recipes

I recently ate some waffles—traditionally a breakfast food—that were so rich and delicious that I think they may actually qualify as a dessert! I made these waffles using a waffle mix that my sister-in-law gave us for Christmas. We went through this mix pretty quickly, but the waffles were so good that I wanted more! I used the ingredients … [Read more...] about Chocolate Waffles with Raspberry Sauce

I love experimenting with recipes and trying new foods, but sometimes it’s the basics that make the best meals! For example, consider this Savory Chicken and Rice. It calls for simple ingredients and is easy to prepare. Moreover, my kids love it despite the fact that it contains a hidden veggie! Ingredients 2 ½ cups chicken broth 2 … [Read more...] about One-Pot Savory Chicken and Rice

Many years ago, when I was a freshman in college, my roommate would use frosting, graham cracker crumbs, and a couple of other ingredients to make some tasty little no-bake cookies. I sent her a text message last year to ask if she remembered the recipe because I thought they might make a neat addition to the assortment of cookies I was making … [Read more...] about Chocolate Cinnamon No-Bake Thumbprints

My hands have been a little full recently, so I haven’t been doing a lot of baking. However, I still want to enjoy some delicious fall flavors. I came up with the idea for this snack mix when I was brainstorming snack ideas for my kids. They enjoyed it as much as I’d hoped! It’s not just for kids, though. Its complex mixture of flavors … [Read more...] about Autumn Snack Mix

Like most busy moms, I love using my slow cooker to prepare dinners. I’ve recently grown particularly fond of making soups in my slow cooker. This is because my oldest kiddos have become a little picky when it comes to vegetables. They simply aren’t eating them with the enthusiasm they once did. Soups are an exception. For some reason, … [Read more...] about Slow Cooker Creamy Veggie Tortellini Soup

I haven’t felt too adventurous lately when it comes to our meals. I’ve been making things that I know we like and most have been pretty easy to prepare. However, I’ve been seeing recipes for Honey Lime Chicken Enchiladas on Pinterest. These sounded good, so I decided to make some small changes to one of the recipes and give it a … [Read more...] about Honey Lime Chicken Enchilada Bake

Sometimes a recipe catches my attention because it sounds like it’ll result in a delicious dish or because it calls for unique ingredients. On the other hand, sometimes a recipe catches my attention because it sounds like it’ll yield an easy-to-prepare meal. This recipe definitely falls into the latter category! There’s nothing flashy or … [Read more...] about Super Easy Beef and Rice Casserole