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Best Baby and Toddler Highchairs In my book, the best high chairs are the ones that are durable, easy to clean, and comfortable for the kids to sit upright. There are so many out there that fit into that criteria and there’s no one right fit for every family. There’s a range of budget and space considerations, and whether you might need to use the highchair for future babies. My recommendations in this post are based on a few factors including:...

BLT Pasta Salad Every summer when the garden comes in and we are flush with juicy, ripe tomatoes, I make BLT’s at least a few times a week for lunch or even dinner. I just can’t get enough of that classic bacon, lettuce, tomato combo! Especially with my favorite BLT addition of some ripe avocado. This BLT pasta salad is one of my favorite variations on the classic sandwich. I can’t decide if it’s a pasta salad with lettuce added to it for some freshness and crunch, or if it’s a traditional salad with pasta added to it for some sustenance....

The original Blue Lagoon Cocktail recipe has long been a favorite for its bright blue color and refreshing taste. This mocktail version retains all the tropical vibes and citrusy goodness without the alcohol, making it suitable for everyone, including pregnant women and children. You can easily adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of blue curaçao syrup or add a fizzy twist with a splash of sparkling water, making it a great choice for those who prefer a sweeter drink or a more mild orange flavor....

Try some of my other candy-inspired cookie recipes, like these Soft Baked Peanut Butter M&M Cookies, Frosted Fruity Pebbles Cookies, Chocolate Andes Mint Cookies, and my Peanut Butter Cup Cookies! These peanut butter Butterfinger Cookies are the best thing to happen to Butterfinger Bars since they were first created in 1923! High praise, I know, but 100 years on, I’m so glad these cookies are in my life. We also love to use butterfingers in Butterfinger Brownies and Butterfinger Poke Cake....

Santa is going to be very pleased when he climbs down the chimney to find these Double Chocolate Nutella Sandwich Cookies waiting for him! Because everybody knows that Nutella is pretty much Santa’s favorite spread, right? The great thing about this recipe is that you don’t have to roll out the dough and cut out individual circles for each cookie sandwich. Instead, just like with the toffee pecan shortbread cookies I shared earlier in Cookie Week, with these double chocolate Nutella sandwich cookies you just shape the dough into a compact log and chill it wrapped in plastic wrap in the fridge for an hour....

If you love making homemade edible gifts for the holidays, be sure not to miss any of my easy Christmas candy recipes! We love making English Toffee and Old-Fashioned Homemade Peanut Brittle to take around to the neighbors with these pretzel hugs! We love, love, love chocolate covered pretzels over here. That salty sweet combo is irresistible and completely addicting! Weirdly, while pretzels generally aren’t my snack of choice, add some chocolate and I’m a goner!...

Sprinkle a little joy into your holiday season with a simple but mouthwatering treat that is sure to become a new tradition. Our Christmas Puppy Chow, also known as Muddy Buddies, is not just easy to whip up for any occasion, but it’s an absolutely delightful way to spread some cheer. I grew up loving puppy chow (the snack mix for humans, not dogs!) but my husband had never even heard of it until we started dating....

Southern pecan pie is near and dear to my heart. It’s one of my dad’s favorites (along with apple and strawberry rhubarb) and every time I make it he and I are the ones in our family who cannot resist the lure of the buttery, caramel, toffee-like filling that is packed with whole (or chopped, if you prefer) pecan pieces in the most incredible flaky, homemade pie crust. You do not have to be Southern to appreciate the glory of a slice of pecan pie....

Calling all doughnut lovers! These doughnuts are everything you want your doughnuts to be. Or at least, everything I want in a doughnut. They are yeasted and fried. No baked or cake doughnuts here! They are light and airy inside, with a bit of a chew. Eaten while still warm, they practically melt in your mouth. If you’ve never had a homemade doughnut before you are in for a treat!...

Creamy lemon chicken. I came across this recipe a few years back and now it lands on our menu quite regularly. If you have some great bread that you can soak up the sauce with, I love some whole garlic infused loaf myself, you’re all set. Some days we have orzo or even pearled couscous instead. But all of the days I have one happy husband! It’s a great company dish....

