Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside and bursting with the flavor and aroma of vanilla, these are the very best homemade waffles!  Waffles are a big hit around here, especially on the weekends. We have some mini waffle irons and Elle LOVES having her own mini waffles. Yes, I said “some.” We have more than one and I’m not ashamed to admit it! We have a mini waffle maker that makes standard circle-shaped waffles, but we also have a mini waffle-stick maker. Elle is obsessed with the mini waffle sticks. I usually whip up a batch of bisquick waffles, but sometimes I want to make from-s ..read more

Tall, fluffy blueberry biscuits are topped with honey butter for a perfectly sweet start to the day. This easy recipe requires zero cutting or rolling! It’s been a while since I was this excited about a recipe. And I get pretty excited about our recipes, so that should tell you how awesome this one is. During the March Madness finals, Elle and Eric went to one of the games and I stayed home with the baby. While I was scrolling through Reddit, I found a post from someone saying their boyfriend had made the best biscuits they’d ever had. Obviously I had to click through, and thankfully the post ..read more

Tender chicken, orzo pasta, tomatoes and spinach come together in a lemony cream sauce for a delicious dinner made all in one pan. This one-pot lemon chicken and orzo will become a weeknight dinner favorite in no time! We love one-pot dinners around here. There’s nothing better than minimal cleanup and having a meal that my family will happily gobble up. One-pot spaghetti and one-pot beef stroganoff are big hits around here. I wanted to add to my list of one-pot dinners with something around chicken and orzo (one of my favorite little pasta shapes) and this one-pot lemon chicken and orzo was ..read more

Made with only 4 simple ingredients, these 7UP biscuits are a dream! These fluffy, buttery biscuits come together in just minutes and are delicious for breakfast or as a side for dinner. I love finding new ways to use my homemade bisquick mix. It’s one of my very favorite kitchen staples to keep on hand, and it makes so many recipes so quick and easy. Recipes like apple cobbler and impossible coconut pie are staples for us, since I can toss them together in almost no time. And with our packed schedule these days, fast is necessary.  These 7UP biscuits are yet another easy bisquick recipe ..read more

Rich, moist, and nearly the size of the state it’s named for, Texas sheet cake is a classic recipe that will put a smile on any chocolate lover’s face. One of the most amazing things about blogging is the incredible friendships you build along the way. I’ve met a lot of people because of this site, and one of them is my friend Amber who I met way back in 2010 on Twitter. She helped me create custom table markers for an event I was assisting with and we became instant friends. Amber is from Texas, so when she had her first baby and some of us bloggers threw her a virtual baby shower, I knew I ..read more

With a flavorful filling packed with ham and two cheeses on top of a flaky crust, this ham and cheese quiche will be a hit at any springtime brunch.  We love a make-ahead breakfast around here. My family loves them because who wouldn’t want to wake up to a delicious breakfast. And I love them because I don’t have to think before I’ve had my coffee. Whether it’s our favorite make-ahead breakfast casserole, overnight cinnamon rolls, or overnight french toast casserole, I just really appreciate being able to prep breakfast the night before and pop it in the oven in the morning. You might no ..read more

With the sweetness of bananas and the heartiness of oats, this oatmeal banana bread is delicious for breakfast or a mid-afternoon snack. Try it warm with a bit of butter or softened cream cheese! “Jamie, another banana bread recipe?” Yep! If there’s one thing we almost always have at home, it’s bananas that need to be used. And banana bread makes a great afternoon snack for both of the girls, so it’s something I make all of the time. But as much as I love Dominique Ansel’s banana bread, I do like to change it up occasionally.  Sometimes it’s chocolate chip banana bread, sometimes it’s br ..read more

These chicken parmesan sliders pack all of the flavors you love from the comfort-food classic into easy, shareable sandwiches. Perfect for parties, game day, or a weeknight dinner, you’ll love how simple these sliders are to make. It’s slider time! Our family is a BIG fan of sliders. The love affair started with ham and cheese sliders, and since then we’ve only gotten more obsessed as we’ve added cheeseburger sliders, roast beef sliders, and more to our dinner rotation. They’re easy to make, which makes me happy, and my family will gladly eat them. Which makes me even happier. Chicken parmesa ..read more

With a coconut graham cracker crust and rich and creamy filling, this coconut cheesecake is the ideal cheesecake for anyone who loves coconut. At this point, my neighbors and family members all know to expect me to show up at their door on a pretty regular basis with baked goods. Don’t get me wrong: my immediate family loves eating the recipes I make, but there’s only so much we can eat in a week. I think my neighbors get extra excited when it’s a cheesecake testing week. Whether it’s banana pudding cheesecake, caramel apple cheesecake, or this coconut cheesecake, they are all happy to take a ..read more

Made with a simple oat-packed crust and a fresh strawberry filling, strawberry oatmeal bars are a delicious way to welcome berry season. As you can probably guess, my team and I spend a lot of time at the grocery store. And we’ve all been noticing that fresh berries are starting to come back in stock. In my mind, fresh berries are a sure sign that the seasons are changing, even if it’s still sweatshirt weather here in Ohio. And while peak strawberry season won’t hit my region for a little while yet, I love making recipes that allow even pre-season berries to sing. From strawberry banana muffi ..read more