Depending on where you are in the continental US (or the world for that matter), corn on the cob can take on varying forms. Growing up, my family typically resorted to the traditional boiling method for cooking corn. Sometimes if we were feeling fancy, we’d grill it. But rarely did we ever venture out of […]
Dinner
Summer Salads That Deliver
Salads are king of summer meals because they are cool, refreshing, and filling (when they’re made right). They typically don’t involve turning on the oven or stove which is perfect when you’re trying to keep your house cool. It’s important to have a good serving bowl for salads as well. If your salad is monochromatic, […]
Summer Mac And Cheese Ideas
It’s summer! Time for sprinklers, sun, and parks. It also means that my kids are home for lunch on a more regular basis, which means that I’m officially in charge of three meals a day. Sigh. I love my littles, don’t get me wrong, but coming up something healthy and different for them to eat […]
Feeling Devilish? Eggcellent!
One of my guilty pleasures is a devilish deviled egg. It’s weird, I know. But when you have a coop of chickens who lay lots of eggs, you tend to get creative about how you eat them. I just happen to love a good deviled egg! There is something so satisfying about the creamy yolk […]
Fries That Won’t Kill You
The Ranking of Fries I read an article recently that ranked all of the fast food fries on a scale to see which ones were the “best.” It looked at things like texture, crispiness, and flavor. So, of course, I needed to read this article to see which fries I should be eating, and you […]
Chinese Night: Beef And Broccoli
Welcome back! As part of our ongoing series of themed nights, it’s time for Chinese night and the dish of choice is Beef and Broccoli. Why Beef and Broccoli you might ask? The great thing about this dish is that it’s got a good helping of protein and veg. It’s not going to ruin whatever […]
Martha Stewart Cook Alike
You might not look like Martha Stewart, but that doesn’t mean you can’t cook like her! Let’s be honest, when it comes to all things involving homemaking, Martha Stewart is kind of the queen. From folding fitted sheets to baking to cooking, she has the whole homemaking thing down to a very exact science.
Italian Night: Lasagna
One of the things I do to periodically mix up meals at my house is have a themed night! It’s a great way to introduce your littles to new flavors and choose dishes without spending the whole afternoon perusing the web. So, tonight is Italian Night and our focus is…lasagna! This does not have to […]
Chef Secrets For Quick And Delicious Dinners
Okay, so I’m the first to admit that I’m not a chef in any sense of the word. I grew up on cold cereal and canned pasta, so I didn’t have a ton of training when it comes to cooking for myself, let alone anyone else. Here’s the thing though, when it comes to cooking, […]
Simple One Dish Dinners Even Dads Can’t Destroy
Okay let’s be honest, sometimes dinner is my least favorite meal of the day. The thought of spending an hour in the kitchen making dinner and then doing a pile of dishes after a long day on my feet is so unappealing. So what’s a girl to do when I’m tired and I still have […]