It’s a crisp fall Sunday evening, and the kids are craving dessert. It’s 6 p.m., it’s dark, we’ve had dinner, and frankly I’m ready for bed. If I went to bed now I’d be up all night, so I decided to make cookies for my teenagers. These are quick and delicious, plus I had the…
Easy Meatloaf
You either love it or hate it. My house is divided, most love it, some are indifferent, and the youngest loathes it. 😂 I will say though, if you like meatloaf, this recipe is so good! Easy Meatloaf Preheat the oven to 375° F Mix together and press into 2 loaf pans Sauce Mix together…
White Chicken and Black Bean Soup
This soup, or chili, depending on how thick you like it is fast and so delicious on a chilly evening. Use leftover rotisserie chicken to make it even easier to get on the table in a flash. White Chicken and Black Bean Soup Toppings Saute the vegetables in 1-2 Tbsp. Olive oil, about 5 minutes.…
The Best Mexican Street Corn Salad
If you know, you know. Corn on the cob is a summer treat, but Mexican Street Corn is next level! I am simplifying the mess and making it into a salad that you can eat with utensils, and it is so yummy. I used canned corn, because that’s what I had, but if you want…
The Best Way To Use Up Extra Garden Tomatoes
It is September and tomato gardens are going nuts. They love the warm days and cool nights, and they taste amazing right now. But what to do with them all? Today I’ll share my favorite way to make homemade tomato paste. It is SO good! Wash and halve the tomatoes. Pictured is 3 1/2 lb.…
The Best Banana Bread
We all have them, overripe bananas. Sometimes I throw them out, I freeze them for smoothies, and sometimes I make banana bread. This has been a favorite recipe ever since I was little, I especially like the raw batter. I know, judge away, but I oftentimes lick the spatula. 🤷♀️ So grab those bananas and…
Easy Strawberry Jam
It’s time for jam. Yay!! Jam is probably the easiest thing to bottle if you’ve never done it before, it’s also a great way to get your feet wet if you want to start learning to preserve your food. I had a bunch of strawberries in the freezer from the last time that they were…
The Best Salsa
Fall is my favorite time of year! In the mountains, days are warm and the nights are cool. The tomatoes that we waited all summer for are finally ripe. The kids are back to school, so parents have a little free time during the day. Fall sports have started, and we have no time on…