This was such easy fudge recipe to make that my eight-year-old tackled the whole thing herself. That’s because it’s not just five-minute fudge. It’s microwave fudge! To make this simple fudge, all you do is assemble the ingredients in a glass bowl — and without even stirring — pop the whole thing in the microwave…
Do feminists cook?
I’m one of those girls who grew up thinking I could do anything. That I could be anything. Why? Because my mom told me so. All the time. She believed it. A stay-at-home mom who took odd jobs on the side to help make ends meet, mine spent her twenties raising two small kids and…
Easy Sour Chicken Kids Love: A Takeout Recipe Makeover!
My kids love sweet and sour chicken–and this recipe is easy. You get easy sweet and sour chicken that’s also healthier than takeout! Every time we order Chinese, sweet and sour chicken is our kids’ go-to request. But all that deep fried chicken and food coloring isn’t my favorite thing to serve for dinner, so…
8 Holiday Gifts Teachers Love Most, According to Teachers! (And 3 to Skip)
Looking for a holiday gift for teachers? When I saw a recent article brazenly titled “12 Holiday Gifts Teachers Do NOT Want” my curiosity was piqued. So was my insecurity. I have four small kids and all of them adore their teachers. Each year they LOVE offering a holiday gift to the adults who guide…
Easy French Toast Casserole with Blueberries
Baked French toast casserole is one of my favorite special breakfasts. Like our awesome sheet pan pancakes, there’s no flipping and everyone gets to dig in at once. Plus you can prep the whole thing the night before and just bake it when you’re ready in the morning. What you need to make baked french…
8 Ways to Give Back as a Family
There’s something so magical about the holiday season that brings out the best in people. Our list of ways to give back is certainly not comprehensive but if you’re trying to teach kids about generosity this year, these eight ideas will get you started. Pack “Good Samaritan Bags”. Fill large zip-top bags and keep them in…
3-Ingredient Shortcut Danish Pastry
Around this time last year, my 7-year-old and I scoured Pinterest looking for the perfect Christmas breakfast. We settled on a recipe for lemon buns that looked amazing. Then proceeded to spend four hours making them. Guess how they turned out? Gooey. Drippy. Tasty but a totally laughable mess. This year, we’re making one of…
Kid-Friendly Slow Cooker Chicken Chili
This kid-friendly slow cooker chicken chili is one of the easiest dinners I’ve ever made. But it didn’t start out that way. Back when this chicken chili was a Barefoot Contessa recipe, there were more steps, fewer veggies and certainly more spices. But this DELICIOUS version couldn’t be simpler, or a bigger hit with my whole…
Gift Ideas for Cooks & Foodies at Every age
If you’ve got a budding chef on your list, check out all my favorite ideas for boosting creativity in and out of the kitchen all year round! Everything is available on Amazon Prime, complete with fabulous reviews (some of them from me!) Tiny Cooks & Mini Foodies 3-Piece Plate & Utensil Set (about $19.99)This dishwasher-safe…
2-Ingredient Homemade Hot Chocolate
Did you know you could make hot chocolate with only 2 ingredients you already have–and neither one of them is a packet of mix? Milk and chocolate chips. That’s all it takes to make our favorite hot chocolate without a powdered mix at all. How to make homemade hot chocolate without a mix For 4…