A Favorite Banana “Bread” One of my favorite recipes from my cookbook is a buttermilk-banana quick bread I call Banana Snacking Cake. A quick bread is any bread recipe made without yeast. Typically, that’s recipes like banana bread or pumpkin bread made in a loaf pan. Snack cakes are usually lightly sweetened cakes without frosting….
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Grilled Honey Soy Flank Steak
This post is a collaboration with Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner. On behalf of the Beef Checkoff. I received compensation, but all opinions are my own. In the Smart Family, when we need to feed a crowd, we make Honey Soy Flank Steak. It’s one of those dinners where someone always goes home with the…
Protein Waffles
Crispy Protein Waffles The best part? These waffles are made in a blender, which means one bowl to clean. I’m keeping things brief today, but a few notes about ingredients: My waffle iron is one I’ve had for over 22 years, but I’d start with this inexpensive Cuisinart option if I didn’t already own one….
Cheese Bread
Ooey Gooey Cheese Bread This is not for the dairy-free and gluten-free among us. Or basically anyone health-conscious. Just move along if that’s you! I have some great salad recipes on my blog. But hey, if you’re ready to throw caution to the wind and make something so delicious and so addictive that you’ll be…
Blackberry Cornmeal Upside Down Cake
Blackberry Cornmeal Upside Down Cake This cornmeal cake is a little like a skillet cornbread with an extra special touch. Sometimes I want to bake something that’s not too sweet but satisfies a sweet tooth. Blackberry cornmeal upside-down cake is my go-to. I’ve made this cake with fresh figs too and it’s delicious with a…
Weekly Meal Plan Week 1, 2023!
Hi everyone! It was a quiet and restful break and I feel like I’m emerging from a long winter’s nap. After a lot of time with family, restful days, and a slower pace, I’m ready for 2023. It was necessary after a hectic year. Instead of resolutions, I wrote a list of intentions for the…
Herb-Crusted Beef Tenderloin
This post is sponsored by Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner on behalf of the Beef Checkoff. All opinions are our own. Holiday Menus are Memories I tend to guard our holiday menus, they’re one of my favorite routines during this busy time of year. As the saying goes, “if it isn’t broke, don’t fix it.”…
Recipes From The Bear
Recipes From The Bear Summer: Travel, beach reads and binging The Bear. I finished the show last night and all I can think about is braciole and “family meal” spaghetti. Warning: watching The Bear is not a relaxing escape. The show creates an angsty sense of dread and stress. I binged The Bear over a…
Low Effort Dinners
Easy Dinner Ideas Even I get cooking burnout. My energy reserves are lower than ever right now and sometimes I just need low-effort dinners. I’m honestly trying to just make it through the next two weeks and stay calm while my kids finish finals and we celebrate our senior’s graduation. And while I’d like to…
Cinco de Mayo Favorites
Cinco de Mayo Favorites It’s no secret that I’m pretty much addicted to Mexican food. Growing up in Southern California, we feasted on a balanced diet of Baja-style tacos, chips and salsa. Enter a move to Texas, and I I fell in love with Tex-Mex and all it’s processed cheese-slathered glory. Not to mention Houston’s…