Recipes

  Make sure to make a batch of bath scrub this holiday season! Not just for you but for all your loved ones that deserve some pampering!  A handmade gift lets someone feel extra special because rather than giving a store-bought present,...

And just like that, it's fall. And while some are counting down the days until Christmas, I'm over here anxiously awaiting Halloween. I love Halloween. Not so much the blood, guts, and gore, but more the super cute kids...

Between working, both kids feeling under the weather, teething, laundry, marriage, friendships, and you know… life… sometimes it’s hard to find the time to get certain things done—like baking cookies. I love baking and my three year old daughter...

This year marks the first year that all five of my children are in school. (Can you say party?!) Julia, my oldest, is in her first year teaching, and Sebastian, my youngest, started kindergarten! I've been practicing making school...

One of the hottest healthy foods right now is kale! So, I decided to make a refreshing Berry Citrus Salad perfect for summer! I love how this salad came together with the sweet, tart, crunchy and smokey flavors. Here's what...

Summer is in full swing and we're all still trying every way possible to cool off. These are a few of my favorite frozen treats for kids, and since they're natural popsicles, there's no extra sugar to keep them...

These flourless chocolate cookies are so rich and chewy! They contain no flour, oil or butter and can even be prepared gluten-free. With no mixer required, it is fast and easy to whip up a batch for an after-school snack....

April is National Grilled Cheese month! As if we needed another reason to stuff our faces with grilled cheese. This year, I wanted to introduce you to an all new grilled cheese sandwich stuffed with Mozzarella and Feta cheese,...

I love creating new traditions with my little ones. Cooking and baking is something we all enjoying doing as a family. We especially like to bake for the holidays and share our love for family and friends with sweet...

This spaghetti dish is going to be a hit! So stay in this Valentine's Day and enjoy this easy and delicious dinner!   Ingredients: 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 6 cloves garlic, minced or grated 2 teaspoons dried oregano 2 teaspoons dried basil 1 teaspoon dried parsley 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper...

Butter chicken is a modern Indian dish that has fast become a globally beloved dish. After one bite of the generously spiced, savory tomato-cream sauce and the tender chicken that it's cooked in, it's not hard to see why...

As temperatures ramp up, many people slide their crock-pots into the back of the cabinet and dust them off once cooler months roll around. I am a year-around crock-pot lover—and firmly believe the dog days of summer are the...

I am obsessed with a good kitchen hack. I am always looking for a better way to make my time in the kitchen easier and less stressful. Here is my newest kitchen hack that might change your life.  You know...

One of my favorite things about living in Arizona is the beautiful “winter” weather we have here and all the fresh fruit we get from our family's citrus trees during the season. We almost always have to take bagfuls...

The holidays are right around the corner which means big feasts and food comas will ensue. However, what if there was a way to feed your family nutritious meals that won’t make them feel too full and are packed with...

This amazingly easy pea soup is a crowd pleaser every time. Make sure you get it in your dinner rotation so you can enjoy it all season long!  I'm not big on cooking rules, so I'm just going to give...

I’ll admit it, I’m one of those people who loves summertime in Arizona. As a lifelong Phoenician, I love when the snowbirds head home and our city becomes a little slower and quieter. Sure, it’s insanely hot (120 degrees...

If your kids are similar to mine, their two favorite types of chicken are either the dinosaur chicken nuggets that you buy in the frozen section at your favorite grocery store, or Chick-fil-A nuggets. I have tried offering several...

It’s 4:30pm and they start asking the question. “What’s for dinner?” Are you like me and simply dread the question because you just do not have an answer? Or I did the meal planning calendar for the week but now...

I am a big fan of Trader Joe's. A lot of my weekly meals for my family include Trader Joe's products. I live for their fall launch every year, and I stock up on my family's favorites. I think...

Last week I channeled Ina Garten and made a perfect summer dessert: blackberry crostata. We had just visited Mortimer Farms and brought home some delicious sweet blackberries & strawberries.     This super easy and delicious free form Italian pie just screams...

Have you opened your fridge, and thought "I have nothing for dinner"? When it’s 100 degrees out and we are busy trying to juggle work, summer camp and fun activities, it is hard for us to spend a lot of...

Summer time cooking in Phoenix is tricky.  It's hot, like really hot, and the idea of even turning on the oven literally makes me want to just eat cold cereal until September. Lately, I have gotten really into cooking...

The Fourth of July is right around the corner and it’s time to celebrate the good ol’ USA! Check out these simple and fun patriotic treats that both you and your preschooler will enjoy making—and eating! 1. Red, White, and...

One-pot meal recipes come in super handy when I don’t have much time to cook or prep and I love not having a million pots to wash after I cook. Roasted chicken recipe for the win! I love a good...