I’m not all about complicated or elaborate meals, but every once in a while it can be fun to plan some fun family dinners. Fun doesn’t have to mean complicated; it can just mean changing things up so they’re not the norm. One of our favorite fun family dinners is to have an appetizer night. […]
I’m always looking for shortcuts in the kitchen, and I think I’ve found a magical one—and all you need is a large sheet pan. These meals have probably been around for a while, but they now have a name: sheet pan dinners! The basic premise is that you cook all the components of the meal […]
Here’s a recipe for skillet sausage and veggies, a.k.a. the easiest healthy and homemade dinner on the planet. I’m not sure if that claim is 100% accurate, but this meal is so easy because you basically chop some things up, heat them up, and then eat them up. Use whatever veggies you have on hand! […]
This lentil soup is easy, quick, and has lots of nutrients that make our bodies happy. Lentils are inexpensive and are a great source of fiber and protein. Plus, hot soup is really great for these gray and misty days. PrintLentil Soup Ingredients3 strips of bacon 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup chopped carrots 2 […]
I’m not a big fan of tricking my kids by putting vegetables in things. We eat plenty of vegetables the normal way, where they can see what they are. That said, I’m not against beefing up the nutritional value of a food by adding veggies, even if it’s a little unconventional. That’s what I’ve done […]
I recently heard an idea to make a list of meals that you find easy to make and that most of the people in your family like. You don’t have to eat these meals over and over again, but it’s great to have a list to reference when you’re drawing a blank. So here are […]
Christmas is just around the corner, and maybe you’ve been struggling with what to cook. Or maybe you realized you didn’t get enough for that complicated recipe and don’t want to venture back out to the store. Either way, I’ve got you covered! Here are 10 of my favorite simple Christmas side dishes. You probably […]
