Look, here's the thing, as we get busier and busier, and our lives get crazier and crazier, it seems like the thing that we skip out on is dinner. And I don't know about you, but my family just keeps wanting dinner. Like, every night. This is a sponsored blog post; while the views expressed here were genuinely mine, consideration was paid to me by Tai Pei Food to review this product. The problem is, not only do they want something that tastes good, but I need for it to be healthy, too. This is my major stress every time, I need something quick, healthy and delicious, Keep Reading >>>
The Secret To Make-Ahead Sandwiches That Taste Good
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Boar’s Head. All opinions are 100% mine. Every morning before I take the kiddo school I have to make lunch. And every morning before school I accidentally oversleep and leave myself approximately sixteen seconds to do this. Which means that I have perfected the art of making all my sandwiches for the entire week on Sunday nights and them still tasting good on Friday! My procrastination is here for you. You're welcome. How to Make Sandwiches Ahead Of Time That Stay Fresh All Week The first thing you need to do is start with quality Keep Reading >>>
11 Brilliant Lunch Box Solutions
Soon our kids will be back in school and you know what that means: lots of school lunches to be made. Making lunches seems like such a chore, doesn’t it? We do all the shopping, organizing, and packing and then half the time our kids forget their lunches. But you know what? It doesn't have to be such a chore. In fact, we are bringing you 11 Brilliant Lunch Box Solutions that will make lunch time a breeze! 11 Brilliant Lunch Box Solutions Lunches are usually needing to be kept cold but if your kids are like mine, they always forget to return the cold pack or accidentally throw it Keep Reading >>>
PB&J Sushi is the Perfect Packed School Lunch
Okay, so I have the perfect lunch container... and I had it sitting on the counter... My daughter's babysitter flipped out. Her exact words were "This is the best thing ever to pack lunch in. It keeps everything cool, it snaps together and it holds the perfect amount of food." From a babysitter who usually just smiles and waves at me as I am walking out the door, that's a lot-- so I decided to put it to the test and see if I could pack the perfect school lunch. That lunch looks so good I could eat it RIGHT NOW! So, the first thing we did was to fill the top containers with Keep Reading >>>
I’ve Been Using Chopsticks All Wrong (And So Have You!)
One of the biggest accomplishments of my adult life was learning how to use chopsticks. Not even a lie. It was on par with learning how to whistle or how to well, whistling is really the biggest shame. One of those things that people never want to admit that they just don't know how to do. Yes, for many years I was the person who had to use a fork at Chinese restaurants whilst surrounded by friends who were all chopping it up. Turns out, though, ALL OF US WERE USING THEM WRONG. My adult life has been a lie and I'm here now to rescue you from the same shame. Did you know there's a reason Keep Reading >>>
25 Mouth-Watering Gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Remember when you were a kid and you could practically live on grilled cheese? Remember those days off school where mom would make soup and grilled cheese and the only thing left would be the crust? When did we grow up? When did grilled cheese fall off the menu? These 25 mouth-watering gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches are nothing like your mom used to make, but will definitely remind you of a time when life was simpler and crusts were the biggest problem you had to face. Enjoy! 25 Mouth-Watering Gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwiches 1. A caprese grilled cheese will remind you how great Keep Reading >>>
25 Tasty Turkey Recipes Your Family Will Gobble Up Year Round
When we think 'turkey day' most of us think Thanksgiving. But turkey's amazing for us and should be eaten year round. Not only is it a leaner meat, but it's versatile and tastes great in everything from sandwiches to meatloafs to pot pies and beyond. So throw those thoughts of Thanksgiving out the window and take a gander at these 25 tasty turkey dishes you'll crave year round. We're guessing your family will gobble them up. Enjoy! 25 Tasty Turkey Recipes Your Family Will Gobble Up Year Round 1. Instant Pot turkey meatloaf is dinner, on the table, before homework is even Keep Reading >>>
Cheddar Bacon Ranch Pinwheels Are Your New Favorite Appetizer
