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Baking

Baking made easy! Find simple step by step recipes here. From hide the veggies recipes to classic comfort desserts made healthier, you'll find variety here.

Need a quick recipe, try our Green Monster Muffins! Looking for something seasonal, how about these cute Gluten Free Reindeer Donuts and this 3 Ingredient Granola Bar recipe can't get any easier!

Easy Chicken Parmesan with Homemade Marinara

January 13, 2021 · Leave a Comment

breaded chicken with cheese on top and tomato pasta on bottom

Our family loves anything breaded.  Biting into chicken that’s crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside is amazing.  I’ve been getting huge cravings for some good, old-fashioned comfort food, and this recipe is a classic! This Easy Chicken Parmesan is so good and I’ve added a homemade marinara tomato sauce recipe to it…

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Baking, Dinner

Milk Bread

January 12, 2021 · Leave a Comment

close up of milk bread with butter knife on side

I have a soft spot for good bread. There’s just something about fluffy bread right? I’ve finally baked one of my favorite breads at home and I’m so excited to share it with you. This is a Japanese Asian white bread recipe with only 8 ingredients.  Now you don’t have to go to the Asian…

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Baking

Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies

January 10, 2021 · Leave a Comment

a bunch of chocolate chip cookies on a wire rack with chocolate chips in a bowl

I sure do love a great chocolate chip cookie! Don’t you? These are the best healthy chocolate chip cookies ever!  It will curb any sweet cravings without the guilt. It’s a nutty flavor and texture, but when cooked just right, it is perfection! It’s a great recipe and you can have this made in about…

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Baking

Cinnamon Rolls With Apple Pie Filling

January 5, 2021 · Leave a Comment

cinnamon rolls in a pan

These Cinnamon Rolls with Apple Pie Filling is just what need for a weekend morning. You’ll see if you jump to recipe, it takes a couple hours to make. But most of that time is just proofing your dough, a fancy name of allowing the yeast to activate while it sits on your counter.  Cinnamon…

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Baking, Breakfast

Veggie Bread

December 2, 2020 · Leave a Comment

bowl of drinner rolls with garnish

So you know the classic dinner rolls that are so so good? I’ve made them easier to make with added nutrients! These veggie bread garlic cheese bombs are delicious and quick to whip up. These are perfect for this time of year for sure. Feel free to click the jump to recipe button to start…

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Baking

Turkey Cranberry Meatballs

November 30, 2020 · Leave a Comment

close up of meatballs with cranberry glaze

These turkey cranberry meatballs spells holiday all over it. It’s a perfect Thanksgiving leftover recipe and is very family friendly (there’s even hidden veggies in it). This is one of my favorite turkey meatball recipes and is a great cranberry turkey combo! There’s so much leftover!  There’s only so much stuffing and cranberrry sauce we…

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Baking, Dinner

Healthy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread

November 20, 2020 · Leave a Comment

over the top shot of pumpkin bread cut with a gold knife on the side

My son’s school recently made pumpkin chocolate chip bread in his online class and of course I wanted to see if I could make into a healthy pumpkin chocolate chip bread instead. I think it turned out great and a little less guilt free!  The combination of pumpkin pie filling flavor and chocolate is such…

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Baking

Mini Turkey Pot Pies

November 19, 2020 · 1 Comment

close up of mini pot pies on a marble tray

Thank you for Campbell’s® sponsoring this post.  If you are looking for a delicious, warm and comforting meal to satisfy your craving for Thanksgiving time flavors, you will absolutely love these filling these Mini Turkey Pot Pies! This recipe is incredibly easy and inexpensive to make so it is surely going to become a staple…

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Baking

Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars

September 10, 2020 · Leave a Comment

close up of pumpkin bars

Breakfast time is always a rush. These pumpkin oatmeal bars are healthy and also freezable. Just a little bit of prep could save you so much time in the am. These bars smell fall all over it. Best of all, you can still eat them throughout the year! ‘ Why You’ll Love These Vegan Breakfast…

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Baking, Breakfast, Snacks, Vegan

Pizza Muffins

September 8, 2020 · Leave a Comment

close up of stacked pizza muffins

We love pizza around here and my kids ask for it a lot! I wanted to change it up a bit by making these easy pizza muffins. This also is a perfect answer with what to do with marinara sauce besides pasta. This muffin recipe has the flavor of pizza, but with added veggies. It…

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Baking, Lunch, Snacks

Mini Berry Pies

August 18, 2020 · Leave a Comment

berry pies with stars in the middle and berries around it

Make your mornings easier with these mini berry pies! They’re healthy, freezable and have no refined sugar (the powdered sugar on top is optional.) Mornings are so hectic.  Even though some of us are at home doing distance learning or home school, we still have to feed our kids! You can freeze these mini pies…

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Baking, Breakfast

Dutch Baby Pancake

July 28, 2020 · Updated September 14, 2020 · Leave a Comment

Close up of dutch baby pancakaes

Pancakes, waffles, toast. You name it we’ve had it this summer. I wanted to try something new and these dutch baby pancakes came to mind! Give this a whirl, made by hand or with a blender.   Change up your breakfast options!  All the traditional breakfast staples can get repetitive. These are quick, fast and…

