I Tried Hello Fresh. Here’s What I Thought.
If there is one thing that I waste too much time on, it’s figuring out what to have for dinner. Some weeks our schedules are hectic and we run low on groceries, Hello Fresh is a lifesaver. Here’s how it works… 1. Choose a plan. You can pick how many meals you’d like to receive a week (between 2-6) 2. Customize your meals. I love that I can see what meals are planned and choose different meals that better suit my family. 3. Recieve your box of fresh ingredients with recipe cards for my meals. 4. Pick a meal, follow the instructions. 5. Enjoy new family favorite meals! My kids have loved every…
Our Favorite Pumpkin Muffins
As soon as school starts we declare it pumpkin season! I make these pumpkin muffins about once a week and they disappear in seconds. I got this recipe from my favorite place for baked goods, Sugar Spun Run. Go check out her website and follow her on Instagram. Every recipe of hers I have made turns out wonderful and tastes so good. Recipe: Prep Time 10 minutesCook Time 17 minutesServings 12 muffinsCalories 390kcalAuthor Sam Merritt from Sugar Spun Run Ingredients ¾ cup unsalted butter melted and cooled at least 10 minutes (170g) ½ cup granulated sugar (100g) ¼ cup light brown sugar (50g) 2 large eggs lightly beaten (room temperature preferred) 1 cup canned pumpkin puree¹ (240g) 2 Tablespoons milk 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour (156g) ¾ teaspoons baking powder ¾ teaspoons baking soda…
Valentine’s Day Truffles
Valentine’s Day is almost here which calls for treats (namely chocolate treats)! Truffles are perfect because they are easy to make and small so you can share. Here are a few recipes for truffles that I’ve found around the internet. Make them to take to work, share with your friends, kids, or sweetie! Oreo Truffles from Sugar Spun Run Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles from Sugar Spun Run Ok, this one is on a stick but they can easily be made without a stick which just makes this recipe even easier. Brownie Truffles by Mel’s Kitchen Cafe Chocolate Truffles from Sugar Spun Run My children and I had a lot…
Turnovers – An Easy Treat
This past year I have been reading the Little House series with my children. We are on the 3rd book, “Farmer Boy” which is about Almanzo. In it he talks about his mother packing turnovers in his lunch. He also seems to always be eating doughnuts! My kids asked me if I could make them turnovers. Why not?! I am always looking for quick and easy treats. Turnovers have become a favorite go to for these reasons, and they are so yummy. Kids’ Aprons on Amazon What you’ll need: Here is what you need to make turnovers:1 package of Puff Pastry1 can of pie filling1 egg for an egg wash…
Summer Salads For Your Next Picnic
With summer weather and longer days comes outdoor gatherings! I love enjoying the summer outside with good food and good company. Here are some summer salads that are a great addition to any outdoor gathering.
Breakfast Cookies
We are not a breakfast cereal family. Don’t get me wrong, I love cereal and have been known to eat a bowl for dinner when I am on my own (shh… don’t tell). My kids munch on cereal instead of popcorn on movie nights. But for breakfast, when my kids eat sugar, I mean cereal for breakfast they are hungry again within an hour. Most mornings I am making eggs or pancakes but there are mornings that I don’t have time for that stuff. Instead, I make what I call “Breakfast Cookies”. Cookies for breakfast makes me an awesome mom according to my kids but it’s quick and healthy when…
Mini Waffle Maker | Things We Love
I love to share things I find that I think are great (for one reason or another). This time, it’s the Mini-Waffle Maker. I gifted these this year for Christmas. They make perfect, eggo-shaped waffles that are not only great for breakfast but for making desserts. Try making brownies or using cookie dough then add a scoop of ice cream! There are also two special mini-waffle makers! One that makes heart-shaped waffles and another that makes pumpkin shaped waffles. These little guys are under $15. Such a cute and fun gift! Need a great waffle recipe? Check out Sugar Spun Run’s Favorite Waffle Recipe! This girl is my go to…
Tacos – Not Just For Tuesdays
I don’t know about your kids but mine are not huge fans of leftovers. I am not a fan of waste. I have had to get creative when it comes to leftovers so we remain a happy family! Being able to get creative is the whole reason I love cooking. So when my kids started complaining about eating the same thing in the same week I decided to look at it as a challenge rather than get cranky about my kids’ attitudes on leftovers. My kids LOVE Taco Tuesdays! This is great because taco meat can be used so many different ways. Here are some meals I use our left…
Home Cooking – Chicken & Dumplings
This time when we’ve been asked to stay at home has been so good for my family (not good for my business). Since all of the kids’ activities have been cancelled for the foreseeable future, I have had time to make better meals for my family. We have not had to rush in making food or eating it and we have been enjoying it. Also, with grocery stores being overrun I have had to get creative (I like a challenge). I thought I would share some of the meals I have been making. I know I appreciate dinner ideas since I can get stuck in a rut with the same…
Butternut Squash Soup
1 medium butternut squash (peeled, gutted and cut into chunks) 1 stick of butter 1-2 32oz cartons of chicken broth (I like Swanson’s Chicken Broth) 1 medium onion (chopped) 2-3 cloves of garlic (minced) 1/2 Tablespoon of paprika 1 cups of cheddar cheese (shredded) Salt and pepper to taste Melt butter in a dutch oven, adding the onion and garlic for about 2 minutes. Add 1 carton of chicken broth, stir, then add the chunks of squash.Place the lid on the dutch oven and let the squash simmer on low until the chunks are soft and can be stabbed easily with a fork.Once squash is soft you are going to…
