Recipes and stories for everyday life

Summer

Pineapple BBQ Chicken Tacos

Pineapple BBQ Chicken Tacos

You know that go-to meal that’s a family favorite? It’s the one that’s easy to make and so delicious you look forward to it all day long. Well, for our family, lately that recipe is Pineapple Barbecue (BBQ) Chicken Tacos. It began a few months . . . read more.

Potato Salad

Potato Salad

Potato salad is a side dish beloved by my family. Growing up, my mother and grandmother used to make potato salad for Memorial Day picnics, and everyone always ate it until it was gone. In fact, my mother used to prepare all of the ingredients . . . read more.

Easy Caramelized Pineapple

Easy Caramelized Pineapple

Fresh fruit is such a treat. While apples and pears steal the show in many of my favorite fruit-based desserts, I want to add pineapple to the list too! Sometimes the easiest and simplest recipes are beloved by everyone. We recently made Easy Caramelized Pineapple . . . read more.

Honey Sourdough Bread

Honey Sourdough Bread

My sourdough ennui started a while ago, and it now seems more useful than ever! My first loaf of sourdough was the typical dense loaf that I happily ate because it seemed magical that I had baked it myself. Over time, and trial and error, . . . read more.

Pineapple Poblano Pepper Salsa

Pineapple Poblano Pepper Salsa

I love salsa! This week I wanted a fresh, easy-to-make snack that requires few ingredients and needs to use what is available to me. What did I have available to me? Pineapple. So, I decided on Pineapple Poblano Pepper Salsa—try saying that ten times fast! . . . read more.

Dalgona Whipped Coffee

Dalgona Whipped Coffee

I admit, the Whipped Coffee, or Dalgona Whipped Coffee, caught my attention. I miss the coffeehouse vibe with social distancing in full effect, and this coffee promises fun and delivers. Dalgona Whipped Coffee recently gained popularity on social media, and many people are having fun . . . read more.

Easy Soft Pretzels

Easy Soft Pretzels

One of the things that my husband and I always bond over is our mutual love for soft pretzels, and when you live in Eastern Pennsylvania (greater Philadelphia area), you most likely love them. These are, as my husband describes them, “pretzel-y.” In all seriousness, . . . read more.

Open-Faced Egg Sandwich

Open-Faced Egg Sandwich

The open-faced egg sandwich is a go-to staple in our house. We love sandwiches because they are easy and adaptable to whatever you have on hand. Served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, we have found a variety of ways to enjoy this sandwich. I’m going . . . read more.

Traditional Chocolate Chip Cookies

Traditional Chocolate Chip Cookies

I often bake chocolate chip cookies when I want comfort food. I think this is because chocolate chip cookies are a classic recipe that my entire family enjoys, and there has been a lot going on lately. It’s not a pragmatic endeavor, but sometimes we’re . . . read more.

Lemon Pepper Butter

Lemon Pepper Butter

I love the Orange Honey Rosemary Butter so much, so I decided to make a lemon pepper compound butter! This lemon pepper butter is delicious on warm toast and would make a great addition to chicken, fish, noodles, and vegetables. Lemons add vibrant and unique . . . read more.