Hi there Reader! Well, we made it through the first week of September…so Pumpkin Season 2026 is officially here! 😆 🎃 🙌 Here are my favorite, coziest, most popular PUMPKIN RECIPES to satisfy your fall cravings and bring all the pumpkin-lovin’ joy. 🧡 Healthy Pumpkin MuffinsThese muffins are soft, moist, easy to make, and loaded with wholesome ingredients including whole wheat flour and yogurt…but they’re so yummy that nobody will ever guess they’re healthy! GET THE RECIPE Snickerdoodle Pumpkin...
4 days ago • 3 min read
Here's what's been happening on the blog this week... Featured Recipes Easy Chili Mac This quick, EASY, family-friendly dinner recipe features ground beef, beans, pasta, and cheese in a zippy tomato sauce made in just ONE PAN! View the Recipe Pin to Save for Later Cream Cheese Dip This savory, garlicky dip (like what you can find served with breadsticks at pizza joints) is quick and easy to make with just FIVE ingredients...but it's also great with pretzels, crackers, raw veggies, and more!...
5 days ago • 2 min read
Hi there Reader -- Here's the latest (and greatest 😉) recipe from my site. Whether it's a brand-new recipe or a post that I've updated with new and helpful information, photos, a video, etc., I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed creating it! Samantha Looking for more? Click HERE to see all my recipes. {NEW RECIPE} Cottage Cheese Buffalo Chicken Dip With all the creamy, cheesy, spicy flavor of the classic dip, this recipe is lightened-up and boasting extra protein from blended cottage...
7 days ago • 1 min read
Hi there Reader -- Here's the latest (and greatest 😉) recipe from my site. Whether it's a brand-new recipe or a post that I've updated with new and helpful information, photos, a video, etc., I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed creating it! Samantha Looking for more? Click HERE to see all my recipes. {NEW RECIPE} Ravioli Lasagna This easy, comforting dinner boasts layers of meaty marinara sauce, a creamy cottage cheese mixture, your favorite flavor of frozen ravioli (no need to boil!),...
9 days ago • 1 min read
Hi there Reader! If you ever buy salad dressing, I'm here to tell you: you should definitely try making it yourself! I've been making homemade salad dressings for years for several reasons: They're more budget-friendly, taste better, and let you control the ingredients...no weird additives! 🙌 And the best part? Most of these recipes are as easy as whisking everything in a bowl, shaking it up in a jar, or giving it a quick whirl in a mini food processor. So EASY! 👏 So the next time you're...
11 days ago • 3 min read
Here's what's been happening on the blog this week... Featured Recipes Chicken Sausage Pasta Skillet This one-pot, 30-minute dinner can be customized using your favorite flavor of chicken sausage and any optional veggies you wish to add in! View the Recipe Pin to Save for Later Soft Sugar Cookies These sugar cookies are puffy with tender centers, a crunchy coating of sugar, and loads of vanilla flavor...and they require NO ROLLING! View the Recipe Pin to Save for Later Instant Pot Shredded...
12 days ago • 1 min read
Hi there Reader -- Here's the latest (and greatest 😉) recipe from my site. Whether it's a brand-new recipe or a post that I've updated with new and helpful information, photos, a video, etc., I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed creating it! Samantha Looking for more? Click HERE to see all my recipes. {NEW RECIPE} Burrito Casserole This quick and flavorful dinner of seasoned ground beef and beans layered with flour tortillas and shredded cheese boasts all the flavor of your favorite...
13 days ago • 1 min read
Hi there Reader -- Here's the latest (and greatest 😉) recipe from my site. Whether it's a brand-new recipe or a post that I've updated with new and helpful information, photos, a video, etc., I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed creating it! Samantha Looking for more? Click HERE to see all my recipes. {NEW RECIPE} Crockpot Spinach Artichoke Dip This gooey, cheesy, decadent recipe is the *easiest* way to make the classic party dip...simply stir your ingredients together in the slow cooker,...
16 days ago • 1 min read
Hi there Reader! Breakfast is easier when you make it ahead of time! 🙌 These filling, nutritious recipes are perfect for busy mornings...whether you're feeding the kids on-the-go or grabbing breakfast on your way out the door. From tasty baked goods 🥐 to savory egg casseroles 🍳, make them ahead for an easy, delicious, wholesome start to your day! ☀️ Baked Apple OatmealWith tender apples, warm cinnamon, and sweet maple syrup, this wholesome breakfast is sure to become a favorite! GET THE...
18 days ago • 3 min read