Homemade White Pizza Sauce

8 oz ball fresh mozzarella 1/3 cup of ricotta cheese 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme 1/3 cup freshly grated pecorino romano cheeseIn a small bowl, mix together ricotta, salt, pepper, and herbs.... Read More.

Jodi’s Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken & Mushrooms

2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast (1) 10.5 oz can cream of chicken soup (1) 1 oz ranch seasoning mix packet 6 oz mushrooms, sliced ButterSeason both sides of your chicken breast with ranch seasoning mix and place in the slow cooker. Add... Read More.

No-Bake Energy Bites

Jodi made these to help during her “snacking hour” at 3 pm and the kids and Murphy love them, too! This recipe is in Holly’s Eating Well Through Cancer cookbook – CLICK HERE to get it!1 cup old-fashioned oats1/3 cup toasted coconut1/2 cup... Read More.

Jodi’s Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing

**warning:  it's strong (the way Caesar is meant to be)2 small garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon anchovy paste (i do a heaping teaspoon) 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice (i buy it in the bottle - you can use fresh lemon) 1 cup... Read More.

Sam’s Pizza Dough

500g 00 pizza flour 300g water 5g yeast 6g salt 14g olive oil - I used a Tuscan Herb flavored oil for more flavorUsing a stand mixer add the 3 dry ingredients and whisk just to mix them together. Add water and olive... Read More.

Summer Tipping Guide 2025

(Because it's a good idea to tip even while you're on vacation.)Airports: People who check your bags at curbside – $5 for one and an extra $3 to $5 for each additional bag.Taxis: 10 to 20 percent of the bill.Restaurants: Typical to tip 15 to 20 percent,... Read More.

Cool Summer Eats 2025

Summer Dirt Cake1 Large pkg of Oreo cookies, crushed (I used a food processor) Gummy worms brand new flower pot brand new spade (for serving!)Blend the following ingredients together:1/2 stick of butter 8 oz. of softened cream cheese 1 cup powdered sugar 3 1/2 cups milk 3 small pkg. instant vanilla... Read More.

Murph-a-ritas (Margaritas)

WITH ALCOHOLSimple sugar mixture (1/3 cup of sugar and 8 oz water) 1/2 capful Cointreau 1 oz tequila (mid-priced, avoid the cheapo stuff) Juice of 1 limeIn a highball glass, rub the squeezed lime peel on the rim. Salt the rim. Mix... Read More.

Snacky Daddy Gifts for Father’s Day 2025

“It always made me happy to make treats for my Daddy. It was a little thing I would do just for him. It works!” -JodiNo-Bake Energy Bites Jodi made these to help during her “snacking hour” at 3 pm and the kids and Murphy love... Read More.

Easy 3 Layer Brownies

(1) 30 oz tube of cookie dough (1) 14 oz pkg of Oreos (1) 19 oz box of brownie mix (2) eggs Water Vegetable oil Non-stick spray 9x13 baking dishPress refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough into the bottom of a greased pan. ✔️ Place... Read More.

Jodi’s Slow Cooker Lasagna

Ingredients:1 (24 oz) can marinara sauce – with meat (cooked & mixed together. Use either your fave jar OR make from scratch!) 1 (12 oz) oven-ready lasagna noodles 1 (8oz) package whipped cream cheese 1 (8 oz) bag shredded cheddar cheese 1 (8 oz) bag shredded mozzarella cheeseDirections:To... Read More.