There are some days that are so busy, dinner seems nearly impossible to pull together. This Cast Iron Chipotle Pork recipe is a one pot meal that is quick and easy to pull together on a whim - as long as you have all the ingredients at home. You can toss in any veggies you want, and some variations can include adding zucchini or eggplant. ...
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Super Easy Lightened Up Mashed Potatoes
This post has been sponsored by Skim Plus. Over a decade ago I landed my first real job in a bank. It was an interesting experience and I feel I gained so much during my 6 years climbing up the corporate ladder. At that time, who knew I would have ended up becoming a food science teacher? I have one memory in particular, which has absolutely nothing to do with banking and a lot to do with learning how people eat and what their expectations ...
Super Easy Halloween Caramel Apples With the Kids
Candy apples are my all-time fall favorite. I love the sticky sweet coating on my favorite Granny Smith Apple. It wasn't until my oldest came along that I started liking caramel apples. I was never a big caramel lover, but coated on top of a tart apple, caramel is perfection! This fun treat is easy to make and kids will love to help. You can change the colors or toppings to suit your taste buds. [recipe] ...
Traditional Greek Pastichio Recipe
Growing up Greek-American, I was introduced to a myriad of foods from my culture that many people would only find in a Greek restaurant. Regardless of how much labor went into a meal, my mother prepared these recipes effortlessly and without looking back on a recipe book. Getting a recipe out of her is nearly impossible, but after watching her make pastichio a few times and writing down the ingredients she used, I was able to make a traditional ...
Pumpkin Caramel Latte Cupcake Recipe
Disclosure: This post was brought to you by Skim Plus Milk. All opinions are my own. Get your pumpkin spice fix with these delicious Pumpkin Caramel Latte Cupcakes! I've been a fan of pumpkin before it was trendy, and use to use it in baking often with my students. These Pumpkin Caramel Latte Cupcakes are sure to satisfy that seasonal sweet-tooth and they are fun to make with the kids. The bit of caramel candy on top is more than just "icing ...
Mama’s Old Fashioned Rice Pudding Recipe With a Few Twists!
Disclosure: This post was brought to you by Skim Plus. All opinions are my own. There's always one special dish that reminds a child of their mother and between my husband and I, we can both agree that homemade rice pudding is a favorite of ours. It's ironic that both our mothers made this special dessert, in two different ways, and both turned out delicious enough to make a long-time impact on our taste buds. We joke about who makes it best, ...
Watermelon Margarita Cupcake Recipe
What happens when you combine your favorite treat with your favorite drink? Well, that would be a Watermelon Margarita Cupcake! These delicious sweet treats are the perfect dessert for your summer BBQs and sure to impress your adult guests. For a kid friendly version, leave out the tequila! [recipe] ...
Minnie Mouse Inspired Dipped Oreos
These Oreos are easy to make and fun to eat! Your guests big and small will be impressed to see their favorite character in a fun treat! Most ingredients can be purchased through Amazon, like the melting wafers, double stuffed Oreos, and the royal icing cupcake decoration bows. [recipe] ...