I mentioned I was trying to eat healthier, and I am—mostly. Then I also make things like the dish you see here, so any strict health claims I make should be taken with a grain of salt. I’m doing my best to exercise willpower, but sometimes I don’t stand a chance. This lasagna uses plenty … Read more

Love these Slow Cooker Korean Beef Tacos? Check out our other fabulous Korean Food Recipes! My brother and his wife live in Korea. When he moved there to teach English, none of us expected him to meet and marry such a warm, generous person. The Korean culture suited him perfectly, and while we miss them … Read more

I’m happy to be part of the 2013 Kraft Tastemakers team and continue sharing family-friendly recipes made from pantry staples. Do you remember the Jell-O Pudding Pops from the 1980s? I certainly do. Growing up, the camp my dad ran stocked them by the crate, and I’d sneak into the walk-in cooler for one whenever … Read more

Tea has a way of slowing time down just a little—unlike coffee. This season of life, I welcome that small pause more than ever. I’m juggling parenting and homeschooling five boys (two of them teens), being a supportive spouse, running a home-based business, freelancing— including a newspaper column—taking part in community activities, and staying connected … Read more

I have a flavor-packed recipe for you today: the Best Easy Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Dip. This versatile dip is one of those recipes that becomes a pantry staple. It’s bold, habit-forming, and surprisingly adaptable — the condiment equivalent of a little black dress. Bright summer flavors of basil and sun-dried tomatoes, rich extra virgin … Read more

I’m celebrating today because my first book is finally on bookstore shelves! Below is a preview of the book’s contents and a recipe from the book. Scroll to the bottom for a giveaway. Today is one of the most exciting days of my life — my book is officially available in stores. To celebrate, I’m … Read more

If the Golden Arches met a Minnesota hotdish, the result would be Big Mac Casserole: seasoned, browned ground beef in a tangy, Big Mac–style gravy, layered with melty cheese and finished with crispy, golden tater tots. Baked until bubbly and topped to perfection, this comforting casserole is a fun, family-friendly way to enjoy the flavors … Read more

DON’T CLOSE THIS WINDOW. I know cheesecake can seem intimidating, but it’s actually one of the simplest desserts to make at home. Easier than most boxed mixes and surprisingly forgiving. I’ll walk you through it. But first… This is my wild man. (The one in front — though the fellow behind him is also wild … Read more

Lady Grey infused vodka might sound like an upscale, boutique purchase — the kind of flavored spirit you’d expect to pay $30 or more for a 750 ml bottle. But once you learn how simple it is to make at home (the same method works with Earl Grey), you’ll never spend that much on a … Read more