Cookin’ Up Summertime Favorites: Strawberry Lemon Yogurt Cake

We’re smack dab in the middle of summer and I was in need (okay, more of a want) of a summery cake recipe. Well, strawberries and lemons scream summer to me!  I added in some yogurt for that rich, moist …

Seafood at Home 101: Blackened Scallops Over Alfredo

Scallops are wonderful little treasures from the sea. These beauties are so versatile and mild, that I think anyone will like them. Even those that claim they do not like seafood, can enjoy a scallop depending on it’s preparation. They …

Bicycles and Not Your Average Banana Bread

Good Afternoon! I have been nonexistent with the Blog lately. Sorry about that. I just have not been cooking and we are eating out way to much. We’ve been stressed – you know… Why, or better question, how does life …

Cookin’ Up Summertime Favorites: Blackberry Lemon Breeze Smoothie

It’s summer and it’s so so hot! So, if you need to cool down, try this recipe out! It is a little known fact that I spent my summers through college working at a popular smoothie joint. In my opinion, …

No-Butter Fried Rice (Vegan), Margherita Grilled Cheese, and a Revelation: Eating Healthier Can Taste Better!

There is no doubt. I am a foodie. And though I LOVE great food, I don’t love the figure it’s given me. So I’ve been setting out to change the way I eat and cook. It hasn’t been easy so …

Easy Treat: Chocolate White Chip Cookies

Whew! Is anyone else’s head spinning with this whirlwind pace that summer is flying by? I have been MIA around here because of so many different functions and what not. But I wanted to share with you this delish cookie …

When Life Throws You Off The Wagon

I have fallen off the healthy eating wagon a lot lately.  Life has been happening at full speed and I wasn’t prepared for it.  This is something I am learning.  I NEED to be prepared for life in order to …

Cookin’ Up Summertime Party Recipes: Red, White, and Blue Lava Flows

Each of us Brady Girls loves to host parties! It must be in our blood. There’s just something about sharing good food and creating memories with friends and family that has us going through hours of prep and cleanup several …

Mini Raspberry Cheesecake Dessert Cups

I don’t know about you, but I’m always in the mood for something sweet to finish off the meal. I know I shouldn’t binge on the desserts and all of that added sugar. So I’ve set out to change the …

Cookin’ Up Summertime Favorites: Homemade BBQ Sauce & Foil Potatoes!

If your dad is anything like mine he loves his BBQ! In fact all the men in my life love meat, and BBQ has to be one of their most favorite preparations. So since my hubby is such a huge …

A New Way of Thinkin’ and Cookin': Grain Free Banana Bread

I discovered my love for baking about 2 1/2 years ago.  I was in the middle of finishing my music therapy internship in Austin, TX and I was far away from the comforts of Kansas.  I guess I fell into …

Key Lime Pie Mini Dessert & Another New Start

Over the past 3 years -since I’ve been married- I’ve gained 50lbs. Being loved so much, having another person to cook for all the time and to go out with to eat, and then graduating from school, and now not …