If you've never made marshmallows from scratch, you're in for a revelation. These pillowy, cloud-like confections are nothing like their store-bought counterparts—and once you taste the difference, those plastic bags of stale, rubbery cubes will never quite cut it again! Why Make Your Own Marshmallows? Let's talk about what's actually in those store-bought marshmallows. Beyond the obvious sugar and corn syrup, you'll find artificial flavors, questionable food dyes, and preser

These Cheeseburger Bombs combine all the flavors you love from a classic burger. Savory ground beef, melted cheese, all wrapped up in soft, pillowy homemade dough! Why Homemade Dough Makes All the Difference I'll be honest with you—when I first started making these, I was tempted to reach for those refrigerated biscuit tubes. They're convenient, sure. But once you experience the difference homemade dough makes, there's really no going back. Store-bought dough often contains a

Can we just take a moment to appreciate a solid dinner plan? There's something so comforting about knowing exactly what's for dinner this week—no more 4pm panic, no more staring blankly into the fridge hoping inspiration strikes. Just simple, delicious meals that your family will actually eat (and maybe even ask for seconds!) This week's lineup is full of cozy favorites and easy wins. We're talking creamy, savory chicken dishes, homemade buns that make everything better, and

If you've ever flipped over a bottle of store-bought ketchup to read the ingredients, you know exactly why making your own is worth it. High fructose corn syrup, "natural flavors," and a list of additives you can't pronounce—it's a far cry from the simple tomato condiment ketchup should be. The good news? Homemade ketchup is incredibly easy to make, costs a fraction of what you'd pay at the store, and tastes so much better than anything you'll find on the shelf. With just a

If you've never made yogurt at home before, you're in for a treat—and I mean that in every sense of the word. Homemade yogurt is creamy, tangy, and incredibly satisfying to make, plus it's a fraction of the cost of store-bought options. When you compare the ingredient list on most commercial yogurts (even the "healthy" ones) to what you'll make at home, the difference is staggering. Store-bought varieties often contain added sugars, thickeners, stabilizers, and artificial fla

There's something about a few hours on Sunday spent in the kitchen that just sets the whole week up for success. When I open my fridge on those busy days and see food ready to go? That's the feeling we're going for. No more scrambling to figure out what's for lunch or dealing with the "I'm hungry" chorus when there's nothing quick to grab—it's all handled. This week's prep session was one of those where I really focused on getting back to basics while still keeping things int

You know what I love about meal planning? It takes the hardest part of dinner off your plate before you even step into the kitchen. You're not scrambling at 5pm trying to figure out what's possible with random ingredients. You're not defaulting to takeout because the mental load of deciding feels like too much. You already have your answer—and that changes everything. That's what this weekly menu is all about. Taking that decision fatigue completely off your shoulders so you

There's something about a few hours on Sunday spent in the kitchen that just sets the whole week up for success. When I open my fridge on those busy days and see food ready to go? That's the feeling we're going for. No more stressing about what's for breakfast on busy mornings or throwing together last-minute dinners—it's all handled. This week's prep session was one of those where I felt like I really nailed the balance between treating ourselves and fueling our bodies well.

You made it through week one of 2026—that's huge! Whether you cooked every single meal or just a few, you are proving to yourself that homemade is doable. And that's the whole point. This isn't about being perfect; it's about building momentum, one dinner at a time. Week two is all about keeping that rhythm going. Because here's what I've learned feeding my family of seven: the hardest part isn't the cooking itself—it's the mental load of figuring out what to make. When you e