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  • Roasted Sweet Potatoes

    Posted On Nov 24, 2020 By Brandy Gales

    Roasted sweet potatoes on a sheet pan

    I don’t know about you but shopping in the grocery store has become a serious extracurricular activity for me. Upon entering the store, I see what is available and think on the spot what I can make with what I Read more

  • Kid Approved Turkey Chili

    Posted On Apr 30, 2019 By Brandy Gales

    A bowl of ground turkey chili topped with sour cream, avocado, and tortilla strips.

    Imagine the terror, you are having a sleep over with multiple children who are picky eaters including a few who have a list of dietary restrictions! Cooking for children, especially not your own is more terrifying than cooking for a president! Not an exaggeration. Read more

  • Batch Cooking: One-Pan Roasted Sausage and Veggies

    Posted On Jan 21, 2020 By Brandy Gales

    Roasted vegetables with sausage and Parmesan cheese on a plate.

    With the New Year comes a focus on meal planning and prepping in my family. That doesn’t just mean dinner but this also applies to lunches for the kids, as the return to preschool as well as meals for myself and lunches for my husband to Read more

  • Grill Creations: Feta Cheese Kids Burger

    Posted On Jun 15, 2020 By Brandy Gales

    A burger patty cooking on a grill

    At home we rarely ever use ground beef anymore mainly because the more I cooked, I found that I preferred turkey burger due to a lighter taste and being lower in fat. Because of this my children Read more

  • Simply Sweet Lemon Mint Fruit Salad

    Posted On Jan 7, 2021 By Brandy Gales

    A bowl of fruit salad with lemon mint dressing.

    I first came up with this fruit salad recipe when my kids were very young because I wanted an easy way to get fruit into their diets and make something we all could enjoy. My daughter Read more

  • Lemon Mascarpone Pasta

    Posted On Mar 12, 2020 By Brandy Gales

    A bowl of lemon mascarpone pasta

    I think everyone has that lovely family member who is equal parts vivacious and loving, and just fun to be around. For me, that’s my Aunt Pam. I am also doubly lucky because she is also an amazing Chef! I have been Read more

  • Thanksgiving Miracle: Too Easy Turkey

    Posted On Nov 24, 2019 By Brandy Gales

    Sliced turkey, potatoes, and carrots on a plate with rosemary sprigs.

    Small story: I was invited to Thanksgiving dinner at my in-laws one year and I offered to cook the Thanksgiving meal as my sister-in-law had just had a baby. This was a pretty special meal, not only due to the new baby, but Read more

  • Thanksgiving Side Dish: Lemon, Agave, and Ginger Roasted Carrots

    Posted On Nov 17, 2022 By Brandy Gales

    serving dish of Lemon, Agave, and Ginger Roasted Carrots

    My son thinks he loves carrots. Well, until I buy them at his request and try to serve them to him. In reality, he does like them as long as I cook them like this. It has taken me a while to test this recipe out until it was perfect. The balance Read more

  • Mother’s Day Baby Beet Salad

    Posted On May 5, 2022 By Brandy Gales

    Baby beet salad on a serving dish.

    I love to call this a Mother’s Day salad because it’s done in 5 minutes and you can eat it all day, which is all I want to do on Mother’s Day! Also, I tend to be a bigger fan of beets than my family. What could be a more perfect time Read more

  • Pad Thai with Pumpkin Peanut Sauce

    Posted On Oct 20, 2022 By Brandy Gales

    Bowl of Pad Thai noodles topped with shredded chicken, corn, edamame and cilantro.  Peanut sauce served on the side.

    I normally don't think of ways to change recipes that work perfectly, and Pad Thai is one of those foods (well, in my opinion that is). However, there is one aspect about Pad Thai that I did want to mix up. I am obsessed with the flavor of peanut sauce; although I find that it tends to be Read more

  • Date Night Dinner: Pesto Salmon Salad

    Posted On Apr 14, 2022 By Brandy Gales

    Pesto salmon salad on a serving dish.

    Recently I went on a trip to New York. While I was there, I saw that a Niçoise Salad was on almost every menu at every restaurant I went to. Yes, I did order it a few times. While I love the traditional salad, I wanted to come home and put my own spin on it. Read more

  • Weeknight Special: Shell-less Taco Salad

    Posted On Dec 6, 2020 By Brandy Gales

    taco salad without a shell

    Whose favorite night of the week isn’t Taco Tuesdays? I know for sure it is mine. However, I must admit there is always one hang-up for me and that is the number of carbs present in any taco meal. This Taco salad is free Read more