As a busy parent, I’m constantly looking for quick meal ideas. Wraps are always great for this purpose. That being said, these smoked salmon pinwheels are a super quick and easy lunch that my family really enjoyed. So, here we go! Special Ingredients and Equipment Needed: For these smoked salmon pinwheels, there aren’t any special…
Author: Bree
Cran-Apple Smoked Chicken Breasts
Everyone knows at this point that I love all things fall. Scary movies, apple cider, pumpkin patches, etc. So when we got our Traeger smoker this year, I knew I wanted to try out some smoked fall dishes. So, for my first official smoker recipe here at Growing Up Garlicky, I made these delectable cran-apple…
Cabin Life: Our First Vacation with a Toddler
How can an immuno-compromised family with a toddler who can’t be vaccinated for covid still go on a fun vacation during a pandemic? Well, that’s exactly what we did when we chose to stay in a super cute cabin in Packwood, WA. We all had a really great time despite a few hiccups the first…
Oktoberfest Burgers with Beer Cheese Spread
Oh man, you guys NEED to try this recipe. There is absolutely a reason why I wanted to expedite this one so that you can make these burgers this October. These take all of the flavors of Germany and wrap them in one nice, neat little package. Without further ado, here is my recipe for…
Thick and Hearty Meatball Stew
Hey everyone! I’m sure you’re sensing a theme here, but I’m READY for fall. I’m talking warm sweaters, pumpkin patches, and the best part of all? Soups and stews and crockpots, oh my! That brings me to today’s delicious recipe which is perfect. Today I’ll show you how to make a quick, easy and delicious…
Horror Movies: My Top 31 for Halloween
Hey everyone! As you all likely know by now, I loooooove horror movies. My sisters and I grew up watching them. I started watching them when I was about 5 years old and I have several memories from those times. I even have a tattoo sleeve of some of my favorite horror characters (that I’m…
Chicken Cordon Bleu Meatballs
Hi everyone! Meatballs are a favorite food for my husband, myself and even our toddler! I also really love chicken cordon bleu. So, I figured, why not combine two of my favorites? These meatballs are super flavorful, have all of the key components of both chicken cordon bleu and a traditional meatball, and are coated…
Shrimp Po’Boy Burgers with Remoulade Sauce
So, while I hate being one of those bloggers that tells her life story before a recipe, I’m gonna do it on this post. One of my favorite places in the world for food is New Orleans. My husband and I went there for our honeymoon back in 2018 and then we went again a…
Top 31+ Halloween Movies for Kids
Hey everyone! Fall is here (I don’t care what the haters say!) That means Halloween is right around the corner. One of my favorite Halloween activities is watching movies with my family. I’m sure a lot of you like watching movies to get into the fall spirit too, so this week I’ve put together a…
Greek Zucchini Boats with Tzatziki
I love zucchini. They’re so incredibly versatile and you can do so much with them. One of my favorite uses for them is making zucchini boats. These Greek zucchini boats are healthy and incredibly filling. Here’s how to do it! Special Equipment or Ingredients Needed: There aren’t many special kitchenware items that you’ll need for…