All Recipes
Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal Muffins
The classic flavor of banana bread meets wholesome baked oatmeal in these personal-size muffins that are ideal for busy mornings. There’s an option for added protein, and the muffins freeze well too! I’ve been sitting on this recipe for years, regularly whipping up a batch for grab-and-go breakfasts and hearty snacks whenever a couple of…
Pizza Chicken
The flavor of pizza adds excitement to this family friendly chicken dinner – and just like regular pizza, you can choose your toppings! If you’ve been following this blog for a little while, you are likely familiar with Grace and Evie. They are my much-loved nieces and have spent many hours in my kitchen,…
Halloween Mini Meatloaves
This is no ordinary Halloween recipe, but this special meatloaf is sure to elicit smiles (or shrieks) from those who eat it! Emily told me she thought she was forever done with subway rats when she moved out of New York City. Little did she know I had an idea up my sleeve for her…
Pan Seared Halibut
A simple spice rub and a quick sear turn wholesome fish into a family favorite meal. Enjoy with a squeeze of lemon or sauce of choice! Fish ordered at a restaurant often seems so gourmet and special, something that would be difficult to replicate at home. But you can, and with minimal effort. What’s…
Italian Salsa Verde
Vibrantly green and bursting with flavor, this classic sauce can be spooned over beef, chicken, fish, eggs, roasted vegetables, and rice – or use as a dip for crusty bread. How many times do you buy a bunch of herbs, only to use a handful of the sprigs while the rest slowly wilt in…
A Few of Our Favorite Things – Halloween Edition!
When it comes to Halloween, do you stick to the classics or think up wild and crazy ideas each year? Our latest Favorite Things covers both camps to make this Halloween extra special! To celebrate this year’s festivities, we’ve put together a list of our favorite Halloween eats, crafts, and even what we are planning to…
Parchment Packet Chicken
This zero-cleanup technique delivers tender, juicy chicken and is perfect on its own yet especially helpful for all those recipes calling for precooked chicken. Works with one chicken breast or many and offers endless flexibility with flavors. Welcome to another edition of Fountain Avenue kids! Joey is in the house today, and this spunky…
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
If you don’t have a pumpkin cookie recipe (or even if you do!) this one will be the new standard in your household. Lightly spiced, chocolatey, and chock full of pumpkin and oats, this cookie hits all the right notes. And the best part is that it doesn’t have to be perfect to taste great!…
Sushi Stacks
Layered with shrimp, cucumber, avocado, and rice, and then drizzled with spicy mayo, these easy sushi stacks are fun to make and will satisfy your sushi craving! To say I am excited about today’s recipe is an understatement. It’s a fun family favorite for sure, but it’s also the first in my new kids cooking video…
Introducing… Fountain Avenue Kids!
A new series featuring KIDS will be bringing the delicious everyday recipes you expect from the Fountain Avenue Kitchen, while embracing a mission that is so very important. And you can be a part of it! When I was bored as I girl… I often rummaged through the cabinets to find something to cook…
Easiest Steamed Edamame
The flavor-packed pop of perfectly cooked edamame is easy to achieve with a simple technique – in about 5 minutes. A crowd-pleasing appetizer, for sure, but the quick prep makes them a convenient side dish and snack as well. A bag or two of edamame is a freezer standby in our house. Often enjoyed…
A Few of Our Favorite Things – Lunch Edition!
The days of brown-paper bagging are long gone – it’s all about sustainability, temperature control, and smart packaging. Following are our favorite ways to pack lunch this year, with both kids and adults in mind! Whether you are sending your kids off to kindergarten for the first time 🙋♀️, have a growing teenager to…
