My family and I have all been fans of McAlister's Deli for years. They have a wide variety of menu items and we all have our favorites! Sandwiches, spuds, soups, desserts, and of course, McAlister’s Famous Tea™. This summer, we have gotten McAlister's take out a bunch of times and even had a fun family picnic! McAlister's …
How to make Strawberry Icing! My husband and sons have many things in common, but their love of strawberries is a strong bond that they all share! I love strawberries, too, but I prefer them paired with chocolate like in my Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cake recipe. We have poundcake or angel food cake with strawberries …
Easy Homemade Pork Sausage Recipe - Perfect with Potatoes! We have done Whole30 a couple of times now, and I have loved discovering how to cook clean, delicious foods that nourish the body. This recipe for homemade sausage is Whole30 approved as long as you leave out the maple syrup. It is delicious with or …
I'm thrilled because our garden is taking off! We are harvesting about 3-6 zucchini and squash a day and while that may not sound like a lot, when it's really just 2 of us that eat a lot of it, it really is. We have been giving some away, but I also have been looking …
There is nothing better than a fresh bowl of fire roasted salsa with chips and this recipe is SO delicious! Our fridge always has a jar of homemade salsa in it. Sometimes it is regular salsa, occasionally fruit salsa, and then sometimes, this fire roasted salsa. The key is to get a can of fire …
If you are looking for the perfect Mexican food dish to serve to your family, try these Air Fryer Chicken Enchiladas! My family loves enchiladas, but there is not always enough time to make my homemade, authentic cheese enchiladas. Sometimes you have to make quick, easy meals like these Air Fryer Chicken Enchiladas, made with …
I grew up eating a dessert called Four Layer Dessert that my mom made. It was SO good. That, along with my family's obsession with strawberries, is what inspired this Chocolate Covered Strawberry Dessert. Some may call it Chocolate Strawberry Lush, or Chocolate Strawberry Lasagna, but whatever you call it, this no bake dessert is …
I love making this monkey bread recipe with the kids! This was first published in July of 2011 and since then, we have made it quite a few times! I know many people know and love Monkey Bread. I, however, did not know about this (or had forgotten) until I was looking for …
Summer is for popsicles and these easy watermelon lemonade popsicles were a huge hit for my family! There is something so satisfying about eating watermelon during the summertime. Popsicles are also a huge summer staple in our house, so one day when I had a huge half of a watermelon chilling in my fridge, I …
This post has been compensated by Inmar Intelligence and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SauceIntoSummer #CheckOutOurBackSide #GreenMountainGringo Quick and easy, yet delicious meals are my favorites! I love when I can put together a meal in under a half of an hour, and this vegetarian burrito bowl is a go to quick meal …
We did our second round of Whole30 earlier this year and it was a success for me. I love how delicious fruits taste when I am completely off of sugar! This is a recipe that came from that experience, and also visit Texas de Brazil restaurant with my husband. So....they serve grilled pineapple, but it …
Fresh fruits are our favorite, year round, but of course there is something about spring that makes us love them all the more! Fresh, local fruits are such a joy. I love buying a carton of raspberries and see my kids eat them with big smiles on their faces! My husband also loves raspberries, so …
Seafood is a delicious way to get lots of vitamins and nutrients. There is so much versatility in seafood. Whether you are looking for impressive seafood recipes, healthy seafood recipes, or a few good seafood recipes for the family during Lent, this is the place to find them! In our house, seafood is popular. My …
Even though winter is on its way out, (hopefully!) our favorites are soups and hearty stews for dinner. They are easy, filling, and delicious, perfect for busy nights. My favorites are those that are easily made in the Crock Pot, so I can set it and forget it until dinner time! Plus, the delicious smells …
Hubby and I are on our second round of Whole30 (day 16 to be exact!) and I have been craving meatballs and rice! Luckily, meatballs are Whole30 approved and rice, well, some genius someone invited cauliflower rice and other riced veggies and it is the perfect, healthy go to when you are craving rice!! So, …
My boys always think they love Pop Tarts, but unless they are the frosted strawberry, full of sugar and whatever else, they don't eat them. And they even leave the "crusts" off of the original Pop Tarts, so that left me wondering "what's the point?" I refuse to buy them! However, they have recently discovered …
For as long as I can remember, breakfast has always been the most important meal of the day for me. I love to start my day with a hot cup of coffee and get the kids to school, then come home and enjoy a hot breakfast that is nutritious and delicious. I love incorporating …
This cereal post is sponsored by General Mills. All thoughts and opinions are my own. There is something about going back to school after a long holiday break. When I was a teacher, I was excited at the new beginnings and a clean slate and all the wonderful new things I would teach my class. …
"New year, new you" is the phrase we hear every January. It is all about losing weight and feeling better. Last year we did a Whole30 and I actually did not end up losing much weight, but the lessons I learned from the Whole30 lifestyle and what is good for my body (and what is …
We make so many recipes that contain cream of mushroom soup. It's so easy to use and it makes the dish so creamy and filling. However, when I actually read the label of the canned variety, there were a lot of ingredients that I questioned and I quickly became frustrated. Homemade cream of mushroom soup is …
