When January arrives and we return to our busy schedules, I am all about preparing meals that are quick, easy and require minimal effort. This is especially important when it comes to breakfast, as mornings in my house tend to be the busiest time. That is why I rely on recipes like this one for…
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Pineapple Upside Down Sheet Pancakes
Pineapple Upside Down Sheet Pan Pancakes are quite the mouthful, but a glorious brown sugar pineapple sweetened mouthful. The best part about this recipe is that you make one large batch and bake it! Have you ever gotten up on a Sunday morning with grand visions of a beautiful family breakfast, only to be regretting…
Homemade Skillet Granola
A delicious recipe of Homemade Skillet Granola from The Camp & Cabin Cookbook. This recipe is perfect for breakfast, snaking, and even dessert! My friend Laura from Family Spice released her new cookbook early this summer and it is the PERFECT outdoor cooking book. Not only is the book visually appealing (think coffee table decor),…
Coconut Iced Coffee- with Dunkin’ Donuts Cold Brew Coffee
Want to make the perfect cold brew coffee at home? I’ll show you how in this post, plus I’ll share my recipe for Coconut Iced Coffee! This post is sponsored by © The J.M. Smucker Company © 2017. DD IP Holder LLC, however all opinions are 100% my own. I don’t know about you, but mornings are pretty…
Slow Cooker French Toast- with Creme Anglaise
Thank you McCormick for sponsoring this post. Visit your local Wal-Mart to pick up McCormick Good Morning Breakfast for your family! This Slow Cooker French Toast is what Mom dreams are made of. Simply throw the ingredients in the crockpot and set it. No more standing over the stove frying each individual piece! Guests still in…
Cold Fighting Smoothie- A Healthy Green Smoothie
Trying to keep your immune system running at 100% this cold and flu season? This tasty, kid-approved Cold Fighting Smoothie will load up your body with important nutrients! I know what you may be thinking. A smoothie… in the winter? It may be cold where you are right now. For some of you, it may be really,…
Gingerbread Waffles-with Coconut Syrup
Add cozy warmth to your breakfast with these Gingerbread Waffles. Top them with a delicious creamy coconut syrup for a fantastic bite! This post has been sponsored by Krusteaz, however all opinions are 100% my own. Even though the holidays are over, I still crave the warm spices of gingerbread. Especially for breakfast. There is…
Maple Oat Scones-With White Chocolate Drizzle
Just like the at the coffee shop, these Maple Oat Scones with White Chocolate Drizzle are the perfect companion to a hot cup of coffee. I had about an 18 month stint working as a Barista and Starbucks inside of Vons. One of my favorite treats that we sold was Maple Oat Scones. At the…
Apple Cider Pancakes- Packed with Protein
Protein packed pancake batter is topped with a delicious cinnamon apple topping making these Apple Cider Pancakes the perfect Fall breakfast. If I want to start the morning off right, meaning get my kids in a good mood, I make pancakes. There is something about a buttery griddle and batter crisping that sets the right…
English Muffin Bread
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CapturingTraditions #CollectiveBias This easy English Muffin Bread makes two delicious loaves that toast up just like the store-bought versions. Spread with butter and jam for the perfect bite! My kids know how to work me. They know…
Cinnamon Toast French Toast
Add some fun to your breakfast with this Cinnamon Toast French Toast. Crunchy on the outside and soft in the middle, it’s the perfect way to start your day. This post has been sponsored by General Mills, however all opinions are 100% my own. There are two school days a year that I…
White Peach Coffee Cake
Easy White Peach Coffee Cake is simple and quick recipe for delicious, homemade coffee cake from scratch, studded with Summer’s best stone fruit! Peaches this time of year are irresistible. We buy them in bulk and enjoy their juiciness daily. However, sometimes the heat gets to them first making our stock a bit more ripe…
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…
Whole Wheat Pancakes with Strawberry Syrup
When January rolls around, I am like every other human on this planet. I crave healthy food, have a few pounds to lose, and am over the cold. I begin to crave the sunshine and fresh berries more than anything else. Thankfully, living in Southern California, the sunshine and strawberry season are right around the…
Apple Smoothie Bowls
As we get further and further into the holiday season, I find myself getting more and more tired and sluggish. I’m not sure if it is the fact that I am running myself ragged with prep and kid’s activities or the fact that my diet is comparable to Elf (spaghetti with maple sugar)- sugar…
Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal
Back to school time is extremely chaotic in my home, especially this year with 3 kids going to different schools in different counties. Needless to say, I need to be prepared for the morning the night before. Because we have to leave so early in order to get everyone to school on time, it is…
Blueberry Scones
Our favorite time of year is finally here! My kids and I absolutely love to visit U-Pick farms around Southern California and create new and delicious items with everything that we have picked. While this may be a bit more expensive than purchasing the produce on sale at the local stores, the experiences that are…
Buttery Coffee Cake
Sunday mornings are reserved for big family breakfasts. Normally, my husband is in charge of making the spread, but since he has been working so hard I have been subbing in and letting him sleep. Aren’t I sweet?! Yah, no I am not. I must admit that my taking over breakfast duty is purely selfish,…
Perfect Hollandaise Sauce
On a recent press trip, I had a conversation about Hollandaise sauce with one of the other attendees. She mentioned that after seeing some kitchen nightmare type show, she will never order Hollandaise sauce again. Apparently, in some restaurants the sauce is made in the early morning and left out for the…
Vanilla Almond Granola Silk Dairy-Free Parfaits
This week we have been talking about resolutions, and since I have quite a few it may take me a few posts to get through them! At the top of my list, I resolve to eat breakfast. You see, I am the type of person that will drink coffee until noon. Only when I begin…
