Food + Recipes

Friends. Back to school time is HERE and who even has time to make dinner, let alone DECIDE what to make for dinner?  Not this mama.  So I polled the best group I know - OKC Mom's contributor team - and...

It’s early in the morning, I’m in my favorite fleece zip-up onesie and my bedhead is epic. I feel excited because today isn’t a regular day...I’m at Nana’s house! I can hear her bustling and clanging in the kitchen...

“Please one more bite, eat one green thing and you can have chocolate, just taste it and you can have chicken nuggets, mayonnaise is not a food group! “ If you have ever muttered these words, or anything similar, at...

  Celebrating Independence Day is way more fun with a group of friends or family.  So whether you are hosting a get-together yourself, or needing to bring a side dish or snack to another party, here are four easy (and...

As the temperatures go from warm to hot and the air conditioner blasts all day long, I find myself looking for literally any way to escape the heat. This includes when I cook meals. There is nothing I hate...

Summer is coming, and I can taste the juicy fruit already! I'm already daydreaming about making strawberry shortcake and blackberry cobbler (Pioneer Woman, anyone?). This summer, support our local farms and orchards while spending the afternoon picking your own...

We love Easter at our house...it is a much-anticipated holiday amongst my kiddos. My husband's family - the only family that lives near us - are THE best Easter hosts around. Traditionally, after an Easter church service, we head...

It's only early December and you've probably already had your fill of leftovers. Not accustomed to cooking for only our little family, I think we just finished our Thanksgiving leftovers about five seconds ago. My kids bailed on eating...

So you've done it. You've made the bold and terrifying choice to start a Whole30 journey, and maybe you're freaking out a little. Been there. Done that.  Whole30 is an awesome eating plan. It helps your body reset, lessens your...

I’ll have you know that I just made the best pecan pie I’ve ever made. Pecan pie is my husband’s favorite kind of pie, so when we’re gifted with a bag of pecans, I make some pies for him....

Do you ever wish someone would plan a week's worth of meals for your family with a printable grocery list? You're. In. Luck. I just so happen to LOVE meal-planning. I've picked out two of my favorite breakfasts, two EASY...

The Instant Pot has stolen my heart. I drank the kool-aid. I jumped all in. I am officially a fan and follower. I’ve always loved to cook. I stood in a chair as a kid to reach the mixing bowl...