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When the weather turns chilly here in New Orleans, I always find myself craving something warm and comforting. This creamy chicken and mushroom soup hits the spot every single time! It’s one of those recipes that comes together in just one pot, which means less cleanup for this busy mom. The rich, velvety broth paired ... Continue Reading
Chicken / Comfort Food / Dinner / Quick / Soups
This Better Than Anything Peanut Butter Cake is exactly what it sounds like – pure peanut butter heaven that’s easier than you think. I’ve made this cake for countless birthday parties and potlucks, and it disappears faster than I can cut it. The secret is poking holes in a simple yellow cake and flooding it ... Continue Reading
Cakes / Dessert / Kid-Friendly / Potluck
These crispy baked zucchini chips have become my go-to snack when I need something crunchy but don’t want the guilt of regular chips. Trust me, with three zucchini plants taking over my New Orleans backyard, I’ve perfected this recipe through lots of testing! The secret is getting that perfect balance of olive oil and Parmesan ... Continue Reading
Healthy / Kid-Friendly / Quick / summer / Zucchini
There’s nothing quite like the smell of banana bread baking in your kitchen, especially when you’ve got a pile of overripe bananas just sitting there. This is my go-to banana bread recipe that I’ve been making for years – it’s incredibly moist, packed with banana flavor, and so simple that my 12-year-old can make it ... Continue Reading
This garlic butter shrimp scampi has been my go-to weeknight dinner for years now. The smell of garlic sizzling in butter fills our New Orleans kitchen and gets everyone to the table fast – even my picky 8-year-old who usually runs from seafood! What You’ll Need Here’s everything you need for this restaurant-quality shrimp scampi: ... Continue Reading
Dinner / Kid-Friendly / Pasta / Quick / Seafood
This blueberry cottage cheese breakfast bake has become my go-to when I need something that feels special but doesn’t require me to wake up at dawn. The cottage cheese makes it incredibly protein-packed, and those little bursts of blueberry sweetness? Pure magic in every bite. What You’ll Need Here’s everything you need for this simple ... Continue Reading
I discovered these air fryer chicken drumsticks on one of those weeknights when everyone was hungry and I had exactly 20 minutes to pull dinner together. The skin gets so crispy it sounds like crackling when you bite into it, while the meat stays perfectly juicy inside. Trust me, after making these dozens of times, ... Continue Reading
Chicken / Dinner / Healthy / High-Protein / Low-Carb / Quick
This edible cookie dough recipe is pure magic in a bowl. I’ve made it countless times when that cookie dough craving hits hard, and trust me, it satisfies every single time without any of the worry about raw eggs. What You’ll Need Here’s everything you need to make this incredible edible cookie dough: Detailed Cooking ... Continue Reading
Chocolate / Dessert / Kid-Friendly / No-Bake
I discovered this no bake berry icebox cake during one of those sweltering New Orleans summers when turning on my oven felt like pure punishment. My kids were begging for something sweet and cool, and I had a basket of gorgeous strawberries calling my name. Trust me, this layered beauty saved the day – it’s ... Continue Reading
This simple 4 ingredient wellness tonic has become my go-to drink when I need a little pick-me-up. With just ginger, lemon, honey, and warm water, it’s like a gentle hug in a mug that takes less than 5 minutes to make! What You’ll Need I love how simple this wellness tonic is – you probably ... Continue Reading