Can I Bake With Olive Oil? For some reason there is sometimes the thought that you cannot bake with olive oil, but that is really not true at all! You can substitute olive oil in any recipe that calls for oil or butter. There are different flavors to olive oils, so you will want …
The holidays are officially here! It seems unreal that Thanksgiving is almost here, but it's true! It is definitely one of my favorite holidays because well....the food is delicious! I am looking forward to the turkey, dressing, cranberry sauce, and all the other delicious sides, but also the yummy appetizers to eat before the …
It is fair season here in Texas! I was able to go to the fair with my 8 year old for a field trip the other day (we did fun educational things, not rides!) and the smell of fair food filled the air. I have always loved the idea of fried Oreos and candy, …
Deviled eggs are a staple at potlucks and bbqs, but they are a welcomed addition to any party, meal, or celebration. These Chicken Salad Deviled Eggs take the traditional deviled eggs up a notch and turn it into a delicious side item OR meal! I love seeing chicken salad sandwiches on a menu when …
School has started and so far, it is off to a great start! I made sure to make a run to the grocery store to stock up on lots of essentials that make school so much easier. I found a few new lunchbox containers that make transporting the boys' favorite foods super simple, too! This …
Spiced Apple Iced Tea It is AUGUST and to me, that means all things FALL are on their way! School, apples, pumpkins, cooler weather, and for our family, fall soccer and flag football. We are in Texas, though, so while I want to be enjoying all of the delicious Fall flavors, they usually have to …
Spring and Summer is always exciting for me, simply because of all the fruits that are in the grocery store! I love fruit and luckily my family does, too, but we usually stick with the same kind. Of course, watermelon is the kids' favorite, but also fresh peaches, berries, and grapes are regulars at our …
Loaded Peanut Butter Chex Party Mix - Delicious, Easy No Bake Recipe was brought to you by General Mills. All opinions are mine. We are right in the middle of summer and we could not be more thrilled about it! Lazy summer days, sunshine, playing outside and LOTS of snacks for the kids while they …
As the summer heat keeps going up, I want to turn my oven and stove on a lot less. Who wants to cook when it is 90 degrees outside? We still prefer home cooked foods on most days, so I rely on my Instant Pot often. When I need to make a quick meal, …
My family loves breakfast! My boys have eaten so many breakfast burritos, omelettes, and pancakes this year, so I wanted to cook up a delicious breakfast meal that was different, but quick and easy. Enter Breakfast Fries....with french fries as the star of this recipe! I used Grown In Idaho Hand Cut Fries and they …
This shop has been compensated. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. You all know my love affair with my Air Fryer. It is SO good for homemade pastries, warming up leftovers quickly, and much, much more, but did you know that you can make better for you air fryer chicken wings? We make …
Summer is coming and soon our days will be H-O-T. We don't like to turn on the oven much during the summer because the air conditioner just can't keep up and it makes it miserable inside. I've made a collection of delicious no-bake recipes made with REAL food. There are snacks, desserts, and even a few dinner …
Cookies and Cream Cheesecake Milkshake was brought to you by Torani. All opinions are mine. #ToraniCookiesandCream If you survey Americans, cookies and cream ice cream will most likely ran pretty high as America's favorite ice cream. The flavor, the crunch...everything about cookies & cream is so good! I always loved to mix chocolate sandwich cookies …
Instant Pot Mexican Chicken and Rice is one of our favorite recipes! My family has one thing in common. We all love meat. There is just something about a juicy grilled hamburger or baked chicken. When meal planning, I usually start with the meat we have on hand and form my meal around it. I …
My mom always had this delicious dish growing up called Colossal Cheeseburger. I think my mom found the recipe in the newspaper, so it's not mine, nor hers, really, but all that matters is that it's DELICIOUS! We made it for the boys at the children's home when we were houseparents, and it was their absolute …
The Spring weather here in Texas has me craving all the garden fresh fruits and vegetables! Sure, it can still be freezing one day and HOT the next, but it is still pretty awesome. Hubby and I went on the Whole30 diet earlier this year and did well. It definitely taught us some healthy eating …
Basketball season is in full swing here! With college basketball games, professional basketball games, and the backyard basketball games at our house, we are loving this time because it is one of our favorite sports! We will be watching quite a few games on TV in the upcoming weeks and months, so I wanted to …
I have fond memories of cooking with my mom and also my grandmothers when I was little. This is something moms and dads who cook do naturally because it is fun to cook alongside your child and teach them how to eventually, cook on their own. Having three boys has proven no different. The boys …
I love quick and easy recipes, and the boys love fruit desserts, so these fruit turnovers are great for everyone! Last year, our youngest son was going to "Alice School" a few hours a week. Mrs. Alice is a dear friend from church who worked with our oldest and middle son while we were homeschooling. …
I am not sure why it always surprises me, but February in Texas is still cold. Well, some days are warm but then it dips down below freezing the very next day and that makes our allergies go nuts. On days when it is cold out or we are not feeling 100%, recipes like …