The Recipe Box

Baked Caprese Rigatoni

December 14, 2014
Sara
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Baked, Basil, Caprese, Pasta, Rigatoni, Simple

This is a go to recipe with my family when I need something quick and simple, yet delicious and pretty for dinner! I always buy my ingredients for this meal at Trader Joes; I love this little store and I’m lucky enough to have one less than 10 minutes from our home. Continue reading →

Graham Cracker Cookies

December 9, 2014
Sara
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baking, chocolate, christmas, graham cracker, peanut butter, Tradition

My first thought after writing the title to this post is that I need to come up with a better name for these “cookies”! Feel free to share some ideas in the comment section! Every year, I bake Christmas cookies with my Mom and Grandma; this is one of my very favorite traditions and I’m so happy we are still able to enjoy this day together each year. These ‘graham cracker cookies’ are always Continue reading →

Banana Split…without the ice cream?

December 6, 2014
Sara
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banana split, cherry, chocolate, dessert, sprinkles, whipped cream

These cute little treats are fun to make and simple enough that kids can help! They would be an adorable addition to a ‘make your own’ dessert buffet and taste every bit as good as they look. Continue reading →

Chicken Pot Pie Crumble

This is a great comfort meal perfect for these Fall and Winter months! It’s a bit of a different take on the classic chicken pot pie and was approved by my whole family, including my sometimes picky stepdaughter! Continue reading →

Candy Cane Marshmallows

Pinterest is a great place to find fun ideas, especially around the holidays! When I came across this one I knew it would be something fun to do with my step daughter and simple enough that she could handle with ease! And, they look really cute! These would be a great little gift to hand out or a yummy treat to take to school or work! So let’s get started… Continue reading →

Not Your Average Turkey Sandwich

In lieu of Thanksgiving this past week, I’m sharing a short and sweet post of a fun snack for kids! At our home, we have this cute little 11 year old who tends to be a picky eater so I find the more fun the food, the better she eats! This is an easy snack to make and a festive one around Thanksgiving! Continue reading →

Mushroom Florentine Pasta

November 27, 2014
Sara
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dinner, Florentine, homemade, Mushroom, Pasta, Simple, Spinach

I love trying new recipes and with working 5 days a week I am always looking for simple, yet delicious recipes! Oh and I love pasta, I am Italian after all! The dish pictured above is a scrumptious Mushroom Florentine Pasta! It was easy to make and I could see using the sauce for other pastas as well; it’s very similar to an Alfredo sauce! Continue reading →

Blogging Introduction: About the Butlers

It only seems proper for my first post (ever, might I add!) to be about my family and me. To be honest, the real reason I wanted to create this blog was to start documenting all of the amazing experiences we have together every day and to be able to look back at trips taken, crafts made, new foods cooked and countless memories made. If my posts have an impact on readers in the blogging world and help more families create fun memories that’s a big bonus and would truly fill my heart with joy! So let’s see… Continue reading →