Cooking Nerd
I see cooking as a way to do an editable craft project! So, in a way, I am playing with my food. That’s why they call it cooking! ?
I enjoy cooking and testing out new recipes for my family. At times I will make 3 or 4 small batches of different versions of the same type of recipe. That way we can taste the differences and decide which recipe we like the best. My family loved it when I did that with brownies!
Sometimes it is a tie between two recipes because my family likes the different qualities in two different recipes. This is where playing with my food comes in! I become a mad scientist in the kitchen as I change the two recipes into one, to my family’s delight!
There are times when I find a recipe that we don’t like at all and the recipe will never see the light of day again. ? Don’t worry, I will not post those recipes!
Then I will find recipes that I can shove vegetables into. “Insert evil laugh, as I torture my kids with a display of chopped vegetables on the kitchen counter.” ?
Either, I am met with faces of utter horror due to the day’s meal selection or delight! Sometimes the delight will come later when the first bite has been tested. However, a mom knows their children will not die if they eat their vegetables.
Some of the recipes I test out to see if I can freeze them, and then cook them for another night. Other recipes I will try to see if I can make them into a Keto version. If I was successful with freezing the recipe or changing any of the recipes to a Keto-friendly version. I will note it in the recipe post, and direction on how I did it. That way I make it easy for you to try it too!
I enjoy sharing recipes that my family enjoys and I hope your family will enjoy it too! Do you like playing with food too? Check out my recipes posts, and let’s play with food together!
Copycat Kroger Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
My family loves Kroger’s pumpkin chocolate chip cookies but I wasn’t thrilled with some of the ingredients on the list. So I decided to make my own pumpkin chocolate chip cookies recipe. These cookies turned out so amazing! These cookies are so flavorful and moist, you have to try them….
Fast and Easy Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole
This super simple creamy chicken and broccoli casserole can be put together in 10 minutes! This recipe works great for school night or workweek dinner that can please the pickiest of eater…
Easy Squash Apple Bake Recipe
This super easy squash apple bake side dish is sure to please your holiday dinner guests. Even my own teenage son and husband begs me to make this recipe…
Easy Homemade Squash Soufflé Recipe
This super easy homemade Squash soufflé recipe is sure to please your holiday dinner guests. You can even make it ahead of time and freeze it for later! Even my own teenage son begs me to make this Squash soufflé every Thanksgiving and Easter dinner…
Easy Homemade Carrot Soufflé Recipe
This super easy homemade carrot soufflé recipe is sure to please your holiday dinner guests. You can even make it ahead of time and freeze it for later! Even my own teenage son begs me to make this carrot soufflé every Thanksgiving and Easter dinner…
Quick and Easy Baked Chili Dog Casserole
This super easy baked chili dog casserole is a great school night or workweek dinner that can please the pickiest of eater. You can put this dinner together in less than 10 minutes. Even my own teenage son gets excited when I make this meal…
5 Mouth Watering Easy Mexican Recipes
All of these mouth watering easy Mexican recipes have been tried, tested, and family approved, especially by the kids! Try out these easy Mexican dinner recipes next time you are looking for a crowd pleasing meal. These Mexican recipes also work great for potlucks, game nights, or Sunday night dinners.
4 Easy Lasagna Recipes
All of these lasagna dinner recipes have been tried, tested, and family approved, especially by the kids! Try out these easy lasagna dinner recipes next time you are looking for a crowd pleasing meal.
4 Italian Family Dinner Recipes
Try out these great Italian family dinner recipes next time you are looking for a crowd pleasing meal. You can even make these dinners ahead of time and put them in the freezer for later! That way you can easily pop one of these dinners in the oven on a school night or workweek.
Easy Crockpot Mexican Pulled Pork Carnitas Recipe
I love that I can make this easy authentic Mexican pulled pork carnitas recipe in my crockpot insert the night before and stick it in the fridge. Then the next morning before I leave for work, I can put the crockpot insert right into my crockpot on low…
Easy Keto Crockpot Chicken Enchiladas Recipe
This recipe is a quick and easy to make, plus is a great low carb Keto option to chicken enchiladas! My husband and kids love these crockpot chicken enchiladas. This recipe a win-win for a busy mom like me and I know you will love it too! These crockpot chicken enchiladas make a quick a easy school or week night dinner!…
Easy 15 Minute Restaurant Style Mexican Rice Recipe
This is a quick and easy recipe to make authentic Restaurant Style Mexican Rice at home. My son was begging for more rice before he was done with his plate. He loves this Mexican Rice recipe more than the rice he gets at our favorite Mexican restaurant in town…
2 Minute Microwave Keto English Muffin
You have to try these easy to make 2 Minute Microwave Keto English Muffin! You can even make these Keto English Muffin ahead of time and store them in the freezer. It only takes 90 seconds to cook these Keto English Muffins in the microwave! …
Quick and Easy Mexican Lasagna
You can even make two Mexican Lasagna and put the extra one in the freezer for another night. This makes a great meal for when you have guests over or a potluck…
Homemade Zucchini Bread Recipe
My family loves this Zucchini Bread recipe. My husband and kids love this recipe and I know you family will love it too. If you haven’t tried this homemade zucchini bread recipe, you should!…
Creamy White Chicken Lasagna
y this unique delish spin on the classic lasagna. This Creamy White Chicken Lasagna is another family favorite and makes a great comfort meal. I also use this recipe as a great freezer meal for pot lucks and dinner guests…
Easy Crockpot Lasagna Recipe
I adapted this crockpot lasagna recipe from my Classic Italian Lasagna recipe which been in my family for generations. I make this crockpot lasagna for potlucks and weeknights. It’s a great school night dinner too!…
Easy Classic Italian Lasagna Recipe
This Classic Italian Lasagna recipe has been in my family for generations. It was brought to America by my Grandmother from Italy after World War II. I make this lasagna on a regular basis for my family…
4 Ways To Cook A Homemade Glazed Ham With Easy To Use Cooking Charts
Easy to follow recipe for cooking a glazed ham. Easy to read charts for how long to cook your ham in the oven, Crockpot, Electric Roasting Pan, & Traeger Grill…
Large Cinnamon Rolls With Nuts
This cinnamon roll recipe with nuts are amazing! These large cinnamon rolls are so big and fluffy that you will need a dinner plate to hold one. My own adult son can only eat half of one of these cinnamon rolls because they are so big.
