My husband is obsessed with the Food Network. I like a lot of their recipes, but find I am modifying them more and more to fit my needs. Either I want something a bit healthier, a bit more kid friendly or quicker. This time I was able to pack all 3 in!

This was soooooo good! It’s rare I find a recipe that everyone likes. Both the older boys, the hubby and I really loved this. I piled all the mushrooms on DH’s plate as the rest of us are anti-fungi, but it was delish! I served with a side of steamed peas. I also used low [...]

This recipe was submitted by our own “Mommy the Maid”! Lissa has amazing recipes on her website. She also has great tips and shares her craftiness! I have seen many versions of No Peek Chicken. I have seen them in old cookbooks, new cookbooks, my grandmother’s recipe box, and my mother-in-law’s recipe box. Everyone has [...]

These are way too easy! Grab a tall glass of milk to eat with these delicious cookies! Thanks to Heather B. in our forums for this great recipe! Recipe: PB Cookies Ingredients 1 jar of peanut butter 2 eggs 2 cups sugar (I use 1/2 white, 1/2 brown. but you can use any combination you [...]

These are so simple you can practically make them in your sleep! I love making these for teacher gifts around the holidays. They love the homemade touch and I love how the kids can help decorate them! I buy candy foil cups and tiny boxes from the baking aisle at the grocery store or Michaels. [...]

Every fall I make these cookies. They are INSANE! The kids go nuts for them. I’m going to make them again this week with pomegranate craisins instead of cranberries. I also make a powdered sugar glaze on top. Yum! Recipe: Pumpkin Cranberry Cookies Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup white sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla [...]

It’s a windy and cold day here so I think I’ll try this recipe posted in our forums by one of our long time members Mommy The Maid. Such a simple recipe and one I bet my family is going to LOVE! Recipe: CrockPot Chicken Cordon Bleu Ingredients 3 whole Chicken Breasts 3 large slices [...]

Fall seems to be officially here in Colorado. It’s gray and chilly this morning. Perfect kind of morning for a warm, comfort breakfast. But my normal waffles from scratch seem like too much work. Plain oatmeal is boring, but my whole family goes nuts for it if I “cookie” it. More of a “guideline” than [...]

My kids love pumpkin bread and since it’s pumpkin season now, I thought I’d whip up a couple loaves. This bread is great plain, with some butter or even with a sugar frosting glaze on top. Recipe: Easy Pumpkin Bread Ingredients 3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp. baking powder 2 tsp. baking soda 1 [...]

This took 10 min to prepare, then I popped it in the fridge for 30 min to chill. So delish!! Even the kids ate it, and they aren’t usually ones to go for Chicken salad. I served on Ciabatta rolls, but you could serve this in a lettuce wrap, whole wheat tortilla, in a Pita [...]

This one is a no-brainer recipe. Super easy, quick and tasty! A kid friendly favorite. Can be made gluten free if you use corn tortillas. Recipe: Easy Taco Casserole Ingredients 1 lb ground beef (or turkey) 1 small onion, chopped 1 can Rotel Taco Seasoning 1/2 cup water 1 pkg (12) hard taco shells, yellow [...]