There are two things I love. Bacon and cheddar. And when you mix them in with a little cream cheese and wrap them in a tortilla it's like they come to life. Okay, maybe it's not as dramatic as all that, but it does make a damn fine Bacon Cheddar Pinwheel. What You Need To Make Bacon Cheddar Pinwheels (2) 8 oz. Packages of Cream Cheese 1/8 cup of Milk 1 - 1 1/4 Cups of Shredded Cheddar Cheese (3) tsp. of Ranch Dressing Mix (1) Small Bag of Bacon Bits Handful of Chives (optional) Tortillas How To Make Bacon Cheddar Pinwheels Let your cream cheese soften to Keep Reading >>>
25 Foods That Are Better Baked, Not Fried
Growing up in the south you learn there are a few absolutes in life: tea is supposed to be sweet, and food is better fried. Of course, you're learning these things from grandma's who want to plump you up so they can pinch your squishy cheeks, but as much as those grandma's loved us their love came at a price. As adults we have to make better choices for ourselves, and for our own kids. So now maybe we choose to drink our tea unsweetened...and we bake our "fried" foods. These 25 insanely delicious baked "fried" foods will give you all that nostalgic great taste you loved at grandma's house, but Keep Reading >>>
Unbelievably Amazing Panko-Covered Asparagus Fries
Potatoes were SO last century. And french fries? Blech! Between the sluggish carb overload and the finger-coating grease, the only time you should want french fries is when you're ten. Or at greasy burger joint in the middle of nowhere waiting on a tow-truck because your car blew a gasket. Beyond those two occasions french fries should be strictly off the menu. But what do you do when you want a crispy side dish to go with your turkey burger or something with a little crunch beside your morning eggs? Hellooo panko-covered asparagus fries. These have some carbs because of the panko mixture, but Keep Reading >>>
3-Ingredient Instant Pot Barbecue Pulled Pork
Southern people know a lot of things for sure: it ain't tea if it ain't sweet, that store you're looking for is down yonder as the crow flies, and really good barbecue takes a really long time to make. The truth is, while all those things are true, they aren't absolute...especially that bbq bit. Want really great bbq without having to wait all day? Instant Pot is the only way to go. This delicious, tangy, fruity 3-ingredient Instant Pot barbecue pulled pork tastes like old fashioned southern home cooking, but none of that waiting all day business. This is going to be your new go-to bbq recipe, Keep Reading >>>
25 Dinner Patties, Melts, And Savory Cakes, Oh My!
Patty cake, patty cake, bakers man, or, in this cake, fry it up in a skillet, man! Whether you're talking crab cakes, or onion patties, veggie melts or something in between they all add up to the same thing: delicious, easy, homemade comfort food. And no matter what your taste, there is Something you and your family will love in these 25 dinner patties, melts, and savory cakes recipes. These easier-than-you'd-ever-believe homemade hits are going to be the go-to treats your family will beg for! The best part is, most can be made well in advance and heated in time for dinner! Oh, my! 25 Keep Reading >>>
Mummy Meatballs
Are you looking for a way to turn your Halloween dinner into a fun and spooky event? These Mummy Meatballs are it! Serve with a side of liquified brains marinara and your kids won't be able to help but double dip. It's okay, though. Dinner should be fun and tasty, right? Especially Halloween dinner. Want to make your dinner even crazier? Toss in a side of Unicorn Poop Veggie Dip...and don't forget the Body Parts Pudding for dessert! Happy Halloween! What You Need To Make Mummy Meatballs: ½ lb ground Italian sausage ½ lb ground beef, turkey or chicken 1 egg ¼ Cup Italian Keep Reading >>>
Spicy Cod Tacos
Things are about to get fishy around here. Fishy and tasty that is! While you might be outside grilling, I'm inside baking. In less than 30 minutes I have a tasty meal that the whole family will enjoy. Intrigued? Of course, you are! So stick around so you can give these Spicy Cod Tacos a try! What You Need to Make Spicy Cod Tacos: Gorton's Flavor Fusions Cod Fillets (I used the Kickin' Hot Garlic Lime flavor) Cabbage, shredded Onion, chopped Pico De Gallo Fresh Limed, halved Spicy Mayo Sauce Tortillas How to Make Spicy Cod Tacos: First start by preheating Keep Reading >>>
Spring Has Sprung Mango Blueberry Smoothie
I love the spring, but probably for WAY different reasons then the rest of uns. For me, spring is all about the fresh fruits that are popping up at the grocery stores. I can smell spring in the air as I walk through the aisles: suddenly there are bright red strawberries, delicious raspberries, and of course, all those richly blue blueberries and juicy ripe melons. That's what I love so much about this Mango Blueberry Smoothie: it really is like I'm sipping spring right from the glass. Now, I know the rest of you are all about cleaning, and mowing those lawns, but both of those are awful. I'm Keep Reading >>>
Forget Onion Rings, These Onion Patties Are Going To ROCK YOUR WORLD!
