Let’s see…  We’re all stuck at home during a pandemic, trying to feed our families, yet not wanting to go to the grocery store.  We need easy meals we can pull together on the cheap.  Sound about right to you?  Well, have I got a […]

I know what you’re thinking.  Why is this a cheater Philly cheesesteak recipe?  Well, I’ll tell you.  First, I’ve never been to Philly.  And second, I’ve never eaten an actual Philly Cheesesteak.  So, honestly, this could be way off base and I’d never know the […]

If you had told me 10 years ago that I’d be happily hosting 40+ people for Easter, I would’ve questioned your sanity.  However, for the last several years, that’s exactly what I’ve done! Since living here in Jacksonville for the past 15 years, we’ve had […]

Spaghetti is always a hot dinner item at our house.  Our kids are huge fans of the stuff whether I make it from scratch using my homemade sauce recipe or their dad makes it with the sauce from a jar.  Pair it with a salad […]

My daughter is ticked that I’m sharing this recipe.  I’m not even gonna lie.  She totally looked at me with her jaw dropped and her eyes bugged out and said, “But MOM!  I thought this was your special recipe and you would just give it […]

I don’t know about you, but having the oven running in the heat of the day during the summer is not my favorite.  Make ahead meals are totally the way to go!  A little prior planning lets you cook in the morning and stay cool […]

Seriously.  If I have to hear/answer the question “What’s for supper?” one more time this summer… I’m gonna scream!  Unfortunately, it’s only June 4th.  Which means I foresee a lot more answering that question AND screaming in my future.  How about you? Today’s recipe for […]

For as long as I remember, my mom has made this exact fruit salad.  It’s as much a part of my childhood and growing up as birthday cake and Santa Claus.  That is to say, I can’t imagine my life without it! Every Christmas Eve […]

Ramen noodle slaws are the crap shoot of the pot luck line, aren’t they?  You never quite know if they’re going to be as good as you hope.  There are so many variables to consider!  Is there enough dressing, not enough, or too much?  Are […]

I’m pretty sure that if love of baking is a genetic thing, I come by it honestly.  The baking gene has been passed down from both sides of my family tree.  My mom is an amazing baker whose sugar cookies and coffee cake are the […]