Category: Home Kitchen

Quick Summary Homemade Granola- This easy healthy granola recipe is the best! It’s made with […]

I’m Maria and my husband is Josh. We share a love of cooking, baking, and […]

Quick Summary Cinnamon Swirl Pumpkin Cake- this moist and tender pumpkin cake has a sweet […]

Quick Summary Buffalo Chicken Chili- this easy chili recipe features all of the same flavors […]

Quick Summary This beautiful Puff Pastry Apple Tart is made with store-bought frozen puff pastry, […]

I’m Maria and my husband is Josh. We share a love of cooking, baking, and […]

Quick Summary Pumpkin Oatmeal Cream Pies- soft and chewy pumpkin oatmeal cookies filled with a […]

Quick Summary Creamy Orzo- this creamy and cheesy orzo pasta dish is easy to make […]

I’m Maria and my husband is Josh. We share a love of cooking, baking, and […]

Quick Summary Coconut Lime Chicken- tender, juicy chicken pieces covered in a creamy coconut lime […]

Quick Summary Cottage Cheese Pasta Sauce– this rich and creamy sauce is packed with protein […]

Quick Summary Chocolate chip cookies loaded with pretzels, toffee, chocolate chips and finished with flaky […]

I’m Maria and my husband is Josh. We share a love of cooking, baking, and […]

Quick Summary Stuffed Peppers- sweet bell peppers are stuffed with a savory mixture of ground […]

Quick Summary Roasted Cauliflower Chickpea Wraps- harissa roasted cauliflower and chickpeas served in fluffy naan […]

Quick Summary These Pumpkin Zucchini Muffins are moist, tender, slightly sweet, and filled with warm […]

I’m Maria and my husband is Josh. We share a love of cooking, baking, and […]

Quick Summary Soy Ginger Meatballs- these juicy, flavorful Asian-inspired meatballs are easy to make and […]

Quick Summary Chocolate chia pudding is a delicious, satisfying treat that combines the richness of […]

Quick Summary Sweet & Salty Puppy Chow- Chex cereal, pretzels, mini peanut butter sandwich crackers […]

I’m Maria and my husband is Josh. We share a love of cooking, baking, and […]

Quick Summary Crispy Chicken Croissant Sandwich- crispy chicken on a Parmesan crusted buttery croissant with […]

Believe it or not, but summer is slowly crawling to an end — but before […]

Quick Summary Steak Pasta Salad made with juicy grilled steak, charred corn, red pepper, tomatoes, […]

Quick Summary These No Bake Almond Joy Bars are a delicious treat combining chocolate, coconut, […]

I’m Maria and my husband is Josh. We share a love of cooking, baking, and […]

Quick Summary Creamy Pesto Pasta- you only need 3-ingredients and 20 minutes to make this […]

Quick Summary Peach Brie Flatbread- this flatbread combines the creamy richness of brie with the […]

Quick Summary Brown Butter Peach Baked Oatmeal- this baked oatmeal recipe combines the rich, nutty […]

I’m Maria and my husband is Josh. We share a love of cooking, baking, and […]

Quick Summary Blackberry Peach Arugula Salad- arugula is topped with tart blackberries, juicy peaches, nutty […]

I happen to love a good sweet treat (seriously, I’m the ultimate cookie monster!), but […]

Quick Summary Hot Honey Chicken- grilled hot honey chicken with fresh peach pico de gallo […]

Quick Summary These No-Bake Peanut Butter S’mores Bars are an easy and delicious treat that […]

I’m Maria and my husband is Josh. We share a love of cooking, baking, and […]

Quick Summary Grilled Zucchini Salad- grilled zucchini served on top of creamy yogurt feta spread […]

As much as I love getting takeout from my favorite local pizza place, there’s something […]

Quick Summary Chimichurri Chicken- chicken is marinated in a simple homemade Chimichurri Sauce, then grilled […]

Quick Summary Grilled Brie with Peaches combines creamy, melty cheese with juicy peaches, chopped candied […]

I’m Maria and my husband is Josh. We share a love of cooking, baking, and […]

Quick Summary This protein-packed homemade ranch dip only takes 5 minutes to make. The dip […]

Can you believe summer is almost OVER? As a mom of 2, I totally get […]

Quick Summary Creamy Zucchini Corn Pasta- this summery pasta dish takes less than 30 minutes […]

It’s back to school season so I’ve been thinking a lot about lunch boxes. It […]

Quick Summary Cucumber Edamame Salad- this simple and refreshing salad is made with crisp, crunchy […]

I’m Maria and my husband is Josh. We share a love of cooking, baking, and […]

Quick Summary Melon and Prosciutto Salad- arugula topped with honeydew, cantelope, fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, fresh […]

