As the mother of five boys, I fully claim my right to indulge in girly spa time whenever I want. Living in a remote area means I have to get creative: a deep, hot bathtub, the bathroom door locked, a glass of wine, a space heater on full blast, some comforting music, and a few … Read more

Weekly Meal Plan — Week 53: Ten talented bloggers bring you a full week of recipes, including dinners, side dishes, and desserts. Pork Chops with Blackberry Peach Sauce – Lemons for Lulu Coconut Chicken Tenders with Spicy Orange Marmalade – Yellow Bliss Road Chipotle Chicken Taco Salad – Wishes and Dishes Slow Cooker Hawaiian Pulled … Read more

It’s time for the third installment of a collaborative weekly Easy Meal Plan brought to you by Foodie with Family and seven other top food bloggers. Food, glorious food. The week goes by so much smoother when you’re looking forward to good meals. Sometimes mealtime can fall into a rut and lose a bit of … Read more

“The sun is my oven and time is my seasoning.” Matt Borman, Harry & David Orchard Director Last week I had the great fortune to join a group of food bloggers for a three-day visit to Oregon, and I’m still savoring the memories. Fresh fruit, talented friends, stunning scenery, wine, cheese and chocolate filled every … Read more

We love steak in the Foodie with Family household, but because it’s costly, it’s reserved for special occasions. Recently I asked my husband—just as I had the Foodie with Family Facebook community—“If you could have one meal made of any foods and money or health weren’t an issue, what would you choose?” He didn’t hesitate: … Read more

I’m excited to partner again with Princess Cruises to share this refreshing Watermelon Margarita, known aboard the Caribbean Princess as Sandia En Fuego. This subtly spicy watermelon cocktail is perfect for hot days. Princess Cruises provided the Caribbean cruise, and as always all photos and opinions are my own. In late March my girlfriends and … Read more

When you freeze sweet corn, plan to make corn stock too. With just a handful of leftover corn cobs from cutting kernels for freezing or canning, and a little time, you can make a flavorful homemade stock that you won’t find in stores. It’s one of the best things to prepare when corn is in … Read more

Refried beans are a household staple here. With five hungry boys in the mix, there’s always someone proclaiming they’re “STARVING!” or that their stomach is a “GIANT VOID!” The theatrics are real, and refried beans are the reliable answer. I make a big batch most weeks, portion it into snack-sized containers, and freeze them. Even … Read more

Pepperoni Pizza Gnocchi combines pillowy gnocchi sautéed in garlic butter with bright pizza sauce, melted mozzarella, and plenty of pepperoni. Finished under the broiler until bubbly and browned, it delivers all the familiar pizza flavors in an easy-to-eat, comforting one-pan meal. The recipe started as a braces-friendly version of my boys’ favorite comfort food after … Read more

Visit our Bread Recipes page for more fantastic homemade breads! Bread with soup. Bread for toast. Bread to sop up the last streaks of sauce, gravy, or pan juices. You might be able to survive without bread, but it certainly makes life better. A big, puffy, chewy, golden loaf of homemade bread can transform an … Read more