This SUPER easy one skillet "pot" pie.. makes it look like you traveled back in time and made a scrumptious potpie, from scratch. Here's how to actually do it!
Read MoreNothing is sexier than a Dad making alfredo in his underwear... That's why I have 932 children. PASTA.
Read MoreThis recipe is actually my 10 year-olds! She's super awesome, duh.. takes after her mom. Anyway, we like when she cooks around here. Super easy for a week night dinner.
Read MoreIf I want to have hot kitchen sex, before the kids wake up in the morning.. I brew the coffee extra strong and bake these. It's one of those "way to his heart, through his stomach," muffins.
Read MoreThese muffins might not be the healthiest, but they sure as hell are healthy looking! Make this recipe for a delicious dessert. If you want to make them for breakfast, throw a handful of oatmeal at them before cooking, and VOILA! It's basically breakfast. I won't tell if you don't, ;)
Read MoreIF you love someone, and I mean REALLY love someone.. Use THIS Pie Crust recipe.
Be careful though, whomever you make this for, will fall deeply in love with you.
So tender and delicious! Your kids will love it, and not just because of the smelly-pee jokes!
As little ones transition from babies to active toddlers, they are usually on the go nonstop from morning until night! Toddlers will actually need more nutrients per pound of body weight to fuel all this energy. But still, their tummies are still small, that is why it is more important than ever to fill each meal with nutrient rich ingredients to make every bite count…
Read MoreHearty and wholesome and perfect for fall, this flavourful risotto is easy on the wallet and the pallet!
Read MoreWe love this risotto so much that we always make extra so we can have leftovers! Full of protein and oh-so-satisfying!
Read MoreMost of us have been there at one time or another. Money is tight, and we still have to make sure everyone is fed. It can tempting to just pick up cheap processed food, and honestly there's no shame in the occasional KD for dinner, but it's actually still more costly than cooking from scratch, not the mention less healthy and wholesome. And yes, cooking from scratch takes a bit more time, BUT, take a deep breath, get the kids involved, use the tried-and-true tips below, and the MP meal planner, and before you know it you'll be enjoying planning and making meals and save money. Let's go!
Hey there you brilliant, sexy parents. Raise your hand if you've ever gone grocery shopping hungry and blown your budget on cookies and corn chips? Or you just shopped yesterday and now you have no freaking clue what to cook for dinner? I'm right there with you, which is why I designed and started using the handy dandy meal planner below. It's just one page, easy to take in at just a glance. Easy to stick to the fridge. Easy, easy, easy! Click on the download link below and you can start using this bad-boy to rock the supermarket!
Read MoreHome-made baby food is the bomb. It's nutritious, cheap, and way easier than you might think. Follow these 10 rules to make sure your little one's chow is healthy and safe!
Oh Baby. When you've been busting your ass all day, and you're cold, tired, hungry and generally feeling spent, THIS DINNER WILL ROCK YOUR WORLD. It's super easy to make, and only takes 20 minutes start to finish. Bam! Comfort food at its freaking finest. Yummmmm...
Read MoreSteaming fresh vegetables helps to retain their nutritional value. Always remember to wash veggies, even if they will be peeled before steaming. Removing the peel from the carrots does not impact their nutritional value. Most of their nutrients lie just below the skin.
Read MoreOMG. This is my fav! Serve with a yummy side salad for a delicious and wholesome meal!
Read MoreFruits that contain pectin, such as apples, pears, peaches, nectarines and plums, should be cooked before feeding to babies younger than six months. Cooking these fruits help break down the pectin, making it easier for babies to digest. Try different combinations of fruits, such as plum and peach or apple and pear!
Read MoreGranola. Topper of yogurt and power snack extraordinaire. What if I told you that you can be one of those Moms that make their own granola, and it will only take a few minutes. It's true. 5 steps. That's it. C'mon, be a rockstar!
Read MoreUh kay, I'm gonna be honest...I thought this sounded disgusting before I tried it. But it's actually really freaking delicious! Like, I LOVE salmon now! It pairs great with a salad for a balanced dinner, AND it only takes half an hour to prepare. Yahtzee!
Read MoreSo this recipe seems incredibly hard at first glance, but it's actually really simple, and quick! Just 30 minutes, to make. Serve with your fav. salad to make it a meal. (P.S. you are going to want to make extra - because it's damn delicious!)
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