This might seem like a silly thing to have a recipe for; many people probably just wing it for something like this. But I am someone who likes recipes. When I am cooking with kids running around, or early in the morning when I am not quite awake yet,...

My kids could eat applesauce almost every day. While I don’t eat it that often, this homemade version with no sugar added is hard to resist. Usually I make this a couple of times after we go apple picking. I often make it at least once right away, and...

I love butternut squash! It is one of my favorite fall ingredients, and I could eat it in all sorts of things. However, my family does not feel the same way, so I either have to make recipes just for me or I need to find specific ways that...

One of the things I have really come to appreciate recently is the beauty of a good salad with all the right ingredients and a great dressing. When I take the time to make it well, it is always so worth the effort. This is one of my favorite...

I have been eating this bread for as long as I can remember. Various members of my family made it regularly, and it was always a treat. When I went to make it myself, I found that the recipe was a bit cryptic, as old recipes handed down in...

This recipe is so simple, it almost doesn’t count as a recipe in my mind. This is one of my go-to sides, especially if I am looking to make one side dish that has a bit more substance, but is still healthy. This is the perfect choice. After having...

As I have mentioned before, I am constantly trying to find new ways to incorporate fish into our diet. I know it’s healthy and a good choice to eat, but it’s been hard to create recipes that everyone, including my kids, will like. I have learned two things about...

This seems to be the time of year when everyone is looking for quick and easy dinners that are family friendly. As we get into new school routines, sports practices and many other activities that start up in the fall, sometimes it’s hard to remember how we did all...

Remember last week when I was talking about having tons of corn on the cob from visiting the orchard? Well, we often have this problem with fruit as well. My kids love fruit and can consume a surprising amount, but sometimes we still pick too much for us to...

One of our favorite things to do as a family in the summer and fall is go to our local orchard to pick our own produce. We pick strawberries, blueberries, peaches, corn and apples almost every year; sometimes we add in other things for fun. The challenge of this...