I grew up in a family that fried everything. I'm talking fried fish, fried chicken, fried fritters. If it could be fried, we fried it. Maybe not the healthiest way to grow up, but definitely gave me an appreciate for State Fair food as an adult. Something else it gave me was an appreciate for truly delicious recipes that will blow people's minds. Onion patties are one of those. While everyone has heard of onion rings before, my favorite friend onion was always the patty. Onion patties as a side for meatloaf...yum. Throw one on a thick bun with a hamburger, some fresh lettuce, and a Keep Reading >>>
Hello Kitty Bento Lunch
You know what was really annoying when I was a kid? Sandwiches. Sandwiches, every single day for lunch, unless it was one of those rare occasions that I managed to convince my parents to give me money for Friday Pizza Day. If you want your kids to grow up without a lingering resentment for anything that's served between two slices of Wonder Bread, you've got to change it up once in a while. And if you've got Hello Kitty fanatics in your family, then you need to give this Hello Kitty Bento Lunch a shot! What You'll Need to Make Hello Kitty Bento Lunch: Cupcake liners, silicone or Keep Reading >>>
Sweet Treat: Strawberry Smoothie & Granola Parfait
I'm trying to eat healthier. Stop laughing, really! I am! But it's hard...especially with all the delicious sweets that seem to surround me during my most vulnerable times. It's okay, though, because I'm going to plan ahead with this super delicious Strawberry Smoothie & Granola Parfait! Strawberries are so great for you with all that vitamin C, but once you throw in the yogurt and that dense granola, it's like I'm basically eating a salad. Okay, not really. You should never listen to me for health advice...food advice, yes. But not health. And since I AM so into the amazing food stuffs, Keep Reading >>>
Yellow Ants On A Log Granola Bars
The seasons of being trapped inside during stormy, cold weather is upon us and kids are already starting to go a little stir crazy. "Can we go outside?" No. "Why?" It's raining. "Please?" Because please makes it not rain, right? LOL! It's okay, just because they're stuck inside doesn't mean you all can't have a good time. These Yellow Ants On A Log Granola Bars are going to be a great thing to surprise your kids with. Here's what you do: next time y'all are stuck, tell them to set up the living room like a picnic. Then, make all their favorite picnic foods and turn on their favorite movie. Keep Reading >>>
6 Pizza Recipes That Don’t Suck
Let's face it, there's a lot of really bad pizza out there. Not that we won't still eat it, but sometimes we eat it out of sheer willpower and not because we're truly loving it. I know I've had my fair share of pizza flops...my biggest? Carb-free pizza. It's like going against the laws of pizza nature for it to be carb-free. So basically, I was making cheese with tomatoes and calling it pizza. Not a thing. So since eating bad pizza sucks, here are 6 Pizza Recipes That Really Don't Suck. Really. These are the best of the best. And fun. And your family is going to thank you. Enjoy! 6 Pizza Keep Reading >>>
Fruit and Granola Parfait
As a kid I remember visiting McDonald's frequently for one particular item and it wasn't for the french fries and chicken nuggets (although those are delicious). It was actually for their Fruit 'N Yogurt Parfait. Unfortunately, I haven't seen one of those in years so I decided to make a comeback with my own recipe. So today I am partnering with Nature Valley™ Protein Soft Baked Granola Bites to share with you this Fruit and Granola Parfait. I promise, it will become your new favorite parfait! What You Will Need to Make a Fruit and Granola Parfait: Nature Valley™ Protein Soft Baked Keep Reading >>>
Star Wars BB-8 Droid Quesadillas
There are only a few more short weeks until the new Star Wars movie comes out! Okay, so actually maybe a few more than a few, but I'm still so super duper excited. I've gone into Super Betty Homemaker mode with my Star Wars recipe creations and crafting. I might need an intervention... These Star Wars BB-8 Droid Quesadillas are evidence of that. They 'might' take around 100 steps or so to make. Possibly a few less. Really, they're not that hard, but I figure if you're building a droid you might want a step-by-step guide, right? *hanging head* Okay, okay, so yeah, just make this. And then send Keep Reading >>>
25 Ramen Recipes for the Bold {but cheap}
I'm so flip-floppily frugal sometimes, it's ridiculous. I'll spend $20 on an outfit for my daughter, but then refuse to buy a shirt for myself for $5. Dinner is the same thing--I'll go out and eat a $50 meal with the family, but if I'm cooking at home, I have this strange obsession with cooking as insanely-cheap as possible. When I'm feeling particularly ridiculously frugal, I break out one of these 25 Ramen Recipes, full of flavor, but so cost effective, my cheap-elf inside claps with glee! Heh. 25 Ramen Recipes for the Bold {but cheap} Crazy ramen-ey twist on a slaw. Mmmm...Asian Keep Reading >>>
Super Delicious Butternut Squash Soup
Butternut Squash Soup is one of my favorite fall meals. I always end up making a batch when the first cold front hits because it just smells like autumn. This is a super simple way to make it! Ingredients for Butternut Squash Soup 1 large butternut squash 1 32 oz box of chicken broth ***I used Swanson*** 1 large onion 1 tsp minced garlic 4 tbs salted butter 1/4 pint heavy whipping cream 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice ***I used Watkins Pumpkin Spice blend (cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice) available at Walmart*** 1 tsp salt 2 tbs brown sugar dried cranberries for garnish How to Make Keep Reading >>>
