Breakfast

This green smoothie recipe is my favorite quick and healthy breakfast idea but it has taken me years to fine tune my recipe so not only is it good for me, but tastes fabulous.  Read on to learn...

Poppyseed muffins usually come in the lemon form, but I've taken these babies up a notch by transforming them into an almond poppyseed version!  They make a yummy breakfast recipe that are super moist...

Homemade granola is definitely a top breakfast recipe around here!  Loaded with whole grain oats, almonds and your favorite dried fruit creates a healthy breakfast option that gives you enough energy...

Salted caramel is heaven for those of us who love the whole sweet and salty flavor profile.  These banana muffins are the best recipe all by themselves but I took them to a whole new level with the streusel...

Oven baked bacon....the food of the Gods.  It makes anything better and even a small amount can change the flavor of a whole dish.  The main downfall of actually cooking bacon is the disastrous...

A Larabar is my absolute favorite snack or after dinner treat because they taste so amazing yet they are so healthy.  That combo is near impossible to find!  However, the cost of buying them made me feel...

Muffins for breakfast...one of my favorites, but then again, I pretty much adore all breakfast recipes because it is easily my favorite meal of the day.  This Carrot Cake Zucchini Muffin is something special....

Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins are made perfectly moist with the addition of sour cream to the batter.  These homemade muffins stay fresh for days and freeze beautifully! I needed something...

Happy May Day everyone!  Welcome to the season of  "Oh crap!  Only a few weeks before the pool opens for the summer!  Why didn't I do anything about this a month ago?!?!" Being unwillingly...

Jones kiddo #3 had his 15th birthday this week and while I desperately love that boy, he took a knife to my culinary heart when he chose Hot Pockets for his birthday dinner. Hot Pockets?!?!  Come...

Seven years ago, my hubby and I did away with buying Christmas presents for our six children. We had spent months trying to come up with gifts that weren't: #1 - a waste of money and #2 - a gift just because...

We are under the two week mark....are you ready?  No?  Me either, but I am one who tends to work best under pressure.  At least that is what I tell myself as justification for my natural...

There are a lot of signs around here that summer has officially come to an end.  Like turning the heat on for the first time because it was so stinking cold outside and then having to go change out...

Over the past few weeks, I have shared with you the two recipes that changed my attitude about gluten-free baking completely.  After so many nasty results with very expensive ingredients, I was ready...

As a momma to six kiddos, every Tuesday I am sharing my tips, recipes and anecdotes related to bringing out every kid’s culinary potential. Last week, I began my fifth year as the Seminary teacher...

Are you tired of all the first day of school photos all over social media yet?  If so, I am deeply sorry because I wouldn't be a true "mommy blogger" if I didn't share mine :)  Since I have six...