Copycat Mendocino Farms Thai Mango Salad

You can make a copycat version of the famous Mendocino Farms Thai Mango Salad at home by combining crisp greens, fresh tropical fruit, and a creamy Thai almond dressing. Ingredients The Salad Base: 4 cups chopped napa cabbage 4 cups chopped dino kale (or shredded romaine... Read More.

3 Ingredient Breakfasts

“It makes me crazy when the kids don’t eat breakfast — so we came up with these!” -Jodi Peanut Butter Banana Toast wheat toast peanut butter banana slices Toast the bread as desired, then add the peanut butter along with the bananas. Toasted Strawberry Bagel bagel cream... Read More.

Taylor’s Date Bark

Murphy & Jodi's daughter Taylor made "Date Bark" for Jodi for Mother's Day. A sweet but healthier bark treat. The 3 Ingredients: Dates, organic peanut butter, dark chocolate melting pieces. Here's her method: Open dates to get the pit out.  Pull away and discard the top part as... Read More.

Cool Summer Eats 2026

Summer Dirt Cake 1 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.

Jodi’s Homemade Lemonade

It would be SO easy to just do a lemonade powder mix and let my kid sell that at her lemonade stand.  But, I COULD NOT.  Not with THIS awesome & easy recipe in my family!  And now, my kitchen smells like LEMONS.  And... Read More.

Cinco de Menu 2026

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with these fun, easy recipes. Slow Cooked Taco Soup (Nana’s Way) Jodi’s mom makes this, and it could not be easier! 1 16 oz can pinto beans 1 16 oz can corn 1 16 oz can black beans 1 16 oz can... Read More.

Oven Baked Spaghetti Squash

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Cut squash in 2, the long way. Down the middle. (Careful! this can be tough and cause an accident) Scoop the guts (seeds) out. Drizzle a little olive oil on the inside - then season however you like.... Read More.

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

3 ripe mashed bananas 1/3 cup melted butter 1 beaten egg 1/2 cup sugar 1 tsp honey 1 tsp baking soda pinch of salt 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour 1/2 cup chocolate chips Add all ingredients to a bowl and mix until smooth. Gently... Read More.

Slow Cooked Taco Soup (Nana’s Way)

Jodi's mom makes this, and it could not be easier! 1 16 oz can pinto beans 1 16 oz can corn 1 16 oz can black beans 1 16 oz can Rotel tomatoes (do not drain any of the above. Use all juice.) 1... Read More.

Easy Easter Recipes 2026

HAM IN AN INSTANT POT Ingredients for Glaze: 1/2 cup Maple Syrup 1/2 cup Honey 1/4 cup Brown Sugar 2 Tablespoons Orange Juice 1 teaspoon Cinnamon 1 teaspoon Nutmeg 1 Bone-In Ham – ours was spiral sliced. (Our ham also came with a glaze packet – we used it!) Combine all ingredients in a... Read More.