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Baking, Breakfast

Savory Vegetable Muffins

July 21, 2020 · Updated September 14, 2020 · Leave a Comment

Close up of Muffins

These savory vegetable muffins are incredibly good and tasty. Change up your muffin recipes and add this to the mix. It’s packed with vegetables and it’s ready in less than 30 minutes. Tired of sandwiches for lunch? Try these! It’s always nice to have a homemade option for the family. Why You’ll Love These Veggie…

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Baking, Breakfast

Tasty Taco Rolls

July 18, 2020 · Updated September 14, 2020 · Leave a Comment

Taco wraps cut up on a baking sheet

Taco Tuesday doesn’t need to be the same old meat in a shell. Make a family favorite into something more special with these Tasty Taco Rolls! There are all kinds of options for taco shells. Flour tortillas, crunchy corn shells, street taco shells, and many more. But have you ever thought about using pizza crust…

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Baking, Dinner, Lunch

Big Fat Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

May 24, 2020 · Updated November 5, 2020 · 7 Comments

Cookies on a napkin

Chewy, ooey gooey thick cookies! These are my absolute favorite. Now you can make them at home. These chewy chocolate chip cookies are incredible! Chunky Chewy Chocolate Cookies are so so good!  Sometimes you just a good old warm chocolate chip cookie!   Why You’ll Love This Thick Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe The Real Thing…

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Baking, Dessert

Tasty Vegan Chocolate Cake

April 17, 2020 · Updated September 14, 2020 · 3 Comments

Vegan Chocolate Cake

Few things in life are better than chocolate cake. Chocolate cake is one of those things people mention when listing life’s simple pleasures. But did you know you can make it without using any animal products? This chocolate cake recipe is a hit for vegans and non-vegans alike! This recipe is based off a depression-era…

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Baking, Dessert

Sheet Pan Pineapple Chicken

March 23, 2020 · Updated September 14, 2020 · Leave a Comment

close up of baked chicken with vegetables

One sheet pan dishes are awesome! Less to clean, and easy to prep. You can even cook up this sheet pan pineapple chicken with canned vegetable on a pinch!  Dishes and pans can add up.  If you’re anything like me, doing dishes isn’t my favorite. This sheet pan pineapple chicken is such an easy clean-up!…

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Baking, Dinner, Lunch

3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

March 8, 2020 · Updated January 9, 2021 · Leave a Comment

peanut butter cookies on parchment paper

Some days we all need a little treat that is fast and easy and also homemade! These easy 3 ingredient peanut butter cookies recipe won’t last long at your home. Best of all it only takes three ingredients to make and you don’t need an electric mixer! All you need is peanut butter sugar and…

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Baking, Dessert

Pepperoni Stromboli

March 5, 2020 · Updated September 14, 2020 · Leave a Comment

cut up stromboli on a baking sheet

If you’re as big a pizza lover as our family is, chances are you’re a pretty big Stromboli fan too. But if you’ve never had one, Strombolis are pretty similar to pizza in terms of ingredients, but instead of a flat piece of dough with toppings, strombolis are filled and rolled.  This pepperoni stromboli recipe…

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Baking, Dinner, Lunch

Healthy Pop Tarts

February 3, 2020 · Updated January 5, 2021 · Leave a Comment

Close up of pop tarts

Everyone loves a toaster pastry for breakfast, but the pre made, foil-wrapped rectangles we know and love offer little in the way of nutrition. In fact, these adorable breakfast pastries are easy to make nutritious. I loved pop tarts growing up! By making a healthier filling with less icky ingredients and packed with nutrients, these…

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Baking, Breakfast, Dessert

Shrimp Scampi With Pasta

January 11, 2020 · Updated September 14, 2020 · Leave a Comment

Seafood Pasta in a bowl with napkin

Shrimp scampi with pasta is the perfect date night meal! It looks and tastes restaurant quality, but is quick and easy to prepare. You’ll want to make extra, because this date night delight also makes a fantastic lunch. My kids have a fairly decent sophisticated palate and love this easy shrimp scampi pasta too! Lemon…

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Baking, Dinner, Uncategorized

Vegetable Lasagna Rolls

December 4, 2019 · Updated September 14, 2020 · Leave a Comment

Rollups on a plate of spinach

What is better than lasagna?! It has pasta and cheese – both are two important food groups.  The best part for me is that adding veggies to the recipe isn’t just a healthy choice; it also majorly adds to the yum factor. Anytime I can find a way to serve vegetables that is both healthy…

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Baking, Dinner

Banana Bread Muffins

November 13, 2019 · Updated January 8, 2021 ·

Banana Muffins in muffin in with some raspberries as side dishes

Is there anything more comforting than banana bread? These banana bread muffins are a healthier take on the classic favorite baked good. It’s also more kid friendly and a great alternative to banana bread. You’ll feel good about serving these for breakfast, or enjoying them as a treat any time of day. Your home will…

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Baking, Breakfast, Dessert

Baked French Toast Casserole

September 26, 2019 · Updated September 14, 2020 · Leave a Comment

Flat lay of french toast, yogurt and coffee

Weekends are made for tasty breakfast! Try this baked french toast casserole this Saturday! Pop this in the oven, hang out with friends or family for half an hour and breakfast is ready! Traditional French Toast Casseroles can have so much sugar!  Most baked french toast recipes have a ton of sugar. While, this still…

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Hi! I'm Charisse, mom of two boys and lover of anything simple and easy. Here you'll find food for the whole family and things to do with the family as well. I'm all about food and fun inspiration! Read More…

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