To welcome the new year, I am setting aside some time to take stock of my pantry, and even more important, my grocery budget. The holidays are expensive, so for me January is all about getting back on track with meal planning and seeking out ways to cook up inexpensive meals that are still super…
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Copycat Swig Sugar Cookies
I have a year-round passion for cookie baking. But when December 1st rolls around, cookie baking really kicks into high gear in my kitchen. Christmas is pretty much synonymous with cookies in our family, and we will happily bake our way through the entire holiday season. While we dedicate much of our baking time to…
Holiday Chicken Ranch Stuffed Rolls- With Video
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #RotelHoliday #CollectiveBias Holiday Chicken Ranch Stuffed Rolls are a delicious and family-friendly appetizer. Great for serving all year around, these tasty treats are even better when shaped into a festive Christmas Tree. The holiday season is in full…
Butternut Squash Kale Stuffed Shells
Butternut Squash Kale Stuffed Shells is a wonderfully rich and creamy dish that is full of fall flavors. Stuffed shells are a favorite in my house. Especially during the fall and winter months, when I’ve been known to make them on a weekly basis. While I typically make them with spinach and marinara sauce, lately…
Instant Pot Pasta- Five Cheese Ziti
Instant Pot Ziti is a rich and flavorful Instant Pot pasta recipe that is ready in no time at all thanks to the “magic” of the Instant Pot! This easy one-pot meal is made with the unforgettable flavors of five kinds of cheese. If you can believe it, this Instant Pot pasta recipe the first…
Favorite Products of 2018- Expo West Recap
After hitting a few new product conventions this year, I have compiled a list of my favorite new products of 2018, so far! Every year I attend at least to conventions that feature new products in the food industry. I love getting a first look at brands and all of their new ideas and items!…
Hot Chocolate Spoons- Holiday Game Day Party
Thank you Goliath Games for sponsoring this post. Pick up your favorite game today to enjoy the holiday season and beyond! These Hot Chocolate Spoons are perfect for your next party. Simply serve with some hot milk and your guests can mix their own hot chocolate! I have clearly passed on my love for the…
Butternut Squash Ravioli- Homemade and Delicious
Get your friends together this year for a delicious glass of wine and a Butternut Squash Ravioli making party! It’s so fun and everyone leaves with some! This post has been sponsored by Sonoma-Cutrer and Honest Cooking however all opinions are 100% my own. Every year I host a food making party of some sort….
Easy Chicken Pot Pie
This post is sponsored by Progresso Soup however all opinions are my own. After a long day of working, nothing sounds better than a homemade dinner. With our secret ingredient, this Easy Chicken Pot Pie will be made in no time! Being a mom of three, there are a few things that I always stock up…
Great Wolf Lodge
Want a fun and exciting weekend? Book a night or two at Great Wolf Lodge for an adventurous weekend swimming, going on waterslides, and so much more! A few weeks ago, my family and I were invited to spend the day at Great Wolf Lodge. Since its opening a few years back, this place has…
Peanut Butter Carmel Corn Trail Mix
Combine your two favorite snacks into this fun caramel corn trail mix! Make it your new movie night speciality to share with loved ones while you watch the soon to be released Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie. Friday Family Movie Nights are something that my kids look forward to every week. It’s the one…
Sprinkle Sugar Cookies- The Lemonade Stand Cookbook
These Sprinkle Sugar Cookies from The Lemonade Stand Cookbook by Kathy Strahs are not only easy for kids to make, but fun and delicious! This summer has been a whirlwind of activities. Early on this Spring, my cheap financially responsible Swiss (to put it in perspective) husband made the executive decision that we remain local this…
Kalua Pork Sliders
Celebrate Hawaiian Foods week with these delicious Kalua Pork Sliders. Just like you would find in Hawaii, the pork is juicy and smoky and served on a King’s Hawaiian Bread Bun! Last week my husband and I headed downtown for a little day date. After a long morning, we were really really hungry. We made…
Coffee Cake Blueberry Muffins
Start your morning off right with a good old cup of coffee and a couple warm Coffee Cake Blueberry Muffins. Fresh cinnamon berry muffins ready in 30 minutes. This past weekend we spent camping in a walnut grove along the Merced River. It was absolutely amazing and so relaxing despite sleeping in a tent and…
Lemon Garlic Seared Salmon
A simple yet delicious meal, this restaurant quality Lemon Garlic Seared Salmon will be perfect for impromptu dinner parties or last minute meals. Pair it with a nice cold glass of Cavit Pinot Grigio and your night will be perfect! Did you know that Friday May 26th is National Pinot Grigio Day? This is one…
Quick Rhubarb Cake
This one bowl Quick Rhubarb Cake is extremely simple to make and even easier to eat! You will want to make it over and over again! I think that my husband’s grandparents were trying to scare me away the first time I met them. However, I don’t think it was intentional because his grandmother is…
Blackberry Cinnamon Rolls
Last week I attended Knotts Berry Farm’s Boysenberry Festival media preview event. I absolutely love anything boysenberry flavored, so the event was not to be missed. While I was there, I was posting pictures of the scrumptious boysenberry themed desserts on my Instagram and Facebook feed. Little did I know, my husband and kids were…
Coconut Sweet Rolls
With coconut extract in the dough, and toasted shredded coconut in the filling and icing, they are a coconut lover’s dream! These Coconut Sweet Rolls are easy to make and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert! The other day I was browsing the magazine section at Costco. I never buy magazines, especially at the prices…
Copycat Chili’s Chicken Crispers- With Video
No need to go out and spend money when you can enjoy these Copycat Chili’s Chicken Crispers in the comfort of your own home! It never ceases to amaze my husband how much money Americans spend on food and going out to eat. Growing up in Switzerland, they never went out to eat unless it…
Chalkboard Christmas Cookies
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #GladeHolidayJoy #CollectiveBias During the holidays we love to entertain. With my kids’ and husband’s birthdays and major holidays every two weeks beginning in October and ending at the end of January, we always have a reason to celebrate!…