Quick Summary Chicken, Bacon, & Peach Pasta Salad– Pasta salad with chicken, bacon, fresh peaches, […]

Quick Summary S’mores Clusters- graham cracker pieces and mini marshmallows are covered in chocolate and […]

I’m Maria and my husband is Josh. We share a love of cooking, baking, and […]

Quick Summary This moist Chocolate Zucchini Cake with chocolate frosting is easy to make and […]

Amazon Prime Day is officially here, and I’m so excited that I’ve already shopped the […]

Quick Summary This colorful Avocado Corn Salad is made with fresh corn, creamy avocado, juicy […]

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is one of my absolutely FAVORITE sales of the year. This […]

Quick Summary Zucchini Brownies are rich, chocolaty, and easy to make. You will never know […]

I’m Maria and my husband is Josh. We share a love of cooking, baking, and […]

Quick Summary This classic Caprese Salad is made with juicy tomatoes, creamy fresh mozzarella cheese, […]

I LOVE a good sale. There’s nothing better than getting to snag something you’ve been […]

Quick Summary Grilled Vegetable Farro Salad- farro salad with grilled vegetables, tomatoes, spinach, artichokes, feta […]

I’m Maria and my husband is Josh. We share a love of cooking, baking, and […]

Quick Summary This beautiful Berry Caprese Salad is a great simple salad for summertime! It […]

When it comes to entertaining, I prefer to work smarter, not harder! That means prepping […]

Quick Summary This Charred Corn Cabbage Salad is made with crunchy cabbage, charred corn, jicama, […]

One of my essentials during the summer months is a reliable cooler — especially in […]

I’m Maria and my husband is Josh. We share a love of cooking, baking, and […]

Quick Summary Cucumber, Avocado, & Crispy Chickpea Salad- smashed cucumbers, creamy avocado, crispy roasted chickpeas, […]

Quick Summary This Italian pasta salad is the ULTIMATE pasta salad recipe. It’s made with […]

Quick Summary Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Tortilla Chips- The perfect summer appetizer, snack, or even […]

Quick Summary Quinoa Salad with charred corn, avocado, poblano peppers, cotija cheese, and a simple […]

I’m Maria and my husband is Josh. We share a love of cooking, baking, and […]

Quick Summary This homemade Jalapeño Ranch only takes 10 minutes to make. It’s made with […]

Quick Summary Crispy Chicken Tacos- Shredded chicken and cheese are stuffed in corn tortillas and […]

Quick Summary Biscoff S’mores Cookies- These soft and chewy s’mores cookies are made with Biscoff […]

I’m Maria and my husband is Josh. We share a love of cooking, baking, and […]

Quick Summary These No Bake Monster Cookie Bars will remind you of classic Monster Cookies, […]

I will NEVER say no to going on a picnic! They’re such a fun and […]

Quick Summary This simple Couscous Salad is made with tomatoes, cucumbers, bell pepper, red onion, […]

Quick Summary These one-bowl Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bars with chocolate chips and flaky sea […]

I’m Maria and my husband is Josh. We share a love of cooking, baking, and […]

Quick Summary White Bean Cucumber Salad- this quick and easy salad is made with white […]

As soon as the warm weather hits and winter has officially melted away, I LOVE […]

Quick Summary Steak Sandwich- juicy steak, peppers, onions, melty provolone cheese, chimichurri, and spicy arugula […]

Father’s Day is right around the corner, which means it’s time to show the main […]

Quick Summary This easy strawberry baked oatmeal is naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup and bursting […]

I’m Maria and my husband is Josh. We share a love of cooking, baking, and […]

Quick Summary Shrimp Orzo Salad- this orzo pasta salad is made with shrimp, arugula, cucumber, […]

Quick Summary Pasta Salad Recipes- these quick and easy pasta salad recipes are perfect for […]

Quick Summary Whipped Feta- you only need a few ingredients to make this easy whipped […]

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I’m Maria and my husband is Josh. We share a love of cooking, baking, and […]

Quick Summary No Mayo Potato Salad- potato salad with bacon, arugula, tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and […]

If you ask me, pizza is ALWAYS a good idea! And I’m happy to make […]

Quick Summary This Asian-style chopped salad with kale, broccoli, cabbage, cucumber, carrots, red pepper, avocado, […]

Quick Summary These juicy turkey burgers are topped with cheddar cheese and a simple cilantro-jalapeño […]

I’m Maria and my husband is Josh. We share a love of cooking, baking, and […]

Quick Summary This Roasted Artichoke Chickpea Orzo Salad with arugula, feta cheese, pistachios, dill, and […]

Quick Summary This classic Chicken Salad recipe is easy to make and always a favorite. It’s […]

Quick Summary These no-bake Chocolate Brownie Protein Balls are made with almond flour, almond butter, […]

