The week of December 15-21 is all about finding those pockets of peace in the midst of the holiday hustle. While our social feeds and businesses might be buzzing with festive energy, I'm choosing to protect our evenings around the table—keeping dinners simple so we can actually sit down together and enjoy this season. This week's menu leans heavily on one-pot meals and crockpot dinners that practically cook themselves, giving me more time to wrap gifts with little helpers, re

There's something magical about serving soup in an edible bowl. Maybe it's the way little hands reach for warm, crusty bread to soak up every last bit of creamy chowder. Or how a simple weeknight meal suddenly feels like a cozy restaurant experience—right at your own kitchen table. This Chicken Corn Chowder is everything a comfort food recipe should be: hearty enough to satisfy hungry appetites, simple enough for a Tuesday night, and made entirely from real ingredients you ca

This week feels like we're entering into the thick of the holiday season—the house is buzzing with excited kids, there are gifts to wrap, activities to attend, and somehow it feels like there aren't enough hours in the day. But in the middle of all this beautiful chaos, I'm reminding myself (and you!) that the dinner table is where we get to pause. Even if it's just for thirty minutes, even if the meal is simple, showing up together matters more than everything being perfect

Have you ever looked at the back of a hot pocket box? SIXTY Ingredients including BHA/BHT, modified food starch, artificial flavors, partially hydrogenated palm oils, L-Cysteine hydrochloride, Maltodextrin, and more. . . But here's the thing: I totally get the appeal. They're quick, the kids love them, and when everyone needs to eat right now , grabbing something from the freezer is a lifesaver. So instead of just saying no, I decided to figure out how to make them at home.

Can you believe we're already in the first week of December? It feels like we just cleared the Thanksgiving dishes, and now we're diving headfirst into the busiest month of the year! Between homeschooling, holiday prep, and all the extra activities this season brings, we need a solid dinner plan to keep us on track. This week's menu is full of comforting, no-fuss meals that won't add stress to our already-packed days. Every recipe uses real, wholesome ingredients and delivers

The weeknight dinner that makes you look like you spent way more time in the kitchen than you actually did. Can we talk about those nights when you want to serve your family something that feels special, but you also want to, you know, sit down at some point? That's exactly why I love this sheet pan steak dinner. When I first made the switch from convenience foods to cooking from scratch, I'll be honest - I thought "real" dinners meant multiple pots, complicated steps, and wa