This is a delicious pancake recipe that you can feel good about eating because it calls for whole wheat flour.  The pancakes are surprising light and fluffy.  You could also add blueberries or bananas to add additional flavor.
In a medium bowl, combine:
1 3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup vinegar
Let stand for about 5 minutes.  In a smaller bowl, combine:
2 cups whole wheat flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Stir dry ingredients together.  To the milk and vinegar mixture, add:
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup vegetable oil
Whisk milk, vinegar, eggs, and oil together …

Meatloaf is the ultimate comfort food, but this recipe brings meatloaf to another level.  This recipe embodies the ease of making meatloaf, but with a much richer and more sophisticated flavor.  And golden bread crumb toppings make this a beautiful dish to serve.  You can always substitute dried herbs for fresh, but fresh herbs taste richer.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and position a rack in the lower third of the oven.  Use 1 tablespoon of olive oil to coat the bottom of a roasting pan.
In a large skillet, over medium …

This is a healthier take on fried chicken tenders, since it is baked.  It is so easy to make, plus both my two year old and husband love them.  These chicken tenders are great for dinner, appetizers, or parties.  You can serve them alone or with your favorite dipping sauce, try my homemade BBQ Sauce recipe or Leigh’s Marinara Sauce.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Salt and pepper 2 pounds of washed chicken tenders.  In a large shallow dish, put:
1 cup flour
Coat chicken in flour.  In another separate large shallow dish, …

This is an ideal dish for a gathering because it is easy finger food.  Perfect for a football party, picnic, or informal cocktail party.  You can serve this chicken dish as an appetizer with your favorite sauce to dip into (try Leigh’s Marinara Sauce) or put it on top of a salad or pasta dish and enjoy it as a meal.
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil on medium heat.  Put:
1/4 cup ranch
in one dish.  And put:
1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
in another dish.  Dip chicken tenders (about 1 …

This lasagna recipe is amazing. It has such wonderful flavors because of the roasted vegetables. Roasting the vegetables takes a little bit more time than just browning them in a skillet, but it is worth it. My husband and two year both loved this dish.
Preheat oven to 500 degrees. On a large baking sheet, sprinkle 2 tablespoons salt over:
1 eggplant, peeled and sliced lengthwise, 1/4 inch pieces
Let eggplant sit for about 45 minutes. The salt will draw out the excess liquid so the eggplant will …

This is a great side dish for a special occasion or just any night of the week.  They are an excellent side dish to Prime Rib or Filet Mignon Roast.  These twice baked potatoes are so easy to make and can be made ahead of time so you can spend less time out of the kitchen if you are entertaining.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Using a fork, poke a few holes into 5 washed potatoes (russet is a great baking potato).  Place directly onto rack and bake for 60 to …

Since I have a two year old, I knew I wanted to make really fun cookies for Christmas this year. After seeing a Gingerbread Man on the window in Starbucks, we decided on Gingerbread Man cookies! I love gingerbread, but usually find it heavy. I love this gingerbread cookie recipe because I feel like I’ve found a way with to keep the cookies light but still moist.

This is a soup that I feel great about feeding to my two year old daughter, Avery, because it is packed with vegetables and is so yummy. I love eating soups in the winter time and this is a fun and delicious recipe.
In a large pot, of salted boiling water, cook until tender (about 10 minutes):
1 medium chopped carrot
Remove carrot and set aside, but keep boiling water for pasta. Add:
4 oz of whole wheat pasta, any fun shape (such as bow ties)
Cook pasta until “al dente” instructions. …

I love snickerdoodle cookies.  They remind me of Christmas because my mom made them ever year for her holiday cookie plates.  This is my mom’s recipe.  It is an easy snickerdoodle cookie recipe and is so delicious that they can be enjoyed all year long.
In a large bowl, combine:
3/4 cup shortening
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
Beat until combined and smooth.  Then add:
2 3/4 cup flour
1 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
Once all ingredients are combined, chill in refrigerator for about an hour.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  …

If you like peanut-butter and chocolate, you will love this version of a “rice krispy treat”. This is an easy recipe and looks complicated because of the layers of chocolate and peanut butter.
In a *double boiler, melt:
1 cup peanut butter
6 oz butterscotch chips (about 1/2 a bag)
Remove from heat and stir in:
4 cups rice krispies
Spread half the mixture into a 9×13 inch pan, by pressing lightly with fingers. Chill in refrigerator for at least 1/2 hour.
Meanwhile, in double boiler, melt:
6 oz chocolate chips (about 1/2 bag)
1 tablespoon milk
Pour …