups are delicious and a …
This easy Shirley Temple Cake with Grenadine Glaze is an impressive, delicious dessert that is really simple to make! The other day I was scrolling Facebook and I saw an ad for a local person selling Shirley Temple Cakes. So, apparently I have been living under a rock because I had never heard of such …
I know what brought you here. Your love for Reese’s peanut butter cups. Or maybe it was simply your love for peanut butter? Either way, you will love this recipe for Reese’s Peanut Butter Chocolate Crispy Bars! Delicious Peanut Butter Chocolate No Bake Treat! I am a supreme lover of no bake treats. Rice Krispie …
Our younger two boys love bananas topped with Nutella. This is the easiest snack/treat for them, especially on those nights where they are "starving" at bedtime but can't think of what they want to eat. Nutella banana? YES! So when I had four old bananas that I needed to use, but didn't want to make …
15 Minute Noodles with Spicy Peanut Sauce is a delicious family recipe that the family will love! Pasta is always an easy, frugal meal for families. This recipe for 15 minute noodles with spicy peanut sauce is good with any noodles you may have in the pantry. You can also add sliced chicken or pork …
Where are my peanut butter lovers? Reese's mini peanut butter cups steal the show in these delicious cupcakes, providing a delicious surprise in the middle of chocolate on chocolate cupcakes, drizzled with a peanut butter sauce! YUM! Introducing Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Chocolate Cupcakes!
No matter what one's love language is, I truly believe that thank you gifts are always appreciated. And, since every human eats, food makes the perfect thank you gift!
If there are two things that my family loves, it's Disney and sandwiches. We all have our favorites, but sandwiches have gotten us through many days and lunches at school, too. Recently, we received a big box of goodies for our Disney and sandwich lovers, including a loaf of Oroweat Organic White made with Whole …
My family love Chick-Fil-A. Lately, the favorite menu item of my boys' has been the Chicken Minis. We rarely get breakfast out, but when we do, these are what is always requested! If you have a craving for this mini breakfast sandwiches after 10:30 or on Sunday, however, you're out of luck. Sure, you could …
I have never considered myself a "morning person," but I must say, my morning cup of coffee is probably the part of my day that I look forward to the most! There is something about drinking a hot cup of coffee first thing in the morning that I love. Made with this delicious dairy free …
Mornings can be quite chaotic, but easy instant pot breakfasts are where it's at! I love this recipe for Instant Pot Peanut Butter Oatmeal because not only is it easy, the milk and peanut butter in this hot bowl of oatmeal provide protein for the busy day ahead. Have you ever made oatmeal in the instant pot? …
Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket are so easy to make! Some call them piggies, some call them kolaches, but whatever your preference is, they are super good and so easy to make in your air fryer!
We all know that the air fryer is so versatile and easy to use, but have you ever tried making air fryer cinnamon chips? They are so delicious and crunchy on their own, or served with a delicious dessert dip! Read on for the full recipe!
My kids are huge fans of pizza rolls. In fact, pizza in any form is pretty much a guaranteed win. Except for pizza flavored things, those are just....weird. They do have issues with the breading on the pizza rolls. Why a kid pulls off the breading from a pizza roll is beyond me, but these …
What is the best Christmas cookie recipe? It all depends on preference, but I think the best Christmas cookie recipe is this one! Make these fun and easy Glazed Sugar Cookies! These swirled Christmas cookies will disappear quickly because they are so good! The holidays are such a joyous time for the family. If you …
Thanksgiving will be at home this year, so we are referencing the Juicy Juice™ site often to get ideas and inspiration for recipes, crafts, and activities for kids! I got the idea to make these Jigglin' Juicy Juice™ Snacks with Apple Juicy Juice 100% juice!
If you are doing a Whole30 or just eating paleo, then add this to your Thanksgiving menu! You will love this Whole30 Sweet Potato Casserole! I have done three rounds of Whole30 over the past few years and sweet potatoes are always a lifesaver. The other day I was wondering if a Whole30 Thanksgiving would …
I love to cook. It is something that I enjoy and have learned to do well over time. However, there are many times when I want a good, home cooked meal and don't have much time to cook. This is especially important when my husband and I are on a diet and the kids just …
Do you love sweet potatoes as a side item but don't have a full hour to cook one to perfection in the oven? Check out how I make Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes! And, check out one of my favorite Whole30 meals...sausage sweet potato!
