My Valentine’s Day Tradition: Heart-Shaped Panackes

Like an idiot, years ago I started a Valentine’s Day tradition of making a huge heart day breakfast for the kids, complete with champagne glasses, red berries, candy (don’t judge me), gifts and heart-shaped pancakes. (Check out our pumpkin and gluten-free pancake recipes.) If you are a newish mom reading this, just remember, kids LOVE tradition so be careful of the ones you […]

Kefir Bread: A Healthy, 5 Ingredient Bread

This recipe came from a chef in Sweden. It is an easy to make healthy bread. You will need to butter or put jam on it for some added flavor. I love it. Most of my kids eat it as well. Tastes great right out of the oven. My neighbor uses it in place of […]

Puffed Barley Pistachio Apple Bars with Chia Seeds

Here’s a healthy snack from myrecipes.com that will fill you up when you’re on the go. Ingredients 1/3 cup cashew butter 1/3 cup honey 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups puffed barley cereal 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats 1/4 cup finely chopped dried apple* 1/4 cup chopped sweetened […]

25+ Recipes to Make with Your Apples: From Dinner to Dessert

Apple picking season is in full swing. I don’t know about you but I never know what to do with all the apples. You can only make so many apple pies. Here is a list of fun recipes to help you use up all those apples. Potato Latkes with Apples & Sour Cream One Pan […]

Warm Cinnamon Baked Apples with Granola

My mom used to make this for me when I was a kid so it brings back lots of memories. My mom simply baked apples filled with sugar, butter and cinnamon. But for some extra crunch, add granola or chopped nuts.  Ingredients 4 large baking apples 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) softened butter 1/2 cup brown […]

Easy 5 Ingredient Homemade Applesauce

Here is an easy homemade recipe for applesauce courtesy of The Pioneer Woman. SIZE: 12 INGREDIENTS: 6 pounds Apples, Peeled, Cored, And Cut Into 8 Slices 1 cup Apple Juice Or Apple Cider Juice Of 1 Lemon 1/2 cup Brown Sugar, Packed 1 teaspoon Cinnamon, More Or Less To Taste Optional Ingredients: Nutmeg, Maple Syrup, Allspice, Butter […]

Mother’s Day Brunch

Treat mom to brunch–she deserves it! You can keep it simple if you’re not a chef and buy pre-made items from your local grocery or try a few recipes below. Either way, it’s the thought that counts and I will…I mean, she will definitely appreciate it. Haven’t gotten a gift? 20+ Gifts for Mom That Will […]

Roasted Tomato & Goat Cheese Quiche

This quiche is best the day it’s baked, but still tasty the day after. Takes a bit of time to prepare but I found it worthy enough and delicious enough to pass onto our Tips fans. Perfect for brunch, lunch or light dinner along with a mixed...