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.

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.

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.

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.

Cinco de Menu 2025

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with these fun, easy recipes. Sam’s Smash Burger Tacos1 lb ground beef 5-6 tortillas (medium-sized…not taco or burrito sized…use that middle size) Onions, diced Tomatoes, diced Lettuce, shredded Cheese CondimentsThis is more of a method than a recipe. A pound... Read More.

We Love Breakfast

Easy Breakfast Quiche Murphy calls it Breakfast Pie - but whatever.  Here is what I do sometimes on weekend mornings:1 refrigerated pie crust 1 pie plate 5-6 eggs A handful of shredded cheese (your choice - i use sharp cheddar) A handful of fresh... Read More.

Easy Easter Recipes 2025

HAM IN AN INSTANT POTIngredients 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.

Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sliders

1 package chicken breasts 1 16 oz bottle of buffalo wing sauce (any brand you like) Butter Slider BunsPut cleaned chicken breasts in slow cooker.  Place a pat of butter on top of each breast.  Pour the sauce on the chicken - enough... Read More.