A blog. Where I show you the things I make!
This post may contain affiliate links As an owner of a food website, I try to post ” drool-worthy” recipes that I hope people will love. My goal is to help families eat healthy, nourishing meals together. Can I let you in on a little secret? Although my kids probably […]
This post contains affiliate links A few weeks ago, I shared with you my recipe for slow cooker no-bake stuffed shells. Then I got to thinking about a conversation I had with an old co-worker several years ago. When I was living in the Quad Cities, there was an Italian […]
This post contains affiliate links I realize that for the past two years or so, Instant Pot has been all the rage. People tell me that they don’t even use their slow cookers anymore. Can I tell you something that an Instant Pot can’t do? There is still something […]
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ChooseMazola #CollectiveBias Because September is National Cholesterol Awareness Month, I am sharing a recipe with you using Mazola Corn Oil. A clinical study showed Mazola®Corn Oil reduces cholesterol 2x more than extra virgin […]
Today’s post is sponsored by the Iowa Egg Council. All opinions are entirely my own Pasta Primavera is such a great dinner! It is a great way to use up all those vegetables you have in your fridge, and merely adding eggs make this a protein-rich supper that your whole […]
This post may contain affiliate links. This winter has been cold, blistery, never-ending, and my kids have had more snow days than I can count. The way I see it is that I can sit around and complain about it. Or I can sit around and warm myself up with […]
This post contains affiliate links When you’ve had ten days of steamy temperatures, and you finally get a cold rainy day, it is time for a comforting meal. Have I ever mentioned to you that I choose to live in Iowa? I happen to love this state. It is an amazing […]
This post may contain affiliate links Before I get into this recipe, I want to let you know that I am compiling a master list of all my Instant Pot recipes, just incase you are looking for more recipes to make. When I am home in Chicagoland and my mom’s side […]
I get amused sometimes when I hear people talk about polenta like it is some super fancy food that is hard to prepare. Um, guys? It’s CORNMEAL!! and it is the least expensive appetizer one can make! AND it takes less than 10 minutes to make. AND it’s gluten-free. AND […]
Here in Iowa, this fall has been warm. I have been in the mood to make some chili or a big pot of soup for weeks. So, when it finally seemed cool enough to make some, I couldn’t decide what to make. And then Minestrone Chili was born. I have […]
This post contains affiliate links During this busy season of life, making food in my slow cooker or my Instant pot can be a godsend for my sanity. I love making my favorite meals in them, and they usually turn out just as good as the original. Some of my […]
My kids love pizza. So when I told them that we were going to have this pizza chili for dinner, they were sold right away. I also served crusty bread and salad with it too. I got this idea from my blogging friend Michelle from Simplify Live Love. She […]
