Recipes and Cooking Tips Archive (2024)

Need a fun treat for back to school? Check out these adorable pencil cupcakes. You will love how easy they are to create. Whether your child’s class is celebrating at school or you are throwing your own back to school party at home, these pencil cupcakes will make a fun addition! How toRead More

Looking for some new exciting recipes to grill? Here are some grilling recipes that will take your cookout to the next level! It’s grilling season again and that means it’s time for me to make some of my favorites. I love grilling as much as I can because it keeps the house from getting tooRead More

This Peach and Raspberry Cobbler is easy to make ahead of time. It can be cooked and served in cute little masonjars. In my cookbook Prep-Ahead Breakfasts and Lunches I share a variety of desserts made in mason jars. I like being able to make desserts ahead of time and then refrigerate or freeze themRead More

You are going to love this Mixed Berry and Coconut Popsicles Recipe made with a mixed berry puree. The recipes and pictures are from the new cookbookThe Ultimate New Mom’s CookbookbyAurora Satlerand and are reprinted with permission. The Ultimate New Mom’s Cookbook simplifies the process of feeding you and baby as well as multiple agesRead More

Take your summer cookouts to the next level with these amazing potato salad recipes! You’ll find it at nearly any picnic, BBQ or camping trip; potato salad. Growing up, I was lucky enough that my mom made amazing potato salad and I was able to dive right in first as soon as the plastic wrapRead More

Whatever you are cooking for dinner, one of these 16 coleslaw recipes goes with it! When I was in culinary school, we had to come up with a coleslaw recipe. I thought this was a very simple task since to me, coleslaw seemed like a very simple dish. For the most part, this turned outRead More

If you love Jalapeno Popper Dip, you are going to love thisJalapeno Popper Stuffed Spaghetti Squash Recipe! My family loves Jalapeno Poppers, so much so that I have discovered that I can get them to eat a great variety of foods if I just add a little Jalapeno Popper dip to them, even squash! IRead More

With thearrival of fall comes apple season! These Apple Core Chocolate Covered Oreos are a fun way to jazz up an Oreo cookie. They are an easy treatto make forparties and special events. I might be addicted to making treats with Oreos. They are so easy to do – no baking required. And with aRead More

Save time by using your leftover steak to make quick and easy meals throughout the week with these leftover steak recipes. We occasionally splurge and enjoy grilled steak. While I might be able to set aside my frugality for one night to enjoy a nice steak dinner prepared by my husband, I cannot let anyRead More

Ready to end the days of skipped breakfasts and takeout lunches? With Prep-Ahead Breakfasts and Lunches, you’ll have your refrigerator stocked with homemade grab-and-go meals, full of ingredients you can feel good about. My new cookbook, Prep-Ahead Breakfasts and Lunches is now available wherever books are sold. You can see inside the cookbook here. ThisRead More

These quinoa saladrecipes make great main courses for an easy dinner or side dishes to take to potlucks and cookouts. Lately, I have really been on a quinoa kick. It’s a great side dish and green salad topper and I like to enjoy it hot or cold. Did you know that quinoa is not aRead More

This chocolate almond cheesecake recipe is baked in 8-ounce mason jars making it easy to make ahead and serve for your next gathering. I love making desserts in mason jars! It is easy to make individual chocolate almond cheesecakes in small jars ahead of time. The jars also make it easy to serve when itRead More

The panko breadcrumbs that coat these fish patties are the secret to this Panko Salmon Cakes recipe! Preparing fish can be a little tricky. Too mushy, too fishy, or too bland and there you are feeling like you wasted your time and money. Fish provides us with valuable Omega 3’s so I try to prepareRead More

If you love salted caramel, then this Salted Caramel Apple Martini is a perfect choice. It is delicious and totally fun. A great recipe that is ideal for making during the holiday season when apple cider is readily available! While the kids enjoy apple cider, you can easily whip up this delicious Salted Caramel AppleRead More

Kendall has created a round-up of delicious, homemade, and most importantly, cool Popsicle recipes: Well folks, this summer just got a little hotter for me. We just moved into a new house that is a bit older and has no air conditioning. Yeah, you heard me right – no AC. So I’ve been coming upRead More

You can easily make Chipotle Seasoning Mix using ingredients in your spice cupboard. You may need to pick up ground chipotle peppers, but the other ingredients are probably already in your pantry. I have been seeing Chipotle seasoned items everywhere. Maybe it is because I have had chipotle peppers on my brain, but at theRead More

Use this authentic guacamole recipe to quickly and easily make homemade guacamole. If you are like me and have a great Farmer’s Market nearby, you may be finding tons of great deals on Avocado’s this time of year. We love them sliced on sandwiches or burgers but my favorite thing to do with themRead More

These bacon breakfast cups are made in muffin tins and contain bacon, eggs, and potato slices all in one easy to serve “muffin”. Breakfast is a big deal for our family, especially on the weekends, and these Breakfast Cups have become a big hit! Having all your favorite breakfast ingredients in one perfect little baconRead More

These 4th Of July Desserts will help you find a red, white, and blue patriotic dessert recipe for your holiday celebration! Independence Day has always been one of my favorite holidays both as a kid and an adult. There’s something so amazing about it and I love coming together as a country, despite our differencesRead More

This pizza quinoa salad is an easy make-ahead recipe that is both tasty and filling. A healthy lunch is the goal. But salads can be tricky to make in advance on meal prep Sunday and keep it from wilting while sitting in the refrigerator all week. This pizza quinoa salad recipe from my cookbook Prep-AheadRead More