Category: cooking

  • Easy Summer Breakfast Ideas

    Easy Summer Breakfast Ideas

    Summer mornings should feel slow and sweet, not rushed and stressful. Whether you are wrangling kids, getting ready for work, or enjoying a more relaxed schedule, having a few go-to breakfasts that are simple and nourishing can make a big difference. Here are seven of our favorite summer breakfast ideas. Each one is easy to…

  • June Printable Meal Plan

    June Printable Meal Plan

    I’ve so enjoyed making these monthly dinner planners. I’m not sure what I’ll do once I have all twelve months done, but for now, here is June!

  • Free April Dinner Plan

    Free April Dinner Plan

    Here it is, friends! The seventh straight month that I’ve done the meal planning so you don’t have to. I did a more seafood this month, keeping in mind that some of you might be observing Lent.

  • Transform Leftover Oatmeal into Tasty Muffins

    Transform Leftover Oatmeal into Tasty Muffins

    Do you lovingly make your kids a beautiful pot of homemade stovetop oatmeal? Do they sometimes spurn your efforts, leaving said pot of oatmeal nearly full? If so, this kinda-recipe is for you! Ingredients Instructions Make oatmeal for someone you love. Make way too much. Set aside one cup of the cooked, leftover oatmeal. When…

  • Free Printable March Dinner Plan

    Free Printable March Dinner Plan

    I planned dinner so you don’t have to! If you need more ideas, check out the link at the top of the blog.

  • Elderberry Syrup Recipe

    Elderberry Syrup Recipe

    Ingredients Add the water to the elderberry, cloves, cinnamon, ginger, and anise. Bring the liquid to a boil over medium-high heat. As soon as the liquid is bubbling, lower the heat and let it until the syrup is reduced by half, about 25 to 30 minutes. Stir frequently. Strain and add the raw honey, mixing…

  • Blueberry-Orange Crisp

    This is the perfect winter dessert because it uses frozen blueberries and in-season citrus. We all adored it. Ingredients (For the filling) Ingredients (For the topping) Instructions Pre-heat your oven to 375. In a saucepan, bring the filling ingredients up to a boil, then lower to a simmer, stirring frequently. Let it simmer for 20…

  • Chicken and Dumplings (Our Way)

    Chicken and Dumplings (Our Way)

    There’s hardly anything more comforting than a big bowl of chicken and dumplings. This is actually my husbands recipe, and it’s the best I’ve ever had. He combined a few different ones and came up with this, adapting over the years. Our kids love it and so do I. Ingredients (for soup) Ingredients (for dumplings)…

  • Printable November Dinner Planner

    Printable November Dinner Planner

    November has my all-time favorite meal: Thanksgiving dinner! For all the other days, I happily eat all the seasonal brassicas, squash, apples, and pears. November in Texas can be heavy-coat cold or air-conditioner warm, so there’s a good balance in this plan to account for that, while still embracing all the cozy fall vibes. I…

  • Ham and Cheese Frittata

    Ham and Cheese Frittata

    This frittata recipe is easily adaptable, which is great, but this basic version only has 6 ingredients, which is also great. Plus, my kids love it. Ingredients Instructions Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Pour the melted butter into a pie pan (or square baking dish) and brush it all over, including up the sides.…