Looking for a hearty, yummy breakfast? This Tomato Basil Skillet Scramble will fuel the whole family, and freezes well for leftovers! Now that we have a high schooler who starts the day before sunrise, and a middle schooler who has a long day of school and sports, breakfast has become more important than ever in…
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Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken: Make Once, Eat Twice Recipe
Need an easy, kid-friendly, whole family pleasing dinner recipe? This Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken recipe is it! Finding a recipe that the whole family can agree is a winner can be a challenge, am I right? Between me, my husband, and my two teenagers, our tastes can be all over the place. There are some…
30 Healthy Back-to-School Lunch Recipes
These 30 Healthy Back-to-School Lunch Recipes will help make packing school lunches a breeze! Does the thought of packing back-to-school lunches send you into panic mode? Our kids go back to school next week, and even though they now pack their own lunches (as they have for several years now!), I still want to make…
One-Pan Skillet Gnocchi with Mushrooms
This One-Pan Skillet Gnocchi with Mushrooms is a fast, easy, satisfying dish that’s vegetarian, dairy-free, and perfect for Meatless Mondays! Back-to-school season is here, and during these hectic days and nights, it’s oh so tempting to simply reach for take-out or delivery for dinner. I love dining out with my family! But, we do try…
Fiesta Potato Smashers
This post is sponsored by Side Delights® through Kitchen PLAY. As always, all opinions and photos are my own. Fiesta Potato Smashers are quick, easy, and satisfying, with flavors the whole family will love. This is sure to be your new favorite recipe! One of the foods that my husband, two teenagers, and I can…
Cherry Chocolate Chip Ice Cream (Vegan, Dairy-Free)
Cherry season is here, and this Cherry Chocolate Chip Vegan Ice Cream is a delicious way to beat the heat and soak up some of summer’s best fruit! Cherries and I have a long, happy relationship. Our second house in southeast Portland, Oregon had a cherry tree, and growing up, I used to love sitting…
New Summer Dairy-Free Ice Cream Specials at Departure Portland
Departure Portland offers new summer dairy-free ice cream flavors each week that are beautiful and delicious! Summer is the best in Portland, Oregon. The weather is warm but not humid, and Mother Nature shines with an abundance of outdoor adventures for 24/7 fun. This is when the mountains, lakes, beaches, and desert are all buzzing…
Easy Homemade Unicorn Magic Shell for Ice Cream Cake
This post is sponsored by Collective Bias, Inc. and I Love Ice Cream Cakes. All opinions are mine alone. #IceCreamCakeBreak #CollectiveBias Colorful, Unicorn Homemade Magic Shell is an easy, fun ice cream cake topping to help you celebrate summer! July is National Ice Cream month and to celebrate, I indulged in one of my childhood favorites:…
Healthy Super Green Smoothies
These Super Green Smoothies are both nutritious AND delicious! Your whole family will love them! Do your kids absolutely love veggies? Will they try every kind of vegetable imaginable? My kids are not huge vegetable fans. They like corn, peas, and carrots — you know: the three basics. Beyond that, it’s an uphill battle to…
Triple Berry Chia Smoothies with Blue Spirulina (Dairy-Free, Vegan, Paleo, Whole30)
Start your mornings with a colorful, healthy jar of Triple Berry Chia Smoothies with Blue Spirulina! They are dairy-free, vegan, Paleo, and Whole30 approved. If you follow this blog often or follow my Instagram stories, you know that the kids and I adore smoothies. We make them almost every day in our house! We love…
Creamy Avocado Lime Dressing and Dip
This Creamy Avocado Dressing is rich, tangy, and delicious as a dressing, dip, or sandwich spread! We’re in the heart of avocado season, and I love it! The super fruit doesn’t grow as well or as in abundance here in mild, wet Oregon, so I am ALL IN for enjoying the bounty from our neighbors…
Easy Peanut Butter Cookies with Chocolate Drizzle
Looking for a quick and easy sweet treat? These Easy Peanut Butter Cookies with Chocolate Drizzle are the perfect afternoon or late night snack! Hey hey everyone! I just got back from another amazing press trip, this one a 3-day intensive exploration of the Dundee Hills Wine AVA (see my Instagram feed & the Dundee…
Loaded Pub Chips Bar
Thank you to the Mushroom Council for sponsoring this post. Make the pledge to be a blenditarian and share what drives you to do better! Looking for a fun way to feed a crowd? This Loaded Pub Chips Bar is a deliciously creative feast that turns your home into everyone’s favorite neighborhood bar! I remember the…
Soft Citrus Sugar Cookies
Soft Citrus Sugar Cookies are zesty, sweet treats that are perfect for spring and summer snacking! The sun is shining in the Pacific Northwest, and we’re gearing up for summer! How is the weather these days where you are living? With the warmer weather comes a need for more sunshine-ready recipes. If you follow me…
Mini Citrus Bundt Cakes
Mini Citrus Bundt Cakes are bursting with bright, fresh orange, lemon, and vanilla flavors. Perfect for any spring or summer party, picnic, or simple afternoon treat! The sun is shining and it’s warming up in the Portland area! The sunshine makes me crave citrus, and today’s recipe is a true spring-into-summer treat! Mini Citrus Bundt…
Mexican Lasagna
Thank you to the Mushroom Council for sponsoring this post. Make the pledge to be a blenditarian and share what drives you to do better! Looking for a comforting meal to feed a crowd (or hungry family!)? This Mexican Lasagna is made with layers of delicious flavor. Perfect for Cinco de Mayo! Can you believe…
Ham Cheddar Spinach Quiche
Boost your brunch game with this impressive, delicious, and easy-to-make Ham Cheddar Spinach Quiche! In Brunchland, quiche is both Queen and King. One quiche to rule them all? Hardly. There are dozens of quiche recipes to rule them all, and this classic Ham, Cheddar, and Spinach Quiche is most definitely at the top, in my opinion!…
Double Berry Chocolate Chip Muffins
Double Berry Chocolate Chip Muffins are packed with juicy summer fruits and sweet chocolate chips, making these kid-favorite muffins perfect for breakfast on the go, entertaining, or afternoon snacks! We love muffins in our house. They’re so easy to whip together with a variety of flavor combos. They can be sweet, savory, or both –…
Spring Crudite Toast
Spring veggies like radishes, peas, and cucumbers take on a beautiful new life in Spring Crudité Toast with herb butter. Perfect light lunch, snack, or party appetizer! Spring crudités are some of my favorite snacks and party appetizers this time of year. I love creating a beautiful crudité platter with fresh slices of radishes, cucumbers,…
Spring Scramble on Toast: Scrambled Eggs & Peas Toast
Need a quick, easy, mouthwatering breakfast or snack? This Spring Scramble on Toast is just the ticket! Happy SPRING! (Insert me jumping up for joy and doing a crazy Happy Spring dance here). I get so ridiculously GIDDY when spring rolls around. It’s not like winters are terrible in Portland, although some argue that the grey…