Food Bites & Articles
11 Light Lunch Ideas
Even though you're having a light lunch, you still want it to be satisfying. That's where these 11 light lunch ideas will be handy in your recipe box. No boring lunches here! These recipes can be whipped up rather quickly...
Rotisserie Chicken Side Dishes
What did we do before pre-made rotisserie chickens were available at the grocery store? When there doesn't seem to be enough hours in a day, it's an easy dinner option. Then, all you need to do is think about what...
30 Dinner Ideas for June
Depending on what part of the county you live in, the school year winding down or ended (which means your life gets more hectic). College-age kids have headed back home and now there's another person to cook for. When you...
Homemade Salsa Recipes for Summer
One of my favorite things to snack on during the summer is salsa. Jarred salsa is delicious and I always have some handy in my pantry. But, salsa is actually very simple to make at home. Making it from scratch...
Red White and Blue Summer Recipes
Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day all spotlight red, white, and, blue. Continue with the color scheme by theming your holiday cookout menu. We've gathered red, white, and blue summer recipes for your cookouts that will make the...
Last-Minute Memorial Day Appetizers
Heading to a Memorial Day cookout and realizing you need to bring something? We've got recipes to save the day. You can bring an appetizer! These last-minute Memorial Day appetizers are full of flavor and can be made with simple...
Memorial Day Desserts You’ll Make All Summer
End the first holiday weekend of summer on a sweet note with any of these 10 dessert recipes. They're all delicious, easy, and better than anything you could pick up at a bakery. In fact, these sweet treats are so...
16 Recipes to Kick Off Grilling Season
Warmer weather has finally arrived which means only one thing. Grilling season is here! During the summer, steaks, burgers, sides, and even desserts are just so much better when they're made on the grill. Stock up on propane or grab...
Recipes For Your Memorial Day Cookout
I love having company over, firing up the grill, and catching up with people I don't see every day. Especially over long holiday weekends. And, of course, the day is filled with great food. Since I'm out of practice, things...
7 Perfect Coconut Cream Pie Recipes
There’s nothing like a slice of perfect coconut cream pie. Creamy, coconutty filling in a flaky crust and topped with whipped cream or meringue, this dessert is swoon-worthy. This tried-and-true dessert has been a favorite for generations and we bet...
Recipes To Add More Broccoli to Your Diet
This roundup of delicious broccoli recipes is for you broccoli lovers! As you know, broccoli is a nutritious addition to any meal. It’s great for heart health, helps regulate blood pressure, contains fibers and fatty acids your body needs, plus...
Recipes That Feature Onions
Onions are one of the most polarizing vegetables - you either love or hate them. And we have 16 recipes that will knock the socks off any onion lover! These recipes make onions the headliner of the meal, where they...
Lemon Desserts for Spring
I adore the tart flavor of lemon in sweet desserts. Really, lemon desserts are delicious all year long. But come spring, I crave them. Maybe it's something about the longer and warmer days. If it's one of your favorite flavors...
Delicious Dinner Ideas That Stretch Ground Beef
What can you make with a pound (or two) of ground beef or ground chuck? These delicious dinner recipes, that’s what! We love dinner ideas that stretch ground beef and save money. From burgers to casseroles to burritos, ground beef...
Crock Pot Recipes That Are on the Lighter Side
Slow cooker recipes aren't limited to calorie-heavy comfort food. These Crock Pot recipes are on the lighter side! We all know Crock Pot recipes are normally heavy on comfort and light on the healthy. However, we all love the ease...
11 Quick Dessert Recipes
When craving something sweet, the best way to satisfy your taste buds is to whip up a quick dessert. From cakes to crisps to cookies, these 11 quick dessert recipes can be made in no time. They're made with simple...
Easy Mexican Dishes to Make at Home
Even though Cinco de Mayo was last week, I want to keep the fiesta going all month long. If your love of Mexican food runs deep, like mine, you're going to enjoy the recipes in this Janet's Notebook. I'm sharing...
Cooking With Spring Vegetables
When the weather starts warming up and trees begin to bloom, we know it’s time for spring! And with spring comes cooking with our favorite spring vegetables. Carrots, mushrooms, onions, avocado, asparagus, potatoes, and so many more delicious fresh veggies...
12 Ways Mom Made It Best
Family recipes are memories. Grab an old recipe and making it transports you back to a time in the kitchen with Mom or Grandma. You probably couldn't even reach the stove and didn't help. But in your mind, you were...
Meals to Make Mom
If your mom isn't big on brunch, but you still want to make her something special on Mother's Day, here are 15 meals to make Mom. Whether you're a pro in the kitchen or a novice, there is a recipe...