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I know that as a parent, it can be hard to find the time or energy to cook. That’s why I created this collection with both quick and easy meals, but also special meals that are a little more involved, but well worth the effort!
Check out these ideas if you’re looking for something new. No matter what your tastes are or how much time you have, we’ve got you covered for every type of meal. From tried and true recipes that we’ve created ourselves to hand picked inspirational recipe roundups, or incredible holiday feasts or authentic recipes for even the most discerning foodie.
This is an amazing traditional pork roast recipe from Puerto Rico that you’ll want to make again and again. Puerto Rican Pernil Adobo is usually served at Christmas. One of my favorite things about traveling the world is immersing myself … Read more
Today’s featured item is the Swai fish. I honestly have never even heard of this type of fish before, but apparently it’s insanely popular right now. Why? Well it’s a mild flavored fish that is budget friendly. I’ll be honest. … Read more
As a busy mom, I’m always looking for ways to save time but still keep quality in just about everything I do. Whether it be running errands, devising travel plans or making dinner. And one of my biggest pet peeves … Read more
Football season is HERE folks and that means more fun get-togethers with family and friends. While we have always loved entertaining, our new home has a gigantic back yard that makes having people over often compulsory. A few weekends ago, I … Read more
Beep! Beep! Beep! Those are the first sounds that introduce most people to the day. It is no wonder so many people hate mornings. Waking up to the incessant beeping of unnatural electronics has a way of initiating feelings of … Read more
Dilemma! You are having guests over and you need some quick finger food. You grab a bottle of wine, but what kind of cheese goes with it? Cheese can enhance and compliment a wine as long as it is the … Read more
An easy pizza inspired pasta casserole featuring a delicious garlic breadstick lattice topping! With my mother being Korean, I grew up eating mostly rice and Kimchi. My favorite meals are various noodles, soups and BBQ meats. If you would have … Read more
One of the things I love the most is Asian food. Mainly because it’s super convenient, but also because the flavor punch is so good that I just can’t have enough of it. However, we can all agree that takeout food … Read more
I can’t believe fall is already here! Ok, I know that technically we are still in Summer, but truth is, my mind is already in fall, kicking leaves and enjoying all the pumpkin cinnamon flavors I can get my hands on. … Read more
Monday marks my daughter’s first day of First Grade. In typical Maddilyn fashion, she is already talking about moving on to the Second Grade. Meanwhile, I’m still performing the last-minute scramble to prepare for the coming school year. A new … Read more
It took just one gymnastics class at the age of 8 to have me envisioning myself as a professional athlete…and it only took one year of gymnastics to realize that dream definitely wasn’t going to pan out for me. So … Read more
A couple of weeks I ago, I was at the Americana in Glendale, getting my snack on at the Sahale Snacks Flavor Experience, when my nose led me to their scent wall. Never one to pass up a fun quiz … Read more
Can we just all agree that lemon is pretty much the best dessert flavor in the whole planet? I mean it’s citrusy and goes deliciously well with a sweet cake. It’s also incredibly versatile, and I haven’t found the first … Read more
They say food is art, but Sushi Art takes the concept to a WHOLE new level. Many expert sushi connoisseurs already consider sushi an art form but these reinterpretations of rice stuffed seaweed paper rolls take it to a whole new … Read more
There are some things that I love like the comfort of ordering takeout after a day spent running errands, but there are things that I love even more, like making said takeout food at home (hint: it tastes better). So … Read more
Whether it’s Pasta Dishes, Fish Tacos, Appetizers or afterschool snacks, cheese is ALWAYS on our shopping list, we’re cheese heads. We buy three or four eight oz packages each month! Inspired by a recipe I found while shopping for pastry puffs, I created these Cheesy … Read more