This homemade marinara sauce is so easy to make and much more delicious and healthy than jarred sauce. Ready to eat in just about an hour! When thinking of homemade marinara sauce, I’m sure the image that comes to mind for many of y’all is what it used to be for me: slaving over a…
Healthy Recipes
Slow Cooker Pork Taco Bowls
Crock pot recipes are a huge helper on busy weeknights! These Slow Cooker Taco Bowls are my family’s all-time favorite Crock Pot recipe. This pork and pinto bean filling is perfect for pairing with fresh lettuce in a crisp taco bowl and then topping with yummy favorites like sour cream, avocados, salsa and cheese. I…
Fun Edible Craft for Kids: Butterfly Snack Bags!
I love it when I can make snack time for my kids healthy and fun by presenting favorite foods in a creative new way! These butterfly snack bags are filled with healthy snacks like Goldfish crackers and grapes, and they are absolutely adorable for birthdays, classroom parties, or simply as a healthy everyday snack idea. Kids will love…
Minions Party Ideas #MinionsParty
Our entire family absolutely loves the Minions from the Despicable Me movies, and we are so excited that on July 10 in theaters, we will be able to go see the cute little guys in their very own movie to show where the Minion story all began! To celebrate, we decided to have a fun Minions summer…
The Perfect Chewy Granola Bars
With back-to-school time upon us, now is the time to start thinking about healthy, delicious snacks to pack in lunches or to serve kiddos for breakfast or as an after-school snack. For our family, no snack is a greater crowd-pleaser than chewy granola bars. My son Jack and I recently did a bit of experimenting…
Loaded Blue Corn Nachos
This time of year, our family grills out the majority of evenings, and I am always looking for ways to incorporate leftover grilled fare into our nightly dinner routine. Today I am sharing one of our family’s favorite ways to use up delicious leftover grilled chicken and corn: loaded blue corn nachos. From start to…
Flip Flop Mini Sandwiches
Add a whimsical touch to your next summer gathering by serving adorable flip flop mini sandwiches. These are as easy as can be to make and a great idea for making with and serving to kids. Read on for all the details! Amy @ Positively SplendidHaving grown up in a home brimming with sewing notions and paintbrushes,…
Gluten-Free Asian Quinoa Pasta Salad
Summer months call for entertaining, and having a few terrific recipes to serve at cookouts is a must. With many friends now following a gluten-free diet, I decided to develop a yummy new recipe just for them to serve at upcoming gatherings. This Asian quinoa pasta salad uses quinoa pasta instead of traditional semolina, resulting…
Chicken and Black Bean Tostadas
Looking for a fast, fresh meal to prepare for your family? These easy chicken and black bean tostadas can be made in minutes, and they are packed with healthy, delicious ingredients. This is the perfect dinner recipe to serve on busy weeknights! Read on for all the details. Amy @ Positively SplendidHaving grown up in a…
Oven-Fried Chicken Dippers with Pesto-Yogurt Dip
It’s a truly beautiful thing when you can find a recipe that pleases not only the grown-up palates at the table, but also the little ones, too. These crispy oven-friend chicken dippers with pesto-yogurt dip are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike, and because they are so easy to make, they are a…