Chicken Parmesan with Creamy Polenta Recipe
recipe I saw on my favorite cooking show on the Food Network. My family and I enjoy watching Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives during the weekends. “During the Takeout: Home Delivery” episode this Chicken Parmesan recipe was featured from Catelli’s restaurant. Since we couldn’t go out to dinner on Mother’s Day…
Keto Bacon Cheeseburger Soup
This keto bacon cheeseburger soup is a favorite in my house and my boys eat it right up! This soup is delicious, hearty, filling, and can even tackle even the pickiest of eaters. You can make this easy soup for when you are entertaining guests, that will have them coming back for more!…
Baked Mac and Cheese with Bacon
This Baked Mac and Cheese with Bacon is delicious and gooey, did I say it was topped with bacon! This creamy, cheesy, macaroni is easy to make for an unforgettable meal! This recipe is great for potlucks, BBQs, and parties. You can even make it ahead of time and freeze it for an upcoming event…
The Ultimate Top 18 Gift Ideas for the Cooking Lover in Your Life
This is the ultimate top gift ideas for the cooking lover in your life! Find a unique gift for the special someone who is just starting out on their cooking experience or a well-seasoned chef…
How to Make a Smoked Turkey
Do you want to learn how to Make a Smoked Turkey? Is this your first time smoking a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner? I will teach you the tricks I use to smoke a turkey that your family and friend will rave about!…
Homemade Flaky Biscuits Recipe
These are the best homemade flaky biscuits. This flaky biscuits recipe is great for dinner or breakfast. I have tried several biscuit recipes on Pinterest but it came down to mix two different recipes together to create this recipe. None of the recipes came close to this one! I know my family enjoys these biscuits and I bet yours will too! …
How To Make A Juicy Slow Roasted Turkey In The Oven
Do you want to learn how to slow roast a juicy turkey? Is this your first time cooking a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner? Do you want to cook a beautiful juicy turkey without …
Homemade Sausage Gravy and Biscuits
This is the best homemade country sausage gravy and biscuits recipe and it is so easy to make. I always serve this sausage gravy with my flaky biscuits recipe, see the video below…
Homemade Flaky Crescent Rolls
These homemade flaky crescent rolls are great for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Easter Dinner! Since this recipe makes 32 rolls in one batch, I make this once a year and freeze the extra for another holiday dinner. Talk about a big time saver! I also give instructions on how to freeze and unfreeze the rolls…
Homemade Sugar Cookies with Icing
These are the best homemade sugar cookies with icing recipe! They are soft and perfect for cutting out with cookie cutters! There is also an easy icing recipe to go with these sugar cookies! My family and I love to make these for Halloween and Christmas because they are so much fun to decorate. It is a great family activity to do together! …
Homemade Cranberry Orange Bread
My family loves this Cranberry Orange Bread recipe. I only bake this bread after Thanksgiving with the leftover homemade cranberry sauce I make. If you haven’t tried the homemade cranberry orange sauce recipe, you should! It is so awesome and you will never want to go back to the canned cranberry sauce again!…
Easy Homemade Cranberry Orange Sauce
This is the best homemade cranberry sauce recipe I have had! I only make for Thanksgiving to go with the turkey. I am not a fan of the canned cranberry sauce and I bet you are not either! For me, the idea of a can shape sauce giggling at me does not invite me to eat it. I’m cool with my jello giggling at me but cranberry sauce not so much!
Easy Halloween Skeleton Veggie Tray
This Halloween skeleton veggie tray is sure to please at your next Halloween party. It is an easy party food to make and it goes great with dip. It will bring a unique decorative and colorful addition to the table. I have made this veggie tray several times for different parties. You can also layout the vegetables any way you want to fit the theme of your party. The best part, it is also Keto friendly!
4th of July Red, White, and Blue Trifle
This patriotic Red, White, and Blue trifle dessert is quick and easy to make. It is sure to be a big hit at potlucks and BBQs. This is another Pinterest recipe I tried and was not disappointed. It can also be made to fit the Keto style diet as well.
Easy Oven Baked Nachos Recipe
These quick and easy baked nachos are great for nights where the whole family gets together to watch a movie, game night, or for a Super Bowl party.
Amish Friendship Starter
This is a fun way to share the joy of baking with your friends or to meet a new neighbor. The Amish Friendship Starter can also be frozen to be used at a later date. I also have the print-out for the Amish Friendship Bread recipes that goes with the bags you will handout.
Amish Friendship Bread
This is the Amish Friendship Bread print out that goes with the Amish Friendship Starter post. That way your friend, that you give the starter, will know how to share and make the bread for their family too.
Large Copycat Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls
These large cinnamon rolls are so big and fluffy that you will need a dinner plate to hold one. My own adult son can only eat half of one of these cinnamon rolls because they are so big.
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