Using a delicious marinade is a fantastic way to add a special touch to your steak. Whether grilling or cooking in the oven, a marinade will add extra flavor and help your meat remain juicy and tender. In this post we will discuss things like what a marinade is and the purpose for using marinades, … Read more
Using fresh herbs is a delicious way to spruce up your cooking with flavor and color. If you have an herb garden, then you can cut herbs and use them at you leisure. But sometimes the growing season isn’t right for a particular herb or you just might not be able to grow every single … Read more
Need a way to get more greens into your daily diet? Do you have kids who struggle with eating enough greens? I find it hard to incorporate greens in my dinner meal planning. I’m not exactly sure why. I like salad, but I honestly am not into too many green veggies. I enjoy roasted broccoli, … Read more
Smoothies just hit the spot sometimes! They are delicious, refreshing, cool, creamy and so good for you. I crave smoothies after a long hike or even just when I need to satisfy my sweet tooth. Being able to make your own smoothie at home whenever you want is pretty great I must say! In this … Read more
Dyeing Easter eggs is a fun tradition that lets you experience a little creativity and can even make a nice little science project. If you’ve never made your own dyes, it can be very satisfying to know you can get some pretty amazing colors right from nature’s bounty. So if you’re up for it, skip … Read more
Spring always feels soooo much better after an extra cold and rainy winter! And now with Easter just around the corner it’s time to get ready to dye some hard-boiled eggs. Such a sweet activity to do with (or without) kids! Before you start your project, there are a few things to consider. What are … Read more
Chicken fajitas are one of my favorite Mexican dishes to make. They are incredibly flavorful, not too spicy, healthy and pretty easy to make. Cook up the chicken and then add the spices, crunchy bell peppers and sweet red onions and enjoy over a heated soft flour tortilla with your favorite toppings. Keep this recipe … Read more
I wanted to post a quick, easy and delicious recipe that you can try any night of the week. Where I live we barbecue year round even if it’s cold and rainy. But I know that may not be the case for you if you live in a snowy climate. However, spring is coming so … Read more
One of my most common dinners to cook is chicken. But sometimes it can become pretty boring and mundane to cook chicken over and over the same way. And it can be so discouraging to go through the whole ordeal of, “Hey Mom, what’s for dinner?…Oh no, chicken again?!?!” Well, what if you were able … Read more
What’s better than crispy sweet and savory oven roasted potatoes? Maybe having a recipe that is easy for beginner cooks who want to cook a sophisticated side! SO YUMMY! This is one of my all time favorite dishes! I roast potatoes at least once a week and I still get oohs and aahs each and … Read more
