• Cherry Chutney Pork Sliders: Tailgater Party Food

    Cherry Chutney Pork Sliders: Tailgater Party Food

    This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BashasFansville #CollectiveBias This time of year is not just for Holiday festivities. As the college football season draws to a close, I’m sharing a tailgate recipe perfect for the College Football Playoff. I’m pairing my cherry chutney pork…

  • Bacon Cranberry Cheese ‘Crostini’: GF Christmas Appetizer

    Bacon Cranberry Cheese ‘Crostini’: GF Christmas Appetizer

    The Christmas bells are on their way so crack open those cranberries and get your festive cooking on the go! Today I’m ditching the carbs and offering a chipped sweet potato alternative to the traditional bread crostini. Plus, the bacon is optional (but delicious) in these bacon, cranberry, goats cheese, sweet potato ‘crostini’. The perfect…

  • Steak & Pumpkin Pasties + How to Buy Steak in Bulk & Freeze

    Steak & Pumpkin Pasties + How to Buy Steak in Bulk & Freeze

    This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PrepSealSave #CollectiveBias These steak & pumpkin pasties make a perfect grab and go lunch. Designed for convenience, the traditional Cornish pasty is a savory classic. I am only making one substitution and am baking with pumpkin instead of swede… it’s…

  • Simple Family Friendly Ham & Pea Quiche

    Simple Family Friendly Ham & Pea Quiche

    Sometimes you just can’t make it to the grocery store. But you still want to make something awesome for the family and find yourself searching through the cupboards and refrigerator. Chances are you have some deli meat, eggs, cheese, and milk already on hand. What about vegetables… got any frozen peas? In partnership with Eckrich…

  • 16 Sandwich Recipes for Lunchboxes of All Ages

    16 Sandwich Recipes for Lunchboxes of All Ages

    Sandwiches are the go-to lunchbox filler for many children and grown-ups alike. It’s easy to slip into the habit of making the same old sandwich, but it’s possible to put anything you like between two pieces of bread, so get creative! I’m sharing a selection of sandwich recipes for lunchboxes which I hope will spark…

  • Simple Ham Hock Risotto: Teaching Kids about Nose to Tail

    Simple Ham Hock Risotto: Teaching Kids about Nose to Tail

    This simple ham hock risotto is the perfect way to start a discussion about meat consumption, nose-to-tail and sustainability. The recipe uses meat from around the joint while making a stock with the bones to cook the risotto with. Ham hock is often forgotten about but is readily available, delicious and really affordable! As consumers,…

  • Family Friendly Pasta Recipes Even Your Toddler Will Eat

    Family Friendly Pasta Recipes Even Your Toddler Will Eat

    Toddlers can be frustratingly picky, and fussy children can often dictate what the rest of the family eat too. Today I’m sharing my favorite family friendly pasta recipes, made regularly from scratch and always a guaranteed to please. There is not a week that goes by when I do not make one of these recipes……

  • The Ultimate Vegetarian Empanada: Beans Make it Better

    The Ultimate Vegetarian Empanada: Beans Make it Better

    This post was sponsored by S&W Beans as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Is it me or are empanadas totally trending on the food scene right now? I keep seeing them pop up on menus and I get it… they’re delicious! Chef…

  • Why Kids Love Chicken Nuggets + Homemade Recipe

    Why Kids Love Chicken Nuggets + Homemade Recipe

    Whether we like it or not, chicken nuggets have become a kids’ food staple. I’m not sure I’ve ever come across a restaurant kids menu without them and they continue to top the favorites list of many young kids. Today I’m sharing my story as a picky eater and digging into why kids love chicken nuggets…

  • Classic Italian Bruschetta with NatureSweet Eclipses

    Classic Italian Bruschetta with NatureSweet Eclipses

    We moved from Europe to the US a few years ago, and one of the things I miss is the food in Italy. Simple, with the best ingredients, you just can’t beat it. I miss the tomatoes from my in-laws’ kitchen garden, they are unlike anything I have tried before; and when you’re making something…