Peanut Butter and Jelly Bite Size Kabobs
When the school year starts, so does...Slumber Party Season! At my house that means a half dozen little girls running around, wearing mud masks, and raiding the refrigerator for snacks. Don't worry girls, I've got you covered. These Peanut Butter and Jelly Bite Size Kabobs are not only super duper cute they're also practically made for slumber parties! Or weekends. Or any time the kiddo's look at me and say, "Mom! I want a snack!" Let's face it...the school year means everyone's a little hungrier and everyone is on the go, and these kabobs are a super cute way for me to let them know I love Keep Reading >>>
Peanut Butter and Jelly Linzer Sandwiches
When I was in school - you know, back when dinosaurs walked the earth - lunch was easy. A sandwich, apple or carrot slices, and milk from the lunch line. Boom. Done. Now, though, it's like going to school with a plain ol' sandwich is almost a mark of death. It's not that my kiddo is spoiled (mostly), but since she's not eating at home I still want her to know that I put a little extra into her lunch. These Peanut Butter and Jelly Linzer Sandwiches are perfect for that. They're just enough cute for her to show off to her friends, and healthy enough that I know she'll be full until she gets Keep Reading >>>
25 Delicious Nut-Free School Lunch Ideas
If you have a kid with nut allergies, you know how hard it is to keep them safe. In fact, it's kind of tempting to hover over them, epi pen in hand, and bat away any possible offenders before they put them in their mouths. School lunches are especially hard. That's when you have to depend on your kid to make good choices...and let's face it...when another kid comes up and says, "Hey, you wanna bite of my granola bar?" it can be hard to say no. So really, your best weapon is to make sure their lunch is 1000% more amazing than all the other lunches, am I right?? Here are 25 Delicious Nut-Free Keep Reading >>>
Delicious Double Burger
Almost nothing says summer like cooking hamburgers on a grill, but sometimes it's either too hot or too wet outside and that can really ruin a get together. No worries! This recipe for a delicious Double Burger will make your tastebuds dance and keep all the fun inside. So don't let a little rain or heat stop you from enjoying this delicious taste of summer. Whip out the skillet, ready those knives...it's time to cook it up right. Enjoy! What You Need To Make A Double Burger: For The Patty: ½ lb. Ground Beef (yes, ½ lb.) 2 strips Lightly Cooked Bacon (chopped) ½ cup Shredded Cheddar Keep Reading >>>
Toasted Tuna Salad Sandwich – Fast Food Done Right
Dear Parents: Summer is here and I'm guessing your little darlings are already starting to press buttons you didn't even know you possess. Next time your kids are chanting, "We're hungry! We want fast food!" reach for the cabinet instead of the car keys. That's right, folks, a Toasted Tuna Salad Sandwich is fast food done right. Yeah, yeah, you know how to make it. You've made it before. You don't need us here at TTB telling you what you already know...but...how many times have you gone out to eat so far this week? This month? Save yourself time and money and make this high protein family Keep Reading >>>
20 Craveworthy Soup Recipes
Soup is like a hug on a cold day. It warms from the inside out and makes every bit of your bits feel like they are loved. Fall is coming and when it gets here you'll want to have these 20 Craveworthy Soup Recipes on hand. You family will love the effort you put into making these for them, and once you taste them you'll be truly glad you took that little big of extra time to make it homemade. So this fall, give your family something to truly warm them; something they'll truly be thankful for. Enjoy! 20 Craveworthy Soup Recipes This Turkey Meatball Soup will give your family all those Keep Reading >>>
Gluten Free Chicken Sausage Corndog
With kids getting out of school soon, I'm looking forward to all the summer slumber parties and the fun we'll be having. Part of the fun of slumber parties is having great food for the kids to enjoy, so I planning on serving up these delicious, gluten-free Chicken Sausage Corndogs. What's awesome about these is that the kids won't taste the difference, but I'll know they're safe for all of my daughter's friends to eat. So whether you're planning for a slumber party, or just looking for a delicious, fun gluten-free recipe for your family, I hope you give these a try. Enjoy! What You Need Keep Reading >>>
20 Fun Foods for Picky Eaters
Today we would like to welcome our very special guest host, Hallecake. We love Everything Halle does and we're so happy she decided to pop in. What's Up, Cake Lovers? Hallecake here from Hallecake.net bringing you 20 Fun Foods for Picky Eaters. A lot of you don't know me, but I've got my own kids show over on YouTube and I love showing kids and parents fun cooking posts, science, and crafts, as well as sharing a little bit about my crazy life. Since summer has officially started for a lot of you, I wanted to bring you a little bit of what I do and hopefully inspire you to make food fun. Keep Reading >>>
