Welcome to the Kitchen

Behind the Bites

I've been cooking for my family of seven since I was 12 years old. I have learned a lot over the years and have developed some dang good recipes that easily became family favorites. When college rolled around, my friends were always coming to me for simple and easy recipe ideas – not everyone grew up learning how to cook for a crowd;)

Then I got married and I had to go from feeding a big family to only the two of us! That was a big shift, but it also gave me the chance to get even more creative in the kitchen. My husband is amazing and will try anything, which has helped me expand my cooking skills considerably. But let's be real, even with two of us, life gets busy. I've had my fair share of nights where I just needed to get something tasty on the table, fast.

So, here's why I'm sharing all this with you! Whether you're juggling meals for a big family or just cooking for yourself and a loved one, you'll find something here. I'm all about helping you whip up quick, delicious dinners that even picky eaters will love. For those of you just starting out, I'm here to show you how to skip the Top Ramen and make something amazing like orange chicken, all while saving money on groceries. And of course, for those days when you just need a little sweetness, you'll find some tasty dessert recipes too!

Now, you should know that I also absolutely love to bake! It's a big family tradition of ours to celebrate monthly birthdays, and I'm always in charge of making the dessert. If you're throwing a party or celebrating a special event and need some delicious baked goods whipped up, just let me know – I'd be happy to help!