I’m Maria and my husband is Josh. We share a love of cooking, baking, and […]

Quick Summary These baked oatmeal cups are bursting with lemon flavor and juicy blueberries. They […]

Quick Summary This classic Broccoli Salad recipe is made with fresh broccoli, bacon, cheddar cheese, […]

Wayfair’s Way Day Sale is finally here, and if you’re in need of new outdoor […]

Quick Summary This Easy Chicken Enchilada Recipe is an all-time favorite dinner! Tortillas are filled […]

I’m Maria and my husband is Josh. We share a love of cooking, baking, and […]

Quick Summary Lemon Raspberry Cookies- soft and chewy lemon cookies bursting with lemon flavor and […]

As you may or may not know, I have a collection of KitchenAid Stand Mixers […]

I love making salads, especially during the spring and summer months when the weather is […]

Quick Summary These Homemade Granola Bars are easy to make and SO much better than […]

I’m Maria and my husband is Josh. We share a love of cooking, baking, and […]

Quick Summary This Italian Chicken Milanese recipe is easy to make at home, you only need […]

Hummus is one of my all-time favorite snacks to munch on, especially with some toasted […]

Quick Summary Cheesy Rice and Bean Skillet- this one skillet cheesy rice and beans recipe […]

Mother’s Day is right around the corner and if you are looking for gift ideas, […]

Quick Summary Smashed Potato Spring Salad- butter lettuce topped with crispy smashed potatoes, asparagus, avocado, […]

I’m Maria and my husband is Josh. We share a love of cooking, baking, and […]

Quick Summary These Smashed Potatoes with creamy centers, crispy outsides, and a sprinkling of salty […]

Regardless of the time of year, I LOVE to make pies! Whether it’s my beloved Chicken […]

Quick Summary White Chicken Enchiladas made with flour tortillas, shredded chicken, green chiles, cheese, and […]

Quick Summary Scotcheroos are an easy no-bake dessert made with crispy rice cereal, peanut butter, […]

I’m Maria and my husband is Josh. We share a love of cooking, baking, and […]

Quick Summary Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting- this easy banana cake is super moist, […]

Quick Summary This Roasted Sweet Potato Black Bean Bowl with Chipotle Lime Crema is satisfying, […]

Let me introduce you to one of my all-time favorite meals, Shakshuka! This spiced egg-and-tomato […]

I’m Maria and my husband is Josh. We share a love of cooking, baking, and […]

Quick Summary Pasta Puttanesca- this simple pasta dish is made with pantry staples like olive […]

Brownies are one of my all-time FAVORITE desserts! Nothing beats a fudgy, decadent brownie… except […]

Quick Summary This classic Beef Stroganoff recipe is made with tender strips of beef, mushrooms, […]

Quick Summary This is the BEST Egg Salad Recipe! It’s made with hard boiled eggs, […]

I’m Maria and my husband is Josh. We share a love of cooking, baking, and […]

Quick Summary Roasted Carrots are the perfect vegetable side dish because they are affordable, healthy, […]

As many of you know, I am a TOTAL cookie monster! Aside from having the […]

Quick Summary Spinach Artichoke Chicken- juicy chicken breasts with a rich and creamy spinach artichoke […]

Quick Summary Almond Cookies- soft, buttery almond cookies with a sweet almond glaze and sliced almonds. These elegant […]

I’m Maria and my husband is Josh. We share a love of cooking, baking, and […]

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Quick Summary This classic Chicken Piccata recipe only takes 30 minutes to make! The crispy […]

Quick Summary Carrot Cake Muffins packed with carrots, spices, raisins, and a surprise cream cheese […]

Quick Summary Crustless Quiche- a rich egg custard filled with broccoli, cheddar cheese, and bacon. […]

Quick Summary Biscuits and Gravy-Sausage gravy served over warm, buttery biscuits is the ultimate comfort […]

I’m Maria and my husband is Josh. We share a love of cooking, baking, and […]

Quick Summary These bakery-style Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins are easy to make at home! The muffins […]

Whether I’m whipping up a big batch of soup for dinner for my family or […]

Quick Summary Lemon Ricotta Pancakes-these light and fluffy ricotta pancakes are bursting with lemon flavor […]

Quick Summary Broccoli Mac and Cheese- this creamy, cheesy broccoli mac and cheese takes less […]

Quick Summary White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies- soft and chewy cookies with white chocolate chips […]

I’m Maria and my husband is Josh. We share a love of cooking, baking, and […]

Quick Summary Cadbury Egg Brownies- rich, fudgy brownies dotted with colorful Cadbury mini eggs, everyone’s […]

If you really want to make an elegant and decadent looking dessert, a bundt cake […]

Quick Summary Stuffed Shells- Jumbo pasta shells stuffed with a creamy, cheesy spinach filling, topped […]

