Introducing Ollie to food has been the most exciting adventure. She is a great eater and we love constantly getting to try new things. She loves finger foods and the independence they give her. I also love finger foods because of the independence they give her. That being said, Ollie has been dubbed the “Queen… Continue reading Pancakes: 7 Ways
While being home with Ollie I have noticed that what I eat for lunch is directly related to my mood in the afternoon. I know I can’t just grab something too quick or not nutritious and still be able to maintain the energy level she requires from me. This was one of the main reasons… Continue reading Tomato, Basil, and Mozzarella Quinoa Salad
Want something super easy and extremely tasty? Look no further than these yummy stuffed crescents. It seems like pretty much anything and everything can be stuffed inside a crescent…and most of the time it tastes pretty good. C.J. loved this recipe. It would be good as an appetizer or you could add a protein to… Continue reading Caprese Stuffed Crescents
This dish was inspired by an impromptu trip to Outback Steakhouse. They have a similar dish on their menu, we tried it, loved it, and then decided to try to recreate it at home. I will say right now, that I enjoyed the dish I made at home a lot better than what we ate… Continue reading Caprese Salsa
I love to try new recipes and thanks to this blog, I rarely ever want to make the same thing twice. Only the really awesome or the really good/easy recipes get to be repeats. I have always been afraid of falling into that deep dark place where meals are on a two week rotation. You… Continue reading Bruchetta Quinoa Casserole
Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 8 ounces spicy Italian sausage, casing removed 1/2 cup mini pepperoni, divided 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 8 ounces pasta Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 cup mozzarella cheese 2 tablespoons chopped fresh… Continue reading Pizza Pasta Bake
Lasagna is delicious. Yes, it is a bit of work to put together, but it is worth it in the end. My obstacle in making lasagna is that C.J. does not care for ricotta or cottage cheese and he doesn’t like a ton of sauce on his foods. I finally decided to try to tackle… Continue reading Lasagna
