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Peppermint Hot Chocolate Mix

By Kelly Bogard There's just something about a nice warm cup of cocoa on a cold winter night. Rich and creamy chocolate warmed with sweet fluffy marshmallows is one of my favorite cold weather treats. It's also something I look forward to every year. This simple recipe serves as a way to stay warm and [...]

Baked Chicken

By Kelly Bogard A classic dinner recipe that never goes out of style? Baked chicken. Dress it up with sides like these green beans and potatoes. Or serve it as leftovers. Either way, the chicken is always the star of this home-cooked feast. And it's a perfect recipe for a beginner cook. Or the busy cooks [...]

Green Beans with New Potatoes

By Kelly Bogard Sometimes I worry that sitting down with the family for a meal is slowly fading away. With busy schedules and the advent of easier-than-ever food choices, I find myself drawn into the hype of grab-and-go meals. But supper is still family time in my house. We talk. Laugh. Share our stories from [...]

Chocolate Spice Ice Cream

By Kelly Bogard Tweaking recipes is something I do quite a bit. I start out with a recipe making it just as written the first time. This is so I am sure of what the final results will be. After that, I kind of go crazy. A dash of this and a hint of that. [...]

Pizza Pocket

By Kelly Bogard I'm frequently asked about ways to get kids more involved in the kitchen. With busy schedules and fast food places on every corner, it's sometimes hard to remember that home-cooked meals can nourish you in more than one way. "Butters" has been in the kitchen with me since she was old enough [...]