We eat a lot of rice at our house! Over the years I have developed a number of different recipes to add some variety to our meals. While we love the basic white rice with recipes that have sauces to coat the rice and make it more flavorful, when...

My children would live on tacos and guacamole if I let them. (Maybe that with some pizza interspersed). While I think it’s a bit humorous how much they like tacos, I really don’t mind. They are relatively healthy and easy. There are also lots of variations that can be...

At this time of year, during Lent, we try to not eat meat on Fridays. Personally, I like the reminder to be focused on the coming of Easter and both the sorrowful and joyful aspects of the holiday. I often get preoccupied with daily life, and this little reminder...

Remember those Roasted Root Vegetables I shared with you? Well, this might be the dish that I serve with them the most. They go together so well! The extra sauce from the chicken complements the potatoes so nicely, and it makes a well rounded meal. Plus, I find I...

When I meal plan, I tend to spend most of my energy on the main dish. It’s what guides my plan, but it’s also what I usually devote the most time and energy to when cooking. Most often, my sides are a simple steamed or roasted veggie (just one...

One of my favorite styles of cooking is stir fry! It’s a healthy, quick and extremely versatile meal. I have lots of different recipes that we love: different sauces, different veggies, different meats. There are so many ways to change it up, and they are all delicious! I also...

While this is not a super exciting post, I felt like I had to include it early on because of how much we use it. It’s a staple in my cooking, and I can’t tell you how many people over the years have asked me how I cook my...

Mornings are always busy around here! Whether it’s getting out the door to school, or church, or an activity, it always feels busy. Plus, my children wake up early and hungry! Any of this sound familiar? I have found that make ahead breakfasts save me on busy mornings. I...

This recipe might be my kids favorite meal of all time. At least it’s certainly in the running. They have a few they gravitate to, and I’ll be sure to share them all with you eventually! They devour these tacos every time (usually smothered in guacamole, their other obsession)....

Whenever I make this recipe it takes me back to my trip to Greece several years ago. It is such a beautiful place! I think my favorite part of the trip was the island of Santorini, but I enjoyed every part of it. We got to visit a few...