Kristen

Today’s post is being sponsored by Johnsonville.  To find out about all of the products Johnsonville offers for summer grilling- visit their website. Although, we have had some pretty cold and rainy days lately here in Iowa, I am really looking forward…

I have been really into making Asian recipes at home lately.  In the past month, I have shared with you my Protein -Packed Pad Thai and Cashew Chicken Lettuce Wraps.  My kids really love any dish with rice or rice…

For a while,  I was posting healthy cookie recipes without sugar.  Instead, I was adding maple syrup or dates.   But do you know what makes a cookie taste good?  Brown sugar. Let me explain.   Over the last few…

Both of my boys, ages four and two, love quinoa!    I had to laugh just a little bit- when my four-year-old son was pretending to make ” Quinoa Skillet Meals” in his play kitchen- followed by ” taking photos…

I have had a little obsession with Greek Yogurt ranch dip as of late.  I am a little embarrassed at how much I have been consuming.  I have been eating it with baby carrots.  with bags and bags of baby carrots.…

Here in the midwest, we love our pork chop sandwiches!  Boneless 1- inch pork chops are budget-friendly and cook up real fast.  These Instant Pot Cuban Pork Chop Sandwiches are a great way to switch up your pork chop sandwich. …

This semi-homemade shrimp po boy rice bowl is an easy dinner to whip up. It tastes like the famous New Orleans sandwich and is topped with homemade remoulade sauce.   During Lent each year, I allow myself to purchase frozen…

If you are looking for a recipe to help you get a large dose of greens, then you’re in the right place!   This super healthy side dish is cooked down all in one pot with garlic, shallots, olive oil, and…

If you follow a gluten-free diet, you are going to want to bookmark this gluten-free coconut oil cornbread!  You don’t need to purchase expensive gluten-free flour for this recipe!  This cornbread calls for just a few simple ingredients.  This cornbread…

So back, a long time ago, before I decided that I wanted this blog to be a food blog.  I loved posting little diddly do dah crafts. I don’t have to me for these do dah’s anymore.   But for…

Adults and kids alike will devour these homemade chicken strips!  These delicious crispy chicken tenders have a short prep time and cook up in the oven fast.   This easy recipe can be made quickly any day of the week.   All…

Does Santa send an elf on the shelf to your house every Christmas season?  These miniature “elf-sized” cookies only require a few ingredients and a few minutes but are a delicious treat that the elves, kids, and adults will love! …