Review of the Osprey Poco AG Plus Child Carrier, used for hiking and New York City living. It’s our must have baby/toddler item! We bought a Osprey Poco AG Plus Carrier as an alternative to a stroller for urban life and for some traditional hiking. We wanted something with a good adjustable fit that was comfortable and could haul a lot of stuff and remain useful for a number of years....
Easy to make Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies that tastes just like Girl Scout Cookies! These chewy oatmeal peanut butter cookies with peanut butter buttercream between them are the best! The Best Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies Recipe These cookies didn’t last long in my house. Just within 2 days, the cookie container on the counter was empty and everyone was asking me “When are you going to make those peanut butter cookies again?...
These juicy roasted cherry tomatoes with burrata will melt in your mouth! Simply bake the tomatoes with olive oil until they burst, and then add creamy burrata cheese on top. Serve over pasta for dinner, add to a salad, top fresh baked bread as a appetizer or just dive in with a spoon (no judgement!). Juicy Cherry Tomatoes with Burrata Cheese These juicy cherry tomatoes with burrata cheese are SO GOOD!...
EASY 3 INGREDIENT Candied Jalapenos recipe! You only need jalapenos, sugar and water to make refrigerator candied jalapenos! Use these as a appetizer dip, on top of crackers or in dinner dishes! Store in refrigerator or use for canning! The Best Candied Jalapenos These 3 Ingredient Candied Jalapenos. Oh goodness gracious. Don’t ask me how many I ate over the past few days. Ok, don’t ask me. Seriously don’t. Ok I might have eaten a entire jar already and made another today....
Soft, chewy Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies topped with classic Hershey’s Kisses. Easy, nostalgic, and perfect for holidays, parties, or everyday baking. The Best Peanut Butter Blossoms These Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies are soft, chewy, and topped with that classic Hershey’s Kiss we all grew up loving. They’re everything a perfect peanut butter blossom should be — tender centers, crackly edges, and the ideal balance of chocolate and peanut butter in every bite....
Betty Draper’s Swedish Meatballs Recipe – classic dish straight from Mad Men! “Hot or cold? Swedish meatballs or chicken salad” asks Betty Draper when Don comes home late from work one evening. Don chooses the chicken salad, but in my opinion he misses out. Betty’s Swedish Meatballs are where the magic is at. If you’re reading this and wondering who Betty Draper or Don it, let me grab you for a quick hug and tell you what you’re missing out on....
Delicious Bok Choy Stir Fry in Brown Sauce recipe, to serve over rice or noodles for a full healthy meal. This easy Asian dish only takes 15 minutes to make and is bursting with flavor! Bok Choy Stir Fry in Brown Sauce Our family loves bok choy so much so that we grow it in our garden and indoors so we have fresh bok choy year round! That means that we reallllllly love it!...
This might just be my new favorite veggie side dish! Brussels sprouts get par-boiled first, then sautéed with mushrooms, butter, and garlic until perfectly fork-tender and golden. The whole thing comes together on the stovetop in under 20 minutes and pairs perfectly with any main dish. Buttered Brussels Sprouts and Mushrooms You know what makes Brussels sprouts taste even better? Butter. Hahaha. No but seriously, I love Brussels sprouts any way — roasted, air fried, or straight from the garden — but turning them into buttery Brussels sprouts and mushrooms makes them extra good!...
This no-bake homemade granola bars recipe is easy to make and tastes just like birthday cake! Top with white chocolate chips and sprinkles! Ingredients in Birthday Cake Flavored Homemade Granola Bars 2 cups quick cooking oats 1 cup crispy rice cereal 2/3 cup dry yellow cake mix 1/4 cup salted butter 1/4 cup light brown sugar 1/4 cup honey 1 teaspoon vanilla 4 tablespoons sprinkles 3 tablespoons white chocolate chips This recipe is loosely based off of my Chocolate Chip Granola Bars ....
This cheesy cauliflower casserole is the ultimate comfort food! It is made with 1 whole head of chopped cauliflower florets, shredded cheddar cheese, and frozen corn, for convenience. Bake until brown edged and bubbling! It’s an extra easy vegetable dish or veggie-loaded dinner, and ready in just 50 minutes. Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole Is there a better combo than cauliflower and cheese? Ok, broccoli and cheese is pretty good too, but this casserole is all about cauliflower!...
