Author: Shannon Vavich
Three Berry Galettes
If you’ve ever seen gorgeous berries longed to make something really special and pretty out of them, this video is for you. All you need [more…]
Easy Party Nachos
A big pan of nachos makes any event into a party. Better yet, they are so easy to make! I’ve been making this easy recipe [more…]
Easy & Amazing Chocolate Banana Bread
This recipe is easily achievable for a beginner, and a fun creative project for an intermediate or advanced baker. If you want an extra challenge, [more…]
Prep 12 BIG Family Dinners in 30 Minutes for Under $200!
Learn how I supply my family with a dozen fabulous freezer-to-crockpot dinners in just 30 minutes and for under $200. I’m feeding my large family [more…]
Podcast: Lemon Honey Roasted Chicken Thighs
This podcast walks you through the simple steps to make this delicious, fast, fresh dinner of Lemon Honey Roasted Chicken Thighs. Please subscribe to my [more…]
Fresh Blackberry Galette
When you have only a handful of berries and a smidge of time, a galette is in order. The less-fussy cousin of the traditional pie [more…]
Easy Roasted Zucchini Bites
A delicious and nutritious snack or side dish that is easy to throw together. Simply toss zucchini rounds with some olive oil and seasonings, then [more…]
Snickerdoodle Cookies
These creamy, buttery, cinnamon-y cookies are a great way to kick off your fall baking season! Snickerdoodles don’t require special ingredients. You probably already have [more…]
An Easy Weekday BIG Salad with Fresh Mustard Vinaigrette
A good salad is memorable, satisfying and delicious! Not only is a good salad delicious, but it’s nourishing and packed with fiber. Living in Europe, [more…]
Freezer Cooking: Freezer to Crockpot BBQ Shredded Pork
Freezer cooking is a great way to save energy, time and money. Having meals ready-to-go in my freezer always makes me a little more “pulled [more…]
Vlog: Easy Sheet Pan Pizza and What it was Like to Stop Homeschooling After Eleven Years
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to STOP homeschooling and send all your kids to school, you might find this video interesting. Recorded over [more…]
Freezer Cooking: Bulk Prepared Seasoned Ground Beef
It’s August, and that means that while it’s still summer, I’m deep in my home preparing for back-to-school. I’m deep cleaning my house, I’m purging [more…]
Freezer Cooking: Batch-Prepared Braised Beef for the Freezer
If you’ve seen this recipe recently on my socials, WELCOME! Thank you for taking the time to find my website. To batch prepare this recipe [more…]
A Woodland Cake for my Daughter
If you’ve ever wanted to make a whimsical cake using fondant and gum paste, this is a great project to get you started. Nature is [more…]
Caprese Salad
The only aspect of this dish that’s more stunning than the fresh, creamy, bloomy, fragrant amalgamation of flavors is it’s joyful, colorful presentation. For the [more…]
Tuscan Kale (Cavolo Nero) and White Bean Soup
I knew this bubbly blue/green kale was special the moment I laid eyes on it in the Market in Tuscany. Whenever we travel, I love [more…]
When in Tuscany: Testaroli
When I go to the market in a place I’ve never been before, I look for things I consider strange. If you’ve ever felt the [more…]
Podcast: Easy Ground Beef Nachos (with Taco Salad Option)
A great dinner that comes together very quickly, is versatile and ALWAYS a crowdpleaser! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Amazon Music for new episodes of [more…]
Chicken, Roasted Broccoli and Cashew Hot Salad
It’s a salad – only hot. Interesting, energizing, easy and delicious: try this lunch recipe for one! A “hot salad” is a vegetable-heavy dish that’s [more…]