This post was created as in partnership with Imperial Sugar. All thoughts and opinions are 100% my own. Dulce de Leche Stuffed Cookies When I’m doing recipe testing for a new recipe, I will often make a recipe three or four times (sometimes more) before I get it where I like it. Which sometimes means I end up with lots and lots of treats that we definitely should not eat all on our own....

I love having easy recipes like this Broccoli Rice that turn basic ingredients into flavorful side dishes. And I especially love how easy this is to adapt for a baby, whether they’re eating Stage 3 baby foods, finger foods, or baby-led weaning foods. This healthy broccoli recipe has subtle garlic flavor, fiber from brown rice, and all of the nutrition you expect from broccoli. It also boasts a surprising amount of vegetarian protein, as an added bonus....

If you love fruity desserts like I do, you are also going to love our Fresh Strawberry Pie, Raspberry Chocolate Chunk Cookies, Grilled Peaches with Ice Cream, and Blackberry Nectarine Crumble. Fruit Pizza If you have ever been to a social gathering where someone brings a fruit pizza, you know the kind of reaction it gets. People practically fight to get a slice, so it might not be a bad idea to make two of them at the same time to avoid a brawl....

Homemade Ice Cream Cake When my middle kiddo turned four, she had a very specific request: Orange sherbet ice cream cake with sprinkles. And while I realize you can buy ice cream cakes, the options for flavors in our area are slim, so I decided to try making one myself. I’m so happy that I did because it was really straight forward and so satisfying to make her the exact dessert she dreamed of!...

When I was growing up, my family usually had either Chicken Cordon Bleu or this easy, oven roasted BBQ Beef Brisket recipe for dinner on special occasions and holidays like Christmas. My mom taught me how to cook brisket in the oven using this easy beef brisket recipe that she got at church when we were living in St. Louis back when I was a kid. It’s foolproof and always one of my most requested recipes, so I knew it was one I needed to share on this blog....

I love leaning on these easy kids lunch ideas to pack as satisfying midday meals to keep the kids fueled all afternoon. And the great part about these ideas is that they are rich in protein, yet they are all made with accessible foods you probably already have in the house or can easily pick up at the store. The majority of kids get plenty of protein without us even trying....

Easy Pumpkin Muffins Yes, it is true that I have other Healthy Pumpkin Muffins and Oatmeal Pumpkin Muffins on my site already, but when someone asked me for a recipe that was similar to the Little Bites Pumpkin Muffins from the store? I knew I had to develop this recipe. These easy pumpkin muffins are SO fast to stir together in one bowl, they are insanely tender and moist, and they have just enough sweetness to give them that classic pumpkin flavor we expect....

This Refried Bean Dip is perfect for your next big get together! Forget the store-bought dips and spreads for your next gathering and make this homemade bean dip that will be gone faster than you can say “touchdown!”. Everybody raves over this homemade bean dip made with the perfect balance of creamy, cheese flavors and Tex-Mex spices. It’s one you’ll get asked to bring every year! If you are planning a party or a Game Day menu, be sure to include these other amazing dip recipes: Philly Cheesesteak Dip, Jalapeño Popper Dip with Bacon, and Easy Greek Seven Layer Dip!...

My girls love the bright red, white, and blue popsicles that make a frequent appearance at holiday parties each summer, so I thought I’d put our rocket popsicle molds to good use and make a produce-packed version at home. These don’t look exactly the same, but they are fun nonetheless—and they are a nutritious snack to share with the kids when it’s super hot outside! You can make these with fresh or frozen fruit, and there are a few options for added flavors, too....

It’s been a year since my cookbook, Dinnertime SOS: 100 Sanity-Saving Meals Parents and Kids of All Ages Will Actually Want to Eat, came out and it has been such an amazing experience to hear from so many families who have found it to be useful in simplifying dinner. My own family has a few favorite dishes in regular rotation including the Sloppy Joe Sandwich Pockets (the meat is stuffed into a bun so it doesn’t fall out everywhere!...