This Cheesy Ground Turkey Tater Tot Casserole is a Midwestern comfort classic! Packed with veggies and topped with crispy tots, it’s a kid-friendly dinner. Golden, crispy, and totally comforting. You are going to love this easy ground turkey dinner! Easy Ground Turkey Tater Tot Casserole My kids absolutely love tater tots, so this recipe is always a huge hit in our house. It is classic Midwestern-style comfort food at its finest—creamy, cheesy, and topped with that perfect crunch....
4 Ingredient Vanilla Pretzel Milkshake! This homemade milkshake recipe is easy to make and is the perfect combo of sweet and salty! Throw the 4 ingredients in your blender and it’s ready – it’s that simple! Perfect for dessert or a Summer treat! I know it’s Winter and cold out but I can’t help it, I’m craving vanilla milkshakes! A few days ago I woke up and couldn’t get milkshakes out of my mind....
Hearty crockpot kielbasa soup made with potatoes, carrots, pinto beans and diced tomatoes. Egg noodles are cooked directly in the crockpot alongside kielbasa to make a simple meal. In 8 hours you’ll have an easy kielbasa dinner ready for you! Easy Crockpot Kielbasa Soup Recipe This is such an easy crockpot kielbasa recipe! Everything is made in the crockpot, no need to make the noodles for the soup separately!...
This Crockpot Swiss Chard & White Bean Stew is a one-pot meal made with tender white beans, Swiss chard, and vegetables all slow-simmered in a savory vegetable broth. Perfect for busy weeknights, this stew is hearty, flavorful, and easy to throw together. Crockpot Swiss Chard & White Bean Stew I love harvesting Swiss chard straight from our garden, and this crockpot meal is one of my favorite garden-to-table meals. It’s the kind of cozy, comforting dinner that practically makes itself in the slow cooker, giving me more time to tend to the garden (or chase after endless kids’ activities)....
These Dairy Free Muffins taste just like mini pancakes – no milk or butter needed! Topped with a sweet cinnamon sugar crumble, these muffins are perfect for breakfast or a snack! Dairy free muffin recipe What do you get when dairy free pancakes and banana muffins collide? Dairy Free Pancake Muffins! These delicious, fluffy, and cinnamon-y muffins use almond milk instead of regular milk and don’t require any butter. Serve them with some maple syrup on top to replicate your favorite breakfast!...
This comforting Green Bean Broccoli Casserole (With Frozen Vegetables) comes together quickly with the help of frozen vegetables, canned mushroom soup, cheddar cheese, and crunchy Ritz crackers. It’s a delicious and creamy side dish you can enjoy for the holidays or weeknight dinners. Vegetarian broccoli green bean casserole I absolutely love making green bean casseroles for the holidays. This classic recipe is so creamy and comforting, and I love the crunch from the crispy crackers on top....
Super soft homemade pretzel rolls with buttery salty crust recipe. Follow my easy step-by-step photos to make your own buns from scratch. Why You’ll Love These Soft Pretzel Rolls: Oh baby, baby, you’re going to looooove these pretzel rolls. They’re soft inside, they have a buttery salty top, and they are DELICIOUS. Good luck just eating one of these….. good luck! Sometimes homemade from scratch rolls like these can be intimidating to make, but let me just say they’re pretty easy to make, for both beginners and more experienced bread makers....
Easy step by step instructions on how to freeze bok choy without it turning mushy. This no blanching method is great for keeping bok choy crisp for stir fries and soups. Freezing Bok Choy Can you freeze bok choy? Yes, you can! I am big on freezing our garden harvest, I freeze green beans , I freeze zucchini , I freeze corn . I grow it, I freeze it. We have lots of success growing bok choy indooors ....
How to make perfect black beans in the instant pot in 30 minutes. No soaking of the beans required so it’s easy and quick! Includes freezing directions if you want to make a couple batches. Instant Pot Black Beans We love black beans (that’s why we grow black beans !). My daughters would request rice and beans for dinner every night if they could. Throw the black beans in the instant pot, throw some rice in the rice cooker and you have a simple meal fast!...
A hearty Midwestern classic: layers of tender potatoes, savory ground turkey, green peas, and creamy sauce, baked with melted cheese for the ultimate cozy casserole. Golden, bubbly, and dripping with creamy goodness — this cheesy turkey and potato casserole is pure comfort food! Cheesy Ground Turkey Potato Casserole There’s just something about a creamy, cheesy potato casserole that feels like home. This ground turkey potato casserole is one of those hearty dinners my whole family enjoys — especially my husband....
