I’ve always loved eating flan, but had never made flan myself. The process of making flan intimated me and I always thought it was super complicated. When REESE’S recently challenged us Walmart Moms to create a fun recipe for their Baking Bracket Challenge, I thought of making flan. I didn’t want to make cookies or […]
Recipes
Start the Lenten Season with Bacalao en Salsa (Codfish Fricassee): A Meatless Lent {Recipe}
The Lenten season begins tomorrow, with Ash Wednesday kicking off seven weeks of Lent this year. If you’re not familiar with Lent, it is a religious time period leading up to Easter and one that is quite often observed by Catholics and other Christian denominations. I grew up attending mass in a Catholic church and […]
Dessert for Two: A Sugar Free Valentine’s Day Date Night at Home {Recipe}
Celebrating Valentine’s Day as a couple is challenging once you’re parents. Unless you have a trustworthy babysitter that is somehow actually available on Valentine’s night, you’ll probably find yourself celebrating at home with your loved one. It’s definitely different from the traditional thinking of what makes for a romantic date night, but it’s possible. After […]
Enjoy the Big Game with a Spicy Goat Cheese & Tomato Spread {Recipe}
We recently became fans of goat cheese in our house. Surprisingly, even baby girl likes it! We’ve been buying different varieties of goat cheese – from plain to herb-flavored goat cheese – and typically spread it on crackers for either an after-school or weekend family snack. I personally love it on toasted french bread cut […]
Healthy Chicken and Vegetable Soup For Dinner {Recipe}
One of my favorite easy recipes to add to our family’s weekly menu plan (something I’m getting back to doing) is a chicken and vegetable soup that easily cooks in my Crock-Pot slow cooker. This recipe has actually gone through a few transformations, which is something I love about it. I can vary this recipe […]
