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Who’s ready to dive into the week?! OK, to be honest, I’m not. We had a really fun weekend, including a last-minute trip up to the lake to take the boat out and visit with friends. We came back yesterday and had an extended brunch at one of our favorite local restaurants. Super fun all around! But this week, well, this week at work is looking like a doozy. Plus, M is off of school at the end of the week and will be home with me while I’m working, which is not much fun for either of us....

0 Published Nov 15, 2023, Updated Nov 06, 2024 They’re usually high quality and last longer, plus they’re more aligned with a Montessori approach (Isaac was a Montessori teacher and Liv goes to a Montessori school). They also happen to be cute and not overstimulating like some toys can be. I know many of you appreciate toys like this as well so hopefully this guide is helpful. I should also mention that this year I focused on toddlers because I currently have a 1 and a 4 year old so gifts for toddlers are right in my wheelhouse....

This Lemon Dill Hummus is quickly becoming my favorite thing. I’ve been spreading it on crackers, dipping pita chips and veggies into it, and frankly, I can not get enough! Even though it’s only April, the past week has been unseasonably warm in Oregon (low 80’s, which I would have laughed at as “warm” when we lived in California!). The warm weather has led to my kids wanting to be outside constantly, and I haven’t been wanting to spend much time in the kitchen....

Sweet and tart lemon glaze drips down the perfect flaky, sugar-crusted pie crust while fresh summer berries burst through. They’re magnificent, if I don’t say so myself. I had this idea because I’m teaming up with Crisco® to help inspire home cooks with new recipe ideas and cooking and baking tips using Crisco® products, and hello- pie! The berry bushes in my yard are in full swing and there’s no better way to eat fresh home-grown berries than in some sort of pie....

Many of y’all know that I am a through and through potato lover. I make my microwave “baked” potatoes at least once a week as a quick and easy side dish with dinner. I devour them, skin and all. And creamy mashed potatoes always feel like a special occasion. They’re also my daughter’s favorite. Plus, we love doing roasted potato wedges and easy frozen stand-bys like oven fries and tater tots....

My daughter is heading to sleep-away camp for the first time this weekend, and it’s giving me all the feels. I’m super excited for her, but also really nervous. I might be a bit of a mess until I hear from her that she’s settled and happy. Sigh… motherhood… But OK, let’s move on to the food. I think distraction will be the best thing for me. So it’s apparently microwave dessert week here on Family Food on the Table....

Ingredient Notes This might be the easiest dough you’ll ever make. There’s only 4 ingredients, and no mixer or kneading required. How to Make Neapolitan Style Pizza Crust Step 1: Prepare Dough You don’t even need to beat and knead it, just mix up flour, yeast, water, and salt gently with your hands until it comes to a ball and that’s it. This literally takes like 3 minutes to make....

4.86 28 Published Aug 08, 2023, Updated Oct 23, 2023 These chocolate coconut bars also great if you’re in a time crunch because you don’t have to worry about forming them into a cookie shape. Just press the batter into a pan, sprinkle with coconut, let sit in the fridge to firm up then cut and enjoy! Easy peasy. Why You’ll Love This Recipe The combo of chocolate + coconut = pure perfection!...

I am not kidding when I tell you that my kids are just about as excited for Mardi Gras as they are for Christmas. Parades, candy, music, screaming like idiots for beads and plastic cups. If I’m being completely honest with myself, it’s a pretty awesome holiday–it involves lots of yummy food, fun, great music, and very little effort or preparation on my part. One of my favorite Louisiana foods is Dirty Rice....

Why meal prep? So you can nourish your body with good food throughout your busy week. To save money! Avoid eating out at lunch time with an easy meal prep that tastes amazing and fills you up. To avoid decision fatigue… Trying to think about what you’re going to eat all the time is exhausting, especially if you are new to a vegan diet. This is my personal FAVORITE vegan meal prep....

These Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are oil free! That’s right, no butter, vegan butter, canola oil or anything like it. There is a lot of peanut butter, so these cookies are by no means low fat, but if you are avoiding oil, then this is a good recipe for you! These cookies sure don’t need oil to be chewy, rich and delicious. You won’t miss it at all. Most peanut butter cookies call for loads of butter or even shortening....

Quick update on the oven saga that continued yesterday… The new one was to be installed yesterday but there was concern about the electrical support. So I was going to need to have an electrician come look at it. I just knew this was going to be another serious delay and was super bummed. But, miracles can happen and the electrician came out at 3:30 p.m. He was able to do a quick fix....

I have been getting requests to create more single serving mug desserts for a while now, and I finally have one to share with you! If you haven’t tried it yet, my Chocolate Vegan Mug Cake is always a bit hit and is even easier than this recipe. I don’t know about you, but I LOVE cheesecake so this little mug dessert is my new best friend. Mug desserts are great if you are only baking for one or if you live in a dorm room without access to an oven....

You can find these little fillo cups in the freezer section of the grocery store. They will be near the frozen pastry, in the same area where you would find standard phyllo, puff pastry, etc. Sometimes it’s called “fillo” and sometimes it’s “phyllo”. It’s an unleavened dough that’s really thin and crispy. Now, most of the things I use phyllo dough for are insanely caloric, because the paper thin layers are usually layered with butter and then filled with something amazing, like in Baklava....

As a food blogger and avid cook, I’m always on the lookout for easy, quick, and healthy breakfast or snack options that don’t compromise on taste. That’s why I’m excited to share with you this delicious Peanut Butter Blueberry Toast recipe, which has become my go-to breakfast on busy mornings. Not only is it simple to make, but it also boasts a combination of nutritious ingredients like millet bread, unsweetened natural peanut butter, blueberries, and hemp hearts....

Packed with pumpkin and pumpkin spice, this Pumpkin Cheesecake is creamy and delicious, with the additional caramel and spice flavor of a Biscoff crust. I have a special fondness for cheesecakes. It took me a few years to perfect cheesecake that is creamy, rich and baked without any cracks. I shared my detailed tutorial on how to make absolutely PERFECT cheesecakes in my New York cheesecake post. Here, I’ll be sharing my favorite Fall twist on cheesecake; a spiced pumpkin cheesecake with a biscoff crust....

4.86 16 Published Feb 13, 2016, Updated Mar 15, 2023 In the meantime, I have one last trail mix recipe for you to finish off Trail Mix Week. And you better believe I saved the best for last. SEE HOW EASY THIS PIZZA TRAIL MIX IS TO MAKE: I actually didn’t have plans to make a pizza trail mix originally, but while whipping up the peanut butter and jelly trail mix recipe I spotted the bag of sun-dried tomatoes in the pantry and the idea immediately came to me....

Let’s go, soup season. I am so ready for you. Recently I shared butternut squash soup, which is so velvety and delicious, and a slow cooker taco soup that my kids devour. And every year you can find me making Italian wedding soup and this quick and easy chicken and black bean soup, as well as this tomato soup that my kids love to eat with grilled cheese for lunch....

Why Should You Make Egg Curry Eggs are easy to cook, can be made into many delicious recipes and healthy to core. They have good shelf life, that is why egg recipes are the best. Easy to Cook, Simple Egg Curry Recipes 1. Bengali Style Egg Curry- Dim Kosha This delicious Bengali egg curry is cooked with boiled eggs, fried to golden perfection and then cooked in onion, tomato ginger, garlic masala....

It’s your basic fresh raspberry jam, with just a hint of bittersweet chocolate that makes the most amazing, rich, complex jam I’ve ever had. Honestly one of the best things I’ve made in a while, and it’s SO easy! This isn’t a canning recipe (in terms of long-term storage), so all of you non-canners stay with me! It just makes one batch, about 2 cups, of the most amazing sweet chocolate-kissed jam you’ve ever tasted....