Category Cook

Recipes I find and try or (occasionally) ones I made up.

Pumpkin Muffins

On my never ending journey to make baked goods for lunches and snacks that are filling, I found this recipe from Yummy Toddler Foods. I made them the first time a week or so ago when the neighbors were having…

Lunch Box

G started kindergarten this year and we never had to really pack lunches before. I searched for a long time before I settled on the system we purchased. If I had to do it all over again, I might get…

Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken

It’s been a while! Sorry!! Here is a super easy one pot recipe to help get me back into the swing of writing. I love this recipe. It’s easy but also has all the major food groups. So you could…

Lentil Curry Soup

We make this A LOT. It’s a hit with both kids and the adults. I usually serve it with naan. It did make M smell extra yummy for a few hours.

Pasta Carbonara

I love this dish. I thought it was going to be a lot harder than it is too. I mean… it’s pasta, bacon, cheese, cream… I had to try it. And let me tell you, it’s so good SO good.…

Black Bean Brownies

Made these. I did not add coffee. Ate them straight out of the pan. Didn’t want to share but I was nice and totally did. Don’t I deserve a crown or something for that??? Even G approved. I might add…

Chicken Pot Pie Muffins

I love these chicken pot pie muffins. Easy, delicious, and freeze well. I usually use Pacific Food‘s Cream of Chicken soup. I have, also, made my own biscuits using the dumplings in this recipe. If you make your own, make…

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Go make this! Right now. It’s that good. This is a big win over here every time we make it. The kids love it. The adults love it. The leftovers are delicious. I have made it in the slow cooker…

Pasta with Peas and Sausage

This was a success with both kids! Modifications: I used tricolor spirals I subbed 1 cup of milk and a few tablespoons of butter for the cream because we were out. I added some spinach because I had some to…