Quick Summary The BEST French Toast Recipe! It’s easy to make at home and the […]

Quick Summary Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal brings two classic flavors together in a hearty […]

I’m Maria and my husband is Josh. We share a love of cooking, baking, and […]

Quick Summary Roasted Cauliflower, Sweet Potato, Chickpea Bowl- spiced roasted cauliflower, sweet potatoes, and chickpeas […]

What could be better than fresh, homemade waffles for breakfast?! They’re SUPER easy to make, […]

Italian nights are always the best nights! We love making spaghetti, baked ziti, pasta primavera, […]

Quick Summary This Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is moist and tender, with gooey pieces of […]

I’m Maria and my husband is Josh. We share a love of cooking, baking, and […]

Quick Summary These bakery-style Banana Oatmeal Muffins are moist, tender, hearty, and bursting with sweet […]

If you ask me, homemade salad dressing is the way to go if you want […]

Quick Summary Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuits– this easy homemade chicken pot pie is a […]

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Quick Summary This easy Broccoli Cheese Soup is rich, creamy, and super cheesy! Everyone loves this classic […]

I’m Maria and my husband is Josh. We share a love of cooking, baking, and […]

Quick Summary Chocolate Chip Muffins- soft, tender, bakery-style chocolate chip muffins with crackly, crispy, sugary […]

Quick Summary You only need 20 minutes and 5 ingredients to make Cacio e Pepe. […]

Quick Summary Strawberry Chocolate Cookies- these decadent chocolate cookies are soft, chewy, and loaded with […]

I’m Maria and my husband is Josh. We share a love of cooking, baking, and […]

Quick Summary 7-Layer Dip- this classic dip is made up of so many delicious layers- […]

Everyone knows that popcorn is the best movie snack! In my house, we love popcorn and […]

Quick Summary Chocolate Cake- this rich, moist, and decadent layered chocolate cake with smooth chocolate […]

Quick Summary Chicken Pot Pie Soup-this easy, creamy chicken pot pie soup is made from […]

I’m Maria and my husband is Josh. We share a love of cooking, baking, and […]

Quick Summary Creamy White Beans with Spinach- this simple white bean skillet is easy to […]

You guys already know how much I LOVE  baking muffins! I make everything from healthy […]

Quick Summary Breakfast Tacos- scrambled eggs, beans, cheese, and avocado served in warm tortillas with […]

Quick Summary These fudgy and delicious Gluten-Free Brownies are a chocolaty, rich dessert that everyone […]

I’m Maria and my husband is Josh. We share a love of cooking, baking, and […]

Quick Summary Pizza Sliders- Hawaiian rolls are stuffed with pepperoni, sausage, mozzarella cheese, pizza sauce, […]

When it comes to homemade soup, the possibilities are ENDLESS. Cozy soups like my Potato […]

Quick Summary Hearty tortellini soup made with Italian sausage, cheese tortellini, and kale. To make […]

Quick Summary Ham and Bean Soup- use your leftover holiday ham to make this easy […]

I’m Maria and my husband is Josh. We share a love of cooking, baking, and […]

Quick Summary American Goulash- this easy goulash recipe is made with ground beef, onions, bell pepper, […]

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and today I am sharing some fun gift ideas […]

Quick Summary If you love Olive Garden’s Zuppa Toscana soup, you will love this homemade […]

Quick Summary This healthy and hearty vegetarian chili recipe is a family favorite! It is […]

I’m Maria and my husband is Josh. We share a love of cooking, baking, and […]

Quick Summary Orange Arugula Salad- hearty salad made with arugula, orange slices, brown rice, green […]

Quick Summary Pork Tenderloin- juicy, tender baked pork tenderloin with crispy potatoes. This easy sheet […]

Quick Summary Teriyaki Chicken- you only need 15 minutes to get this delicious dinner on […]

Is one of your goals to get organized for the new year? A GREAT place […]

I’m Maria and my husband is Josh. We share a love of cooking, baking, and […]

Quick Summary Honey Mustard Salmon- this easy baked salmon recipe is made with a simple […]

Quick Summary Vegetarian Dinner Recipes- over 50 of the best vegetarian dinner recipes that are […]

Quick Summary Chickpea Soup- hearty chickpea soup with carrots, celery, potatoes, garlic, herbs, kale, lemon, […]

I’m Maria and my husband is Josh. We share a love of cooking, baking, and […]

Quick Summary Our Favorite Recipes from 2023- our personal favorite recipes from the recipes we […]

Quick Summary Top 10 Recipes of 2023-the most popular recipes we shared on our blog […]

Quick Summary Christmas Brunch Recipes-The best recipes for Christmas breakfast and brunch! Sweet, savory, healthy, […]