I think as a first time parent of a toddler, one of my biggest worries has been his development. Is he saying enough? Is he meeting developmental milestones? Am I doing enough to teach him? At least in my experience, most moms wonder these same things. They wonder if they’re doing enough, providing enough opportunities…
Author: Bree
Sheet Pan Brats with Garlic Parmesan Veggies
Sheet pan meals are really nice for a few different reasons. 1) Typically, they only dirty a couple dishes. 2) They’re usually pretty easy. 3) They’re normally full of veggies! For all of these reasons, they’re nice for nights when you don’t have time to make a complicated recipe. You don’t have to watch over…
Make Ahead Country Benedict Bread Pudding
Bread pudding is by far one of my favorite dishes. It’s incredibly versatile. You can make it for a dessert, for a savory side, or in this case, as the main course! You can also make it the night before and just pop it in for breakfast the next morning. This rich breakfast bread pudding…
Mexican Chocolate Smoothie
Okay, so we REALLY like smoothies, haha! They’re so easy for us to put in my son’s sippy cup. So, they’re one of our favorite go-to breakfast options. It’s nearly impossible for him to make a mess out of a smoothie in a cup. They’re also super quick on mornings when I’m groggy and not…
Butterscotch Banana Smoothie
As you may have already noticed, smoothies are one of our go-to quick and easy breakfasts. There are so many options! When they take about 5 minutes to throw together, they’re great for hectic mornings or just for a quick snack. This butterscotch banana flavored smoothie is one of our new faves! For the butterscotch…
Albondigas Soup (Mexican Meatball Soup)
This albondigas soup is a new family favorite for sure. My family loves meatballs and I love Mexican food, so it’s a win win. It’s super flavorful and hearty with the meatballs plus lots of veggies, potatoes, and rice. It’s a pretty thick soup, so if you prefer a thinner broth, I would reduce or…
Chocolate Banana Smoothie with Avocado
Smoothies are one of our favorite breakfasts because they’re quick, easy, versatile and a great option if you’re on the go. This chocolate banana smoothie is a great option for picky eaters because of the hidden avocado adding lots of nutrients and healthy fats to start the day off right. It also takes about five…
Mexican Style Shepherd’s Pie
Let me start off by saying that I’m not even usually a fan of Shepherd’s Pie. We had it so often growing up that it usually makes me queasy. This absolutely was not the case with this recipe. I wanted to lick the casserole dish clean, haha! Traditional Shepherd’s Pie In a traditional Shepherd’s Pie…
French Onion Burger Dips with Caramelized Onions
These burger dips are packed with a ton of flavor from French onion soup mix, caramelized onions, swiss cheese, creamy garlic aioli, and au jus. We loved these dips and we will be sure to make them again in the future. Caramelized Onions The main tricks to perfectly caramelized onions are a hot pan and…
Sausage Gravy and Biscuit Breakfast Casserole
This recipe combines all of my favorite breakfast items in one delicious dish: biscuits, sausage, gravy, eggs and potatoes. It’s versatile enough to serve for Sunday brunch or for Christmas morning. So, let’s dig in! Sausage Gravy and Biscuits You can’t have biscuits without gravy, right? Well, I mean I guess you can, but they’ll…