Category: Recipes

‘Tis the season for holiday parties! From decorating the tree to spending quality time with loved ones and feasting on traditional foods, there are a plethora of reasons to get excited for Christmas. When it comes to celebrating the festival the Italian way, the giving of food is also an integral part. Cookies, sweets, Christmas dark chocolate, cakes, and traditional desserts are some of the foods that people in Italy like to gulp and give Read More

A lot of your eating habits were inherited from your parents. Some, for instance, were genetic. Your ability to enjoy Brussels sprouts was largely determined by your genes. The same goes with cilantro.   Others, though, were passed down from your parents by their behaviors. The fact is, a huge portion of a child’s eating habits – many of which will follow them into adulthood – are learned from watching what their parents do. As Read More

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ChooseMazola #CollectiveBias Did you know that September is National Cholesterol Awareness month? This is something that hits very close to home for me and something that I try to stay aware of all year long. Heart health is a pretty big issue in our family. Three of my grandparents lost their lives to heart-attacks when I was just Read More

We LOVE tortellini in this house… however if it was up to my kids we would eat with the a little butter or a few spoonfuls of pasta sauce every time! I decided it was time to try out something new… the kids have never been a big fan of a tortellini soup, so I decided I would try out a simple sauce. The results were far better than I anticipated and I was ecstatic Read More

We had a few days dreary weather and with fall quickly creeping up on us, I decided to dust off the slow cooker and try out a new recipe! If you know anything about me it’s that I love simple recipes that are not time consuming. I came across a recipe for this dish and tweaked it a bit to make it simpler… the results were phenomenal! All three of my kids loved the recipe, Read More

They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but if you’re not the type to eat solid foods first thing in the morning, perhaps you should try something softer. Morning meals don’t have to be a drag as cereals tend to be unappetizing in the long run, especially when you’ve had the same brand for years. Looking for something healthy to try? Matcha is one of the marvels when it comes to Read More

Fourth of July is a little over a week away and if you plan on hosting a party, it is time to start thinking about recipes! I have searcher Pinterest for hours trying to find the best 4th of July party recipes… and here is what I came up with! You will find side dishes, appetizers/side dishes, main dishes, drinks and desserts. Whatever you decide to make this year, I hope this round up is Read More

What’s the thing everyone goes “Derpy” for? Muffins! They’re sweet, but not too sweet. They’re great for breakfast or lunch or even a small snack. Depending on what’s in them, they can even be healthy! The three most commonly seen muffins are blueberry, banana walnut and chocolate chip. These three are all very tasty, but if you’re baking your own, why not go for the gusto? That is especially true now that it’s summer and Read More

This is sponsored by Acorn, all opinions are my own. #DixieSummerDG Looking for a simple summer recipe with a kick? You are going to love this delicious smoky shrimp pasta that is full of color and flavor! We love spending time outdoors during the warmer months and meals enjoyed on the patio is not an uncommon occurrence! The summer passes so quickly and I would rather spend every spare moment enjoying it with family rather Read More

Looking for a healthy and delicious recipe to help celebrate Earth Day this year? Your family will love making these easy tuna stuffed avocados! Tuna is one of are family’s all time favorite foods, we simply adore all things seafood! We have grown a bit tired of the typical tuna sandwich and all of the other typical tuna recipes just weren’t doing it for us anymore. I decided to it was time to mix things Read More

Lasagna is an ultimate carb comforting, hearty meal. Everyone loves lasagna kids and adults alike. I prefer to think of lasagna more as a method of assembling and baking the casserole than a distinct individual dish. There are so many variations of lasagnas out there! Here are 7 delicious adaptations of this Italian classic. This chicken Alfredo lasagna recipe is a tasty spin on your traditional Italian lasagna. We are using chicken meat instead if Read More