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Cheesy Baked Mexican Rice

by Toni Herrbach

Cheesy Baked Mexican Rice is a simple side dish perfect for any Mexican meal. My family loves all kinds of Mexican food. You will often find it on our menu plan because it is a meal everyone enjoys. One of the things  I enjoy serving with Mexican food is rice. I often make a simple Mexican rice, but sometimes I like to change it up with something a little different like this cheesy baked Mexican ...

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Lemony Asparagus Pasta

by Toni Herrbach

By contributing writer Kristia When asparagus is in season, I take advantage of its peak flavor (and the low prices) and include it in many of our meals. This Lemony Asparagus Pasta takes less than 15 minutes to prepare, so it's an easy dish on hectic weeknights. It is great served warm or cold with grilled chicken or your favorite burger (find some burger ideas below the recipe). Lemony ...

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Spicy Dry Rub for Chicken

by Toni Herrbach

By contributing writer Andrea Green Have you ever been asked the question, "What's for dinner?" and not had the answer? This recipe for homemade spicy dry rub for chicken has saved me from dinnertime panic on many occasions. This dry rub is made from spices you probably already have in your cupboard and only takes a few minutes to mix up. Once you've combined the spices, store your rub in a ...

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Quick & Easy Paleo “Peanut Butter” Cups

by Toni Herrbach

By contributing writer Tessa What mom does not long for quick and easy food items to throw in front of her family? How about we make it nutritious, irresistible, and pretty to look at too? In need of a super quick snack for my kids, I wanted to adapt my  Healthy "Peanut Butter" Cups recipe for an after school snack.  I did not want to mold or dip. I wanted to whir and dump and be done!  This ...

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Homemade Ranch Dressing or Dip

by Toni Herrbach

By contributing writer Kristia Ranch dressing is a staple at my house. We use it for salads, raw vegetables, and our favorite wing recipes. I attribute ranch dressing to the reason my oldest daughter will sit and eat a plate full of raw vegetables, such as broccoli, cucumbers, carrots, and sweet peppers. She has rated my homemade version two thumbs up. Homemade ranch dressing or dip is so easy ...

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Black Bean Brownies (Grain Free & Vegan)

by Toni Herrbach

By contributing writer Tessa Beans in a dessert??!!  People look at me like I have two heads when I suggest it, but believe me when I say, not a single person has ever been able to tell what these black bean brownies are made of!  They taste like real, dense, fudgey brownies. Only difference is...they have the added nutrition of the beans incorporated! Go sneak some goodies into your family ...

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