• French Toast Bake

    French Toast Bake

    Get ready to get your brunch on! This recipe turned out amazing when I made it for Father’s Day and makes enough for a small family to have leftovers or feeds a bigger family. It’s easy to make, it’s delicious, and you’ll have people asking you for your recipe! Prep… Continue reading…

  • Classic Pasta Salad

    Classic Pasta Salad

    I love this classic Italian pasta salad for summer + grilling season! It’s easy to make, full of fresh ingredients, and a total crowd-pleaser (even if your kids just pick out the noodles). Prep time: 15 minutes Chill time: 1 hour Total time: 1 hour, 15 minutes Makes about 12… Continue reading…

  • Grilled BBQ Chicken + Pineapple Kabobs

    Tangy, sweet, and savory–this is the BEST recipe for a summer grill out! Prep time: 2 hour, 30 minutes Grill time: 20 minutes Total time: 2 hours, 50 minutes Makes 5-6 kabobs This is one of those meals that I wasn’t expecting to be as good as it was–it came… Continue reading…

  • Homemade Teriyaki Sauce

    Homemade Teriyaki Sauce

    Need a yummy marinade or dipping sauce for chicken or another meat? This savory recipe is great for either! Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 8 minutes Total time: 13 minutes Makes about 2 cups Sounds delicious but not sure what to make with it? This can be used on… Continue reading…

  • Not into Camping? Try “Glamping” Instead!

    A few weeks ago, the Merrill family went on their first camping–er, “glamping”–experience and here’s why it was actually perfect for our family. Let me start this by saying that I have never enjoyed camping. I have some foggy memories from when I was little from one camping overnight with… Continue reading…

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