The following post is from Jessica of GoodCheapEats and LifeasMOM: I am no cake expert. In fact, I prefer pie. But, my family loves cake. And since they won't let me bake them birthday pies, over the years, I've learned a few tricks to making fun cakes for family birthdays and special occasions. I've never…
The Big Game is coming in just a couple of weeks, and it's time to start thinking about the food. Dips make great party foods because they're easy to serve -- and eat! Choose from these 9 delicious recipes to serve at your party: 1. Gazpacho Dip with Garlic Pita Chips | Not Just Recipes…
The following post is from Jessica of GoodCheapEats and LifeasMOM: Weeknight dinners can be harried. Homework, music lessons, club meetings, gym workouts -- these good things can keep you out and about during rush hour, and the siren song of the drive-thru can be tempting on those nights. You know that homecooked is better and…
Stocking your freezer is a great way to lower the amount you spend on convenience foods and eating out while still enjoying healthy, delicious meals, even when you don't feel like cooking. We've talked about freezer cooking quite a bit, but one thing we haven't spent a lot of time talking about is how to…
Our kids have snack twice a day, but somehow we've fallen into a routine of sugary sweets for the majority of those rather than only as a special treat. With the holidays behind us, we're determined to get back on track with regular healthy snacks! If you've found yourself in a snack rut as well,…
Whether you're looking to organize your recipes, pass them on to other people or create a special gift, these simple, clean recipe cards make it easy to share your favorites. Print them and fill them out by hand (which adds a special touch!), or fill them out on your computer before printing (a great option…
On Christmas morning, we start the day by reading the story of Jesus' birth upstairs (because once they come downstairs, all hope is lost of regaining their focus!). Afterwards, the girls are allowed to open their stockings and play with whatever "big" toy we have gotten for all four of them (this year it's a…
Peanut butter blossoms have long been one of my favorite cookies, and several years ago I decided to get creative with a chocolate crinkle cookie recipe I found, and I created these chocolate candy cane blossoms. This is an extremely rich and delicious cookie, and I'm looking forward to make more this year! If you’re…
As a kid, I remember my grandmother (the same one who slid cranberry sauce onto a plate every year) always making mincemeat pie. I know I never tried that one, and I don't even know what mincemeat pie is, so you won't find it in this post. But I do love pie -- pretty much…
Ah, the great Thanksgiving debate! Stuffing or dressing? In the bird, out of the bird? I didn't like stuffing until I was an adult, but now I love it, especially smothered in gravy. The only thing I don't like are chunks of celery, so I prefer to make mine without it. If you're looking for…