One of our member families shared how teaching life skills—especially cooking—helped them stay afloat during a difficult season. Here’s Sara explaining how Kids Cook Real Food™ has impacted their family. My main goal when we joined Kids Cook Real Food™ was to teach life skills. As a mom, you want your kids to grow into … Read more

Gingerbread Hot Chocolate is Christmas in a cup—like sipping a chocolate gingerbread cookie. Light the fire, play holiday music, and pour a mug of this cozy gingerbread hot chocolate while you decorate cookies or hang ornaments. Gingerbread Hot Chocolate Homemade hot chocolate far surpasses instant mixes, and the warm gingerbread spices in this recipe make … Read more

This Easy Chocolate Camping Cake is rich, moist, and incredibly simple. Make one tonight and enjoy a decadent chocolate dessert in under 45 minutes. This Easy Chocolate Camping Cake delivers deep chocolate flavor with minimal effort. It’s the kind of dessert you can pull together quickly and still impress everyone at the table. In less … Read more

  Transform leftover mashed potatoes into an irresistible dish with these Cheesy Leftover Mashed Potato Pancakes. Golden and crispy on the outside, soft and cheesy inside, they work as a side, appetizer, or a satisfying snack. Quick to prepare and even quicker to vanish, they’re a delicious way to repurpose leftovers. Ready in minutes, these … Read more

Velveeta Cheese Dip is a quick, creamy crowd-pleaser that’s perfect for game day, parties, or an easy snack. Rich and velvety, this dip comes together with just a few ingredients in minutes and pairs perfectly with tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables. This is a family favorite I learned from my mother-in-law, Cathy. I often … Read more

I’ve written a full Spam Musubi recipe which you can find on my site, so I won’t repeat the full method here. This short piece explains how to make the ube rice that pairs beautifully with Spam musubi. Below are photos showing the finished ube rice and how it looks when assembled into musubi. To … Read more

For a while I noticed many of my soups started to taste similar. I could swap a vegetable or add meat, but the overall flavor profile felt familiar and a bit predictable. When you cook frequently and develop your own recipes, it’s natural to rely on favored ingredients. There is nothing wrong with that, but … Read more

It’s time to be honest about the term “toning.” What does it actually mean, and what assumptions are wrapped up in it? Listen on your preferred podcast app: iTunes (Apple Podcasts) | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn | Google Play | I Heart Radio. What Do We Really Mean by “Toning”? As the New Year … Read more

Stop serving bland corn—smoked corn on the cob tastes better and, when done right, looks incredible. Fire up your smoker and make buttery, flavorful corn that becomes the star of any BBQ. Video – Step by step Why smoked corn? Smoking corn on the cob adds a depth of flavor you don’t get from boiling. … Read more

For those who don’t know me, I have a few quirky rules and holiday traditions—one of which is that peppermint candy marks the start of my Christmas baking. No peppermint until November 1st. This year I was late and didn’t buy my first bag until last week. But at last I’m sharing a peppermint crinkle … Read more