Here is a guide to how to throw a nordic themed progressive dinner party, without breaking the bank, or your sanity! When I decided to throw a progressive dinner party with my neighbors, I immediately decided the theme to which I’d arrange every little detail, and it was without question Nordic. The first reason was …
Girl Meets Kitchen
Motherhood, Hospitality + Simple, Real Food.
These saucy, beefy sandwiches are the perfect weeknight dinner. My family is convinced this is the best recipe for a homemade Sloppy Joe. Ground beef in a garlicky, sweet tomato sauce served on brioche buns, skip the store bought version and make these for your family tonight! My mom used to make sloppy joes regularly …
This Vietnamese fried rice recipe really is THE BEST. It’s quick and simple to make, and pairs well with any protein…or hits the spot as a stand alone meal. I have scoured the internet for the quintessential fried rice recipe. While there are a lot of great recipes out there, very few hit all my criteria of …
This post is sponsored by Cabot Creamery Co-Operative. Now that Easter has been celebrated, we have a fair amount of ham leftover. Never a bad problem to have, if you ask me. This year, I wanted to do something a little extra special with the leftovers and this dish is just that. Comforting, bubbly, spicy …
This sweet little family of mine has a soft spot for homemade pizzas, and I have a soft spot for them. Dinner time is a much welcomed time of the day to put away distractions and connect around the table. It’s a place where we temporarily put the chaos of the world on hold and …
This post is sponsored by Taylor Farms What does Autumn mean to you? When fall arrives, my head immediately begins to imagine gathering around the table with family and friends to celebrate the holidays. From fall birthdays to Friends and Thanksgiving and even the everyday ordinary…these are the moments where the world seems to slow …
The back to school shuffle is real! Any parent can attest to the very real change in routines and schedules when the kids start school again…which can sometimes lead to less time for meal planning. If this is you: rest easy! This is a recipe round-up of some simple + delicious meals from breakfast to …
Tacos are most definitely a food group in our home. They’re a regular on the menu every week, and that’s because tacos are an already delicious main on their own – but everyone can customize their meal without leaving me feeling like a short order cook. From the simplest two ingredient taco to one mounded …
In my mind, a local co-op should be a staple in your grocery shopping repertoire. Better yet, become an owner in a co-op! Not only will you get amazing deals by being an owner, but you’ll play an integral part in supporting local farmers and purveyors of locally sourced foods. It’s the next best thing …
Spring vegetable + bacon soup
A Mother’s Day trip to the Farmer’s Market this weekend filled my heart with memories, and my fridge with beautiful, seasonably fresh produce. It was a great morning filled with sunshine, coffee + family! One of my favorite purchases was from a local farmer selling the most delicious asparagus. His eyes shimmered when he spoke …