In October 2013 my husband came home from Afghanistan. Our first holiday together after that year long deployment was Halloween. Our kids were old enough to really begin enjoying the holidays and I wanted to do something special. Though we aren’t big on Halloween, the kids do dress up and Trick or Treat around the neighborhood. I decided to make… Read More

It’s time for another delicious cast iron skillet recipe! Today we are going to make my cast iron skillet pumpkin pie. I’m pretty sure nothing says fall more than pumpkin. I love all kinds of pumpkin recipes, but it was only recently that I developed a taste for pumpkin pie. This is the first year that I’m pulling Thanksgiving off… Read More

  My cast iron skillet is definitely the most versatile pan I own. I just love how I can create a wide variety of recipes with just this one pan. Today, I’m sharing my cast iron skillet apple crisp recipe. This recipe is perfect for the cast iron skillet because you can start it on the stove and finish it… Read More

  There are a couple of different ways to make cornbread, but my favorite is cast iron skillet sweet cornbread. My entire family prefers sweet cornbread to savory, and I think turning it into a cast iron skillet recipe makes it just perfect! I keep most of these ingredients in my pantry, so I can easily whip up a batch… Read More

My husband and I really love to cook together. It’s become something we enjoy doing as a team on the weekends. We even talk about taking cooking classes together when the kids get older and adding even more to our simple living recipes box. My husband loves chili and he’s been in search of the perfect ground beef chili recipe… Read More

When looking for the perfect party appetizer, look no further than these delicious cream cheese stuffed mushrooms. This recipe has been a simple living recipe used in my family for years. Whether it’s Thanksgiving or Christmas, we always have stuffed mushrooms on the menu, and I’ve even been known to make stuffed mushrooms just because! My daughter in particular absolutely adores… Read More