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

Made simple with your favorite brownie mix, these easy s’mores brownies have a graham cracker base and melty chocolate chip and marshmallow topping. These quick and easy brownies are sure to be a hit with any s’mores lover! It’s no secret that I love s’mores. And anything s’more flavored. From giant s’mores cookies and s’mores cupcakes to the crowd-favorite s’mores dip, I love it all. I’ll even happily enjoy a s’mores frappuccino!  So a super easy s’mores-inspired recipe that can be made with my favorite brownie mix in a matter of minutes? Well, you know I’m all in.  If that sounds ..read more

Tender, moist banana bread is packed with mini chocolate chips for a special breakfast or afternoon snack. This chocolate chip banana bread is a hit with kids and adults alike! My family is banana bread obsessed. We almost always have a handful of overripe bananas on our counter waiting to be turned into some kind of baked good, so I wind up making some kind of banana bread on a regular basis. Elle asks for it all the time, Eric gets super excited any time I add a crunchy cinnamon-sugar topping to it, and even the baby loves to snack on it.  You know what else my family loves? Chocolate ..read more

Cooked low and slow for a rich flavor, this crockpot spaghetti sauce is deceptively easy to make. Your family will never guess that you only spent a few minutes of hands-on time making this sauce! I am a big fan of easy dinner recipes. With two young kids, I need all the help I can get when it comes to getting dinner on the table. And often that help is my slow cooker. From crockpot taco soup and crockpot mississippi pot roast to easy crockpot pulled pork, I love being able to “set it and forget it” until it’s time to eat.  Spaghetti is always a hit around here, so this crockpot spaghett ..read more