Our Family Recipes and fun Food Ideas
These soft, buttery Christmas Spritz cookies are a holiday favorite, sweetened with sprinkles and full of classic flavor! Using a spritz cookie press, you can create these traditional German butter cookies in fun holiday shapes, making it a sweet, hands-on activity to enjoy with the kids. Their melt-in-your-mouth texture and decorative designs make them the…
There’s nothing quite like the warm memories of grandma’s famous pumpkin pie, for dessert for the holidays. Homemade pumpkin pie is a delicious traditional holiday pie that brings back the memories of Christmas and Thanksgiving. You are going to love this easy pumpkin pie recipe that brings together the nostalgia of homemade pumpkin pie with the convenience of…
Cheesy hash browns potato casserole is a recipe that was handed down to me by a friend after we had attended a dinner party at her home. This hash brown casserole is a quick and easy, prepare ahead of time dish, that we have made for the holidays, family get-togethers, and graduation parties. It is…
Party guests will love this sweet, salty, spicy Christmas Spiced Nuts Appetizer Recipe. Every time I have served them they disappear and I have to hide them if I make them the day before. The smell alone of the nuts roasting brings the family flocking to the kitchen. Make a large batch for Thanksgiving, Christmas,…
One of the simplest appetizers we have at a lot of your family dinners and friend parties are easy Caprese Mozzarella Grape Tomato Skewers. Made with fresh ingredients they are perfect for quick finger food. Our vegetarian guests love them. Only 3 ingredients, mini mozzarella balls, grape tomatoes & basil leaves. I also will drizzle balsamic glaze over them for…
Bisquick pancake mix is an easy pancake recipe and a classic in many homes. When you add cinnamon and apple sauce with a hint of vanilla extract to the recipe it becomes a delicious healthy version of the classic Bisqick pancake recipe. You add a little whole wheat flour for extra fiber, cinnamon is rich…
If you’re looking for an easy recipe appetizer that has simple ingredients you will love this classic baked hot artichoke dip recipe! A delicious Hot & Cheesy Artichoke Dip that is creamy, savory, and packed with flavor. Perfect for game day, family gatherings, and holiday parties, that is a crowd favorite. This easy artichoke dip…
Want to make your home smell like fall without gaining 10 pounds? Placing a summering pot of potpourri on the stove will bring back the memories of Thanksgiving, Fall & Christmas without slipping off your healthy eating plan. How to Make Your Home Smell Like Fall Every fall as the weather starts to chill, all I…
In the summer we love to have people over and a Super Simple Summer Salsa is an easy appetizer to have at the ready. Whether you’re having neighbors, neighborhood kids, or graduation parties, Fourth of July parties, or just an evening out on the deck a super simple summer salsa is always a hit. With…
Nothing says Sunday Noon Meal than a savory, full beef flavored Beef Roast with plenty of potatoes, carrots, onion, and mushrooms roasting in the oven. Perfect for a cozy family dinner with everyone home and relaxed, no specific plans but family games & movies. Now you can have this same family dinner in minutes –…
Corn Bake Casserole is a quick and easy classic side dish that can be mixed together ahead of time and put in the refrigerator the day before the holiday meal. Fluffy, creamy corn casserole, rich delicious, and delicious a favorite of kids. This recipe is the perfect side dish a second favorite to the green…
Easy raspberry oatmeal snack bars are a perfect snack for kids, delicious for after school. Chewy, with a crisp top, filled with soft raspberry filling. After-school snack time can be a precious time to regroup, relax, and bond with your kids. Days get so busy with new teachers, and new school buildings, we need time…