I love Halloween treats and holiday snacks, but I struggle with making cutesy little things for my kids. That's why I went the easy route and got the ultimate mom hack for decorating easy snacks.... candy eyeballs and sprinkles! These Halloween Brownie Bites Monsters are cute, edible, delicious, and easy to make! It is something …
Like any true blooded Texan, our family loves steak. Toss that in with the fact that we love Mexican food, this carne asada with black beans and vegetables is a winning meal in our house! You can use any cut of beef that you have, but carne asada is typically made with flank steak or …
This Apple Cider recipe post was brought to you by Juicy Juice, but all opinions are mine! My kids love Juicy Juice apple juice, but I wanted to introduce them to apple cider! I was looking at the Juicy Juice website because it has lots of fun crafts and recipe ideas, and I saw a …
We live in Texas, so there is not really a specific "grilling season" or "BBQ season." The only time you cannot grill in Texas is when it is stormy outside, and even then, some may argue with that. Some of our favorite meals are made on the grill, from chicken wings, to fajitas, to of …
Easy meals that the whole family will love are my favorite. These chicken enchilada sliders will be a family favorite of yours soon! Okay, so it's true. My family loves enchiladas. You may have seen my recipe for air fryer chicken enchiladas. If not, you should add that to your meal plan, too! If there's …
Yes, boys and girls, pumpkin spice season is here! But, who am I kidding? Pumpkin spice season is year 'round and I'm not even going to apologize for it. These air fryer pumpkin spice churros are easy, delicious, and a great way to celebrate the best spice that every existed. You can also make them …
I love Fall. It is THE BEST time of the year, by far. Pumpkins, falling leaves, cooler temperatures, and pumpkin pie spice make it my favorite! I made these Air Fryer Pumpkin Pie Pop Tarts to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year! (sorry, Christmas fans!)
My family and I have all been fans of McAlister's Deli for years. They have a wide variety of menu items and we all have our favorites! Sandwiches, spuds, soups, desserts, and of course, McAlister’s Famous Tea™. This summer, we have gotten McAlister's take out a bunch of times and even had a fun family picnic! McAlister's …
How to make Strawberry Icing! My husband and sons have many things in common, but their love of strawberries is a strong bond that they all share! I love strawberries, too, but I prefer them paired with chocolate like in my Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cake recipe. We have poundcake or angel food cake with strawberries …
Easy Homemade Pork Sausage Recipe - Perfect with Potatoes! We have done Whole30 a couple of times now, and I have loved discovering how to cook clean, delicious foods that nourish the body. This recipe for homemade sausage is Whole30 approved as long as you leave out the maple syrup. It is delicious with or …
I'm thrilled because our garden is taking off! We are harvesting about 3-6 zucchini and squash a day and while that may not sound like a lot, when it's really just 2 of us that eat a lot of it, it really is. We have been giving some away, but I also have been looking …
There is nothing better than a fresh bowl salsa with chips and this fire roasted salsa recipe is SO delicious! Our fridge always has a jar of homemade salsa in it. Sometimes it is regular salsa, occasionally fruit salsa, and then sometimes, this fire roasted salsa. The key is to get a can of fire …
If you are looking for the perfect Mexican food dish to serve to your family, try these Air Fryer Chicken Enchiladas! My family loves enchiladas, but there is not always enough time to make my homemade, authentic cheese enchiladas. Sometimes you have to make quick, easy meals like these Air Fryer Chicken Enchiladas, made with …
I grew up eating a dessert called Four Layer Dessert that my mom made. It was SO good. That, along with my family's obsession with strawberries, is what inspired this Chocolate Covered Strawberry Dessert. Some may call it Chocolate Strawberry Lush, or Chocolate Strawberry Lasagna, but whatever you call it, this no bake dessert is …
