Minty surprise cookies are chewy, soft butter cookies with chocolate mints hidden inside. Weekend before last we were at my parents' house and took a look in my mom's recipe file. I was looking for some old favorites but also for some new inspiration! I came across these Minty Surprise Cookies ...
Slowcooker Kielbasa Spinach Potato Soup with Gouda
Potato soup is a hearty, inexpensive dinner. This slowcooker potato soup has kielbasa sausage, spinach, and Gouda cheese, so it's filling and delicious, too. Let your slow cooker do the work! My daugher loves baked potato soup (well, we all do but she's a superfan!) She orders it whenever she ...
Black Forest Brownies
Black forest brownies is a fudgy brownies recipe, full of sweet chocolate, crunchy pecans and cherries. I love the flavors of chocolate and cherry together! In past years of the 12 Weeks of Christmas Treats, I’ve shared recipes with this flavor combination like these Chocolate Covered ...
Easy Homemade Tomato Basil Parmesan Soup
My Easy Homemade Tomato Basil Parmesan Soup is not only less expensive than canned soup, it's also better for you! Skip the premade stuff and make this easy homemade soup recipe! Be sure to sign up for my email list to get new recipes and ideas in your inbox! Ever since I discovered how ...
Easy Homemade Tomato Basil Parmesan Soup
My Easy Homemade Tomato Basil Parmesan Soup is not only less expensive than canned soup, it's also better for you! Skip the premade stuff and make this easy homemade soup recipe! Be sure to sign up for my email list to get new recipes and ideas in your inbox! Ever since I discovered how easy it ...
Peppermint Treats Roundup
Peppermint treats are delicious, and perfect for holiday baking. Peppermint lovers will enjoy all of these easy treats recipes! I've had a series of baking snafus in the kitchen over the last couple of weeks which is not so great when I'm hosting the 12 Weeks of Christmas Treats ...
5 Myths About the Meal Plan Mom (no I’m not perfect)
If you follow me on social media like Pinterest or Instagram or Twitter, you might know that my online persona is also known as the Meal Plan Mom. Yesterday I read a post by blogging friend, Bettina, from The Lunch Tray. There, she tackled the latest in the debate over family dinner. It got me ...
Planning a Perfect Picnic {Guest Post}
I've got another guest post for you this week and I think you're gonna like it. Kirsten blogs over at Kirsten Oliphant: An Eclectic Celebration of Chaos. She's writes a bit about food, a bit about home stuff, a bit about kids and family and a little in between. Today, Kirsten is sharing some tips on ...
Slow Cooker Chicken Tinga: Cook Once to Create 4 Meals
This slow cooker chicken tinga recipe can be used to create four different meals! Bulk cooking in a slow cooker will save you time and money! Today I'm happy to welcome another guest post! Kristen from The Slender Kitchen is sharing her ideas on how to make the most of bulk cooking. There are so ...
Easy Shrimp and Pork Spring Rolls
Shrimp and pork spring rolls are a simple twist on traditional Vietnamese spring rolls. Filled with pork, shrimp, pickled vegetables, and vermicelli. Hey y’all! Remember, last month when I introduced you to the #BlogFilmFood series featuring some of my favorite bloggers’ recipes and the ...