Homemade Hamburger Helper

Did you ever eat hamburger helper from the box? Kind of salty, kind of gross. But what if I told you that you could make a homemade version that blows the boxed kind out of the water? This ONE-POT homemade hamburger helper is such an easy weeknight dinner meal. Fast, minimal dishes, and super cheesy, […]

Slow Cooker Spiced Apple Cider

Why buy apple cider at the store for a couple of months out of the year when you can just make your own, year around? This version is made in the slow cooker and can be adjusted to your personal taste and can be made anytime you have the hankerin’ for some warm (or cold) […]

Bolognese

I’m all about that pasta life. I could eat it all day, every day, for the rest of my life. My kids are also all about the carbs and it is something that I know I can feed them without much fight or complaining. This bolognese sauce is beyond delicious, has hidden veggies in it, […]

Churro Waffles

Waffles are one of my favorite things to eat for breakfast. I’m also really obsessed with eating sweets. So why not combine the fried goodness of a churro with a waffle? These waffles are a perfect mix of soft and buttery, with a delicious crunch of cinnamon and sugar. ingredients Waffles 2 cups all-purpose flour […]

Bagels

Prior to moving to Germany, I would just grab some bagels every so often and make a bagel sandwich or toast some up and slather with cream cheese. Washington had the best bread brand I’ve ever had! However, after moving here and realizing a pack of 6 bagels costs almost 7 DOLLARS, I thought to […]

Garlic Butter Breadsticks

I’m in love with Italian food, I mean, I’m a certified #carbqueen after all. There are so many people that love Olive Garden, and while I’m not a fan of much, the salad and breadsticks are my jam. However, being like 5000 miles from the nearest all-you-can eat breadsticks, why not just make your own? […]

Homemade Mint Oreos

This was a fun one, guys. If you know Aric at all, his favorite combination is mint chocolate. Rowan is not far behind him in loving this flavor combo. So, on one of our million of days stuck in the house, I set out to make these little guys. And boy are they good! Ingredients […]

Mexican Rice

This Mexican rice is a perfect side dish for any Mexican dish. Whether you are making enchiladas, tacos, tostadas, or fajitas, this rice dish will round out of your meal! I love TONS of black pepper in this rice, but it can get a little spicy for the kiddos, so adjust your seasons based on […]

Enchilada Sauce

Though you can easily buy a can of enchilada sauce, why not try your hand at making your own? This sauce is DELICIOUS! Use to make some homemade enchiladas, juevos rancheros, or my recipe for Copycat Taco Bell Mexican Pizza. The sauce will keep in the fridge for up to a week and can also be […]

Red Beef Enchiladas

Mexican food is one of those cuisines that I can eat every single day, any time of day. Being away from Texas, good Mexican food has become harder to come by, unfortunately. Here lately, it has been easier to just make my own Mexican food. This time, I chose to make my own enchilada sauce […]