Real Mayonnaise is not white. Mayonnaise is most often made from egg yolks, oil, lemon juice, and mustard.  None of which is white. Then, what is that in the grocery store that is white as snow? Companies are required to tell us the ingredients (though they are often coded), but not the processing procedures.  Just […]

Hot chocolate is a delicious treat for cold children coming in from playing in the snow.  I like having something on hand that has the type of ingredients that I can be happy about. Yes, there is sugar of course, but I want to be able to give my children something that does not have […]

This is called a Kale Chip Recipe, but there’s really not much recipe to it. It’s so easy that kids can put it together. Mine felt very much in charge as they washed, ripped, and tossed the kale in olive oil. Initially, it is understandable as a kid to not want to try something like […]

You know you’ve finally found the right crust recipe when your kids are comparing great pizzas and they say, “They still don’t beat your crust.”  That took a lot of effort.  Making a whole wheat crust is difficult because it can be too tough, thick, chewy, etc. I had to learn to spread the dough […]

Upside-Down Pizza is one of those meals you can throw together quickly and you know people will love, because who doesn’t love pizza?  You can add pepperoni, your favorite pizza toppings, use your imagination. I made this last Sunday for our church gathering when some of our young adults walked in they peeked in the […]

My Kids love the store-bought Taquitos, but have you looked at the ingredients?!!  They are chock full of preservatives and other mystery ingredients that you need a dictionary to figure out.  In line of keeping it simple, I threw together this recipe for Homemade Taquitos and it was a huge hit. Homemade Taquitos are NOT […]

I grew up eating marmalade and toast for breakfast so this recipe brings back some great memories.  It’s tart, tangy, and delicious on biscuits. I think pink grapefruit marmalade gives the extra flavor needed for an amazing tasting marmalade. Pink Grapefruit Marmalade   Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 2 hours 20 mins Total […]

I obviously like to keep things simple; simple and homemade as much as possible.  So you know that when I tell you these Easter Egg Nest Cupcakes are easy, that I am being serious.  They look like they are so difficult, yet were so fun and easy. My kids helped, which was fun, and then […]

I like to bake breads, so it’s important to learn all about wheat flour, or at least get the basics of what you use most.  That, for us, is wheat flour. Since I’ve discovered the woes of bleached flour I have tried to wean my family onto more healthy alternatives.  To make myself do this, […]

Oven baked fried chicken and roasted potatoes make a great dinner combination. The oven baked fried chicken creates a great flavor with minimal effort.  Also, the texture of the breading is softer than it would be if it were just fried. The roasted potatoes are a family favorite that ranks way up there on the […]

I call these the ultimate earthquake cookies because they have double chocolate, as well as a double sugar coating too!  So yes, these sugar bombs are sugar filled.  We have them around Christmas when we often splurge on goodies like these. The kids love to help with these earthquake cookies, because they love to roll […]

Homemade Enchilada Casserole is definitely a family favorite!  My family likes it because it’s full of those wonderful Mexican flavors.  I love it because I can whip it up super quick and know everyone will be happy. For friends coming over, you can always add some Spanish rice and/or salad if you like, though this […]

Homemade Christmas gifts can show that you really put forth the effort to make something special for someone. Before I ever tried making my own vanilla extract, I received some as a gift and was thrilled.  I’ve also been given some great soaps in the past.  These are things that I had never made myself […]

This truly is an easy apple pie recipe. It is made from scratch, yet is still easy and great for a crowd. Why is it easy? Because you don’t have to mess with making a picture perfect pie topper, the dish ends up helping it all come together beautifully. It’s great for a crowd – […]

I have boys who are never full.  I do not even finish cleaning the kitchen before they are back asking for more food.  One way I’ve learned to counteract this is to make a drawer for them in the fridge.  I fill it with fruit, ready to go veggies, cheese, yogurt.  I also make muffins, […]