Bright and juicy tomatoes, fresh basil and garlic. All the flavors of a traditional bruschetta but tossed with pasta. Finished with a delicious balsamic reduction, This Bruschetta Pasta is the perfect solution for a quick and easy dinner. Every season, we let the boys choose what sport they want to play. This winter, Jack chose…
Perfectly shredded chicken, topped with a tangy Carolina mustard bbq sauce and some peppery arugula. This easy recipe is packed with flavor and a perfect family dinner on busy weeknights. We are in the doldrums of winter. And it’s cold. Like really cold. Specifically, -17 degrees cold. Now, I’ve lived in Minnesota my whole life,…
These Almond Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies are the perfect combination of crisp on the outside and chewy in the middle. Coconut and chocolate chips combine with almond flavoring to make the best cookie! Growing up in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, my family would often take trips exploring Minnesota. One of my favorite places to…
This Green Smoothie is a simple way to get more greens in your everyday routine. Packed with spinach, pineapple and banana, this smoothie is blended until perfectly smooth. This smoothie is refreshing and nutritious! Even though we are still in the throes of the pandemic, we made the decision to send the kids to in-person…
Loaded Smashed Potatoes are really easy to make and the perfect thing to serve to a crowd. They are just like the original, but even easier – no scooping required. Everything can be prepped ahead of time, so once game time rolls around, everyone is ready for the touchdown dance you’ll be doing after all…
These Salsa Verde Chicken Tostadas are packed with flavor and are easily made in the crockpot. A crispy tortilla is topped with refried beans, salsa verde shredded chicken, cotija cheese, pickled onions and cilantro. The perfect bite of crunchy, savory and salty! We signed both of the boys up for soccer this summer. They were…
This Lightened Up Alfredo Pasta still has that creamy sauce you expect from a traditional alfredo, but not quite as heavy. Finished with a squeeze of lemon and a sprinkle of parsley, this Lightened Up Alfredo Pasta is sure to please. I can’t believe it’s December already!! I swear, once we had kids, time absolutely…
Easy Chicken Gyros with Homemade Tzatziki (made in the crockpot) are made with deliciously shredded chicken in warmed naan. They are topped with a bright and fresh tzatziki, tomatoes, onions and cucumbers. A few weeks before school started, we found out some scary news about Jack. We had been playing baseball (typical) and he was…
A simple garlic, white wine and butter sauce is tossed in angel hair pasta and served with shrimp. Finished with lemon and parsley, this Easy Shrimp Scampi Pasta is a perfect lightened-up version of this classic dish. It has been a big change for our whole family with Jack starting Kindergarten. Will asks me all…
A takeout favorite that is super easy to make at home. The flavors of this Crockpot Mongolian Beef are incredible – a perfect combination of sweet, salty and savory. This easy recipe is made in the Crockpot (or Instant Pot) and is perfect for your busy weeknights! I love PF Chang’s. In college, whenever my…