Recipes and homemaking ideas for a simple life
You haven’t had meatloaf until you’ve tasted this recipe! This is such a fun spin on a classic! Meatloaf can be hard to make. It’s hard to cook all the way through, and by the time it’s done, it’s usually dry. Well not this recipe, …
Crispy potatoes seasoned with the perfect blend of spices! A perfectly versatile side dish, for the every day meal or special occasions! These potatoes are one of my classic side dishes to make for our family! The recipe came out of necessity, to make delicious …
Lasagna made simply! This is an easy make ahead meal! You can even make it in the morning before work and bake it at dinner time. I know lasagnas can be indulgent and tricky, with a lot of different ingredients, so this is a simple …
Make any cut of beef taste restaurant quality! This steak marinade is SO good! It is a recipe from my mom that she has been using ever since I was a kid, and now I make it for my family! I seriously thought that this …
Quick and Easy Weeknight meal, so delicious! Sometimes we’re all in need of a quick weeknight meal, and this one definitely delivers! Its also so, so good! Grab some naan the next time you are at the store and you won’t be disappointed. I’ll show …
So delicious! A perfectly creamy dessert! If there’s one dessert I think of in the spring, it’s an Oreo dessert! This recipe came from my Aunt, and I think it reminds me of spring because she would make it around Easter. I’ve made a few …
The best nutty and buttery cookies! These cookies are so SO good! They turn out fluffy and sandy and just melt in your mouth. This is my mom’s recipe she’s been using since I was a kid. She used to make them all the time, …
How to make easter jello jiggler eggs! This is a family tradition here, we have the vintage jello egg molds to make them! But if you don’t, I couldn’t find them for sale anywhere. Here’s a how-to from Marissa at Squirrelsofafeather.com using plastic easter eggs …
The Easy How-To Using a Boxed Cake Mix From a fellow mom with young kids, I wanted to share with you easy how-to instructions so that you can make an Easter Lamb Cake with your littles this year! We had so much fun making an …
A cozy home-cooked meal made simply! Sometimes I find myself in a pinch for dinner and I need to pull something together quickly. Pasta is definitely easy, so I like to make a Lighter Fettuccine Alfredo recipe! We always add broccoli too! This warm, home-cooked …
Have some sticky fun with your kids, decorate Rice Crispy Treat Easter Eggs this year! Now this was a lot of fun! Make sure you like getting a little bit messy because the process sure was sticky, but the memories are so worth it! I …
How to make perfectly seasoned barbecued chicken I will let you in on a little secret. My husband doesn’t like barbecue sauce! We have been married for 7 years and I let barbecued chicken fall on the back burner and it took me about 5 …
Oven roasted broccoli, the tastiest way to eat your veggies! Oven roasted broccoli is my go to vegetable. It really transforms frozen broccoli into something delicious. It’s perfectly seasoned with onion, garlic, salt and pepper. And gets crispy in the oven from cooking spray, let …
Creamy and refreshing, made at home! Starbucks Copycat Iced Caramel Macchiato- Nespresso Recipe We all love going out for coffee, but sometimes you may want to save the money or even the time it takes to go out. I used to work for “that company” …
I really love this soup, it is simple and one of those set it and forget it meals. It tastes so spicy and fresh that it really seems like you spent hours in the kitchen, but its so easy! Everyone loves a good toss in …
Crispy on the outside, practically still cookie dough on the inside! Do you remember those giant chocolate chip cookies they used to serve in school? They were soft and delicious and had mini chocolate chips in the middle. It was like they half baked them …
Our favorite weeknight go to! We have chicken fajitas probably every week and my family loves it! This recipe is my ultimate go to. The lime and cilantro are so fresh and flavorful, once you add them to your taco night, you’ll never want to …
My family’s secret Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizza Recipe! This recipe is near and dear to me, it is my dad- as we call him, “papa john’s” Chicago style deep dish pizza (his name is John, haha). I have tried over and over to replicate …
Warm and comforting with a hint of cinnamon! These oatmeal cookies have the perfect combination of buttery crispiness on the outside, and a soft gooey middle! You can choose what to put in your cookies, but my family always go for the chocolate chips. Some …
Classic & Comforting Beef Roast with Onions, Carrots and Potatoes There’s nothing better than smelling a tasty dish cooking away all day in your crock pot. This beef roast is classic and satisfying and totally easy. It is a recipe that I got from my …