I grew up in Miami, Florida eating grits almost every morning for breakfast. I have to admit, I love grits! I used to eat them with a little butter and salt and that's it. Lately, we've been on a grits kick here at home. It used to be that I was the only grits-lover here, but the tides recently turned and my kids and husband have joined me on the grits bandwagon. How did I bring them over to the other side? I did it with "cheese" grits! My "cheese" grits are easy, quick, deli

I get so many messages from folks newly facing a dairy and soy allergy that ask what they can possibly safely snack on now. When walking the grocery aisles, it can seem that EVERY label says, "Contains: Dairy" or "Contains: Soy." It can initially seems like nothing is safe. I am here to say -- do not despair! There are plenty of safe and delicious snack options that will be satisfying and healthy for you despite your allergies. Here is my go-to list of awesome snacks! 1. Anyt

Wow . . . it’s been way too long. I have no great excuse — life is hectic and it’s taken me away from posting, But, you know what’s brought me back? All of YOU! Yes, all the comments on the blog and on the facebook page, all the mamas commenting on how much they enjoy the recipes and the tips and how much they want to hear more from me. Finally, it’s pushed me to come back and do what I enjoy most — sharing with you all the amazing ways that you can create beautiful, deliciou

This is homemade, from-scratch pumpkin pie that gives you all the feels when you take the first bite!

Sometimes, our family just wants a good sloppy joe. Sometimes I'm running from activity to activity and get home with the kids so late that they only thing I can possibly put on the table is a quick sloppy joe. Either way, they're always delicious and the kids eat them right up, so that's a win in my book! When worried about dairy and soy, it's important to avoid the canned sloppy joe sauces.This recipe is healthier than ketchup-based recipes and tastes delicious. Ingredients

I love risotto. Usually, risottos are heavy on the cheese, but this one uses butternut squash as its base to achieve its creamy texture.

Crispy, spicy, buttery, and completely and utterly flavorful. If you like buffalo wings, you’re going to love this chicken.

I made this for the second time the other night. It’s been a huge hit at our house. The flavors are unbelievably fresh and after...

Sorry for my brief hiatus from posting recipes and other useful info. I just needed to unplug, spend time with the little one and enjoy...

It's not authentic Argentinean chimichurri. It is, however, a delicious sauce that works on anything — chicken, pork, beef, vegetables.

The marinade is simple, it’s made from kitchen staples which means I always have the ingredients on hand, and it works on everything from ch

Nothing says summer like a homemade ice cream sandwich. This dairy and soy free recipe really hits the spot.

This is a simple recipe — toss it together the night before and allow the chicken to marinade overnight so the flavors penetrate the...

This isn’t your mom’s potato salad though. This is a summer version accented with fresh herbs and tangy mustard.

The salsa is refreshing thanks to the mango and cucumber, it’s healthy and, best of all, you can prepare it ahead of time.

This recipe is a perfect summer grilling recipe and you can even assemble the kabobs ahead of time.

What better comfort food than hearty chicken pot pie — flaky crust, creamy chicken and crisp vegetables – yum!

Below, I’m sharing some quick and easy snacks that are old favorites in our house.

There’s nothing I love more than some still-warm-from-the-oven chewy fudge cookies!

I like oatmeal raisin cookies a little crisp at the edges and soft and chewy at the center and that's exactly what this recipe results in.