Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with my irresistible recipe for candied sweet potatoes—where tender sweet potatoes meet a luscious brown sugar glaze, baked to perfection. Just three ingredients and a little oven time transform simple yams into a side dish sensation! What is the difference between candied…
These easy fried apples are a Southern tradition. The Granny Smith apples give this recipe a tart bite which pairs well with the sweetness of dark brown sugar and cinnamon. History of Fried Apples Fried apples date back to the Depression, when fruit was difficult to come by,…
This easy goulash recipe makes for a hearty, budget friendly, and quick weeknight dinner. Goulash is a great recipe to help stretch your ground beef further. My family is usually able to eat on the leftovers for a couple of days which keeps me from having to cook…
These simple white chocolate chip potato chip cookies are savory with just a hint of sweetness. Inspiration for this recipe I’ve been making my potato chip clusters with white chocolate for years, and they’ve always been a favorite among friends and family. When I found a vintage, handwritten…
Traveling with toddlers can be challenging, but entertaining your little one on a long road trip or flight without a screen is possible with a little prep work in advance. Why screen time is bad for toddlers As a former teacher, I’ve unfortunately seen the negative effects of…
Cooking with toddlers and babies is an excellent way to bond, build core memories, and foster intrinsic motivation. Why cook with your baby or toddler? Small children learn through play. When you involve your little ones in your daily tasks you are teaching them their role in the…
Traveling with cloth diapers can be intimidating, but with a little preparation in advance, you can still save money and the environment even when you’re far from home. Why travel with your cloth diapers? Traveling with cloth diapers isn’t for everyone. If the idea of traveling with dirty…
This sweet and simple mustard based red potato salad is full of antioxidants and will make the perfect addition to your next backyard barbecue. This is a great potato salad recipe for beginners and those with soy and dairy allergies / intolerances. Unpopular Potato Salad Opinion Alert I…
These baked beans are loaded with bacon, ground beef, and brown sugar to make the perfect addition to your backyard BBQ or summer potluck. The History of “Mary Lou Baked Beans” When my parents first got married, my mom wasn’t the best cook. When I was first learning…
This soy free, dairy free, and seed oil free homemade mayonnaise is affordable and easy to make at home. Why Make Homemade Mayonnaise? Have you read the ingredient label on your store bought mayonnaise recently? My husband has a soy intolerance and my son is allergic to soy,…
