If a sloppy joe and a taco met across a crowded room and decided to fall in love, their child would be strange — and delicious. That was essentially our dinner last night. But first, a little backstory. I had an amazing childhood. I literally grew up at camps. My father managed camp, so my … Read more

This post has been refreshed with new photographs and a printable version of the recipe is available here. Warning: This recipe makes generous use of pungent blue cheese, smoky bacon and bacon fat, onions, aromatic basil, fragrant garlic and creamy avocado. If strong flavors put you off, enjoy the pictures and skip the rest. This … Read more

I am not a fancy person. When my husband and I got engaged, we skipped the traditional registry for silver or china. In truth, we probably registered for nothing. To me, if you have canning jars, you’re set. Plates and matching cups are nice, but optional. If you visit, chances are you’ll find yourself sitting … Read more

Smoky kielbasa, tender vegetables, and a generous heap of leafy greens come together in this simple, nourishing Swamp Soup. It may not be the prettiest bowl on the block, but its robust flavor and satisfying texture make it a go-to for a wholesome, one-pot meal. Swamp Soup Soup season or not, a bowl of good … Read more

Do you have someone in your life who lives, eats, sleeps and breathes food? Someone like me? If so, here’s a curated guide to kitchen gifts that make cooking and eating more fun and simpler. These items aren’t strictly essential, but they greatly improve life in the kitchen—and sometimes fun is exactly what’s required. Ultimate … Read more

Weekly Meal Plan Week 42 – 10 talented bloggers bringing you a full week of recipes including dinners, side dishes, and desserts! I’m continually surprised at how quickly time moves. With that in mind, this week’s meal plan features a delicious variety curated by friends across the food blog world. You’ll find something for every … Read more

This comforting creamed salmon is a deliciously old-fashioned dish that’s quick to prepare and perfectly versatile. Serve the creamy salmon sauce over toast, rice, hot egg noodles, or cauliflower rice for an easy breakfast, lunch, or dinner. This is a simple, budget-friendly take on classic salmon in cream sauce. The recipe as written is straightforward, … Read more

Welcome to Foodie with Family’s refreshed Easy Meal Plan — Week 122. We’ve kept the themed weeknights you love and added fresh inspiration from around the web and our own recipe collection. This plan is designed to make answering “What’s for dinner?” simple, enjoyable, and family-friendly. Easy Meal Plan weekly lineup Monday – Soup, salad, … Read more

This post is the first in a series about my upcoming trip to the Tuscan countryside and Vinci, Italy — the birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci and home of DaVinci Wine. The trip is sponsored by DaVinci Wine as part of their Storyteller Experience, but all opinions and recipes are, as always, my own. There … Read more

15 Ways to Eat Your Popcorn is a reprint of a column I wrote for the Traverse City Record Eagle in 2011. “I don’t understand all these things people are doing to popcorn. Why bother? Popcorn is perfect with just a little salt on it.” My father said that to me on the phone a … Read more