This post was sponsored by Sandwich Bros. All opinions are my own. Who’s kids are on summer vacation? This is our first official year with a summer vacation. Up until this point all of my kids were just home. This summer feels different because my oldest was in preschool all year. We’re adjusting to a…
Breakfast
Make Ahead Scrambled Eggs for the Freezer
Whether you call them make-ahead scrambled eggs, baked eggs, egg cups, or egg muffins; these simple eggs baked in a muffin tin are perfect for weekly meal prep and can save a lot of time on busy mornings. Breakfast is so important, but it can often be overlooked when you’re busy trying to take care…
Freezer Friendly Ham & Egg Breakfast Sandwiches
Freezer Friendly Ham & Egg Breakfast Sandwiches make a quick meal when you’re on the run or just really busy in the morning with other things (ahem like 3 kids). These breakfast sandwiches are easy to make and go in the freezer individually wrapped so you can pull one out at a time. They are similar…
Egg & Sausage Breakfast Casserole
This recipe for egg and sausage breakfast casserole was originally shared with me during my single days of working in the city. I was attending a Christmas morning brunch and was supposed to bring a dish that could feed a crowd. I was not much of a cook in those days. A friend mentioned she had…
Tropical Green Smoothie
Tropical Green Smoothie I came up with this tropical green smoothie recipe when I wanted a change from our trusty standby, strawberry banana green smoothie. This smoothie is great because it utilizes both fresh and frozen fruit. It brings a completely different flavor and hides the spinach taste nicely. The combination of mandarin orange and…
6 Weeks to Fill Your Freezer: Week 3
6 Weeks to Fill Your Freezer: Week 3 Aside from freezer cooking this week, I shared a new recipe for fish cakes. I actually doubled the recipe and froze one batch for us to eat after the baby comes. I was happy to add a non-casserole freezer meal to the mix since that’s most of…
Amish-Style Nectarine Baked Oatmeal
Make your breakfast extra special with this recipe for Amish-style nectarine baked oatmeal. The fruit comes out sweet and tender while the oatmeal is perfectly chewy. It’s an easy recipe that can be made ahead of time for busy mornings. I originally tried a variation of this oatmeal last fall from Mel’s Kitchen Cafe. It…
Cooking With Kids: Whole Grain Pancakes
Cooking With Kids: Whole Grain Pancakes For our family, Sunday breakfasts are all about that special breakfast. We make pumpkin pancakes, chocolate chip waffles, or french toast. It’s usually something sweet. Sometimes we make eggs and bacon, but I always try and make something hot. It’s one of the family traditions we’ve started and my kids’…
Brioche French Toast
Yeah, yeah. I know everyone knows how to make french toast. Dip it in some egg, fry it, drown it in maple syrup. You already know how to do that! Brioche french toast is not your ordinary french toast. I am here to tell you that using brioche as your bread of choice is going…
Whole Wheat Pumpkin Pancakes
These pumpkin pancakes are a delicious way to welcome fall.